In some cases, Amtrak (along with the states) runs their own passenger trains, like Amtrak California. The Capitol Corridor in California, and the Cascades in t

In some cases, Amtrak (along with the states) runs their own passenger trains, like Amtrak California. The Capitol Corridor in California, and the Cascades in the Northwest are decent, if agonizingly slow. Though you'd literally have to pay me (a railfan) money to take the longer, overnight trains like the Coast Starlight (like the cost of a private room and bath).