The Hogwarts Express. The Polar Express. Thomas the Tank Engine. These fictional train rides often spark kids’ imaginations, inspiring dreams of train vacations. While real-life train trips won’t take ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's summer vacation season, and there's a trend in travel that doesn't involve airplanes or cars. Gen Z and millennials alike have taken an interest in rail travel. SEE ALSO: ...

Besides being an earth-conscious way to get around, traveling by train offers unrivaled views of the parts of the world in which they run — often because they deviate from congested roads and tread ...

For a gorgeous and cozy way to travel during winter, try this North American train route through the mountains that was named ...

Amtrak wants to help travelers step back in time to an age when travel was slower and the scenery was as important as the destination, and is putting train vacations on sale to help sweeten the deal.

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It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

With travel preferences continually evolving, it seems 2025 is shaping up to be a bumper year for rail-based vacations, according to Railbookers. The company, known for its carefully curated train ...

Last summer, I cruised in the Caribbean. This summer, I took a two-day train ride in the US. I thought aspects of the trips were similar, like the warm hospitality and ability to disconnect.

For parents and kids alike, fall foliage train rides are a perfect way to savor autumn colors as you roll along through the scenic countryside. You’re not stuck navigating busy highways on a family ...