I took the 43-hour Amtrak train from Los Angeles to Chicago to avoid travel chaos over Thanksgiving. The views were gorgeous ...

As more people travel by train for their holiday vacations, Amtrak noted a 5% increase in train passengers this year, and there's a very clear reason why.

Travel writer Everett Potter is releasing a new book, "100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime." Potter advocates for train travel as a form of "slow travel" that offers a more immersive experience. Notable ...