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Riding the rails has a certain romance to it dating back to the days of the steam engines. While air travel is quicker and sometimes even cheaper, train trips remains popular for travelers who wish to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
In some regions of the world, especially Europe, the train is often the preferred method of getting from city to city. In others, like India, it is often the sole Read More
How to travel by train, learn the benefits of trains in planning a great trip; get expert tips and advice on planning the perfect vacation in this free instructional video. Read More
Traveling by train provides ease and comfort along with scenic natural beauty on many routes through the countryside. Arriving in a city or town by train offers advantages Read More
Train travel is an effective way to leave the driving to someone else. Trains run from coast to coast within the U.S., and are also a major source of transportation between Read More
All aboard! Here are some travel tips to help you appropriately behave within the bounds of passenger train etiquette. Read More
Modern day train rides are often not as romantic as one might expect and are often cramped and boring. With a few supplies and ideas you will be able to amuse yourself on Read More
Traveling on a train with instruments can be difficult. Learn how to make taking instruments on a train easier in this free music and travel instructional video. Read More
The Train Compartment Travel Scam is a travel scam designed to take advantage of a tourist's comfort level. At least two people are in on the scam, with one outside of the Read More
Trains are a popular mode of transportation in the United States, most notably in the tourist industry. Train trips and excursions are growing in popularity and offer some Read More
Trains offer a magnificent and nostalgic way to get from one place to another. Evoking the glamour of an age gone by, riding the rails lets travelers delight in the trip Read More
The Tarantula Train is a vintage steam engine. The train travels along the historic cotton belt route between Grapevine and Fort Worth, Texas. Take a ride on the Tarantula Read More
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad travels along the Animas River between the towns of Durango and Silverton, Colorado. Located in the extremely rural Read More
The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is based in Mineral, Washington. The vintage train is pulled by an authentic steam engine. Tour the scenic mountain with beautiful foliage Read More
The Alaska Railroad, owned and operated by the State of Alaska, has been offering scenic rail tours for almost ninety years. Travel the rugged State of Alaska in the Read More
Canada is wonderful to see by train. With beautiful landscapes and thousands of miles of track, touring Canada on VIA Rail makes any journey enjoyable. Read More
VIA Rail Canada is a state-owned Crown corporation that manages over 14,000 kilometers of track spanning the entire country. The company runs 480 trains, which offer Read More
Trains are the ideal mode of travel in many parts of the world. More comfortable, affordable and convenient than planes for some journeys, train travel is worth Read More
British Rail is a British train system that travels through most of the large cities of the United Kingdom, including London in England and Edinburgh in Scotland. British Read More
You 'll enjoy your trip through Italy even more if you book part of your journey on the Trenitalia trains of Ferrovie Dello Stato, Italy's national railway company. Here's Read More
Since 1883, when this fabled train made its inaugural journey between Paris and Istanbul, the Orient-Express has been synonymous with decadence, scandal and adventure. If Read More
Take the scenic route through Norway on the Norges Statsbaner (Norwegian State Railways). Beautiful scenery will glide by your window, especially if you are on the popular Read More
The Trans-Siberian Railroad connects Europe to Asia through the length of Russia. Crossing 15 times zones, it is the third-longest continuous train service in the world. Read More
Japan has an extremely efficient railway system, making train travel easy and convenient. Most train stations feature modern technology and train accommodations are Read More
The Royal Orient Train Tour takes you back to the days of the "Maharajas" as you travel in style through two of the most interesting states in India: Gujarat and Rajasthan. Read More
Traveling by train in Morocco will allow you to see more of the countryside in the most efficient manner. Although the train system is not extensive, it will take you to Read More
Kenya Railways is the main rail carrier in Kenya. With service from Nairobi to Makindu, Kenya Railways offers service to all parts of the country. Travelers who heed travel Read More
Durango and Silverton Narrow-Gauge Rail
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