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Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at about 7:15 a.m., according to Metra ...

WESTMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- Train service on the Metra BNSF Line has been disrupted Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian near Westmont, Metra said. Metra said train #1207 struck a pedestrian and ...

The Altoona (pictured, top) is the latest locomotive in the NS Landmark Series, which pays tribute to the communities—and railroaders—“who keep America moving.” The Class I unveiled the unit on Feb.

Amtrak is rolling out a new fleet of passenger trains this summer, replacing rail cars that in some cases have been in service for nearly 50 years. The new trains, known as Airo, are part of an $8 ...

Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece. Workers putting the finishing touches on Amtrak’s ...

Thanks to two focus areas – dwell reduction and velocity increases – and our operating teams’ commitment, 2025 was one of BNSF’s best in service. Here’s how we did it and what a few of our customers ...

Amtrak is rolling out a fleet of fancy new trains, and Oregon riders at the front of the line to try them out. The rail company gave a first look at its new Airo class trains at a media event Tuesday ...

BRAINERD — A BNSF Railway engine caught fire Wednesday, Feb. 11, while traveling west on the tracks from Brainerd into Baxter. The Brainerd Fire Department responded to the engine fire at 10:25 a.m.

Edward Russell is a contributor for TPG. An AvGeek at heart, he covered the airline business at FlightGlobal for eight years and previously covered finance in New York and Hong Kong. The cards we ...