Transferring from one train to another is quick and easy in Europe. The last time we were in France, we had three-minute connection between trains. I think it was in...

1. Relax! That’s the first rule of train travel. A long-distance train is much more than just another mode of transportation; it should be an important part of your vacation...

Two years ago, my wife and I were on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight traveling from Seattle to Los Angeles. The scheduled arrival time in Los Angeles is 9:00 p.m., but we...

I’ve been told — and I believe it — that the question most frequently asked by Amtrak passengers is “Why are we stopped?” Veteran rail travelers know that Amtrak trains...