It takes time to turn a train. By that, I mean doing everything that needs to be done to the consist when it arrives at its final destination to get...
Planning an extended rail journey is always interesting and fun. At least it is for me. There are several factors to consider: cost is a big one, of course, and...
Yes, it’s true: trains really can effectively compete with the airlines … even for business travel. That’s already happened on the east coast where Amtrak is now carrying some 75% of...
We keep hearing that Amtrak’s long-distance trains are in trouble, that budget hawks in Congress – specifically Republicans in the House – have their knives out and that some of...