As a frequent rider, I think the Amtrak Builder, Cascades, and California Zephyr are some of the most beautiful train routes in North America.

Long-distance train travel offers something unique that flying or driving simply cannot match. The Sunset Limited route stretches nearly 2,000 miles from the Pacific Coast in California to the Gulf of ...

Trips are expensive, but breaking out of the Berkeley bubble for spring break is an attainable goal. This is a guide for splurge-free spring break itineraries that won’t break your ...

Amtrak’s alert also mentions changes to the Coast Starlight service. On Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, train 11, which usually operates between Seattle and Los Angeles, will instead terminate ...

Track maintenance projects requiring Amtrak cancellations or rescheduling are currently taking place or are forthcoming in the Southeast and West. Meanwhile, several long-distance trains continue to ...

In this video, we’re taking you on the scenic journey aboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight, traveling from Los Angeles all the way to Seattle. We’ll showcase the stunning views along the Pacific Coast, ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A powerful nor’easter swept the East Coast, prompting blizzard warnings from Maryland to Massachusetts, with up to ...

Even at the annual Rex and Comus balls in New Orleans, the talk drifts toward Amtrak trains and the roots of Mardi Gras. An exchange involving historians Errol LaBorde and Arthur Hardy during the ball ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Environmental groups near New Orleans are planting 30,000 native trees to restore coastal wetlands damaged by ...