Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion.

If you're looking to soak in red and orange foliage before it's gone, taking a long-distance train can be one of the best ...

Europe has a way of making even the simplest train ride feel like something out of a storybook. With rail lines that stretch across mountains, slip through valleys, and hug coastlines, it’s easy to ...

Switzerland is one of Europe's most stunningly beautiful countries, and according to travel guide author and TV host Rick Steves, it's also home to the best scenic train rides on the continent. If you ...

I've gone on many train rides throughout the world, from American Amtrak rides to Eurostar trips. Recently, I journeyed from Northern Italy through the Swiss Alps on a UNESCO World Heritage route. The ...

There’s a kind of magic to watching a landscape roll by through a train window—villages, vineyards, and mountains unfolding like a slow-motion film. In springtime, there are trees heavy with fruit ...

From the moment you step onboard, the journey begins. European train travel is making a comeback in popularity with American travelers, and it’s taking the slow-travel movement by storm. It’s the ...