Amtrak, a U.S rail company reports that there is increase in rider ship and passenger journeys through trains. With the increase in fuel prices, Train travel continues to attract more travelers. Here are few pros and cons of traveling in train in Washington DC:

Pros:

Amtrak service covers long distances connecting to various local points in Washington DC. So train travel is quick and shortest between cities and is easily accessible.

- You can take pleasure in the Landscapes of Washington and relax.You can always get down at local places, meet the natives and enjoy the town and board the train next day.

- All the major train tours have guide who explain the history of each place and you enjoy it without bothering about driving.

- Major train tours like Washington Train tours, Cherry train tours and many more offer you to book train trip through online or go to stations. You can also save money by buying rail passes for your extended stay.

- Washington Trains boast various features like mobile hotel, Twin decked coaches, reclining seats and some even have sleeping cars providing accommodations.

- Best of all, Trains are considered eco friendly than any other means of transport.

Cons:

- DC private Jet Charter service offers variety of flight options and taking a train may prove time consuming and sometimes expensive.

- For long distance train travel in Washington, you have to change your plan as it might not match the ideal travel days and time.

- Amtrak trains are safe, though luggage theft is frequent on trains. As Passengers move frequently in trains than airplanes and get down at many stops, chances of theft are more possible.

Passenger trains are one of the most cheapest and convenient modes of transport these days as traffic on roads take or extra time.

If you intend to travel by rail keep in mind the time of arrival and departure of the train. It is able to get your ticket either by standing in the queue or from the machines at the station. Special lines are present for short distance nd lengthy travels. You can get to book tickets prior to the travel either at the official online sites or from the agents.

Get to the station platform a few minutes before the scheduled departure time as you are going to miss the train if you are late. If it's a lengthy trip then it will be wiser to have a reservation in hand. It may cost you more but your seat will be assured.

Amtrak is meant to offer intercity rail shuttles in the U.S. The control office of this government owned transport system is at the Union Station located in the Capital city. Amtrak trains ferry passengers to different stations of the city as well as to different cities. It offers services to Chicago, New York Boston and may other cities.

Amtrak serves the 'King Street Station' and the 'Union Station Washington Dc', which are also the busiest stations in the state.

Amtrak reservations can be done online or at the station.

Travel tips

http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/resources/more/tips1/

If you need to travel from Washington to Baltimore then the most prudent way is to take the Camden Line offered by the MARC services.

Marc services

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MARC_Train

Train availability

http://www.wmata.com/

VRE offers services from the capital city to Virginia through the Crystal City station, L'Enfant Plaza station as well as the Union Station

Virginia by rail

http://www.vre.org/