New fare gates for Commuter Rail, Amtrak riders activated at Boston's South Station

The gates are part of the MBTA's effort to crack down on fare evasion and improve efficiency at South Station in Boston.

I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.

MBTA commuters face a major change Tuesday as South Station introduces new fare gate system

The MBTA has installed 40 gates around the concourse, with staff on hand to help passengers navigate the new system that ...

I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

My four-day Amtrak ride from California to Washington, DC, taught me some great tips for long train rides, and I packed some ...

Metro-North's gain at Penn Station can't be LIRR's loss

MTA and Amtrak officials must find a way to accommodate Metro-North without diminishing LIRR service during construction or ...