I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was ...
Greek Reporter

Greek-Cypriot’s Motorbike Journey Across Africa Becomes Story of Identity and Connection

Nikos Leontis looks back on his 27,000-mile motorbike journey from Greece and Cyprus to Africa in an interview with Greek ...
National Geographic news

5 of the best new U.S. rail trips

From extended services to revived lines, we round some of the most exciting new and upcoming rail trips to take across the country in 2026 and beyond. Denver's Union Station dates back to 1910s. The ...
Travel + Leisure

This Amtrak Train Ride Is One of the Most Scenic Journeys on the West Coast—and It Crosses Nearly 1,400 Miles in 35 Hours

A road trip down the Pacific Coast is a dream for many travelers, but imagine taking in all that beauty without ever getting behind the wheel of a car? Amtrak’s Coast Starlight makes it possible, ...
everafterinthewoods

This Scenic Dinner Train In Arkansas Is A Romantic Ride Through The Ozark Mountains

A train whistle echoing through the Ozarks always stops me in my tracks. I’ve spent years roaming Arkansas backroads, yet dinner on a moving train still feels different from the usual outings. One ...
familydestinationsguide

This Historic Train Ride Through The Colorado Mountains Will Take Your Breath Away

Some people collect stamps, others collect regrets about not traveling more, and then there are those who collect unforgettable experiences aboard coal-fired steam locomotives chugging through the San ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Introducing the Durango Bluegrass Train

The Durango Bluegrass Train is set to make its debut this spring, offering a unique blend of live music and scenic rail travel through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Its debut is scheduled for May ...
curlytales

India’s Most Beautiful Train Journeys Ranked: 10 Rides That Feel Like Moving Cinema

There are trips you plan for months using flights, hotels, itineraries, and Google Maps saved folders. And then there are train journeys in India, where the plan quietly dissolves the moment the ...
curlytales

Watch: Kalka-Shimla Toy Train Moves Through Snow-Covered Mountains; Tourists Enjoy Fairytale-Like Views

Many people around the world love the winter season, mostly because of the snow. And enjoying snow isn’t limited to trekking; you can also experience it while travelling by train. A recent post has ...
siliconcanals

The train route through Europe that costs less than flying and shows you scenery planes never will

Last month, I found myself pressed against the window of a train carriage somewhere between Switzerland and Italy, watching Alpine peaks slice through morning clouds while my coffee grew cold in my ...
Davis Enterprise

City truck stuck on tracks delays trains

Train travel through Davis was delayed Tuesday morning after a city Public Works truck became lodged on the railroad tracks east of town. According to Davis police Lt. James MacNiven, Public Works ...
Los Angeles Times

Why does train travel feel so special? Readers share their best memories

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 ...