A cross-country ride on the California Zephyr becomes a slow, scenic journey from Chicago toward San Francisco, crossing 2,438 miles of American landscapes through snow, plains, mountains, deserts, ...

This legendary American sleeper train covers nearly 2,500 miles and seven states and is considered one of the best rail trips in the U.S. and even the world.

For true rail fans, the ultimate luxury is traveling in a private rail car. It was the preferred method of travel across the United States during the late Gilded Age for the likes of the Vanderbilts ...

A reimagined freight corridor through Colorado and Utah is reconnecting travelers with red rock canyons, gateway towns, and national park landscapes under growing pressure from congestion.

There is something deeply romantic about train travel, be it anywhere. But when it comes to train travel in America, it ...

Planes are fast, but not everyone enjoys the cramped seats or jostling through security lines. For retirees who prefer a smooth, scenic ride without needing to leave the ground, America’s railways ...

There's no shortage of luxury trains to choose from in Europe or Asia, from the glamorous Royal Scotsman to the iconic Golden Eagle. But in the US, most rail journeys are limited to Amtrak trains—and ...