Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

Inspiring landscapes, a comfy lie-flat seat, and no long security lines? In a time when flying with kids can be a monumental hassle, relaxing family vacations might sound far-fetched. But it’s a ...

Road trips are great, but if you’re in the driver’s seat you don’t really get to sit back, relax and take in the scenery. Enter train travel. This nostalgic mode of transportation is an ideal way to ...

Everett Potter, author of "100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime" speaks about train travel with USA TODAY ahead of the ...

Immerse yourself in the American West's gorgeous nature on a scenic train ride adventure from San Francisco to the ...

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Some of Michigan's steam train excursions include the Little River Railroad, based in Coldwater; the Steam Railroading Institute, based in Owosso; the Michigan Transit Museum, based in Mount Clemens; ...

For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore. By Sally ...