All aboard! According to Amtrak’s recently-released annual report, more U.S. travelers are opting for train travel. In fact, more people have taken Amtrak this past year than ever before. Here’s more on this recent finding and what it could mean for the future of train travel.

According to its annual report, Amtrak saw more revenue and more riders than ever before. Specifically, 32.5 million people rode Amtrak last year.
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The increase in Amtrak train travel could be due to a variety of factors, including the option of high-speed travel in certain corridors, improved interiors, and the company's ability to listen to their customers and make improvements accordingly.
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Over the next two years, Amtrak also plans to improve its infrastructure, which should also boost sales and encourage travelers. Just this past year, $437 million was spent in improving the existing trains.
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These findings indicate that train travel is here to stay and that passengers can look forward to increased improvements from the commercial rail line. What are your thoughts on this recent report from Amtrak? Have you traveled by train this year? We’d love to hear about your experience!

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