In the 19th century, the U.S. became the first country to build a transcontinental rail network. It’s since fallen behind ...

There is something deeply human about standing next to a locomotive the size of a house and feeling completely small. Train ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

In 1936, a train appeared that didn’t look real. It was faster, smoother, and more futuristic than anything Americans had ...

First I wrote about my recent train ride on the Southwest Chief, Los Angeles to Chicago in 43 scenic, surprising hours. Then came the train stories from readers and friends on social media. Stories ...

Why limit yourself to local trails when you can just take the train to experience stunning bike routes like the Great ...