The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We ...

The engineer in the cabin was taken to the hospital but none of the passengers were injured and the train still had lights, heat and food service, Amtrak said.

Amtrak blames freight train interference for most of its delays, complaining that when Amtrak trains operate on rails owned by other railroads, dispatchers ignore federal laws that require Amtrak ...

The Auto Train is a nonstop Amtrak route between Virginia and Florida. Passengers must bring their own vehicle, which is loaded onto the train to make the trip with them. I enjoy the Auto Train — it's ...

Eventually, we looked into the Amtrak Auto Train, a passenger train that also transports vehicles. The Auto Train, one of Amtrak's most profitable routes, is a 17-hour ride that transports ...