The United States of America has a rich railroading tradition, with railroads and the use of trains defining the American experience for the last two hundred years. Steam-powered passenger trains ...

Amtrak's California Zephyr traveling across the U.S. It's hard to separate the impact and the legacy of the railroad from the United States itself. According to the Association of American Railroads, ...

This legendary American sleeper train covers nearly 2,500 miles and seven states and is considered one of the best rail trips ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he estimates he's completed more than 90 trips annually, logging about 500 ...

For many people, one of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to Lake Tahoe — for endless skiing, hiking and beach-laying opportunities, just a few hours away. But anyone who’s ...

It has been 75 years since the California Zephyr launched its first trip between the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago. In honor of the milestone and the daily operation of this iconic route, Amtrak ...

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and a ...

Scenic route takes Amtrak train from Bay Area to Reno The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev.

Railroads still cover an enormous amount of ground in the United States. The Association of American Railroads says the freight rail network alone runs on nearly 140,000 miles of track, and it also ...

It’s unclear how long Amtrak service will be suspended between the Denver and Grand Junction stations, but, as of Thursday morning, the service alert did not appear on Friday’s trip.