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

Demand for rail travel has picked up steam in recent years - yet passengers are taking to the tracks for reasons beyond simple convenience. As a rising number of travellers seek more meaningful, ...

Geneva Ellegant sat outside her Alabama home on a Tuesday morning, remembering her daughter’s witty humor, gift for painting and beautiful singing voice. “She was my easy child,” Ellegant said of ...

Since its launch in August, Amtrak’s restored Gulf Coast line has carried passengers through marshlands and mossy woods more than 46,000 times — a turnout that the Southern Rail Commission called “one ...

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Southern Rail Commission met Friday to review what officials are calling one of the most successful rail launches in Amtrak history. Since opening in August, the ...

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service launched this summer, every seat was booked. Nearly three months later, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, with tourists and commuters alike opting to travel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tickets on the new Amtrak Mardi Gras line quickly sold out when the train service launched along the Gulf Coast in August, yet ...

Ridership on Amtrak Mardi Gras line surged to over 20,000 riders by October 2025. Trains run twice daily New Orleans–Mobile, filling at roughly 80–90% capacity. Local agencies and tour operators ...

Experience the scenic journey on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train from Los Angeles to Seattle. This video highlights the stunning views along the California coastline, the majestic mountains of Oregon, ...

A second line processes the passengers aboard the inaugural Amtrak Mardi Gras Service on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, La. The twice-daily service between New ...