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

For Amtrak and rail advocates, the ridership boom is both a warning and an opportunity. Air travel continues to deteriorate, ...

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

Amtrak’s ridership broke records this year after the national railroad introduced new routes across the US and upgraded ...

Many travel providers offer discounts for older travelers, though eligibility varies. Airlines, hotels, car rental companies, ...

Affordable train travel tips help you save on tickets plan smarter routes and enjoy comfortable journeys by rail.

An Amtrak train heading to Chicago carrying more than 100 people collided with a semi-truck hauling rocks Tuesday morning at a railroad crossing in Schertz, officials said. The crash happened around 8 ...

At any given moment on any given day, New Orleans is a bold and boisterous cacophony of Louisiana living. There are hoots and hollers from raucous tourists on Bourbon Street, for example. There’s the ...

An individual was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train Thursday morning in suburban University Park. According to conductors onboard the train, the individual was riding a bike near the ...

Amtrak’s Borealis train running from St. Paul to Chicago hit a major milestone over the summer and the momentum keeps on rolling. Friday’s trip from the Twin Cities to the Windy City was sold out and ...

The service pause will halt Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains between Orange County and San Diego County from noon to 3 p.m., officials said. No bus bridge service will be provided during this time.

Metra trains on the Milwaukee District North line in Chicago's northern suburbs were halted for hours Tuesday afternoon after an Amtrak train struck a pedestrian. Metra officials said a witnesses said ...