Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and ...

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the ...

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. This route follows the Santa Fe Trail and passes through eight states, ...

CHICAGO — More evidence of the toll Amtrak’s aging locomotive and passenger car fleet is taking on operations was provided in ...

The Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago had scenic views and a community vibe. It costs more and takes longer than flying, but I want to do more long-haul Amtrak rides. If the plagues of our ...

With its real costs factored in, the notion that Amtrak can ever turn a profit is a pipe dream. In fact, Amtrak is demanding larger subsidies than ever before. Take, for instance, the Infrastructure ...

Amtrak should be asking itself a $7 billion question about the future of its long-distance trains. Should it spend that ...

With America’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, Railbookers is rolling out a patriotic new way to explore the country. The ...

Breeze and Frontier continue to keep Florida’s west coast affordable, particularly on departures in the middle of the month.

There’s something truly magical about planning an entire trip hundreds and even thousands of miles solely by train. You don’t need to worry about filling up your tank, renting a car, or going through ...

Las Vegas, New Mexico is a historic town with over 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Walking ...