I enjoy the Auto Train — it's a great way to save about 900 miles of driving on busy highways. Although I don't particularly mind driving and enjoy a good road trip, I prefer to avoid congested ...

Where does the "longest" passenger train in the world operate? No, it's not rolling along tracks in Europe, Asia or South America. It's Amtrak's Auto Train in the United States. The good news is that ...

For all the fabled glory and hype surrounding the idea of a great American road trip, there are practical concerns to contend with — from the stress of battling traffic to bathroom stops and ...

Picture the problem when Mom wants to see the cultural and historical exhibits in Washington, D.C., and the children vote for Walt Disney World in Orlando. Dad wants to please everyone but he doesn’t ...

LORTON, Va. – The Auto Train is one of the region’s most unique forms of transportation, combining mass transit and America’s love of the automobile. WTOP’s Hank Silverberg recently hopped on board ...

*Amtrak’s Auto Train offers a convenient way for travelers to bring their vehicles along on a nonstop journey between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. The service caters to those seeking a ...

Hundreds of passengers on Amtrak's Auto Train were stuck on board after their trip was rerouted due to a CSX freight train derailment. The detour caused the train, which runs between Lorton, Virginia, ...