I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
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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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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 ...
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I compared Amtrak's coach seat and first-class roomette. Even for a short trip, the costlier option was worth it.

I traveled from Miami to Tampa aboard the Amtrak Floridian. The coach seat felt similar to plane travel, while the first-class room offered more accommodations. Overall, I found the private roomette ...
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Amtrak's First Class on the Acela Line Just Got a Big Upgrade—What to Know

Amtrak recently upgraded its First Class dining menu for Acela passengers. The new chef-designed menu features entrees from popular restaurants along the Northeast Corridor route. Acela also offers ...
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I traveled in business class on a train from Rome to Florence. For $45, it was the best investment for my trip.

I paid $45 for an upgraded seat on a high-speed Italo train from Rome to Florence. The upgraded ticket gave me access to extra legroom and delicious free snacks. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and ...
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First-class rail riding | Caboose Cobwebs

At the turn of the century in 1900, the railroads were getting new equipment as more passengers could afford first class. It was also when the Pullman Company opened a shop in Denver to keep their ...
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Calls to scrap First Class on ScotRail as seats sit empty while commuters left standing

Ministers are being pressed to back Scottish Green demands to scrap First Class rail travel on ScotRail, after it was revealed the seats sit empty while standard class passengers are crammed in. The ...