Trains
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.
After Monday's Explosion, Are the Subways Safe?
Train systems are hard to protect because of their size.
What's Open, Closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Here's a rundown of what's open and what's not on Turkey Day.
Boaty McBoatface Lives on in 'Trainy McTrainface'
Sweden—true to its liberal reputation—has a more enlightened attitude toward the will of the people than Britain.
Madrid Fights Manspreaders
Authorities with the Municipal Transportation Company said they want to see "a civic and respectful use of the interior space" of vehicles.
World's First Zero-Emission Train Planned for 2017
Alstom's Coradia iLint train only emits steam into the atmosphere.
Hackers Threaten Britain's Rail Network
Hackers infiltrated the U.K.'s rail system four times last year.
New Tube Train Blamed for Three-Fold Accidents Increase
The S-stock trains were introduced onto the London Underground network in 2010.
Virgin Trains Launch Free Films on 'Netflix-Style' App
The onboard streaming app will offer 200 hours of digital films and TV shows.
What You Need to Know About London's Night Tube
Starting in August, London Underground trains will begin running all night on the weekends.
No More First Class Carriages
First-class carriages could be axed on busy services across the U.K.
Dozens Evacuated in Western New York Train Derailment
Two of the detailed cars were leaking ethanol, officials say.
Two Dead After Man Sets Himself Alight on Japanese Bullet Train
The incident occurred on a high-speed train traveling between Tokyo and Osaka.
Amtrak to Install Cameras to Monitor Engineers' Actions
The company said it's trying to improve safety in the wake of the deadly crash earlier this month.
Four Passengers File Federal Lawsuit Against Amtrak over Deadly Philadelphia Derailment
The lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia, cited "serious and disabling" injuries from the May 12 derailment that killed eight people and injured more than 200 others.
Technology Doesn't Explain the Philly Train Crash
The Philly train crash should have been averted, but who's going to prevent the disaster brewing for automated train technology?
The Amtrak Crash: Is More Spending the Answer?
Politicians prefer to build new transport infrastructure rather than maintain the old — with tragic results.
Derailed Amtrak Train Was Not Fitted with Latest U.S. Safety Controls
Positive train control (PTC) automatically slows or even halts trains that are moving too fast or heading into a danger zone.
Philadelphia Amtrak Train Was Going 106 MPH in a 50 Zone Before Crash
At least seven people were reported killed and dozens injured as a result of the derailment Tuesday night.