Amtrak breaks ridership records, the U.S. Department of Transportation issues $10,000 bonuses, Thanksgiving travel surges, and Black Friday rail deals roll out across Canada. Welcome to this week’s Transit Unplugged News Minute with Julie Gates.

In this episode:

• Amtrak celebrates a record-breaking year with more than 34 million trips, setting new highs for both ridership and revenue.

• Nearly 800 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 award from the U.S. Department of Transportation for perfect attendance during the government shutdown.

• Thanksgiving travel in the United States is expected to reach 82 million people, with Reuters reporting a 12% increase in bus and train bookings compared to last year.

• Scenic rail fans can take advantage of Black Friday offers from the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, including journeys through the Canadian Rockies and across the country.

This episode of the Transit Unplugged News Minute is brought to you by Modaxo.