After many years of thinking about it, I’m finally going to take VIA Rail’s wonderful trans-Canada ride in the middle of winter. VIA announced a 50% off sale a week...
Back in 1970, the freight railroads made a deal: the federal government would let them get out of the passenger business, if they would contribute money and equipment...
One of the most enjoyable things about train travel is the experience of having a nice meal with convivial company in an Amtrak dining car. I look forward to that...
I’ve mentioned this old railroad adage here on several occasions. It may seem too pat or an exaggeration, and certainly a lot depends on where the doubling of service occurs...