Riding Sunset

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

A ride on America’s oldest named passenger train reveals the beauty and the bumps of traveling through Texas, the slower way.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Houstorian

How to Spot the Remnants of Houston’s Rails

There’s a reason the city seal depicts a steam locomotive.

08/13/2024 By James Glassman

Locomotion

Houston-to-Dallas Bullet Train Company Strikes a Deal With Amtrak

Texas Central passengers will have access to national Amtrak routes.

05/04/2018 By Dianna Wray

Slow Commotion

Our Patience for Trains is Running Thin

Why do so many freight trains run through the center of an otherwise modern metropolis?

09/01/2015 By Jeff Balke

Drinking, Not Driving

Going Car-less for a Night: A Bar Crawl on the Metro

A guide to getting lit up on the light rail

01/29/2015 By Emma Hurt

Transportation

Biting the Bullet (Train)

Has Eckels finally found the shekels?

02/02/2014 By John Lomax