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First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a one-way trip from New York’s Penn Station to Washington’s Union Station. The new ...

‘Shocking’: France’s relaunch of ‘child-free’ class on trains sparks outrage online

SNCF says the new option is aimed at business customers and those who “want a special travel experience with personalised ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...
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New French train fare bans children, stirs complaints

Frances national rail operator SNCF has introduced a premium TGV first-class fare that excludes children under 12, prompting ...