Amtrak's Wolverine arrives in Dearborn Michigan.
While passenger railroads are not as common as they once were, we still have many opportunities in North America to ride Long Distance Passenger train service.
Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad operates passenger trains from Anchorage Southbound to Seward Alaska, and Northbound to Fairbanks by way of Denali National Park. Trains operate daily from Mid-May through Mid-September and only on select days throughout the winter months. The Alaska Railroad serves locals and visitors alike and provides breathtaking scenery of the great state of Alaska.
www.AlaskaRailroad.com or call 800-544-0552
Amtrak
Amtrak is "America's Railroad" and provides a basic network of long distance trains throughout the United States. Long Distance trains are typically overnight trains that offer Coach and Sleeping Cars as well as a Lounge Car and Dining Cars.
Corridor Trains typically operate in one region, and offer Coach and Business Class cars and many times will have a Cafe car on board. The Amtrak network is quite extensive, and more trains are being added each year.
Click here for a review and photos of Flexible Dining Service.
Click here for Photos of Amtrak Passenger Cars and Various Classes of Service.
One of Amtrak's most scenic and famous trains is the "Coast Starlight" which travels daily from Los Angeles, California and travels up the Western Coast of the United States to Seattle, Washington. Visit our AMTRAK COAST STARLIGHT page for more information and a large collection of photos from my travels on board this train.
Other Amtrak favorites for scenery include the California Zephyr which travels from Chicago Illinois to Emeryville California passing through the Rocky Mountains and Sierra's on the way. Another fan favorite is the Empire Builder which travels from Chicago Illinois to Seattle Washington or Portland Oregon (the train splits and serves both Western Terminals) by way of Glacier National Park.
www.Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL
Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad operates passenger trains from Anchorage Southbound to Seward Alaska, and Northbound to Fairbanks by way of Denali National Park. Trains operate daily from Mid-May through Mid-September and only on select days throughout the winter months. The Alaska Railroad serves locals and visitors alike and provides breathtaking scenery of the great state of Alaska.
www.AlaskaRailroad.com or call 800-544-0552
Amtrak
Amtrak is "America's Railroad" and provides a basic network of long distance trains throughout the United States. Long Distance trains are typically overnight trains that offer Coach and Sleeping Cars as well as a Lounge Car and Dining Cars.
Corridor Trains typically operate in one region, and offer Coach and Business Class cars and many times will have a Cafe car on board. The Amtrak network is quite extensive, and more trains are being added each year.
Click here for a review and photos of Flexible Dining Service.
Click here for Photos of Amtrak Passenger Cars and Various Classes of Service.
One of Amtrak's most scenic and famous trains is the "Coast Starlight" which travels daily from Los Angeles, California and travels up the Western Coast of the United States to Seattle, Washington. Visit our AMTRAK COAST STARLIGHT page for more information and a large collection of photos from my travels on board this train.
Other Amtrak favorites for scenery include the California Zephyr which travels from Chicago Illinois to Emeryville California passing through the Rocky Mountains and Sierra's on the way. Another fan favorite is the Empire Builder which travels from Chicago Illinois to Seattle Washington or Portland Oregon (the train splits and serves both Western Terminals) by way of Glacier National Park.
www.Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL
The Amtrak Silver Meteor arrives in Orlando Florida.
VIA Rail is Canada's Passenger Rail system with Long Distance trains running on limited schedules, and corridor trains operating regionally. The Premier train "The Canadian" runs from Toronto to Vancouver on a long journey that includes the majestic Canadian Rockies. The Canadian First Class cars feature famous dining cars, dome cars, and observation lounges.
www.VIArail.com
www.VIArail.com
Canadian National Freight Train passes the "Park Car - Observation Lounge" of the VIA Rail "Canadian" Passenger Train.
