The Governor of Ohio said the chemical plume that spilled into the Ohio River after the train crash with hazardous chemicals has dissipated and is no longer a concern. But fears remain close to the disaster site among residents who complain of lingering headaches and…
We have all heard of private yachts and private jets. But now French designer Thierry Gauguin has designed what he calls "the world's first private luxury train." What kind of train is this, according to Business Insider. Gauguin is a prolific designer who worked…
An Amtrak train carrying about 560 passengers to Florida was delayed for 20 hours after it passed a derailed freight train. The WFLA edition told in more detail. An Amtrak spokesman said that train 53, en route from Lorton, Virginia, to Sanford, Florida, "deviated...
The longest train in the world set off on its maiden voyage. It was launched by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway. The Habr edition told more about the event. The length of the record train is 1,9 km, and it consists of 100 wagons. His first flight took place on the route Albula-Bernina ...
National passenger rail carrier Amtrak has announced that it will be canceling trains on most of its long-distance routes effective September 15 due to a freight rail strike that could start on September 16. USA Today writes about it. “Amtrak is closely following ongoing labor negotiations…
An Amtrak train traveling through Virginia got stuck on the tracks due to a severe winter storm. The 220 passengers spent nearly 40 hours on the train before the trip resumed. The New York Post shared the details. The people aboard the Crescent 20 from New Orleans, Louisiana said ...
An Amtrak passenger train derailed in a remote area of Montana, killing at least 3 people, CNN reported. Authorities said the Amtrak train traveling from Chicago to the US West Coast derailed in a remote part of Montana ...
After more than a year of stress and boredom caused by the coronavirus, many Americans want to travel again, Business Insider recalls. Anticipating a boom in summer travel, Amtrak is attracting travelers with the relaunch of its USA Rail Pass. The ticket that Amtrak launched last week ...
With the spread of the coronavirus, some governments have restricted travel by different modes of transport. But where there is no quarantine, travelers have to take their own precautions, writes the BBC. Here are some tips on how to fly, ride trains and use public transportation safely during an epidemic. Trains ...
On the San Francisco subway, a woman was pulled onto the tracks after her hand hit the closing door. The incident was videotaped and occurred during a billion dollar metro park renovation. California railroad safety regulators said they were opening an investigation ...