In April, 1978, historic preservation advocates including Jackie Kennedy Onassis chartered an Amtrak train to Washington to fight the demolition of Grand Central Terminal.

Until Amtrak could refurbish all of the rolling stock purchased from the predecessor railroads, cars sported a variety of decorative schemes.

Aboard the Amtrak Exhibit Train, you can study brochures, posters, photographs, vintage uniforms, china and other memorabilia drawn from our growing archival collections.

Drawing on classic railroad imagery allowed Amtrak to highlight its role in the long, rich history of American passenger rail service.

In early 1979, Southern Railway exited the passenger rail business and turned over its Southern Crescent to Amtrak.

Amtrak trains such as the California Zephyr and Vermonter carry passengers to some of the best skiing and snowboarding spots in the country.

For more than 40 years, chance encounters on Amtrak have led to dates, marriage proposals and even a few weddings.

To mark the Amtrak Cities Sprinters' (ACS-64) entry into revenue service, we take a look back at a few of the dedication ceremonies for its electric and diesel-electric predecessors.

Although grounded in railroad tradition, uniforms worn by Amtrak Onboard and Station Services employees have reflected larger trends in color, tailoring, textiles and accessories.

Artist Gil Reid's precise, detailed watercolors defined the Amtrak calendar for nearly two decades, showcasing the company's advances while also evoking a bit of romance.