High Speed Train Could Be Making Its Way To Augusta For Another Travel Option
All aboard! Augusta could soon be next on board for a high-speed rail. Amtrak is considering a rail link between Augusta and Atlanta at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Just last week on December 8, The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that it has awarded $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
Augusta could certainly be a part of that… this is how!
North Carolina is projected to receive 7 new rail routes across the state. One of those would be a joint project between North Carolina and Georgia – Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Atlanta’s airport to be exact. This rail line would also add stops at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Athens, Augusta, and then Atlanta.
What will the travel time be?
Well it depends if the train is electric or ran on diesel. If the train is eclectic the total ride time will be 2 hours. If the train is diesel, it was take 2 hours and 45 minutes. The train will travel faster than 125 miles per hour.
Advantages of Traveling By Train
Even with cars, buses, and planes – hopping on a train to travel has its advantages! There has even been a rise in more people wanting to travel by train.
Comfortable
A train can get you a good bit of legroom space? Seats are spacious and the luggage slots are huge. And just like a plane, some trains even offer power outlets, snacks, toiletries, and complimentary WiFi.
Easy
Trains can be a much easier travel experience. You don’t have to make a list and check it twice for liquids in your bag, or worry about them being too big. The check-in process is also less of a stressor.
Fewer Delays
A delayed trip can mess up your plans. Most of the time they are caused by the weather. Trains are least likely to be delayed due to weather conditions.
8 Seemingly Unreal Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
This Arizona canyon was naturally carved by rainwater streams within the sandstone. The Navajo Nation gave it the name ‘The place where water runs through rocks.’ Visit Arizona explains that the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is more frequented due to increased sunlight and towering walls reaching 120 feet. Alternatively, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally remarkable, providing visitors with an immersive encounter among the swirling sandstone walls.
Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Among the world’s largest springs, the Grand Prismatic measures an expansive 370 feet in diameter, exceeding the size of a football field. Its vibrant appearance stems from bands of orange, yellow, and green that encircle the deep blue waters. These diverse colors originate from different strains of thermophile bacteria, thriving in the progressively cooler waters around the spring, as explained by Yellowstone National Park. For a bird’s-eye-like view of the Grand Prismatic, they suggest visitors follow the half-mile Fairy Falls trail to a lookout.
The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Door to Hell is a large fiery crater. It emerged when a natural gas field accidentally caught fire in 1971 and has been burning continuously since then, according to National Geographic. A well-visited tourist spot, the Door to Hell permits visitors to hike down into the crater for a close view of the flames and an opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the site. The Door to Hell, also referred to as the Darvaza Gas Crater, is located in a rural part of the country.
Diamond Beach, Iceland
Found along Iceland’s South Coast, the Diamond Beach is a volcanic black sand shoreline adjacent to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Ice blocks from the glacier lagoon wash ashore after breaking into smaller pieces at sea, as mentioned in the Diamond Beach Travel Guide. The beach is also a natural habitat for seals.
Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska
According to the Tongass National Forest, the Mendenhall Glacier is among the numerous expansive glaciers originating from the Juneau Icefield, an area spanning 1500 square miles of rock, snow, and ice. The glacier gradually advances under the influence of gravity, descending down the slope. Over time, it carves the bedrock and erodes during its 13-mile path until it reaches Mendenhall Lake.
Thor’s Well, Oregon
Located on the Oregon coast near Cape Perpetua, there’s a large sinkhole that appears to swallow seawater continuously, resembling a bottomless pit. According to Yachats Oregon, it’s often called the “drainpipe of the Pacific.” They explain that the well is actually a hole in the rock that gives the impression of draining ocean water. Some researchers believe this well might have started as a sea cave shaped by waves. Over time, its roof likely collapsed, creating openings at the top and bottom, which spray ocean water.
Crooked Forest, Poland
Found close to the town of Gryfino in West Pomerania, Poland, the Crooked Forest consists of 400 peculiarly contorted pine trees. As revealed by Discovery, these pine trees were planted approximately in 1930, back when the area was part of the German province of Pomerania. Starting from the ground, the pine trees exhibit a distinctive feature: they grow with a sharp 90-degree bend towards the north, before gracefully straightening up towards the sky.
Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
The beach is named for its pink sand, which comes from tiny organisms in the coral reefs nearby. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and see marine life like sea turtles and manta rays in the clear water. The beach also has great views of hills and turquoise waters.
