amtrak

Discovering your roots on a long ride on the great American outdoors in the company of family, sounds like a great way to experience an Amtrak sleeper car for the first time. Tina, Jashed and Khari Fakhrid-Deen took a voyage full of bonding from Chicago to Denver and made stops at a few landmarks along […]

Looking to teach your family about the rich and storied heritage of Black people who migrated out of the American South to parts North and West during the 19th and 20th centuries? Make that lesson come to life by taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr from Chicago to Denver, and visit cultural landmarks in each city along the way. From the Black American […]

There’s no better way to explore your family roots and bond than on a journey by rail. Jashed, Tina and Khari Fakhrid-Deen found this out on a recent trip from Chicago to Denver on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train, which includes sleeper cars. “Traveling for us is critical because we not only want to share experiences, but […]

Looking to teach your family about the rich and storied heritage of Black people who migrated out of the American South to parts north and west during the 19th and 20th centuries? Make that lesson come to life by taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr from Chicago to Denver, and visit cultural landmarks in each city. View the photo gallery for […]

It’s been almost a week since the Amtrak derailment tragedy took place in Philadelphia, and the railroad company has decided to restore service between New York and Pennsylvania. Departures from both states resumed earlier Monday morning. “The safety of our passengers and crew remains our number one priority. Our infrastructure repairs have been made with the […]

UPDATE: Thursday, May 14, 2015 1:00 PM ET – According to the fire commissioner, an eighth victim has been pulled from the Amtrak wreckage in Pennsylvania, CNN writes. All 243 people aboard have been accounted for. ————- The engineer of the Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing seven and injuring 200, has no recollection […]

UPDATE: May 13, 2015 5:05 PM ET – Preliminary data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), shows that the Amtrak train that derailed Tuesday night, injuring dozens and killing seven, was going 106 mph. According to CNN, that is “twice the 50 mph speed limit” recommended for the curve the train was pulling into. Authorities […]