I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my ...

In the latest round of Amtrak operating issues, fallout from days of late trains has again inconvenienced passengers along ...

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Arguably the most iconic of routes, the California Zephyr slices ... you on a trip to the past with its vintage locomotives. This trip climbs to Bald Knob, one ...

Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway has acquired RailPower LLC in an effort to develop low- and zero-emission motive ...

10 must-visit historic railroad towns will involve a journey through railroading’s past and present in these iconic ...

Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

Seismologists are closely monitoring California's fault lines as concerns grow about the possibility that the "Big One" could happen soon. The "Big One" refers to a massive earthquake that could ...

NOWHERE. WELL, A GROUP WANTING CALIFORNIA TO SECEDE FROM THE UNITED STATES IS TRYING TO GET THE ISSUE ON THE BALLOT. STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS A GROUP HAS BEEN CLEARED TO START GATHERING ...

A satirical petition ostensibly aiming to crowdfund a trillion dollars to allow Denmark to buy California has received more than 200,000 signatures. “Have you ever looked at a map and thought ...