Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind. Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its ...

Why navigate crowded roads to get your fill of autumn colors when you can ride the rails and enjoy gorgeous scenery you can’t see from the highway? By Julie Weed The air is crisp, and the leaves are ...

It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Amtrak offers scenic, affordable cross-country train rides across the United States from sea to shining sea. Watching the world whirl by as you roll across the country can spark nostalgic joy. Perhaps ...

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Europe is home to some of the most glamorous train rides in the world, and there’s no better time to experience them than over the summer. The best train rides in Europe connect both cosmopolitan ...

The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars. By Michael Harmon In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads ...

As air travel costs rise and gas prices skyrocket, train travel suddenly looks more appealing than ever as an alternative for spring and summer travelers. These are financially challenging times for ...

With popular national parks still searching for the answers to congestion, train travel is a practical solution—and a unique adventure. A passenger train rolls through the unforgiving desert landscape ...