Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he ...

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.

A new company is introducing private railcar journeys on two of the most scenic routes in the American West.

I recommend bringing a book, a pillow, and a jacket on the train, but there's hot water on board. If the observation car is too crowded, try grabbing a spot right below it to take in the views. I ...

Tourists today arrive largely by air. For many decades, many came by train. In our jet-speed age, it may be difficult to realize that the slower travel by train was part of the fun of a vacation in ...

An Amtrak train carrying 69 passengers derailed in Keenesburg, about 45 minutes northeast of Denver, Monday evening following a collision with a truck. The train, which was traveling along the ...