Honoring America’s 250th by building the next generation of freight rail

The United States marks its 250th anniversary this year — a milestone that invites reflection not just on our founding ideals ...
Trains on MSN

American Freedom Train No. 1 unveiled after cosmetic restoration

BALTIMORE — Following the completion of a year-long cosmetic restoration, American Freedom Train locomotive No. 1 was ...
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7 of the best train routes in the US for rail lovers

The U.S. might not be known for its extensive rail service, but there are still some fantastic train routes spread throughout ...
IrishCentral

The untold story of the women who helped build the US railroads

A new book telling the stories of the women who helped build the first transcontinental railroad is a fascinating insight ...
Yahoo

Train Night rolls out railroad history with documentary at Challenger Center IMAX

Train Night at the IMAX Theater is Aug. 21. The region’s historic railroads take the spotlight Thursday, Aug. 21, during Train Night, a free program at the Challenger Learning Center’s IMAX Theater in ...
WJHL-TV

Train show in Jonesborough to highlight rich rail history

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – A train show highlighting the region’s rich rail history is coming to Tennessee’s oldest town. The show is hosted by the Watauga Valley Railroad Museum and the Chuckey ...
The Conversation

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

David Alff is a member of the Empire State Passenger Association. When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: ...