Amtrak

Amtrak is an application that was created by Amtrak railroad company in order to make it easier to travel. You can now book a ticket with the help of the app and watch the status of your trip. You can also get special coupons that will help you to save some money. You can download Amtrak for iOS and Android devices. More than 1 million users downloaded the app on their gadgets. Amtrak is a railway service that is widely spread in the USA. It also transports people to nine Canadian cities.

Design 4/5

Amtrak design is straightforward. It has a lot of in common with other applications that allow users to book tickets. The information about discounts and various bonuses will be shown right after you start the app. The main features are located at the bottom of your screen. The icons are big and clearly visible. Amtrak uses white and blue colors.

Usability 4/5

Amtrak application is not great because some issues may occur while using it. For example, some pages may work incorrectly, and you won't be able to scroll them. But these issues are rare. To fix them, restart the application. Hopefully, developers fix the bugs in the upcoming updates.

Features 4/5

After you start the app, you have to register your account. But you can continue as a guest if you do not want to do that. The “home” page provides users with an opportunity to see various bonus offers and rewards.

The “book” section allows you to book a ticket. Select the type of your trip (one-way or round-trip) and choose the departure and arrival stations. You can type your station name in the required field. You should also select a departure and return time, and set the number of travelers. You can also enter the coupon/discount code to save some money. Tap the “find trains” button, and Amtrak will show you all available trains. You will be able to see the estimated traveling time and how much money will it cost.

The “status” section allows you to monitor your train status. You can check the status by train number or by the station. You have to select the station, enter the train number and date. Then tap the “check train status” button (if you want to check by train number). Or you can type the departure and arrival stations name (to check your train status by the station).

If you tap on “more” page, you will be able to see the detailed information about the application. You can also contact developers if you experience some issues, and look through the app settings.

In-app purchases 5/5

You can download Amtrak for free. All the app features, such as train status check or booking the tickets are free to use, but you will still have to pay for your ticket. You can purchase tickets with the help of the application.

The Bottom Line

Amtrak is a great application that allows users to swiftly book a ticket or check the train status. The app has a straightforward design. You can download Amtrak for iOS and Android devices.

• Graphics 4
• Gameplay 4
• Controls 5
• Replay Value 5

Pros

Simple in use;
Straightforward interface;
Free to download.

Cons

Sometimes the app may lag.