I've spent 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 10 things before stepping aboard.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A composite image of a train stopped at a snowy outdoor platform, and the author sitting with her knees up in an Amtrak roomette
A Business Insider reporter spent 128 hours in Amtrak sleeper cars and learned things about overnight train travel she regrets not knowing beforehand.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I upgraded my Amtrak seat to a 23-square-foot roomette by bidding $110. Here's what the 15-hour train ride was like.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train passing through San Clemente Train Station
After an upgrade, I spent 15 hours in a roomette aboard Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited.

Getty Images

LIRR is set to resume service at midday after cutting a deal to end the strike

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Striking workers on the Long Island Railroad
The strike disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of commuters between Long Island and New York City.

LIRR

LIRR issues advice to New York commuters on 3rd day of rail strike: Work from home if you can

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A Long Island Railroad train
More than 3,000 Long Island Railroad workers are striking over pay and working conditions.

Adam Gray/Getty Images

I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman sitting on a train and writing in a journal.
I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip, but I wish I'd brought a few more things.

Molly Allen

I took my first long-distance Amtrak ride on short notice. Here are 5 mistakes I'd try to avoid next time.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author selfie and view of Amtrak train from outside
I took a 20-hour Amtrak trip on a whim amid airport chaos. I made some rookie mistakes along the way.

Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Woman taking selfie on Amtrak train
My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class allowed me to work on the move while also being quite comfortable.

Alexis Buncich

I've taken over 20 Amtrak routes around the US and Canada. These 5 offered the most stunning views.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Sojourner looks out the window of a train.
As a frequent Amtrak rider, I've found some of the most beautiful train routes in North America.

Sojourner White

I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak in one 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

I've spent over 2 decades riding trains all over the US. I wish passengers would stop doing these 7 things.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Train by trees, mountains
Over the years, I've seen passengers making some basic mistakes and social faux pas on train rides.

sculpies/Getty Images

Subscribe to Train