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Ride a historic train through towering redwoods, scenic canyons, and past wildlife on one of California’s most unforgettable railway journeys.
For decades, Americans all over the country have taken rides in trains pulled by a legend and perhaps didn’t even know it.
Following the delivery of dome cars constructed for the Union Pacific and Wabash for the City of St. Louis in 1958, U.S.
The Amtrak California Zephyr offers a stunning 51-hour train journey from Chicago to California! Are the breathtaking views worth the time, or is the journey too long? ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced ...
A young apex predator that was hurt in a car crash recovered enough to return to the California wilderness, officials said. The male mountain lion had a fractured skull, head and eye trauma, and ...
A car dangled over a 200-foot cliff at Devil’s Slide near San Francisco, as CA firefighters rescued trapped driver with ropes. Hours later, someone died in fall ...
Former P42 locomotive No. 184 has been transformed into non-powered cab car No. 9700, shown seen here trailing southbound Empire Service train 244 at Garrison, N.Y. Amtrak is beginning to utilize ...
Polk County Amtrak train crashes into vehicle in Lakeland, leaving 3 injured Those hurt had minor injuries, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
One of the Most Scenic Amtrak Routes in the U.S. Is Getting a New Look—and Train Cars With Panoramic Windows The Cascades line is getting new cars in 2026.
Leaving a dog in a hot vehicle is illegal in California. Learn state law about animal safety, heat stroke symptoms and what to do if you see a pet in danger.