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Amtrak Hikes Fares as Train Travel Surges in Norway

1/24/2026

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  • Leah Goodridge of New York faced a $572 round-trip Amtrak fare, prompting her to consider flying.
  • Amtrak's dynamic pricing penalizes last-minute travelers.
  • In Norway, train travel reached 85 million trips in 2025 as the government plans improvements.
  • Ticket prices will rise by 3.8% starting February 1, 2026.
  • Disruptions include tunnel closures for upgrades and the launch of a EuroNight train service in spring 2026.