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News & Advice
How to Use the Amtrak Rail Pass to Plan the Ultimate Summer Train Trip
Here's how one writer uses the $500 Amtrak rail pass to criss-cross the US over the course of one month.
Future of Travel
Morocco Just Announced a New High-Speed Rail Project to Connect Tangier and Marrakech in Under 3 Hours
The newly announced high-speed rail route will link Marrakech with Morocco's coastal hubs.
Train Journeys
La Dolce Vita Orient Express: First Guest
Orient Express has been lovingly nudged into the 21st century with the launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express: a retro-inspired train celebrating the best of what Italy has to offer.
Inspiration
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is Now Traveling From Paris to Tuscany
From ‘la douceur de la vie' to ‘la dolce vita’ in one night.
Train Journeys
7 Luxury Trains With Ultra-Glamorous Bar Cars
Cheers to one of travel's most storied and elegant spaces: the train bar car.
Inspiration
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A Guide to Taking the Alaska Railroad, From Where to Hop Off to What Routes to Take
Everything to know about exploring Alaska by its vast rail system. - News & Advice
Amtrak Is Launching a New Route Between Chicago and Miami This Fall
The Amtrak Floridian route will transport passengers from the Midwest to the Sunshine State in 47 hours. - Train Journeys
The Best Train Trips in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
The world’s most swoon-worthy train trips, from Europe routes to India and Australia options. - Train Journeys
The World's Most Iconic Train Journeys
A spotlight on the world's most legendary railway adventures, from luxury trains that evoke old-world glamor to historic routes that have rebuilt nations. - Train Journeys
A Luxury Train Ride Through Peru's Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu
Belmond's Hiram Bingham train is one of the most efficient—and glamorous—ways to reach Machu Picchu. - Train Journeys
A Nostalgic Rail Journey through Italy Aboard Gio Ponti’s Arlecchino Train
After a night of Negronis in Rome, a bleary-eyed travel editor stumbles through the multicolored cars of the famed Arlecchino train. - News & Advice
Everything We Know So Far About Brightline West's High-Speed Trains
The all-electric trains between Southern California and Las Vegas are set to launch in 2028—here are the latest developments. - Train Journeys
After a 20-Year Pause, Amtrak Is Restarting Trains From New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama
The route has been on hiatus since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. - Train Journeys
Taking the Brightline Train from Orlando to Boca Raton: Here's What It's Like
Connecting Central and South Florida, the Brightline train is a game changer for multi-city trips in the Sunshine State. - Train Journeys
Journeying through the Malaysian Rainforest Aboard the Legendary Eastern & Oriental Express
After four years, Belmond's luxury sleeper train has returned to Southeast Asia with completely restyled interiors and brand new routes. - News & Advice
These Historic Rail Journeys From New York City Revive the Golden Age of Travel
Tickets for the 20th Century Limited train journeys will go on sale March 15. - Train Journeys
The Most Scenic Train Rides Across the US
From Amtrak routes along California’s coast to the wild beauty of the Alaska Railroad, these trains are worth booking for the views alone. - Train Journeys
The Best New Train Journeys Launching in 2024—From High-Speed Routes to Vintage Sleeper Trains
Let the scenery of Vietnam, Italy, Japan, and Slovenia glide past your window. - News & Advice
Here's How to Score a Free Amtrak Ticket in New York This Winter
Kick off 2024 with a winter train trip to Niagara Falls, Croton on the Hudson, or Saratoga Springs.
Train Travel News
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Luxury Train Travel Is Entering Another Golden Age
As the demand for ‘slow travel’ grows, train journeys are bringing travelers to less-trodden places, often in grand style. - Train Journeys
Palace on Wheels—India’s Most Luxurious Train Journey—Just Got a Redesign
The iconic locomotive—ranking first place among our readers’ favorite rail experiences in the world—got updates to its design and service. Here’s a look inside. - Train Journeys
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Just Unveiled Its Glamorous New Carriage
We got a first look inside L'Observatoire, the legendary train's new private car designed by French street artist JR. - Train Journeys
7 Best Amtrak Routes for Fall Foliage Views
These Amtrak routes offer scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada. - Train Journeys
An Unforgettable Train Journey Across the Stunning Landscape of Eastern Turkey
Writer Kurt Johnson seeks out the geographical marvels and dramatic vistas of Turkey's Anatolian provinces—aboard its longest train route. - Inspiration
Winding Through the Clouds on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Monisha Rajesh savors every twist and turn on a legendary ‘toy train’ as it inches its way up the foothills of the Himalayas in Northeastern India. - Train Journeys
On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, All the Train's a Stage
Belmond’s iconic train is now overnighting between Paris and Portofino, bringing old-world glamour to the Italian Riviera. - News & Advice
Denver’s Historic Train Station Just Got Another Elegant Makeover
Including stylish renovations of its onsite luxury hotel, the Great Hall, and the cocktail lounge. - Destinations
Detroit's Restored Central Train Station Ushers in a New Era for the City
A once-abandoned Beaux Arts icon is given a second life as the centerpiece of Detroit's rebirth. - News & Advice
7 Exciting New Train Routes Launching This Summer
Ramble through the English countryside or hop on a high-speed sleeper train from Hong Kong to Shanghai. - Train Journeys
Why You Should Ditch the Short-Haul Flight for an Overnight Train
A family's journey from Edinburgh to London on the Caledonian Sleeper reveals the unexpected efficiency of an overnight train. - News & Advice
How to Avoid Traffic and Crowds While Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend
These are the best and worst times to travel over Memorial Day Weekend, whether by plane, train, or car. - News & Advice
An Underwater Train Could Link Europe and Africa by 2030
The train would travel between Madrid and Casablanca in under six hours. - Train Journeys
10 Cities With the Best Public Transportation, From Medellín to Stockholm
These cities have elevated public transportation to an art form—and worthy tourist attraction. - Train Journeys
Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train Service Is Coming in 2025
Dream of the Desert will run 800 miles from Riyadh to Al Qurayyat.
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California Is Getting ‘World-Class’ High-Speed Trains
Historic federal funding will bring US train travel one step closer to the high-speed rail systems of Europe and Asia.
News & Advice
A Tunnel Under the Hudson River Will Improve Train Travel In and Out of NYC
The new tunnel, scheduled to open in 2035, will double train capacity.
Train Journeys
This New 80-Day Rail Trip Is an Epic, Round-the-World Journey Aboard 7 Luxury Trains
The first-of-its-kind itinerary will visit four continents and 13 countries in 2024.
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7 Luxury Trains with Next-Level Dining Cars
Meals on these trains could rival any Michelin-starred restaurant.
News & Advice
8 Tips for Getting Cheap Train Tickets Throughout Europe
From planning well in advance to simply embracing flexibility, there are quite a few ways to save money while riding the rails.
Train Journeys
Amtrak's New First Class Dining Experience Is Inspired by Popular Restaurants in New York and Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing his James Beard Award-winning dishes on board Acela trains.
Inspiration
What Does the Phrase “Slow Travel” Actually Mean?
To travel slowly is about more than just speed.
Train Journeys
Amtrak Announced a Major Upgrade to Its Fleet, With Sleek New ‘Amtrak Airo’ Trains Rolling Out Across the U.S. in 2026
The new trains will have spacious interiors, ergonomic seats, and a revamped café car.
Train Journeys
6 New Train Routes We’re Excited About
From scenic journeys through New Zealand's wilderness to snowy adventures in the Swiss Alps, these new train experiences have us excited about the future of rail travel.
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A Peek Inside the New Orient Express Train Reveals It’s More Glamorous Than Ever
The refurbished train has sumptuous interiors with modern flair, plus perks like round suites and Champagne call buttons.
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Train Tripping Around India With Author Monisha Rajesh
Host Lale Arikoglu and Rajesh explore the joys of train travel—and hear from listeners about their own rail journeys.
Train Journeys
How I Pulled Off a Four-Day Trip Through Germany on a €9 Ticket
Traveling through Germany's charming Bavarian towns and into the foothills of the Alps for less than 10 Euros in train fare.
Shopping
How to Pack for Overnight Train Trips: Everything First-Timers Should Know
Including how to get a good night's sleep in economy.
Train Journeys
Meet the Retirees Who Serve as Volunteer Guides on Amtrak Trains
After a two-year pause because of COVID, Trails & Rails volunteers are back onboard Amtrak trains to talk about the history, geology, and national parks out the window.
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Leaning Into Slow Travel on a 1,200-Mile Train Trip Through Western Canada
This train offers comfortable seats, room to stretch, and breathtaking views for just over $100.