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What I learned from taking a train across the US
Here’s how US train travel went from excellent to mediocre. By Dean Peterson, Jul 18, 2023, 11:15am EDT If you’ve taken the Amtrak recently, you might have no idea that the United States used to have the largest and wealthiest rail system in the world. How did the US go from having luxurious, widely used…
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These scenic train routes are just the ticket for a Fourth July trip | Euronews
By Rebecca Ann Hughes • Updated: 26/06/2022 – 07:01 Train travel is on the rise in the US and these scenic routes make for a memorable 4 July trip. Swapping the car for the train means you can dedicate your time fully to enjoying the stunning landscapes out the window. It’s a great eco-friendly alternative to the traditional American road…
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The Best Train Trips in the World: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards | Condé Nast Traveler
The places inspiring your return to travel. By Todd Plummer, January 24, 2022 Ah, the allure of train travel. “Slow travelers” are drawn to this glamorous, old-world mode of exploration, but there’s also something to be said about the perspective found onboard a train–you’re really experiencing a landscape in a way that you can’t experience…
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The Function of Train Travel in Books | Book Riot
By Neha Patel, Jan 14, 2022 I grew up in Los Angeles, which is not exactly known for its public transportation. My first time on a train wasn’t very romantic, but what it lacked in romance it more than made up for in adventure. The first time I was on a train was in my…
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Butlers, Celebrities, and Ghost Towns: A Lifetime Working on Luxury Trains
Meet the people who’ve spent careers working aboard the likes of Russia’s ‘Golden Eagle’ and Australia’s ‘The Ghan.’ Source: Butlers, Celebrities, and Ghost Towns: A Lifetime Working on Luxury Trains
