Train hoppers ride the rails across America — and you can tag along
Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.
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Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine.
Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun
Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and collectors alike.
New study shows North Carolina rail's economic impact
North Carolina rail services generate billions of dollars for the state economy and provide environmental benefits according to a new NCDOT study.
Winston-Salem gets $500,000 for passenger rail study
It’s been decades since Winston-Salem has had regular passenger rail service, but a new grant could be a step toward bringing it back.
A passenger train slams into another in southern India, killing 13 people
The incoming train slammed into a stationary train in Andhra Pradesh state's Vizianagaram district, causing a derailment of at least three rail cars, senior railway official said.
A signaling error appears to have caused the train crash that killed 275 in India
The derailment in eastern India that killed nearly 300 people and injured hundreds more was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks.
California becomes the first state to adopt emission rules for trains
California approved a rule limiting rail pollution to aggressively cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state's latest move to establish itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change.
Burrowing badgers have halted some train service in the Netherlands
Badgers burrowing under rail tracks have forced lengthy cancellations on at least two lines. Rail operators have to get permission to move the protected animals before repairs can begin.
Siemens Mobility to bring $220M and 500 new manufacturing jobs to Lexington
Siemens Mobility will invest $220 million in a passenger train manufacturing facility in Lexington, North Carolina, and hire 500 workers.