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Holiday Travel Surge: Experts Predict Boost in Train Travel Amidst Air Travel Challenges

CBS NewsNovember 25, 20253 min4,242 views
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Thanksgiving Travel Rush Underway

  • ✈️ A record 82 million Americans are traveling this week, marking the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, according to the FAA.
  • 💡 Air travel is expected to peak with over 52,000 flights scheduled nationwide.

Increase in Train Travel

  • 🚆 Amtrak workers have observed an increase in passengers over the past few months, with the addition of a new line along the Gulf Coast.
  • 📈 AAA anticipates an 8.5% increase in Thanksgiving travel by train and bus nationwide compared to last year.
  • ⚠️ This boost is attributed to travelers being
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