For holiday travelers, there are a number of choices, but at D.C.’s Union Station, rail riders made the case for hopping all aboard an Amtrak train.

For Tamyshia Curry and her dog Sevyn, traveling by train to New York for the Thanksgiving holiday was a no-brainer, especially when compared to flying.

“It’s a lot cheaper, and it’s easier,” Curry said. “Especially with a pet.”

Sevyn, a 2-year-old mini goldendoodle, is a calm travel companion, Curry said.

“She actually doesn’t mind it, she usually just sleeps,” Curry said.

Although, Sevyn does like to snag the window seat.

“She loves the window seat. Yeah, it’s her favorite,” Curry said, explaining that having her dog outside a crate means buying an extra seat — but it’s worth it.

Curry also said her decision to hold off on buying a Tha

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