European trains are having a renaissance, with a rise in funding, political backing, and increase in passengers, as well as renewed interest in night trains. But one thing still makes rail a tougher ...

When a BNSF freight train carrying six cars of liquefied petroleum gas derailed near Manuelito, New Mexico, in 2024, the resulting fire shut down more than 100 miles of an interstate highway. The ...

Behind more than 70 million high-speed rail services a year lies a web of safety systems. At nearly 200 mph, even a single failure can have dramatic consequences.

Travel writer Everett Potter is releasing a new book, "100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime." Potter advocates for train travel as a form of "slow travel" that offers a more immersive experience. Notable ...