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Cond Nast Traveler Magazine SeptemberOctober 2018 Volume VI Truth in Travel Eastern Express
Jo Rodgers

Train Journeys

Inspiration

What Does the Phrase “Slow Travel” Actually Mean? 

To travel slowly is about more than just speed. 
Train Journeys

The Luxurious Belmond Royal Scotsman Train Just Added a Dior Spa On Board

Known for its sweeping views of the Scottish Highlands and plush interior, the train's wellness car is as beautiful as you'd expect.
News & Advice

3 Popular Train Routes Amtrak Is Resuming This Spring

Each snaking its way through picturesque landscape, including mountains, lakes, and seashores.
Train Journeys

A Journey Aboard This New Luxury Train Car Is the Best Way to See the Heart of Vietnam

The Vietage car is the newest luxury addition to Vietnam's national railroad, offering private rooms, a marble bar, and three-course dining.
Train Journeys

How to Score Better Amtrak Seats for Less Using This Online Tool

As well as plenty of perks like onboard meals, drinks, lounge access, and more.
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A Rail Journey Across America’s Smallest Towns

An Amtrak train trip is the ideal way to have big adventures in America’s smallest towns.
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Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train

For these frequent travelers, a rail journey tops any other mode of transport.
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How Pullman Porters Influenced a Generation of Black Train Travelers

Aside from assisting passengers, these train workers did everything from disseminating Black newspapers to training young employees.
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This Upscale Train Takes Travelers Through the Rockies to Utah’s National Parks

A trip on the new Rocky Mountaineer train in the U.S., with views of Utah's rock formations and unlimited drinks from the beverage cart. 
News & Advice

Traveling Through New York’s Penn Station Just Got a Lot More Glamorous

The new Moynihan Train Hall gives travelers plenty of reasons to linger at Penn Station.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Black Friday Sale Means 50 Percent Off Train Travel

Some high-speed Acela routes are under $50. 
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Sale Includes Acela Routes and Social Distance-Friendly Roomettes

Acela tickets are as low as $69 between New York and Washington, D.C.
Train Journeys

I Work on a Luxury Train, and We’re Rethinking Everything After COVID-19

“Taking the Rocky Mountaineer is not just about getting from point A to B; it's about the experience.”
News & Advice

Amtrak Has Changed the Cancellation Policies for Its Cheapest Tickets

Prices are ultra low—but now come with a few extra catches. 
Train Journeys

The Belmond British Pullman Is Taking ‘Downton Abbey’ Fans from London to Highclere Castle

The legendary luxury train is celebrating Downton Abbey’s big-screen debut with a pair of day trips to the historic home that inspired it all.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Deal Makes Long-Haul Train Travel Bearable

Rooms are two for the price of one in Amtrak's summer sale.
News & Advice

Virgin Trains USA's Patrick Goddard Wants to Get Americans Out of Their Cars

But he doesn't think the hyperloop will be our transportation savior.
News & Advice

The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Just Arrived in Germany

The Coradia iLint opens new doors for clean-energy transportation around the world.
Train Journeys

Visit Rome, Florence, and Venice by High-Speed Train for Less Than $40

Thanks to GoEuro and Italo, you can knock out three of Italy's major cities in one go.
News & Advice

New High-Speed Train Could Connect London and Bordeaux

From the Big Smoke to wine country in just over four hours.