Amtrak began its journey more than 50 years ago, when its first train departed from New York on May 1, 1971. While the golden age of trains rapidly gave way to the rise of air travel, Amtrak has since ...

Amtrak is on its way to carrying more passengers this fiscal year than ever before. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuters reporter David Shepardson about why that is. Amtrak may be gaining steam. The ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There will now only be one train set in service on the Amtrak Cascades route, affecting service to 18 stops between Vancouver, B.C. and Eugene, the company announced Wednesday.

Amtrak may be gaining steam. The government-subsidized rail service is on its way this fiscal year to carry more passengers than ever before in its 53-year history. Reuters transportation reporter ...