Big Boy is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds, requiring a "hinged" frame to help it get around curves.

Train journeys through stunning landscapes are always magical, but there's something truly special about traveling along the ...

In April 1975, the American Freedom Train set out on a tour across the United States to celebrate 200 years of American independence. On-board were more than 500 priceless artefacts, documenting ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says 13 people died and another 98 people were injured when a train derailed on a rail ...

The journey to Winter Park starts with a ski train—and ends with perks like skiing under the stars and kids-ski-free offerings. Here's how to plan the perfect trip to Colorado's coolest ski resort.

Kristi K. Higgins, The Social Butterfly, rides the rails through VA's Shenandoah Valley. The Blue Ridge Flyer departs from ...

As new routes open and high-speed rail networks expand across much of the world, it's becoming easier than ever to escape by ...

If anyone tells you the only efficient, memorable train rides are in Europe, then they’ve never boarded the Alaska Railroad.

There’s something beautiful and stirring about traveling through the U.S. by train. While the unhurried pace of travel brings a sense of calm, it also invites passengers to soak in the scenery.

As millions of Americans crowd highways and airports this Thanksgiving week, Amtrak is enjoying an unexpected surge: a record 36.2 million passengers in fiscal year 2025, up a remarkable 10 percent ...