Katie Choe Appointed VRE CEO Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Effective January 20, 2026, Katie Choe will lead the commuter rail service that connects Northern …

Between the 1820s and 1840s, Americans closely watched the development of railways in Great Britain. There, the main competition came from canals, many of which operated under state ownership and …

Dec 1, 2025 · The French and German railways both operate some selected merchandise and intermodal trains at up to 160 km (100 miles) per hour to achieve overnight delivery between centers …

Amtrak Rail fare discounts 10% off Amtrak fares and up to 20% off select regional railways

Explore scenic railway journeys across the USA, featuring historical and modern railroads. Discover travel routes, historical info, and scenic train adventures.

May 13, 2025 · Since ancient Greece, railways have been used to move people and cargo. Learn about the technology of trains—from early beginnings to the Hyperloop.

Interesting Engineering has previously reported how the Asian giant is also using its deserts to field large-scale solar power plants, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) looks to connect the nation with …

Railways were introduced in England in the seventeenth century as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles. The first North American "gravity road," as it was called, was …

Learn about the history, components, operations, and safety measures of railways, as well as advancements in railway technology and future prospects.

Mar 19, 2017 · The country’s earliest railways were constructed in the 1820s and 1830s, mainly in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, chartered in 1827, was the …