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When's the last time you've heard somebody say they're going to travel by train in the United States? These days, traveling by train seems like something you only see in other countries. Although planes and automobiles are the two most common travel methods, it can still make sense to travel by train domestically with these routes.

How to Travel by Train Domestically

Virtually all train travel in the United States is offered by Amtrak . Although, there are regional shortlines you can use to commute or connect to larger train stations so you don't have to drive. Most of the Amtrak train routes are on the East Coast and West Coast. Alternatively, you can book a coast-to-coast trip on one of four transcontinental routes.

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Booking an Amtrak Trip

The Amtrak schedule offers five different fare class with different prices and amenities:

• Saver (Most affordable but most book in advance)
• Premium (Access to sleeping accommodations)

Children between the ages of 2-12 can get tickets that are 50% off the adult price. Children under the age of 2 travel for free. Traveling by train can be an exciting way to make a cross-country trip and can be affordable because of these everyday discounts. Riding on a train with small children can also be less stressful and more comfortable than traveling in a car too.

Although you can book each segment individually, you might consider buying one of the following rail passes:

• USA Rail Pass (15-day, 30-day, 45-day passes available)
• California Rail Pass (7 days of travel in a 21-day period)

Amtrak offers additional local packages and discounts for students, members of the military, and frequent travelers.

A coast-to-coast trip costs roughly $225 if you can book a Saver Fare. If you want a Premium Fare with sleeper car access, the same trip can cost approximately $1,000.

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The Best Routes to Travel by Amtrak Train Domestically

Although there are plenty of Amtrak routes to choose from, these are some of the best options for their scenery and convenience.

California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco

The California Zephyr is considered by many to be one of the most scenic routes in North America. This route runs daily between Chicago and San Francisco with stops in Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Reno. Between the big city landscapes, crossing the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevadas, and the desert, you'll see almost every type of scenery possible.

The total run time from Chicago to San Francisco is 51 hours 20 minutes.

Vermonter: Northern Vermont to D.C.

Amtrak can be an excellent way to travel up and down the East Coast and avoid traffic jams and toll roads. The most scenic route east of the Mississippi River is The Vermonter . It begins in Washington, D.C., and ends in northern Vermont. Of course, there are daily stops in New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

The total run time is 13 hours and 45 minutes with daily service.

Acela Express: Boston to D.C.

If you want to avoid highway congestion, the Acela Express has a run time of 7 hours from Boston to Washington, D.C. You can't drive it much faster by car and you'll have to pay several tolls along the way.

In select spots, you will even travel up to 150 mph! On board, business and first class riders have access to fast wifi, electrical outlets and conference tables, and complimentary food and beverages.

A business class seats costs around $216 and premium first class service costs $360. If you want to travel in coach or are okay with more stops, you can also book a ticket on the Northeast Regional that takes an extra 90 minutes due to the extra stops.

Auto Train: D.C. to Orlando

The Auto Train offers non-stop service from Washington, D.C., to Sanford (Orlando), FL. If you've driven this stretch before, you know how congested I-95 can be. Even though you're no longer in the Northeastern Corridor, there's still plenty of traffic and the wear and tear on your personal vehicle.

With this route, you can pack your vehicle, small boat, jet-ski, or recreational vehicle and Amtrak will offload it at your final destination. Although it takes a few extra hours to travel by rail, it can be worth the convenience as you're not stuck behind the steering wheel for 900 miles.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Auto Train doesn't offer checked baggage. However, you are allowed to bring an overnight bag onboard.

Empire Builder: Chicago to Seattle or Portland

Maybe traveling through Minnesota, North Dakota, or Montana has ever been on your radar, but the Empire Builder route is a perfect way to see the upper continental U.S.

Some of the major landmarks you'll see include:

• Minneapolis/St. Paul
• East Glacier Park (Glacier National Park)

You will want to take this route for the scenery that you simply can't take in if you fly. And, you might not have the time to drive and stop across the entire western portion of the United States.

Coast Starlight: Los Angeles to Seattle

The Coast Starlight is another option to consider if you want to ride from sunny southern California to the Pacific Northwest instead of driving a flying. This route passes through major cities along the way including Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and Portland. You will also enjoy breathtaking scenery including the Cascade Range and Mt. Shasta.

Why Travel by Train Domestically?

You might consider travel by train domestically on these train routes for the following reasons:

• Avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle
• Can travel between major cities just as quickly (Acela Express)
• Less stressful on cross-country trips than driving yourself
• Easier to visit certain cities without parking a car

Although traveling by train is usually slower than driving or flying, it can be the experience of a lifetime if you choose one of the scenic routes listed above. If you want a leisurely trip and can access all of your destinations by public transportation, train travel is a worthy option.

Summary: When to Travel By Train Domestically

Train travel makes the most sense on the east coast or west coast in major metropolitan areas. Train travel can also be cheaper than flying if you're not in a hurry. Whether you ride a route from end to end or step off in the middle, the routes mentioned above are worth hopping aboard.

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Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train

By Julia Ries

When you hear someone talk about a train ride, they’re most likely talking about it as a means of getting from Point A to Point B. But for many people, a train ride is a vacation in itself.

Today’s railroads can take you to pretty much every corner of the country—from lakes in Louisiana to the mountains in Montana, forgotten towns in the midwest, the Pacific Ocean, and everything else in between—and loyal train travelers tend to love them for the same reasons: the people you meet, the scenery you see, and the ease and convenience with which you can pop out and explore new places. We spoke to four people who plan their vacations around the rail system. They opened up about their love for the rails, what ignited it and what keeps them coming back for more. Here’s what they said.

“There is no better way to see the vastness of the United States.”

Jim Loomis lives in Hawaii, so the first 3,000 miles of any trip has to be by air. But once he makes it to the mainland, it’s all trains from there on out. Throughout the course of his rail travels, which have encompassed over 300,000 miles, Jim has written books on what it’s really like to travel by train and continues to post tips and stories to his blog Trains & Travel .

My love for trains really began when I was a kid growing up in Connecticut. At the time, my grandparents lived in Ft. Myers, Florida, so every couple of years my family would book a train trip and travel all the way down the East Coast from New York to Florida.

I loved it, and as a kid, I found it to be the greatest adventure. At 22, I moved to Hawaii and didn’t have the money to get back to the mainland for several years. In the late ‘90s, when I could finally afford to fly to the West Coast and take some train trips, I convinced my wife and daughter to accompany me on a cross-country train ride to Florida. But when I went to find literature on North American train travel, there was nothing—and I realized this was a big space I could tap into. I’ve been traveling by train ever since.

All in all, I’ve train-traveled over 300,000 miles. To me, there is no better way to see the vastness of the United States. There’s such variety in the country’s landscape; in the midwest, you’ll see fields of corn and soybeans before the train climbs mountains and shoots across the desert.

My favorite trip, by far, has been Amtrak’s very popular California Zephyr , which goes from Chicago to Denver to Salt Lake City to the Bay Area. The ride climbs up 9,000 feet in Denver and passes through the Moffat Tunnel before following the Colorado River for a couple hundred miles. From there, it goes through several gorges as it makes its way to Salt Lake City. Then it climbs over the Sierras—where you can look down and see the Donner Pass—and chugs on through to Sacramento. It’s spectacular.

If you’re traveling a long distance, my number one tip is to get a sleeper car if you can afford to do so. Get to know some other people on the train—learn about their lives, and what brought them to the rails. That, to me, is the most interesting part of long distance train traveling. I’ve had many wonderful conversations with fascinating people, some of whom have become lifelong friends.

Madison Butler

“You really get to see so many different people and ways of life.”

Madison Butler lives in Minneapolis and is a communications manager with the non-profit Rail Passenger Association . Growing up in central Kentucky, there weren’t many trains around, but Butler quickly fell in love with the rails, and the convenience they offered, when they took a 50-day, 25-city trip in 2019.

My biggest train trip has definitely been my favorite. In 2019, right before the pandemic, I traveled to 25 cities in 50 days through an internship with the Rail Passenger Association. I grew up in a rural town in Kentucky where we didn’t have much public transportation. As a teenager, I took a train ride from Chicago to New York and to Canada and saw the potential of what rail infrastructure could look like in smaller communities such as the town I grew up in.

As I got older, the high cost of flying and hassle of moving through TSA at the airport definitely pushed me to explore train travel a bit more. Not to mention, driving—and going on road trips—was a big part of my childhood, and I found rail travel to be much more invigorating and convenient. When you travel by train, you get to travel from city center to city center. The train literally drops you off right where you need to be. To me, the reduction in stress the train offers is revolutionary.

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What has caught my attention the most is the differences in train travel across the country. When you travel on the ground, you really get to see so many different people and ways of life.

I definitely recommend the Empire Builder , which runs from Chicago to either Seattle or Portland. You get to go through Glacier National Park and Montana, and see all the wilds of the greater north and Northwest. It’s stunning. I love to go to the sight-seer lounge and look out the big glass windows. Gather up your friends, take some snacks, a board game, or a bottle of wine, and have happy hour as you take in the sights.

For anyone looking to get into train travel, start with a day ride. Take a trip from your hometown to another downtown station a few hours away. I think you get the best of both worlds—you can watch things go by on the train, then go explore a new place. If you want to take a longer ride, look for trips out of Chicago, which is a major rail hub. If you can afford it, splurge on a sleeper car. You can also buy Amtrak’s Rail Pass, which gives you the opportunity to hop on and off at various locations throughout the trip so you can get some exploring in.

“The people you meet in the dining car or the scenic car make for lasting memories.”

Dale Buss has been traveling the rails for 23 years, mostly doing solo adventures all over the U.S. Now that he’s retired, Dale goes on a train trip each year with his buddy. Together they’ve seen it all, from Arizona and Utah all the way to Canada, New England, and West Virginia.

I took my first train trip back in 1998—I booked the Southwest Sheep down to Flagstaff, Arizona, and was fascinated with steam locomotives and the whole experience of traveling by train. Since 2013, I’ve been taking an annual train trip with my friend. That first year, we traveled to Arizona, Utah, and Wisconsin. The next year we traveled to the Calgary Stampede, an annual rodeo and festival up in Canada. We also did a trip around New England, one all throughout the West Coast, and another down south through West Virginia.

Of all the trips, my vacation to New Orleans really stood out to me. The sights and scenery around New Orleans—specifically Lake Pontchartrain—are breathtaking. The train goes right across the lake through the swamp area along the shore.

There’s a lot to love about train travel. First, the vehicle itself—I’ve always been fascinated by steam locomotives. There’s also the scenery that you don’t get to appreciate when you’re flying or driving. The people you meet in the dining car or the scenic car make for lasting memories. Traveling by train is inherently a leisurely trip, you take your time to get to your destination and take in a ton along the way.

If you’re going long distance, I recommend booking a sleeper car (and grab the bottom bunk if you can, it’s larger!). Don’t skip out on the dining car as it’s a great way to meet people and make new friends. Try to stop at different cities and towns along the way. And if you really want to splurge on an experience or get some inspiration, look at the trips planned out by Vacations By Rail —they have a lot of unique journeys all dependent on where the train goes next.

“I fell in love with this old-fashioned idea of the rails.”

Joe Aiello grew up in Chicago, and though he occasionally took the train up to Milwaukee, it wasn’t until graduate school that he became fascinated by train travel and all the small towns he would stumble upon between stations. He now works as a field coordinator with the Rail Passengers Association.

I was born and raised in Chicago, which was considered the epicenter of trail travel. Growing up, though, I only sporadically traveled by train—mostly up to Milwaukee to catch a ballgame or concert. In graduate school, where I studied transportation development, I fell in love with this old-fashioned idea of the rails.

I adore the idea of the train being the vehicle to your destination. So many towns and cities across the country have built up their downtowns and local ecosystems around the train station. Some of my favorite places to travel to by train include Meridian, Mississippi; Havre, Montana; and La Junta, Colorado. If not for the train service, some of these downtowns might not even exist.

For example, I really enjoy visiting Essex, Montana—a place that has a year-round population of about 140 people. There, you can find the Izaak Walton Inn, where you can sit on the porch and grab a great meal. You can also easily get to Glacier National Park. As a city kid, I never would have stumbled upon a place like that if not for the rails.

My big tip: don’t be afraid to try out other people’s stuff. Go to a place like Meridian. Go to Yuma, New Mexico, or La Junta, Colorado. Look at the map, get off at these stations, and go explore and enjoy them.

These conversations were edited and condensed for clarity.

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The poem “Travel” (1921) by Edna St. Vincent Millay explores the desire to travel and explore around the time of industrial innovation in the early-20th century. The poem focuses on trains as the main means of travel, opportunity, and possibility in an otherwise static world. “Travel” also explores one’s relationship to local locale and community, one’s duty to remain where they’re from, and harboring the desire to discover something new.

The poem has 12 lines and contains a rhyme scheme. It has the likeness to a sonnet but diverts in structure of rhyme and number of lines, conveying three fractured scenes that separate the speaker from being fully immersed in the setting . This type of fragmentation fits into the art and literary movements at the time, like Modernism, and into the consciousness and disconnect also found in the Lost Generation post WWI.

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Born in 1892, Millay began writing at an early age and later attended Vassar College. After her studies, she moved to Greenwich Village in New York City and lived with her sister. She wrote poetry and plays, some of which focus on gender and attraction between members of the same sex. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923 for her book of poems The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver . Millay died in 1950, at 58 years old (“ Edna St. Vincent Millay .” Poets.org , Academy of American Poets).

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Millay is part of the Lost Generation and Modernist literary movement. Her writing and experiences developed post WWI, and she shared the desire to see more beyond her city, town, or country. Many became disenchanted with society and traditional values during this time. These individuals confronted the existential question of identity and social reassimilation after a war (“ Lost Generation .” Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Nov. 2019). Notable Lost Generation authors include Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, T. S. Eliot, and Ernest Hemingway. These same writers fall into the Modernist literary movement, as well.

Millay’s poems juxtapose these attitudes with traditional poetic forms (most notably, sonnets and meter ), but they also incorporate Modernist concepts into the relay of experience (“ Edna St. Vincent Millay .” Poetry Foundation , Poetry Foundation).

Modernism began in the early-to-mid 20th century, most notably around the first World War and after it ended. Many Modernist writers rejected traditional poetic form; some utilized structures (like metered rhyme, sonnets) to convey a “fragmented vision” (“ What Is Modernism? ” The University of Toledo, Canaday Center , The University of Toledo).

Modernism also rejects and views European culture as outdated, corrupted, and superficial, as well as “moral and religious principles” spurred by the development of technology and science.

Other art mediums also reflect these burgeoning attitudes that rejected traditional methods that focused on the literal replication of a subject (“ Modernism Characteristics .” History of Modernism , Miami Dade College).

The railroad track is miles away,

And the day is loud with voices speaking,

Yet there isn't a train goes by all day

But I hear its whistle shrieking.

All night there isn't a train goes by,

Though the night is still for sleep and dreaming,

But I see its cinders red on the sky,

And hear its engine steaming.

My heart is warm with the friends I make,

And better friends I'll not be knowing;

Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take,

No matter where it's going.

St. Vincent Millay, Edna. “ Travel .” 1921. Poets.org .

The first stanza establishes the setting, which is ambiguous in detail. It begins with the notion of train tracks far from the speaker’s view. In its place , however, is the presence of sound—the voices of people talking during the day. The speaker longs for the train that never comes; in its place, there is the “shriek” of the train’s whistle (Line 4).

The second stanza moves from sound to sight. The speaker remains static, observing from the same ambiguous space as in the first stanza. Now it is nighttime, and the community sleeps—all but the speaker, who still longs for the train. Its steam and glowing embers are only observable from a distance (Lines 7-8).

The third stanza creates a turn in the narrative (much in the way a sonnet does). Place remains ambiguous, especially from the present and future view. In this final stanza, the focus shifts from time of day to relationships: friendships in the speaker’s locale and those never met because the train never comes. Despite the connection to place and community, the poem ends with the itch to get on a train and travel away from where one is (Lines 9-12).

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On Travel By Train

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‘On Travel by Train’ begins with a rather humorous but critical sketch of the English eccentricities. The essay depicts how common experiences in life  like a simple travel by train is full of humour.The author humorously describes the various expressions usually seen on the face of the commuters in a train journey.The author has used the technique of self- mockery to reduce the sharpness of the satire.The author is starting the essay by  saying how an English man behaves when removed from his hearth and home.Then he is saying about one type of traveller which always rouse his quick hatred.She is a middle aged woman with a rasping voice and face of brass and who always come shouting and bustling accompanied by her dog.She don't possess any modesty and courtesy and destroys the peace of the travel.

Then there are the other type who are less offensive but still annoying.These are the heavy carriers who would go on a journey taking all their old chattels and household utensils and loading themselves up with queer shaped packages they will cast about for baskets of fruit and bunches of flowers, to add to their own and other people's misery.

Then comes the simple folks who are non-stop eaters.No sooner as they settled in their seats but hey are passing each other tattered sandwiches and mournful scraps of pastry and talking with their mouths full and scattering crumbs over the trousers of fastidious old gentlemen.

Next comes the children.According to the author children don't make good travelling companions as they will do nothing but whimper or howl throughout the journey or they will spent their time daubing their faces with chocolate or trying to climb out of the window.

Next comes the cranks who annoy their fellow passengers by insisting to open all the windows on the bleakest day and in the sultriest season they will not allow a window to be touched.

Then comes the innocent ones who always find themselves in  the wrong train.They have not the understanding necessary to fathom the time table nor will they ask railway officials for advice, as they climb into the first train that comes and trust to luck.

Next are the mighty sleepers whom the author envies the most who knowing the length of time they have to spend in train, compose themselves and are off to sleep in a moment.Two minutes from their destination they stir, collect their baggage and  a moment later they go out alert and refreshed leaving others to their boredom.

According to author, seafaring men make good companions on a railway journey as they are always ready for a pipe and a crack with any man and there is usually some entertaining matter in their talk.And then there is the   confidential stranger  who  makes the train travellers to yawn.Then for the guidance of young people the author mentions about the elderly man who sits in the corner of the carriage and says that the train is two minutes behind time .Then with the slightest encouragement he will begin to talk and his talk will be all of trains.  The author  warns the passengers about him as  he  is the ancient mariners of railway travellers.

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1.How does an English man behave when removed from his hearth and home?

When removed from his hearth and home, an English man  becomes a very different creature, one capable of sudden furies and roaring passions, a deep sea of strong emotions churning beneath his frozen exterior.

2.Who was the offensive woman traveller as mentioned by J.B.Priestley?

The offensive woman traveller as mentioned by J.B.Priestley  is a large middle aged woman with a rasping voice and face of brass who loves to invade smoking compartments

3.Why was the offensive woman peculiar?

The offensive woman has a rasping voice and face of brass and is always offensive without any reason. She will always come bustling in, shouting over a porter, laden with the packages, and will glare defiantly about her until some unfortunate has given up his seat and  is often accompanied by some sort of contemptible whining cur.

2.How do cranks annoy their fellow passengers?

Cranks annoy their fellow passengers by insisting to open all the windows on the bleakest day and in the sultriest season they will not allow a window to be touched.

3.Whom does J.B.Priestley envy?

J.B.Priestley envies the mighty sleepers,who knowing the length of time they have to spend in train compose themselves and are off to sleep in a moment.

4.Who make good companions on a railway journey?

Seafaring men make good companions on a railway journey as they are always ready for a pipe and a crack with any man and there is usually some entertaining matter in their talk.

7.Why according to the author don't children make good travelling companions?

According to the author children don't make good travelling companions as they will do nothing but whimper or howl throughout the journey or they will spent their time daubing their faces with chocolate or trying to climb out of the window.

8.The confidential stranger makes train travellers to yawn.

9.Who is the ancient mariners of railway travellers?

The elderly man who sits in the corner of the carriage and says that the train is two minutes behind time is the ancient mariners of railway travellers.

ii. Answer in paragraph

1.Among the train travellers whom  the author dislike the most?Why?

Among the train travellers, the type   author dislikes the most is the large middle aged woman with a rasping voice and face of brass who loves to invade smoking compartments that are already filled with smokers.She will always come bustling in shouting over a porter laden with packages of all sizes and shapes and will glare defiantly about her until some unfortunate has given up his seat and  is often accompanied by some sort of contemptible whining cur that is only one degree less offensive than its mistress.From the moment that wedged herself in there, there will be no peace in the carriage but simmering hatred and everywhere dark looks and muttered threats.She has no courtesy or modesty and everyone knows her.

2.Why does Priestley envy the mighty sleepers?

Priestley envies the mighty sleepers,who are off to sleep in a moment.With Lethe at their command, they never have dull empty train journey by day or night. Knowing the length of time they have to spend in the train, they compose themselves and are off to sleep in a moment, probably enjoying the gorgeous adventures of dream, while the rest of all will be looking blankly out of the window or counting their fingers.

Two minutes from their destination they stir, rub their eyes, stretch themselves, collect their baggage and peering out of the window , murmurs"My station,I think ". A moment later they go out alert and refreshed leaving others to their boredom.

3.What makes the author wonder  whether the simple travellers ever reach their destinations?

The simple travellers  are the ones who always find themselves in  the wrong train.They have not the understanding necessary to fathom the time table nor will they ask railway officials for advice, as they climb into the first train that comes and trust to luck.When they are being hurtled to Edinburgh they will suddenly look round the carriage and ask whether they are in the right train for Bristol.And then puzzled and disillusioned they have to be bundled out at the next station  and will not be seen any more. So the author wonders whether they ever reach their destinations, for it is not outside probability, that they may be shot from station to station, line to  line, until there is nothing mortal left for them. 

4.Who are the less annoying travellers? How do they annoy their fellow travellers?

According to the author the less annoying travellers are of two types.Firstly there are those, who, when they would go on a journey, take all their old chattels and household utensils .They parcel them up in  brown paper,disdaining such things as boxes and trunks ; furthermore, when they have loaded themselves up with queer shaped packages they will cast about for baskets of fruit and bunches of flowers to add to their own and other people's misery.

Then the second type is simple folks who are overeating and drinking in railway carriages.No sooner as they settled in their seats but hey are passing each other tattered sandwiches and mournful scraps of pastry and talking with their mouths full and scattering crumbs over the trousers of fastidious old gentlemen.Sometimes they will peel and eat bananas with such rapidity that nervous onlookers are compelled to seek another compartment.

5.How are the elderly travellers different from the rest?

The elderly man will be neatly dressed and always seated in a corner and he opens the conversation by pulling out a gold hunter and remarking that the train is at least three minutes behind time.Then with the slightest encouragement he will begin to talk and his talk will be all of trains. He talks of trains, their history,  their  quality, their destiny.All his days and nights seem to have been passed in railway carriages, all his reading seems to have been in time- tables.He will tell you of the 12.35 from this place and 3.49 from the other place and so on and the greatness of his subject moves him to eloquence and there is passion and mastery in his voice, now wailing over a missed connection or a departed hero of trains, now exultantly proclaiming the glories of a non-stop express or a wonderful run to time.

However dead  you were to the  passion, the splendour, the pathos, in this matter of trains, before he has done with you will be ready to weep over the 7.37 and cry out in ecstasy at the sight of the 2.52.The narrator warns to be beware of the elderly man who sits in the corner of the carriage and says that the train is two minutes behind time, for he is the Ancient Mariner of railway travellers and will hold you with his glittering eye.

Essay question 

1.Describe the various type of fellow travellers mentioned by Priestley in the essay

The author is starting the essay by  saying how an English man behaves when removed from his hearth and home.Then he is saying about one type of traveller which always rouse his quick hatred.She is a middle aged woman with a rasping voice and face of brass, who loves to invade smoking compartments that are already filled with smokers .She always come shouting and bustling accompanied by her dog and will glare defiantly about her until some unfortunate has given up his seat.She don't possess any modesty and courtesy and destroys the peace of the travel.

Then comes the simple folks who are non-stop eaters.No sooner as they settled in their seats but hey are passing each other tattered sandwiches and mournful scraps of pastry and talking with their mouths full and scattering crumbs over the trousers of fastidious old gentlemen.Sometimes they will peel and eat bananas with such rapidity that nervous onlookers are compelled to seek another compartment.

Then comes the innocent ones who always find themselves in  the wrong train.They have not the understanding necessary to fathom the time table nor will they ask railway officials for advice, as they climb into the first train that comes and trust to luck.When they are being hurtled to Edinburgh they will suddenly look round the carriage and ask whether they are in the right train for Bristol.And then puzzled and disillusioned they have to be bundled out at the next station  and will not be seen any more. So the author wonders whether they ever reach their destinations, for it is not outside probability, that they may be shot from station to station, line to  line, until there is nothing mortal left for them. 

According to author, seafaring men make good companions on a railway journey as they are always ready for a pipe and a crack with any man and there is usually some entertaining matter in their talk.And then there is the   confidential stranger  who  makes the train travellers to yawn.

Lastly, for the guidance of young people the author mentions about the elderly man who sits in the corner of the carriage and says that the train is two minutes behind time .Then with the slightest encouragement he will begin to talk and his talk will be all of trains.  He talks of trains, their history,  their  quality, their destiny.All his days and nights seem to have been passed in railway carriages, all his reading seems to have been in time-tables.the greatness of his subject moves him to eloquence and there is passion and mastery in his voice, now wailing over a missed connection or a departed hero of trains, now exultantly proclaiming the glories of a non-stop express or a wonderful run to time.The author  warns the passengers about him as  he  is the ancient mariners of railway travellers.

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You have not enjoyed your life if you have not travelled by train. There is nothing that can be compared with a train journey. Nothing is more exciting than a train journey and when you are with your friends or family. It is the most exciting and stress-free journey for me. In our school life, we must have been asked to write a paragraph on a train journey experience. Check the samples provided below before you write.

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A long journey by train is just an exciting experience. At times, it can be tiring, but we get a lot of pleasure. I remember when I was in Class 8th, I went to Bangalore with my whole family to spend the summer vacation. Flight journeys might take only a few hours, and train journeys are time-consuming, but I love to travel by train with them. We see a lot of vendors coming in to sell tea, ice cream, biscuits, peanuts, etc. Those are the most exciting parts of a train journey when we buy food and share it with everyone. We meet a lot of new people around us and spend some time with them.

A train journey is the most precious thing for me. It is even more exciting when I am travelling with my friends and family. I remember when I was travelling to Mumbai with my whole family for my cousin’s marriage. It was a great experience for me because it was the second time when I was travelling out of my hometown. It was beautiful to watch people crossing the train, which looked like a train and bike competition, and some kids waved their hands to say goodbye. Compared to a flight journey, sitting on the window seat and enjoying nature is so precious. It is even more beautiful to watch the sunset between the hills while enjoying the evening tea. Every time a tea vendor crossed, my mother would call him and buy us some snacks. Even if you are on a diet, it becomes hard for you to restrict yourself to rush to the food stall in every station. If you are bored, you can read a newspaper or a magazine, a story book, etc.

Train journey is the most exciting and most enjoyable experience of my life. I remember when I was travelling to Bangalore with my friends. My friends were the add ons to my excitement. We were seven friends travelling together and we enjoyed the most in those 24 hours. We were the attraction of all the passengers around us as we engaged them all with different games, music, and dance. We bought food and shared it with them. The beauty of nature can be enjoyed while travelling by train and it is more exciting when you are with your friends or family. When the train stops, we would rush to a food stall and eat different foods of our choice and they gave us immense satisfaction. When the vendors cross by us shouting and repeating all the foods, we would just look at each other and order the food without even a second thought. We would have eaten tummy full but still order the food just to satisfy our cravings. After we reached there, my friend’s family waited for us and treated us really well. But we were not so satisfied with those hours. We shared the contact numbers of our fellow passengers and are still in contact with them.

I have travelled many times with my family. I have travelled by flight, by train, etc. But the most exciting one was when I was travelling to Mumbai with my family. The plan to visit Mumbai was made just to have a great time by train. There was no specific reason to travel or visit Mumbai but the train journey is so fascinating for us that we decided to travel by train. We just spent three days in Mumbai and had a great time shopping but we spent 5 days travelling by train. A train journey can never be compared with any other journey or any other excitement. Travelling by flight would just take a few hours and it is the fastest means to travel and saves a lot of time. But at times, we just miss our train journeys, we miss the continuous calls of the stall vendors shouting biryani, chai… garam chai…, bread omelette, etc. When we miss the train journeys, this chorus would just bounce in our ears. The train would pass through the villages, forests, seas, rivers, etc. This makes the train journey so exciting because we meet nature closely.

While travelling from one place to the other by train, we get in contact with different people. We make new friends, the children enjoy the most, and there are a lot of memories. It is so hard to control our cravings while travelling by train. We would rush to a food stall and buy any food, and parents would not even stop us.

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Why is a train journey so exciting.

A train journey is so exciting because we get a lot of time to travel and meet many new people around us. People from different places would be sharing food items and many conversations. We can enjoy the beauty of nature very closely.

How do we write a journey by train paragraph?

You can write a journey by train paragraph by explaining your own experience of travelling by train. You can explain about the kinds of food you had, people you met, etc. in the paragraph.

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7 National Parks You Can Visit By Amtrak Train

Discover these U.S. national parks that are accessible by Amtrak! Skip the traffic, enjoy scenic train rides, and explore stunning natural wonders.

• National parks can be accessed by Amtrak, providing a hassle-free and scenic way to reach stunning natural wonders.
• Travelers can explore iconic parks like the Grand Canyon and Glacier National Park via Amtrak routes with affordable ticket prices.
• Amtrak train rides offer breathtaking views of the American West while taking passengers to famous national parks for outdoor adventures.

National parks are great places to vacation and explore the country’s most stunning natural wonders without too much hustle. However, the challenge is that most of these national parks are far away. So, when people think of how to get there, some are discouraged. Many travelers opt for a road trip or RVing to these parks, and some take day trips to parks that are close to where they stay.

But there's one way that has been getting Americans to national parks for hundreds of years: Amtrak trains. On Amtrak train rides, vacationers can explore the country and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Here are seven national parks that can be accessed by Amtrak routes.

7 Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Accessed by the amtrak southwest chief, which runs between chicago and los angeles.

The country’s top attraction, Grand Canyon National Park , doesn’t need an introduction. It's the prime destination for family vacations and one of the most visited national parks. Boarding the Southwest Chief takes travelers to this most visited natural wonder in the world . The train passes through eight states and iconic cities like Albuquerque.

Gaze outside the window to understand what makes the American West majestic. Passengers are rewarded with views of mountain ranges, canyons, and deserts. The Southwest Chief stops at the Flagstaff Amtrak Station. From there, visitors can drive to the national park and enjoy this amazing natural wonder.

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6 yosemite national park, california, ride amtrak san joaquins to get here.

Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest parks in America . It certainly knows how to wow visitors with its cascading waterfalls, majestic granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. The park offers many outdoor adventures, including rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing, and water activities. Visitors can also pursue the scenic hiking trails in Yosemite National Park .

A ride on the Amtrak San Joaquins from Los Angeles is a hassle-free way to this natural wonder. The train goes through San Joaquin Valley, where passengers can see fields of tomatoes, almond orchards, and peach trees. Once travelers reach the Merced station stop, a YARTS bus (usually included in the train ticket) takes you to Yosemite.

5 Glacier National Park, Montana

Book the empire builder.

The Empire Builder travels daily from Chicago to Portland, passing through Seattle. This train journey offers a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the American West. Major portions of the Lewis and Clarke Trail and Big Sky Country in Montana are some of the attractions found along the way.

Passengers going to Glacier National Park are dropped at the East Glacier Station. After arriving at the park, spend time getting up close and personal with this natural wonder. Tour the cedar and hemlock forests in the park, learn about the history of Two Medicine Valley, or ride Red Buses and see why the park is referred to as the Crown of the Continent.

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4 crater lake national park, oregon, accessible by the coast starlight line.

Oregon's bluest lake, Crater Lake , is one of the deepest lakes worldwide and is the deepest in the U.S., at nearly 2,000 feet. It was formed thousands of years ago after a massive eruption of Mount Mazama. The pressure from this eruption was so intense that the volcano collapsed on itself, leading to Crater Lake's formation. The park is attractive to all outdoor adventurers and a common place for hiking, paddling, and camping.

The Coast Starlight presents a fantastic journey to this park. It allows passengers to see the beaches of Southern Carolina and the forests and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The ride is scenic and inviting throughout.

3 Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

Board the lake shore limited.

Want to spend some days in dense forests and hills? Plan a trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the only national park in Ohio . Packed with scenic hiking trails and different places to kayak, vacationing there is a fun-filled experience.

Amtrak Lake Shore Limited doesn't reach the gates of the park, but it takes passengers close to the park’s gates. Travelers arrive in Cleveland and take a bus or taxi for an hour’s drive to the park. The train connects New York and Chicago, offering a 19-hour trip filled with scenic natural beauty. Guests can see the pristine Great Lakes shoreline up close and the scenic Finger Lakes region.

2 Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana

Accessible by the michigan service.

Indiana Dunes National Park occupies around 15,000 acres and is filled with dunes, oak savannas, marshes, rivers, wetlands, and forests. It's a massive park on the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has a diverse ecosystem. It’s also among the easiest parks to visit by Amtrak train.

Boarding one of the three Michigan Service lines from Chicago takes travelers to this park. The journey rides through the west region of Michigan, allowing riders to see beautiful lakeshores, rolling hills, lakes, and lush woods. Riders get off at Michigan City, which is just a few miles from the park’s entrance.

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1 canyonlands national park, utah, ride the california zephyr.

California Zephyr travels daily between Chicago and San Francisco. It’s a cross-country train offering adventure filled with natural beauty. Along the way, visitors can see the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Nebraska plains, and the city of Denver, among other attractions.

Grand Junction, Colorado, about 2 hours away, is the best place to depart to explore the park’s desert landscape. Canyonlands comprises canyons and mesas and is divided into districts by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Visit the Horseshoe Canyon Unit to see rock art panels from Native America or the Island in the Sky Unit for epic hiking with expansive views.

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