As Brightline’s self-proclaimed No. 1 fan, I’ve been waiting impatiently for its Orlando extension. Being a travel writer and central Florida native living in West Palm Beach, I feel like this modern ...

For travellers with time on their side and a thirst for adventure, America’s old-school train network offers a charming way to see the country. Brought together under the banner of Amtrak services in ...

Explore a DIY electronics project where a homemade Gauss rifle is built using coils, capacitors, and electromagnetic pulses. This experiment demonstrates how stored electrical energy can accelerate a ...

Amtrak riders have something speedy to look forward to. The rail giant revealed the first official look at its new Airo fleet, showing off the high-tech transformation set to make train travel feel ...

Amtrak is rolling out a new fleet of passenger trains this summer, replacing rail cars that in some cases have been in service for nearly 50 years. The new trains, known as Airo, are part of an $8 ...

This summer, if all goes well, Amtrak will roll out the first clutch of trains in its shiny new Airo fleet, an $8 billion project that the company hopes will usher in a more modern, comfortable and ...

Many Olympians train in world-class facilities, but gold medalist Nick Baumgartner simply walks into his own backyard. At 44 years old, Team USA’s oldest athlete from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is ...

Amtrak saw record ridership and revenue in 2025, driven by new investments and rising demand. Many train travelers find it an easier and more pleasant experience than driving or flying. Amtrak has ...

When you’re standing in a big-city railway station, scanning the departure board for your train, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a nervous newcomer. Few travel moments match ...

EMALS launchers use linear induction motors to generate a strong electromagnetic field that can accelerate aircraft along the flight deck. This system replaces the steam pressure system found on ...