In most of the world’s affluent countries, railroads either were built by the government or eventually claimed by it. Beset by growing losses due to high labor costs, bureaucratic inefficiency and the ...

The company said that the protection applies in Europe and covers a system for detecting hazards on and near the tracks ahead ...

Inter-city rail systems in the U.S. offer quite a polarity. Inter-city passenger rail is overwhelmingly operated by Amtrak, a quasi-public corporation founded in 1971 to replace struggling passenger ...

Second generation Parallel Systems autonomous-electric rail vehicle. Vehicle is designed to carry cargo containers that might otherwise by transported by trucks or traditional freight trains. No ...

Coast-to-coast railroads helped build the modern United States into an economic powerhouse, and they continue to play an important if controversial role. Today, privately owned freight rail remains ...

High-speed rail is coming to America, and working people should take notice. The Biden Administration is planning to use funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to construct multiple high-speed ...

The federal decision would unleash the city's power to push forward by awarding major contracts and using eminent domain to ...

When my son was a little boy and I took him on his first train trip, he asked me: “Dad, what does A-m-t-r-a-k stand for?” I paused for a moment then shot back: “A Miserable Train Ride Adventure, Kid.” ...

Dozens of rail routes launched in recent years are making it easier to journey across European country borders. But a newly announced proposal from a Copenhagen-based think tank has a much more ...

The four mayors agreed last week to seek a tax extension from the Legislature not only to pay for the rail but neighbor ...

Iowa plays a critical role in feeding the world by serving as a global agriculture powerhouse. Our state’s ecosystem connects ...

Discussions and attempts to build a rail transit system in Honolulu have spanned five decades, eight mayors and seven governors. These are some highlights of past efforts. When rail was paused/stopped ...