For travelers who love exploring by rail, the Amtrak California Zephyr has earned a reputation as one of the most scenic ...

“Moon River” was just one of the surprises aboard the California Zephyr, an Amtrak train that runs from Chicago to Emeryville, Calif., a more than 2,000-mile journey that takes passengers ...

Like an old school train conductor, vest buttons bursting with pride, Amtrak announced this month that more people than ever are riding the nation's passenger trains.

Even though my 52-hour trek on Amtrak 's California Zephyr was my first long train ride, I think I created a pretty solid packing list. However, there are a few items that could've made the trip ...