Amtrak expects another record Thanksgiving as ridership surges in the Northwest

Olivia Irvin with Amtrak said both Thanksgiving week and overall ridership have climbed sharply.

SEATTLE — Amtrak says it is preparing for one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks on record, driven in part by a surge of riders across the Pacific Northwest. The company recently reported record revenue and year-round ridership in 2025, and officials say holiday travel will follow the same trend.

Olivia Irvin with Amtrak said both Thanksgiving week and overall ridership have climbed sharply.

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“We just saw record numbers, both for Thanksgiving week and also

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