The top 10 fastest trains in the world, ranked

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Amtrak Acela
Amtrak's Acela service, which runs between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston, is its most profitable route.

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I took a $249 round-trip Amtrak from New York City to Rochester. Here are 9 things that surprised me.

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I was surprised by some elements of my Amtrak journey from NYC to Rochester.

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I spent $34 to upgrade to Eurostar's version of premium economy — a mediocre meal meant it was just about worth it

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A Eurostar passenger train arrives to enter the Channel Tunnel, operated by the company Eurotunnel, in Coquelles, northern France, on April 4, 2025.
A Eurostar train about to enter the Channel Tunnel in France.

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I rode a train that rolls aboard a ferry. For just $30, it was a unique way to see the beautiful Italian coast.

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I was surprised to learn that taking a singular train all the way from Sicily to Naples was even an option.

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I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.

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I've learned exactly which items I can't go on a long Amtrak trip without.

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I've been riding trains across the US and UK for 26 years. I wish I'd known a few things before my first trip.

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I love traveling by train.

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I paid $560 for a 7-day Eurail pass to country hop by train in Europe. I took 8 rides between 6 cities and it was so much better than flying.

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The author traveled around Europe by train and preferred it to flying.
The author traveled around Europe with a Eurail pass.

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I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.

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I've been on many Amtrak rides. I'm a travel writer who's found ways to make long-haul train rides more enjoyable and comfortable.

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I restored a 1900s train car with my dad and turned it into an Airbnb. Now it's paid for itself.

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Isaac French (left) helped his father restore a 1900s traincar (right) in Idaho.

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The best Amtrak booking is the private bedroom with 2 beds, a couch, and full bathroom for $1,000. Here's a look inside.

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Business Insider's reporter took a 2021 overnight Amtrak train from Miami to New York City in a bedroom accommodation.

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