Working remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views, but a reliable hotspot and backup power are essential.

While not the fastest mode of travel, traversing the United States by rail has become increasingly popular in recent years. With no need to drive or navigate busy airports, many travelers are learning ...

Amtrak has introduced new next-generation train sets on the busy Northeast Corridor, offering higher speeds and improved ...

Long before millions of Americans regularly traveled via automobile and commercial airlines, trains served as the dominant means of travel for the masses. For the first time in human history, people ...

My four-day Amtrak ride from California to Washington, DC, taught me some great tips for long train rides, and I packed some ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Amtrak Cascades will see a major upgrade next year. Amtrak recently unveiled new “Northwest-styled” trains joining the Amtrak Cascades route spanning Vancouver, British ...

Kristi K. Higgins, The Social Butterfly, rides the rails through VA's Shenandoah Valley. The Blue Ridge Flyer departs from ...

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.

More Americans are taking the Amtrak than ever before. Here's why the national rail service is having a moment.

Starting in summer 2025, the new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer train travelers morning and evening departures from both cities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Both New Orleans ...

Starting in January 2026, Virginia Railway Express will adjust its rail service due to the Long Bridge Project, with some trains operating from Alexandria instead of Union Station. The company is also ...