Have you ever fantasized about riding in a train and having a meal in the diner car, just like they do in old movies like “Murder on the Orient Express,” “White Christmas” and “Strangers on a Train”?

Lately I prefer, if possible, to travel long distances by train instead of by airplane. A train ticket costs less than half the price of plane fare, and the ride is more comfortable: wide seats, lots ...

Amtrak recently upgraded its First Class dining menu for Acela passengers. The new chef-designed menu features entrees from popular restaurants along the Northeast Corridor route. Acela also offers ...

I traveled from Denver to Salt Lake City on an overnight Amtrak train in January. I booked a $400 roomette accommodation for the 15-hour train journey. I made a few mistakes along the way, such as not ...

The railroads evoke a sense of nostalgia, with visions of long cross-country journeys from days gone by. But if you want to eat in a train car without stepping aboard an Amtrak, you can. There are ...