A former freight rail executive has been tapped to lead Amtrak in a new direction, and has made it his priority to drive new breakthroughs in commuter safety and customer service.
For Canada’s 150th Birthday, Via Rail Sold $150 Youth Rail Passes
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s founding, Via Rail began offering a super-cheap youth travel pass that saw unprecedented demand.
UK’s Virgin Trains Introduces Futuristic Rail Stations
Can a new train station on the cutting edge of technology in Birmingham, England, boost interest in UK rail travel
3 Amazing Repurposed Railroads in the U.S.
Urban planners in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York City have created vibrant inner-city corridors from old rail tracks.
California High-Speed Rail Is Back on Track
Despite multiple redesigns and some heavy political opposition, construction of the California High-Speed Rail system is well underway.