Train travel is becoming popular again, with many countries around the world either reinstating previously canceled routes or even launching entirely new ones. Two beautiful European countries offer tempting train travel for pennies, reports TravelOffPath. Europe has a well-developed railway network,…
On September 22, the first serious test of whether private high-speed passenger rail could flourish in the United States began when Florida-based Brightline launched a 125 mph (200 km/h) train between Miami and Orlando. The Seattle Times reported in more detail. Owner…
On the morning of July 17, a freight train loaded with hazardous materials derailed in southeastern Pennsylvania, leading to road closures and mass evacuations. Writes about it DailyMail. A 40-car CSX train derailed near Stanton Avenue and Joshua Road at Plymouth…
Rescuers in India are trying to find survivors of a three-train accident that killed hundreds of people. It became one of the worst rail disasters the country has ever seen. The CNN edition told in more detail. At least 288 people have died...
The route from Los Angeles to San Francisco is one of the ten busiest air routes in the US this year. It's no secret that many travelers prefer a 90-minute flight to a six-hour drive through California's infamous traffic jams. What if there was another way? About the new train...
Many of us have heard of private jets, but it looks like a new form of luxury transportation is gaining momentum. Described as "an extraordinary way to see North America," Amtrak is willing to add your private rail car to its train if you buy one. Learn more about the innovation...
A train derailment in southwestern Wisconsin on April 27 sent two of the 12 derailed cars into the Mississippi River, injuring four members of the train's crew. More about the accident told the publication CNN. The train derailed around 12:15 p.m.
The National Park Service initiative is getting renewed support from Amtrak's top management. Eleven Amtrak routes in 2023 will once again feature live commentary from guides about the regions, landmarks and historic sites the trains pass through, Trains reports. A program that…
For your next train journey across the country, you can choose the Amtrak route and you will likely have a pleasant experience. 6 Amtrak routes at once were named the best rail lines in the United States. Thrillist writes about it. Wanderu, a booking platform for bus and…
More than a dozen railcars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota on Thursday, March 30. At the same time, several derailed ethanol tanks caught fire. The Fox9 edition told in more detail. 22 railcars derailed at 01:02. Office…