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"The Canadian" trans-continental train, VIA Rail's flagship service, in Jasper, Alberta.

VIA Rail reaches across Canada with easy going train travel

VIA Rail is on a roll. Fresh off a year that brought record-breaking ridership increases, Canada's national passenger railway is ready to go the...
NCTD Coaster train at Santa Fe (Union) Station, San Diego, California.

Catch a train to California and then just keep going

California train travel is no oxymoron. Despite its legendary freeways, America's biggest state is home to the USA's second busiest passenger rail corridor. In...
Amtrak Cascades conductor extends a warm welcome aboard.

New to Amtrak? These train travel basics will get you started

Never traveled by train? You're not alone. According to Amtrak, less than one in ten Americans travel by rail. That may be changing. Amtrak...
Cyclist ready to board Amtrak

Free wheeling by bike and Amtrak … Tips for train travel with kids …...

Roll with Amtrak to bike-friendly destinations … Kids on trains! travel tips from parents and experts … Riding Amtrak? Take your furry sidekick along!
Trainhopping

Train-hopping around Europe for free … China unveils Olympics bullet … Amtrak a sanctuary...

How to travel around Europe for free by train-hopping ... China unveils new bullet train ahead of Winter Olympics ... How Amtrak trains offered sanctuary during the pandemic
Cap Metro concept

How to use public transit more … Why you should vacation by train …...

How to use public transit more – and your car less ... Why your next family vacation should be a train trip ... This travel hack can save you 20% on US train trips
Amtrak nigh train passengers

Overnight train trip needs to know … App for blind eases commute for all...

All you need to know to pack for an overnight train trip ... Transit app for the blind can ease everyone's commute ... Amtrak launches new menu items aboard select trains
Amtrak Lakeshore Limited train

All aboard for the history, scenery, and charm of New England

Thanks to its rich rail heritage, New England benefits from some of the best passenger rail service in the US. Modern services are rooted...
In view of the CN Towerv VIA Rail's familiar logo welcomes train travelers to Toronto's Union Station.

VIA Rail’s Ontario – Québec Corridor goes where Canada goes

Most of VIA Rail Canada's passenger services are concentrated in Ontario and Québec — largely within 50km (30mi) of a 1100km (700mi) passenger rail artery known as the Corridor.
Amtrak Auto Train turns snowbound northerners' drive times into Florida-bound good times.

Follow the Florida sun by rail from Tampa to Orlando to Miami

Florida rail connections like Amtrak's Auto Train, SoFlo's Brightline, Tampa's streetcar, and Miami's Metromover make getting around part of the fun!

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