The romance of rail travel never quite disappeared from American culture. While highways and airports came to dominate the ...

Often cited as one of the most scenic train trips in North America, the Coast Starlight includes breathtaking views of the ...

Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

🌿 “There’s a kind of magic that only happens when you trade roads for rivers and screens for starlight.” Picture this: You’re sipping coffee in a comfortable seat, watching America’s most stunning ...

Though taking the train in Europe has long been a favorite way to travel, it has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Once considered by many to be old-fashioned, train ...

In the USA, fast travel primarily means flying. However, high-speed trains would be quite worthwhile. But the few projects ...

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In three months, I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains and come across some surprises. For example, my routes sometimes coincide with Amtrak's partnership with the National Park Service.