[1][2][3] With a lineup that included original members Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, Scott Underwood, and Charlie Colin, the band achieved mainstream success with their debut album Train.

Train's third studio album, My Private Nation, released in 2003, was certified platinum in the United States with the hit "Calling All Angels".

Following the departures of Hotchkiss and Colin, the band released their fourth album, For Me, It's You in 2006, with Brandon Bush (keyboards) and Johnny Colt (bass).

This album was followed by Bulletproof Picasso (2014), Christmas in Tahoe (2015), Train Does Led Zeppelin II (2016), and A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat (2017).

[5] Following the dissolution of his Led Zeppelin cover band "Rogues Gallery", singer Pat Monahan left his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, in late 1993.

He resettled in California and crossed paths with Berklee College of Music alumnus Rob Hotchkiss,[6] who performed in coffee houses and local clubs.

The two shared lead vocals, with Hotchkiss on guitar and harmonica, and Monahan playing percussion, including a modified conga attached to a kick-drum pedal.

After deciding to form a full band, the duo recruited Jimmy Stafford (lead guitarist for The Apostles) on guitar, Charlie Colin on bass, and Scott Underwood on drums, thus solidifying Train's lineup in 1994.

By 1997, they were touring nationally, opening concerts for bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Hootie & the Blowfish, Cracker and Counting Crows.

(The band reportedly hired Buckmaster expressly to create a sound similar to his arrangement for John's "Burn Down The Mission".)

[11] Hotchkiss started pursuing a solo career, after having contributed to six of the 11 songs on the (at the time) upcoming album My Private Nation.

The band's third album, My Private Nation, was released in June 2003 with the lead single "Calling All Angels" becoming Train's third top 20 hit.

"Calling All Angels" was a major hit on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and has been certified RIAA Gold.

After a live presentation in Oregon, Monahan called an emergency meeting and told the band that "you can have your bass player, or you can have your singer".

In July 2005, after the song was featured in an advertising campaign for Cingular, the band released "Get to Me" as the final single from My Private Nation.

Paul Buckmaster returned on "My Private Nation" with string arrangements for the tracks "Lincoln Avenue" and "Your Every Color".

Fall Out Boy's co-manager Jonathan Daniel helped Train begin their comeback after a couple of off years.

[15] It peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100,[16] as well as reaching Platinum certifications in Australia[17] New Zealand,[18] and the United States.

[24] Train's next single, "50 Ways to Say Goodbye", was released on June 11, with its "self-deprecating lyrics about the failure in gracefully ending a relationship", coupled with "slightly tacky mariachi horns".

Train released a statement saying the band "strongly opposes any kind of policy that questions the equality of any American citizen ... We look forward to participating in the Jamboree this summer, as long as they make the right decision before then".

[35][36] Country music singer Ashley Monroe joined part of the tour, singing "Bruises" and one or two of her songs from her album during Train's set.

[39] On June 5, 2014, Scott Underwood posted a message thanking fans for their support as he leaves to pursue writing, producing, and other music-related ventures.

The band's website announcement stated: "We're paying homage to one of our biggest musical inspirations with the release of Train Does Led Zeppelin II.

[61][non-primary source needed] On January 22, 2018, Train announced a summer 2018 tour with Daryl Hall and John Oates.

A couple months later, on May 24, 2018, Train released another new single with artists Cam and Travie McCoy titled "Call Me Sir".

[91] With a partnership with ACME Wine Movers,[92] the business sells wine that is named after the group's various hits, which include: Drops of Jupiter California Red, Calling All Angels Chardonnay, Soul Sister Pinot Noir, California 37 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hella Fine Merlot.

[93] Train supported Little Kids Rock along with COUNTRY Financial through the Road Trips and Guitar Picks campaign.

In addition to raising money and autographing a guitar for auction, Train met with and sang "Hey, Soul Sister" with some Little Kids Rock students in Atlanta.

[95] "Calling All Angels" was featured at the ending montage of the TV series One Tree Hill episode "Life in a Glass House".

[98][99] The TV series CSI:NY features Train's songs "Hey Soul Sister" and "Calling All Angels" in the season six episode "Second Chances".