There is something deeply human about standing next to a locomotive the size of a house and feeling completely small. Train museums hit differently from most cultural institutions. They are loud with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Train travel spurs stories and memories in a way that air travel just doesn’t. Maybe this is a simple result of ...

Train travel in the United States is taking a sharp turn toward luxury. Beginning in January 2026, a new private rail option brings exclusive-use luxury cars onto some of the most visually striking ...

Amtrak just closed the 2025 fiscal year with the strongest ridership and revenue in its history, a milestone year that’s fueling questions about whether the U.S. is finally entering its long-awaited ...

If one of your 2017 resolutions is to see all of the beauty and history that America has to offer on a dime, then you're going to love this supremely affordable travel idea. Thanks to a brilliant ...

There's no shortage of luxury trains to choose from in Europe or Asia, from the glamorous Royal Scotsman to the iconic Golden Eagle. But in the US, most rail journeys are limited to Amtrak trains—and ...

I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In light of climate change, flygskam (Swedish for flight shame) and the ease of arriving at a city-centre train station instead of the ...

One of America's most iconic and beautiful train stations in LA is about to undergo a massive transformation that could redefine travel on the West Coast.