As the years rolled on, passenger trains became faster, safer, and more comfortable. In the 50 years between 1865 and 1916, the American rail network grew from 35,000 miles to more than 250,000 miles.

News & Products for the week of July 21st 2025 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about ...

According to FRA, the final rule, which is effective Nov. 13, 2023, “requires that these devices record while a lead locomotive is in motion and retain the data in a crashworthy memory module; treats ...

Brightline, the only private operator of intercity passenger trains, is about to launch new service in Florida. Next? Trains at 186 mph between Las Vegas and Southern California.

In the 19th century, trains revolutionized how people traveled, and the US led the way. Some of the nation’s greatest fortunes – those of JP Morgan, Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, among ...

U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner will testify on June 6 before a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure railroads subcommittee, a spokesperson for the panel said on ...

U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said on Monday it will boost passenger services on the East Coast as it aims to double ridership nationwide by 2040.

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announced it will "temporarily suspend passenger trains during the next two months" while it makes "strategic enhancements to safety and service operations." ...

NEW YORK — Amtrak Chief Executive Stephen Gardner abruptly resigned from his top post at the U.S. passenger railroad this week. Wednesday’s announcement signaled that the leadership change ...

Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad had a strong year in 2024 with increased ridership numbers and the opening of a new regional rail station. 2023 saw over 322,000 guests ride with Reading ...

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District got an earful from a handful of riders Tuesday night at the last public hearing on a proposed 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers.