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Trains
Norfolk Southern seeks to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged it delays Amtrak trains
by
Henry Epp
Jan 29, 2025
The dispute stems from a law that requires freight rail companies to give Amtrak “preference” on their tracks.
Mexico's massive new Tren Maya rail network raises environmental concerns
by
Will Grant
Jan 8, 2024
The cost of Mexico's 1,500-kilometer train line has ballooned to more than $28 billion.
China's slow trains for the poor
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 20, 2021
There are 81 no-frills train routes left over from the Mao era to service far-flung areas. Who rides them?
The coronavirus has highlighted the transit inequalities in America
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 1, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic essential workers have relied on public transit, just as services are being cut.
General Electric built this town, but its presence is shrinking
by
Erika Beras
Jan 19, 2018
The company plans to leave the locomotive manufacturing industry in a few years.
A rural town hates the coming of high-speed trains
by
Jeff Tyler
Jul 29, 2015
Tiny Acton, California, fears railway will bring water and noise pollution.
For public good, not for profit.
The fight over America's rails
Mar 25, 2015
A train whistle can evoke far-away places and adventure. Also, lawsuits.
Canada proposes tougher standards for oil tankers
by
Scott Tong
Mar 16, 2015
Stricter rules are likely south of the border too.
Another oil train derails, as new rules approach
by
Scott Tong
Mar 6, 2015
An uptick in accidents suggests tougher rules for oil tankers will prevail.