Fort Madison Amtrak Station

08/25/2026

Hi, Jameson! When you are 16 years old, you can travel by yourself with no restrictions as long as you have some sort of photo ID such as a school ID or a state issued permit or driver's license.

Amtrak also has something called unaccompanied minors. Youth ages 12-15 may travel within certain daytime hours. An advance reservation is required, the youth and designated adult must be at the station an hour before the train to complete necessary paperwork and accompany the youth to the train. Another designated adult must be present at the destination to accept the youth, sign the documents etc. This is available for select stations and trains only, based on staffing and the travel restriction hours.

If a youth between 12 and 15 is planning to travel, contact the Amtrak Customer Service Dept at 800-872-7245 or stop into a staffed station.

08/24/2026

3D printing can do amazing things! While I prefer the older aluminum and copper ones, it was awesome to add these to my cookie cutter collection.

08/21/2026

About a month ago, we pointed out that Amtrak has begun naming the sleeper cars. While nearly all we've seen have been named after states or national parks, it is only appropriate that Amtrak give tribute to Mr. Pullman.

Which named sleepers have you come across in your travels and railfanning?

08/20/2026

Amtrak’s corporate headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., in a building owned by the National Guard Association of the United States. The national passenger rail corporation moved to this site in the fall of 2017 after spending decades housed directly inside the historic Washington Union Station complex.

Located just one block west of Union Station, several floors of this beautiful building serve as the core administrative and executive home for America's Railroad.

08/19/2026

WHERE ARE WE WEDNESDAY
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This one might be a little tougher.

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08/18/2026

Attention Railfans!!
How about that view! This Airbnb location is frequently booked so if you want a 24 hour a day railfanning experience, plan ahead!

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08/17/2026

I (Amtrak Amy) love helping passengers book their train travel, answer questions and provide reassurance for things unfamiliar. The icing on the cake is the little ways they show their appreciation.

The time is now for booking holiday travel. Contact the station so we can get your plans finalized!

08/15/2026

CLIP OF THE DAY: Amtrak Sandwich at Fort Madison, Iowa

08/14/2026

Taking the train over the holidays? Your reservations should be booked asap. Marc Magliari, Amtrak Public Relations explains the importance of advance planning.

Contact Amtrak Amy and lock in your travel dates before it's too late!

Thinking about Thanksgiving or holiday travel? Amtrak says now is the time to book. Ridership is up, trains are filling fast and some popular Illinois routes are regularly selling out.

08/13/2026

Any area so full of American history, the depot is part of the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, which explores the rich history of this community located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers.

The historic town is serviced by the Capitol Limited. Many structures date back to the civil war era. This stop is on Amtrak Amy's bucket list! How about you?