I've traveled across the US several times on Amtrak trains. My experiences have been overwhelmingly positive, but I've run into plenty of mishaps. I prepare for spotty cell reception, crowded train ...

A northbound Amtrak train leaves the Modesto Amtrak station in Modesto, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com Money came from $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill The grant was ...

It will have stops in or near Lodi and Elk Grove and at four capital locations. The new Amtrak trains will use the same tracks north of Stockton. Previous funding will provide a second track in ...

An $18.7 million federal grant will aid Amtrak’s upcoming expansion through Stanislaus County. The money, announced Oct. 29, will go toward second tracks and boarding platforms at the Modesto and ...

In 2021, I traveled on Amtrak trains from NYC to Miami and back. The rides took about 30 hours each way, and I had a private cabin in a sleeper car on both journeys. The ticket to Miami cost about ...

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As of today, there’s one less Toy Story attraction at Disney’s theme parks. Pixar has inspired plenty of Disney park attractions over the years, but Toy Story arguably has the most ...

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As the Strategist’s resident toy expert, I have spent years ... you’ll find a mix of familiar classics like trains and trucks, a Magic 8 Ball, and wooden blocks, as well as trendy newcomers ...

So it's not surprising that I'm a big fan of the Auto Train, an Amtrak route unlike any other. It travels between two specific locations, with no stops in between and passengers take their cars or ...

The best gifts and toys for 5-year-olds help expand their world of play. “Five-year-olds are fun because they have so much personality—kids at that point have certain interests and have ...

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