BNSF Railway has maintained a unique avalanche program to keep its main line to the Pacific Northwest open. It only took a ...

The slow-moving process transferring operations of three Metra commuter lines from Union Pacific to the commuter operator is ...

A photo of the Southern Pacific Railroad as it approaches ... from the Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Railroad and Steamship Co.," Delcambre writes. Work began simultaneously in Baton Rouge and ...

Of the three main types, the grand total of geared steam locomotives built in the U.S. topped out at around 4,500. Despite ...

"Just when was the railroad line built? And when were the tracks removed?" Southern Pacific built the railway ... and Steamship Co.," Delcambre writes. Work began simultaneously in Baton Rouge ...

A policy advisor for Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says the mayor is focused on restoring an Amtrak segment between Boise and ...

Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the ...

Today, L.A. Metro’s subway tunnels connect some of the city’s most densely populated neighborhoods. There are many other ...

Take a close look at the faces of this year’s 25 Under 40 honorees. What do you see? Diversity! Since this award’s 2016 ...

Train Dreams,” a lyrical drama about a logger whose work developing America’s railroad keeps him laboring in isolation, has sold to Netflix. The film earned rave reviews after debuting at this year’s ...

The government is larger today than it was back then, so there was less interest on the part of the oligarchs of the day to ...

What began as Negro History Week — established by historian Carter G. Woodson in February 1926 — evolved into Black History ...