BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Amtrak is gearing up for the busiest travel period of the year as Thanksgiving approaches, with a significant increase in passengers expected to travel to visit friends and family. To manage the anticipated crowds at trains and stations, Amtrak is implementing measures to ensure safe, smooth, and reliable travel during the holiday season. Olivia Irvin, senior public relations manager at Amtrak, shared insights into the preparations being made to accommodate the influx of travelers.