I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak last year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

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My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

12 of the most beautiful train rides for fall foliage views

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Scenic Railroad is seen with a historic train during colorful fall foliage in New Hampshire, United States on October 12, 2021.

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I booked 2 business-class tickets on Amtrak's speedy Acela train 3 years apart. The second ride was smoother and sleeker.

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A composite image of an Amtrak NextGen Acela parked next to the older Acela model and inside the business-class car on the NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode business class on both the old and new Amtrak Acela trains.

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I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

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Malia stands in front of the Amtrak logo on a train.
After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.

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I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

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A first-class meal on Amtrak.
A first-class meal on Amtrak.

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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

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Inside a first-class train car on an Amtrak Acela train
Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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The top 10 fastest trains in the world, ranked

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The new Amtrak Acela fleet will run at a top speed of 160 mph.

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I traveled in business class on Amtrak's high-speed Acela train and thought it was worth the $120 price tag

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A MacBook opened on a tray table in a business-class Amtrak Acela train car
The reporter rode in business class on an Amtrak Acela from Baltimore to New York City.

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I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak last year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Kylie holds a bag on top of a suitcase on a train platform.
My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

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