The Hogwarts Express. The Polar Express. Thomas the Tank Engine. These fictional train rides often spark kids’ imaginations, inspiring dreams of train vacations. While real-life train trips won’t take ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's summer vacation season, and there's a trend in travel that doesn't involve airplanes or cars. Gen Z and millennials alike have taken an interest in rail travel. SEE ALSO: ...

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis holiday tradition returns. The Polar Express Train Ride is back with real train trips at St. Louis Union Station for Christmas this year. The rides are rolling to the North ...

It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Amtrak wants to help travelers step back in time to an age when travel was slower and the scenery was as important as the destination, and is putting train vacations on sale to help sweeten the deal.

Last summer, I cruised in the Caribbean. This summer, I took a two-day train ride in the US. I thought aspects of the trips were similar, like the warm hospitality and ability to disconnect.