Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else.

I've gone on many train rides throughout the world, from American Amtrak rides to Eurostar trips. Recently, I journeyed from Northern Italy through the Swiss Alps on a UNESCO World Heritage route. The ...

The Hogwarts Express. The Polar Express. Thomas the Tank Engine. These fictional train rides often spark kids’ imaginations, inspiring dreams of train vacations. While real-life train trips won’t take ...