The week of Thanksgiving is Amtrak’s busiest time of the year, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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

As millions hit the roads and skies, many Mainers are choosing Amtrak Downeaster for a smoother, cheaper Thanksgiving trip.

Here’s how to swap highway traffic jams for panoramic views and ride to some of the country’s most beautiful natural ...

The energy company Avangrid has received the final permit it needs from Maine to build a controversial hydropower transmission line to power hundreds of thousands of homes in Massachusetts.

A train can get you from one destination to another, but it can also be so much more, like this Amtrak ride full of stunning ...