Amtrak is having a successful summer, with its newest service, the Borealis, hitting record milestones that have exceeded all expectations since its launch in 2024. With its $6 billion investment boost in 2025, the rail service continues to bring new experiences, major upgrades to stations, speedier trains, special discounts, and, of course, more routes. One of the most awaited Amtrak lines this year is the return of a Gulf Coast route in August, after 20 years. It ceased operations after the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005.