I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the $273 trip.

I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the $273 trip.

The author took a trip from NYC to Baltimore in a first-class Amtrak Acela car and was surprised by a few things.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI took a first-class train trip on an Amtrak Acela for the first time in 2022.Some things surprised me about the cabin like the abundance of drink options yet limited food.I was also surprised that only a handful of stations offer lounges for first-class travelers.When I traveled from New York City to Balti…