The National: Our Favorite Stories from the Latest Issue

The National is Amtrak’s complimentary onboard magazine. With pages filled with original works of art, poetry, and fiction, the magazine celebrates the culture and identity of American life. Check out a few of our favorite stories from the August/September issue.

Portfolio: On the Pacific Surfliner

Photographer Asher Moss takes the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Train of Thought: What I learned from 110 hours in Coach

A writer remembers a train trip to Montana and back – and the characters he met along the way.

Gamers on a Train

Video game developers seek inspiration and adventure on a California-bound Amtrak train out of Chicago, IL.

Waiting on a Train: Seattle King Street Station

Get to know some of your fellow travelers on the train.

Amtrak’s National Route System

Cuban American artist Edel Rodriguez reimagines the Amtrak route map.