Much has been made of the decline of American rail travel. Once the go-to method of long-distance domestic travel, it's been on the decline for decades: Passenger rail traffic at some stations across ...

Winter landscapes can be truly gorgeous, especially when snow is cascading down and the icy ground shimmers in the light. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy these scenic landscapes when ...

Louisiana has long been a cornerstone of American commerce, with freight railroads serving as a critical backbone of our ...

One of the best uses of your time in the autumn is simply watching the leaves change. There are few better ways to do that than with a train ride. Most railways are fairly inexpensive, trains often go ...

The American cross-country train is dreadful transportation. It is almost always too slow to plausibly be the most efficient journey. It is almost always too expensive to attract those simply trying ...

Most people see the open road when they think of visiting all 50 states and many national parks. But what if your plans don’t involve a long cross-country road trip? It’s possible—and potentially ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. The season of Christmas-themed rail journeys has begun. December is ...

Mark your calendars and polish those jingle bells, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will soon be on its way to Upstate New York. Each year, this dazzling, brightly lit train rolls across the rails ...

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 ...