Amtrak should be asking itself a $7 billion question about the future of its long-distance trains. Should it spend that ...

Traveling by train across America is a memorable experience, and booking a Superliner roomette, Amtrak’s cozy overnight private compartment, makes it even more special. But these accommodations often ...

For my first overnight Amtrak ride in 2021, I booked a roomette on a Viewliner train. Then, in 2025, I booked a roomette on a newly upgraded Superliner train. The rooms had similar layouts, but modern ...

CHICAGO — More evidence of the toll Amtrak’s aging locomotive and passenger car fleet is taking on operations was provided in ...

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. This route follows the Santa Fe Trail and passes through eight states, ...

I spent 15 hours in a sleeper car on an Amtrak Superliner train going from Denver to Salt Lake City. For $400, I stayed in a private cabin, which had two seats during the day and two bunks at night.

I took a 15-hour train ride from Denver to Salt Lake City on an Amtrak Superliner. For $400, I booked a 23-square-foot roomette accommodation, and my ticket included meals. Seven unique aspects of the ...

(With additional commentary by James M. Tilley, Vice Chair, The Aurora Group, and President, Florida Coalition of Rail Passengers). On Dec. 18, Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono reported ...

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The Tribune's review noted James Jones' ...