The notion that long-distance train travel is a thing of the past—especially in the U.S.—is being challenged by Amtrak. With growing interest from travelers, the U.S. national rail company is shifting ...

Amtrak last week took 26 Horizon rail cars off its Cascades route between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., after rust began to accumulate on the exterior and structural steel.

First of two parts Before jets dominated air travel and a fully developed, publicly funded interstate highway system ...

An announcement sounds on the railway platform early on a chilly morning in Seattle, Washington: Our train can't depart - a mudslide is blocking the track ahead.After a long wait, disappointed ...

Amtrak trains on several routes have been cancelled after the company removed its fleet of Horizon passenger cars from ...

After abruptly pulling most trainsets from service on the Cascades route last week, Amtrak has begun bringing in replacement ...

Amtrak’s “Horizon” railcars have been pulled from service due to corrosion concerns, affecting nearly all trips on Amtrak ...

All the Amtrak Cascades routes will be restored this week, albeit with fewer seats. Rail cars from across the country came to ...

The Cascades route is scheduled to get new “Airo” railcars in 2026. In a notice on its website Wednesday, Amtrak said a total of 70 passenger cars across the country are affected, including 26 ...