While a few decades ago, flying was way more expensive than traveling by train in most countries worldwide, it is now the complete opposite. In Europe, flying from one capital to another is often way cheaper than taking the train, so people continue to opt for this option. The same happens in the U.S., where Amtrak is only convenient for short-haul routes. Yet, at times, it remains quite an expensive service. However, this doesn’t prevent people from booking tickets for one of Amtrak’s most popular routes: the Northeast Regional.
According to the Amtrak 2024 Ridership report , the Northeast Regional welcomed over 9 million passengers in 2023, with 9,165,715 travelers. The company registered a steady increase in people choosing this service and decided to increase its Northeast Regional