Summary
Amtrak is urging customers to book train tickets early for the summer of 2026. They expect high demand because people will travel to World Cup matches in North America, including many U.S. cities. Amtrak is preparing extra services and measures to handle the increased number of passengers.
Key Facts
- Amtrak expects high train travel demand in summer 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup.
- Matches will be held in 11 U.S. cities, with additional games in Canada and Mexico.
- Amtrak plans to increase services in U.S. host cities and in Toronto and Vancouver.
- Extra measures include more maintenance staff, trained helpers called "Amtrak Ambassadors," and increased police patrols.
- Amtrak will coordinate with U.S. government and transport organizations to handle the expected crowds.
- Over 300 daily trains will run, and there will be improvements on the Northeast Corridor rail line.
- New high-speed trains with more seats will be added to support the extra demand.
- Amtrak urges travelers to book early, especially on popular routes.
