The railroad once represented the American dream of expansion—and exploitation. But is train travel becoming a thing of the past?

There are several U.S. national parks you can visit by Amtrak train, but not Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

When he and his sister were young — 5 and 8 years old, respectively — their parents used to pop Bob and Mary Burt on a ...

If your area is hit by a hurricane, you'll need food and water and a few basics to get by in the immediate aftermath.

In the early 20th century LA’s Pacific Electric was one of the world’s largest rail operators, delivering more than 2000 daily interurban services over 1600 kilometres of track in the city and its ...

Robert Armstrong All right. Quick. Name as many train songs as you can. Downtown Train, Midnight Train to Georgia, City of New Orleans, Dixie Flyer, Hear My Train A Comin’. That’s Jimi Hendrix. Today ...

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — What it took: For more than five decades, Joe Biden’s existence was not only incredibly public, but also ...

From pine-rimmed Rocky Mountain passes to desert mesas painted pink at sunset, these 10 Scenic Train Journeys Across America prove the journey really can be the destination. Below, you’ll find where ...

A project evaluating new intercity passenger rail lines across North Carolina is igniting new passion for an old form of ...

Nestled just outside the hustle of St. Louis, Kirkwood, Missouri offers that rarest of modern luxuries: a place where time seems to slow down just enough to let you catch your breath.

Missouri hides a gem just beyond the shadow of St. Louis—a place where brick-lined streets tell stories, historic buildings whisper of bygone eras, and locals greet you with genuine smiles that make ...

Officials say a rescue engine was dispatched to help move the train, but the train was held up again by repair work being ...