Will McGough, CNN, Updated 16th August 2021

(CNN) — The United States’ railroad system is getting a boost from its northern neighbor.

One of Western Canada’s most-decorated luxury scenic train lines, the Rocky Mountaineer, launched its first US route on August 15 through its namesake mountain range, running two-day, one-night trips back and forth between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah.

The new route, known as Rockies to the Red Rocks, joins the line’s three rail offerings in Western Canada (Vancouver to Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper) and takes passengers through several distinct regions of Colorado before cruising into the heart of canyon country in Southern Utah.

Source: Rocky Mountaineer: Canadian luxury train debuts its first US route | CNN Travel