One train journey takes a staggering 167 hours to complete, with the railway spanning eight time zones to make it the longest ...

The longest direct train journey in the world covers 5,771 miles and takes almost a week to complete, with passengers travelling through eight time zones ...

A female passenger punched the inspector on a long-distance train to Berlin during a ticket check. Meanwhile, renovating the ...

A tour bus carrying Chinese tourists has plunged through the ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal, killing eight people. Officials say the crash happened on Friday as the bus was crossing the frozen ...

Dating back to the 13th century, the Palio is steeped in tradition. Taking place twice a year in the historic medieval city of Siena, the bareback horse race sees 10 of the 17 distinct neighborhoods ...

Train travel is having a bit of a comeback moment. The iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is launching its first-ever Paris–to–Amalfi Coast journey, while Geographic Expeditions has announced a ...

Spending 12 hours on a luxury train through Alaska turns the journey into the main event rather than a way to get somewhere. Panoramic views, attentive service, and a slower pace change how travel ...

The Palio is one of the greatest spectacles in Italy, and La Dolce Vita Orient Express offers a luxury train to and from Siena and a bird's eye view of the race ...

Transporting guests to a golden age of travel, a luxury train operator is rolling out the red carpet with a brand-new 1930's-era private dining and events carriage. The new addition, dubbed "Celia," ...

From the world’s first locomotive journey in 1804 to Japan’s record-breaking Maglev, here’s a quick railway trivia quiz to test your knowledge.

A travel startup is charging a staggering $18,500 for a six-person charter aboard a private jet–style rail car hooked onto an Amtrak train, so passengers can travel in “ultimate luxury” with a chef, ...