A former Ohio fire chief described the Ohio train derailment's fallout of toxic chemicals as a "nuclear winter" Tuesday, arguing that the residents displaced by the crisis are being "marginalized" to ...

It was early morning in mid-December when I awoke to the sounds of steady rumbling while lying in the top bunk in my 9-by-5-foot family room in Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train. I climbed down a ladder ...

A winter storm that is spreading across much of the U.S. is snarling travel, with thousands of flights either canceled or delayed on Monday morning. Amtrak also canceled several routes along the East ...

For many, a model train is something that goes around a Christmas tree or an antique that sits in the garage. But for Durango based Soundtraxx and model train enthusiasts everywhere, it’s a way of ...

America has a real problem with railway crossings, with the intersection between road and rail causing more than 200 deaths in 2023 alone. While crumbling infrastructure is mostly to blame for the ...

Besides being an earth-conscious way to get around, traveling by train offers unrivaled views of the parts of the world in which they run — often because they deviate from congested roads and tread ...

Consider going on a snowy train ride across the US or Europe this winter. Many operators provide discounts for children. Amtrak's California Zephyr and the Glacier Express in Europe are among BI's ...

Scenic train rides are a pleasure for travelers, and can be greatly enhanced by a cold, snowy atmosphere. With the holiday season coming up and temperatures getting lower, this list shows off a few ...

Once chilly conditions set in during the winter months, it's completely relatable to turn to the comfort of your home instead of venturing outdoors. The beauty of freshly fallen snow across wooded ...