by Malcolm Kenton | May 6, 2016
Because the United States does not have as expansive a passenger train network as most other industrialized countries (mainly the result of decades of federal policy that treats the travel modes as separate silos with different conditions rather than as part of a...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 25, 2015
Across the USA by train for just $213 This travelogue about a train trip from San Francisco (actually Emeryville) to New York shows how affordable and fascinating train travel can be across the US. The train crosses the Sierra Nevada Mountains, then the Rockies. It...
by Malcolm Kenton | Aug 22, 2015
Thinking about taking a train trip on Amtrak with a friend, spouse, partner or the whole family, but worried about sharing sleeping accommodations, being able to sleep in coach, and keeping kids occupied? Worry not! Trains provide a relaxing and convivial ride that...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 20, 2015
From Amtrak, we have a collection of Presidential hometowns that are linked by railroads. It’s time to remember our presidents and reflect on all things POTUS. Amtrak pulled together their fun presidential list. Here is Amtrak’s list of presidential...
by Ned S. Levi | May 25, 2015
As the National Transportation Board (NTSB) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have learned more about the Amtrak Train 188 derailment, the FRA has already begun to require Amtrak make changes in its safety systems, but there appears to be other commonsense...
