While Amtrak struggles to hold its place in America’s transportation industry, VIA Rail, Canada’s national railway system, has found a niche as a tourist excursion. Rather than racing from Point A to ...

Seeing Canada through the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Seeing Canada through the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Not only ...

Embark on an epic cross-border rail excursion from the U.S. into the heart of the Canadian Rockies over nine days for the ...

At 6:15 PM Eastern time on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, I achieved a milestone in my “career” of riding trains. As VIA Rail Train 601 rolled into Jonquiere, Quebec, I completed the adventure of riding the ...

I’m an introvert. A real rather-do-anything-than-make-small-talk introvert, not just someone who prefers TV to cocktail parties. So what am I doing having meals with strangers—and enjoying it? Blame ...

Planes and automobiles have their purpose too, but nothing captures the spirit and scenery of travel like a classic rail journey. These 8 standout trips are why we love trains. View post: These 10 ...

North America’s trusted authority on rail, Vacations by Rail has launched new domestic and international winter excursions as part of its Top 25 Tours for 2025 collection. With growing demand for ...

Trains rely on smooth, durable wheels to operate safely, but what happens when one develops a flat spot? At VIA Rail’s ...

VIA Rail has only two routes that it calls “long-distance” trains, and together they offer only five departures per week, not enough to add up to a single daily departure. One is the Canadian between ...