There's something special about taking a train ride. Maybe it's the feeling of being leisurely transported to a distant city — or the scenic views you can only get from an expansive train window.

Witnesses told police that the man was walking alone near the railroad tracks moments before he was struck by the train.

For rail travelers looking for an adventure this summer, Amtrak and the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) are teaming up to introduce a rail pass to make it easier to discover ...

Amtrak spurred confusion Tuesday when it announced that it would temporarily change schedules this summer to account for expected heat-delay orders issued when the metal rails expand on hot days and ...

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Two people were killed by an Amtrak train Sunday in the southern Maine town of Biddeford, police there confirmed. An Amtrak spokesperson said the two people were trespassing on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My family recently took an Amtrak from Boston to Maine and had an excellent time.Lindsay Modglin The Amtrak Downeaster was a ...