EconomyMay 1, 2026U.S. Passenger Rail Ridership Rises as Gas Prices Climb; Amtrak Reports 5% March Increase, Brightline Over 20%In March, Amtrak reported a 5% year‑over‑year increase in ridership. Brightline (Florida's private passenger railroad) reported ridership growth of more than 20% in ...TravelAmtrakBrightline+1