Travels with Kev

I am a traveler, blogger, musician, and uncle who loves to travel by train, car, and plane. I help beginner travelers and those new to train travel.

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

@Amtrak_Cascades Awesome!

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

Amtrak turns 55 today!

May 1, 1971 — the first Amtrak train pulled out of the station. Whether you've taken one trip or a hundred, you're part of this story.

Thanks for the smiles and miles!

#Amtrak

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Friendly reminder: the seat behind you isn't just scenery. Be the passenger you'd want to sit behind.

[Rail Passengers Association @RailPassengers]

With the cutover work done to connect to a track on the brand-new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River - NJ Transit service is back to normal service today.

https://t.co/WLx7vIYVPi

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

guys big news….

Auto Train tickets are ON SALE NOW until March 26! 🚘🌴🎢
https://t.co/vhzy6HnCi2

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

Vermont is one of the best-served rural states in the Amtrak network — and most people are unaware of it.

14 stations. 2 daily routes, mostly during daylight hours. Discounted in-state fares.

Here's what you need to know. 👇
https://t.co/AUbI34Uz6x

[Midwest Passenger Rail Association @MidwesternPRA]

FRA has found NO significant environmental impact for the Braidwood double track project [Which aims to reduce travel times by 20+ minutes & increase capacity on the Amtrak Lincoln Service]

This allows the project to move along quickly & could get grant funding later this year!

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

I have a new post about Amtrak in Tennessee! If you are planning to go to or from this state, this post is for you. https://t.co/sktGFrEV5G

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The Hiawatha is running on time again! CPKC track work is complete, and the 10-15-minute delays from November are over. Back to regular schedule as of Dec 1. Check times: https://t.co/RjAWMzAqxx

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golden hour during a golden season.🌤️

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hop on the NextGen Acela...you'll be charmed, we're sure. 🪄

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

Track Work on the Crescent Route

October 7
Train 19 will end in Atlanta, with bus service (3119) to New Orleans, stopping at all scheduled stops.

October 8
Train 20 will depart from Atlanta using Bus 3120 for transport back to New Orleans, also stopping at all scheduled stops.

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

California Zephyr Schedule Changes
Changes to the schedule will affect California Zephyr service on Friday, October 3.

Train 1005 will run instead of Train 5, leaving Chicago three hours later at 5:00 pm, on an adjusted schedule to Emeryville.

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EVERYTHING WE’VE EVER WANTED 🍂🚆🍂🚆🍂

[Travels with Kev @Kev_Monteith]

When you travel, a cold beer can really hit the spot—Traxx @ LA Union Station.

[NOLA.com @NOLAnews]

Amtrak adds another train car to Mardi Gras route ahead of Saints games in New Orleans https://t.co/PXUlCfzKah

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Unboxing the future of rail. See you soon! 🚄

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@AllforBashaar @canva Yup, at least the app.

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@canva, while your website status page says your site is operational, it is not—not even your help page!