Amtrak has announced that its passenger rail is officially coming back to the Gulf Coast, after nearly 20 years. The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will be launching soon, with trains between New ...

The notion that long-distance train travel is a thing of the past—especially in the U.S.—is being challenged by Amtrak. With growing interest from travelers, the U.S. national rail company is shifting ...

The East Coast has many things going for it, but the fact there's a functioning railway system ready to take you on a winter ...

UPDATE (9:37 p.m.): Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson expressed his excitement regarding the new Amtrak passenger rail line’s name, which pays homage to both cities’ festive traditions. “As the birthplace ...

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service launched this summer, every seat was booked. Nearly three months later, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, with tourists and commuters alike opting to travel ...

Our travel columnist took the California Zephyr during the Thanksgiving rush. And would do it again, with ear plugs.

Exterior of the Amtrak Texas Eagle train pulled into a station. The notion that long-distance train travel is a thing of the past—especially in the U.S.—is being challenged by Amtrak. With growing ...