Amtrak plans to keep you on the rails. As ridership climbs, Amtrak is meeting increasing demand with one of the biggest fleet overhauls in its history, the company said. At a preview event, Amtrak ...

Amtrak is rolling out a new fleet of passenger trains this summer, replacing rail cars that in some cases have been in service for nearly 50 years. The new trains, known as Airo, are part of an $8 ...

Amtrak is rolling out a fleet of fancy new trains, and Oregon riders at the front of the line to try them out. The rail company gave a first look at its new Airo class trains at a media event Tuesday ...

In the midst of a big clear-out of drawers and cupboards you rarely venture into, you'll probably find a little more than you bargained for. Perhaps you didn't realize just how many VHS tapes you ...

As part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th birthday this year, we’ve asked former staffers to write about memorable stories they covered during their time at the newspaper and give some behind-the-scenes ...

From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time. From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are ...

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Everyone loves a train, and children are especially fascinated by these thundering giants. From the flashing lights and steam whistle, to the clicketyclack of wheels as they move down the tracks, ...

When you’re standing in a big-city railway station, scanning the departure board for your train, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a nervous newcomer. Few travel moments match ...

On Jan. 28, 1994, a 30-foot-wide section of the hill straddling the border of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson collapsed in a mudslide, causing a Metro-North commuter train to derail. The debris ...

Remember that movie Singles from the ’90s? The one with espresso angst, flannel obsessions, and a killer soundtrack featuring the likes of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and The Smashing Pumpkins? Somewhere ...

Amtrak is debuting its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, the company's next step in its goal of achieving high-speed rail. The new trains will slowly replace the current Acela equipment, increasing ...