Without doubt, the question I get most frequently is what’s my favorite long-distance train ride? And that’s really hard because the scenery varies dramatically from, for example, the desert you...

The question I’m most often asked is which of the long-distance trains is the most scenic. I really like the Empire Builder and I think I’ve probably ridden the Coast...

Veteran rail travelers know from personal experience that Amtrak’s long-distance trains often run late— sometimes very late—and rather than take a chance on making a connection, we’ll stay overnight and...

 Dear Mr. Anderson …   Out here—which I guess means anywhere in the country except Washington, DC, and maybe New York City—there is real concern that your long-term plan is...

Here in Washington, DC, at the annual Spring meeting of the Rail Passengers Association, there is a lot of “talking shop” among members. I must admit that I’m not really...

I have no idea what the obstacles are–cost is obviously one–but Amtrak really must find a way to provide internet access for passengers on the long-distance trains. I’m certainly not...

When I travel, I fly to the west coast and take one of Amtrak’s long-distance trains to my mainland destination. I have the time. I can afford it. I like...

People who enjoy travel on long-distance trains can spend a lot time deciding which train to take, but that’s usually where the decision-making ends. That’s OK as far as it...

I typically make my travel plans well in advance. In fact, I’m already thinking about what trains I’d like to take when I travel to NARP’s annual meeting in Washington,...

1. Amtrak’s Most Scenic Trains are the California Zephyr, (daily, Chicago-Bay Area), the Empire Builder (daily, Chicago-Seattle/Portland), the Coast Starlight (daily, Los Angeles-Seattle), the Cardinal (three times weekly, Chicago-Washington-New York)....