Severe thunderstorms swept across West Texas on Tuesday, toppling over a whole train’s worth of cargo containers. While hail is always ready to cause damage, the high winds were an …
We’ve been telling anyone who will listen about how the U.S. needs better train travel options as flight alternatives, especially between major cities on the west coast at a quicker-than-leisurely …
The derailment last year of a train carrying toxic chemicals through the small town of East Palestine, Ohio seemed a drastic call to action at the time, but very little …
Train heists seem like the kind of crime left behind with wagon trails and high-noon duels, but the problem is a major headache in our modern world. A new fascinating …
Photo: Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg (Getty Images) The railways of the United States were preparing for a strike last year. Unions had raised concerns about staffing, wages, and safety — concerns that went …
Photo: NTSB/Handout via Xinhua (Getty Images) A train loaded with hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio nearly seven months ago. The crash poisoned the small town and sparked outrage across the …