Luxury Sleeper Trains Are Coming to the U.S. With Private Chefs and 360-degree Views

If you think you need to go to Europe to experience a luxury sleeper train, think again. Beginning in January 2026, private rail cars will be added to two-storied Amtrak routes, giving travelers a lavish home on wheels complete with exclusive use of a five-bedroom sleeper car and a lounge car crowned by a viewing dome and serviced by a private chef.

The luxury rail cars will debut on the Coast Starlight as it travels between Los Angeles and San Francisco, then join the California Zephyr to connect San Francisco and Denver. Service on both routes begins in mid-January 2026, and bookings are already available through Halloway, the first online marketplace dedicated exclusively to private rail car travel.

Both journeys take place aboard two private rail cars. The Evelyn Henry sleeper car has five luxurious bedrooms with modern amenities, while the Warren R. Henry car features a lounge and dedicated observation space. Both rail cars are historic but have been renovated for the modern traveler. Guests can expect complete privacy, gourmet meals prepared by an onboard chef, and spectacular views, thanks to a vista dome car that offers nonstop 360-degree views.