Amtrak, Thanksgiving
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Amtrak says it is preparing for one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks on record, driven in part by a surge of riders across the Pacific Northwest. The company recently reported record revenue and year-round ridership in 2025,
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Amtrak trains as the company hits all-time ridership highs. Officials urge early booking and arriving on time amid busy holiday schedules.
This business has struggled as foot traffic evaporated and stores fled the mall. The owner estimates he would have to make $350,000 a month to remain profitable in the nearly vacant shopping center. A chaotic holiday tradition where every plan unravels, every mishap snowballs, and family stress somehow becomes the best part of the season.
The national passenger railroad Amtrak is recording record ridership, though aging rail infrastructure still struggles to meet the demand.
As people across the country anticipate reuniting with their loved ones for Thanksgiving, travel is top of mind.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Amtrak braces for record-breaking travel with added services and staff, with hopes of ensuring smooth journeys.
A record-breaking amount of people are ditching the skies and roads this Thanksgiving and traveling to their holiday destinations by train. And attendance will be up at all six
As millions hit the roads and skies, many Mainers are choosing Amtrak Downeaster for a smoother, cheaper Thanksgiving trip.
As expected, shortened consists and surging holiday demand are responsible for Amtrak sellouts across the country, notably on segments of virtually every long-distance train nearest population centers,