U.S., Amtrak: What’s the overall best value for passengers, a ‘land cruise’ or sea cruise?

By Andrew Selden, Guest Commentator; June 6, 2023 We recently saw an amazing Amtrak fare on Amtrak’s Empire Builder for…

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U.S., Montana: Senator Jon Tester calls for quickly restoring ticket agents in Havre, Shelby Amtrak stations

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is doubling down on his efforts to restore ticket agents in some Amtrak stations including…

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Montana Senator Tester inserts Amtrak ticket agents in appropriations bill

By Tim Leeds, Havre Daily News; September 20, 2019 Montana’s senior senator said Thursday he inserted language in a appropriations…

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As Amtrak Proposes Changes to Long-Distance Trains, Passenger Rail Advocates Sound the Alarm

By Justin Franz, Flathead Beacon; August 30, 2018 Passenger rail advocates are raising concerns about changes to Amtrak’s long-distance trains…

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Ohio senators attempt to force Amtrak to restaff Cincinnati Union Terminal and other stations

By Cameron Knight and Hannah Sparling, Cincinnati Enquirer; July 26, 2018 Rail supporters were devastated in May when Amtrak announced…

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Havre, Montana protests closure of Amtrak’s staffed ticket counter

By: Elizabeth Transue, MTN News, KRTV 3; May 25, 2018 Amtrak recently announced that it plans to eliminate ticket agent…

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Montana Senator Steve Daines fights against Amtrak ticket-agent cuts along Hi-Line

By MTN News, KRTV 3; May 17, 2018 During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and…

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Amtrak to close Shelby, Havre ticket counters in Montana

By Phil Drake, Great Falls Tribune; May 7, 2018 Amtrak will close two ticket counters in Montana in early June…

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An Amtrak adventure provides a fun, flavorful travel alternative to flights and road trips

By Kyra Ames, Montana Standard; April 24, 208 One of the perks of living in Montana is not having to…

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