That incarnation lasted until 1983, when Amtrak took over the operation. For a decade, Union Station hosted only Amtrak’s version of the California Zephyr, but different trains eventually came. Today, ...

Today i'm taking this Amtrak sleeper train for the next 3 days from New York City all the way to San Francisco. This epic ...

Amtrak Vacations new "Yellowstone to Yosemite by Rail" itinerary includes hotel stays and sightseeing activities, as well as ...

In January the Federal Railroad Administration recommended restoring Amtrak routes in the West. One recommendation would ...

This 32-hour long trip may become more bearable for passengers as Amtrak reintroduces its sightseer lounge to the Chicago-San Antonio route on the Texas Eagle. Passengers aboard the Texas Eagle ...

When I booked a sleeper car for my 16-hour Amtrak ride, I could choose a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite, or accessible bedroom. I went with the roomette, which was the smallest sleeping ...

Take a 52-hour journey across America on the California Zephyr sleeper train, traveling over 2,500 miles from Chicago to San Francisco. This legendary route offers breathtaking scenery and highlights ...

I just returned from my annual Amtrak trip to parts unknown, watching America pass by my sleeping-car window. This year we were off to the Colorado Rockies on the California Zephyr, arriving at our ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A resolution in the South Dakota House supports the expansion of Amtrak service to South Dakota. House Resolution 6008 is “Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak ...

CHICAGO — Departures of the Empire Builder have been cancelled in both directions today (Sunday, Feb. 16), for a second straight day, according to Amtrak’s website. No information on either ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link After several Amtrak rides in various premium accommodations, from business and first classes to sleeper cabins, I'm still thinking about the ...

In terms of route planning, all of the rail enthusiasts I spoke with for this guide recommended taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr between San Francisco and Chicago. Other highly-praised Amtrak ...