Trains
Man Wins 22-Year Legal Battle Over Paying 25 Cents Extra for Train Fares
A consumer court in India ruled that the railway company will have to refund Tungnath Chaturvedi the amount he overpaid in 1999—with interest.
Stop Scapegoating Rail for Supply Chain Problems
Assigning blame for the worldwide supply chain chaos to any single sector is misguided and counterproductive.
Video Shows Huge Machine Tunneling for Britain's High-Speed Rail Project
Dorothy, the 410-foot-long boring machine weighing 2,000 tons, is drilling under the countryside in Europe's biggest-ever infrastructure project.
Heat Wave Forces Amtrak to Slow Trains for Fear of Expanding Tracks, Wires
Extreme temperatures can cause parts of the railway setup to expand and warp, making accidents and derailments more likely.
Space Weather Can Disrupt Train Lines, Researchers Warn
Train signaling might be disrupted by solar flares and other space weather, leading to delays or even crashes.
Train-Obsessed Kid Gets to Announce Incoming Train on Subway Ride
A London Underground worker let 5-year-old Sami Sementilli announce an incoming train in an adorable moment captured on video.
'Why This Seat?': Internet Backs Woman in Train Spat With Pushy Passenger
"People like this guy clearly have nothing better to do with their sad little lives," one commenter wrote.
Tour Guide Reveals Secret Behind the 'Fake' Houses on Wealthy City Street
"Leinster Gardens at first sight appears to be an ordinary, if pretty fancy, West London terrace," the tour guide explained.
NY to Crackdown on Subway Behavior by Prohibiting Drug Use, Sleeping
The chaotic atmosphere has become an internet joke as photos show trains being turned into makeshift bedrooms, restaurants, and animal shelters.
2-Train Collision in Munich Kills 1, Injures Dozens, Traps Train Operator
The trains collided on a single track route after one train departed from its station and hit another train that was entering the same station.
Woman Killed After Man Pushes Her Onto Times Square Subway Tracks
"To lose a New Yorker in this fashion, would only continue to elevate the fears of individuals not using our subway system," said Mayor Eric Adams.
Amtrak Pays $2.25 Million to Disabled People Who Couldn't Access Trains
The settlement stated that Amtrak will "take steps" to make stations across the country more accessible.
Amtrak Says It Will Need to Reduce Service Unless More Employees Get Vaxxed
Amtrak's president said the goal is for "as few impacts to service as possible as we take these vital public health steps to help end the COVID-19 pandemic."
Train Driver Sues Employer After Having 49 Cents Docked From His Wages
A Japanese rail company cut the man's wages by 56 yen ($0.49) after a mix-up that caused a one-minute delay to operations.
Trainspotter on TikTok 'Brings Joy' to Millions With Wholesome Viral Videos
Francis Bourgeois, 21, has become a viral sensation with his videos capturing his pure joy at watching trains pass by, and the internet is obsessed.
Texas Woman Arrested for Allegedly Riding Atop a Train, Stopping Traffic
Judy DeLeon, 38, allegedly shouted and refused to leave as she was confronted by police after being discovered riding on top of the train.
Chicago Police Officer Arrested for 2020 Shooting of Ariel Roman
The two officers involved in the nonfatal shooting both face disciplinary action and potential dismissal from the police force.
After China's Subway Flood, Boston Warned It Too Faces 'Severe' Threat
In response transportation officials noted the "susceptibility of all of Boston and its infrastructure to rising sea levels."
Two Commuter Trains Collide Head On, Injuring More Than 210 Passengers
Nearly 50 people reportedly suffered serious injuries in the collision in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday evening.
What's in Joe Biden's Mask Executive Orders for U.S. Travel, Federal Property?
Biden will sign an order Thursday requiring those in airports, airplanes, ships, intercity buses, trains and public transportation to wear a face mask while travelling.
Subway Train Derails in New York City After Saboteur Throws Debris
The derailment occurred after a train collided with debris on the trackbed as it pulled into the station, causing a wheel to slip free.
What It's Like to Travel Across the Country by Amtrak Right Now
The idea of sitting on a train for a journey that could last over a day might not sound too appealing to most, but is it a cleaner and safer alternative to flying amidst the coronavirus pandemic?
Amtrak to Cut Up to 20 Percent Of Jobs By October Due to Pandemic
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a memo to employees Tuesday that up to 20 percent of the company's workforce will be eliminated as an "essential adjustment" to cope with financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains USA Unveiled in Miami
"Setting aside the major impact on commuters, for leisure travelers this is transformative," says Virgin Trains USA president Patrick Goddard.
Woman Killed Taking Picture of Historic Train
The 15-car train hit the woman north of Denver on Saturday.
Virgin Trains Says Pay With Avocado, Get Discount Ride
Virgin Trains had to quickly reassure prospective buyers that the deal is, in fact, real.
600 MPH Levitating Train to Be Tested in China
Afraid of heights? Train technology is catching up quickly, so you may never have to deal with turbulence again.
German Far-Right Encourages Fostering Child Refugees
Thousands of unaccompanied minors have claimed asylum in Germany.
Amtrak Train Derails in Washington State
Amtrak 501 was traveling from Seattle to Portland, Oregon.