A Union Pacific train derailment in West Orange, Texas, prompted a multi-agency response as 17 rail cars left the tracks.

Nonprofit’s money woes led to shelter closure Financial contributions from the community are insufficient to sustain homeless ...

A historic and colorful character was coming to town, from Morning Astorian, Jan. 8, 1884: • The Langrishe Combination ...

While it is impossible to summarize the rail industry’s year in a single article, there were certain key stories and themes worth highlighting. Given the amount of material, let’s get right to it.

To make money on its proposed cross-country railroad, Union Pacific plans to double the number of trains on a 2-mile stretch of track on Chicago’s West Side where workers still throw switches by hand ...

Two railroads have submitted their paperwork for review of an $85 billion merger. The combination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railway would create the first American transcontinental ...

Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027. By Peter Eavis The two freight rail ...

The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half their workers because they're worried ...

Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke out Sunday against the massive merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern that could be headed for approval from President Trump’s administration. The New York Democrat has ...

The Wilmington & Western Railroad has decorated its historic trains for special excursions in December. The Santa Claus Express features visits and photos with Santa. The Holiday Lights Express offers ...