7+ hour ago  (698+ words) Palmetto Railways and Colleton County are reactivating a short-haul commercial rail line (above) that dates to the 1890s and went dormant in 2012. It was built to serve the Lowcountry lumber industry more than a century ago. Now it's being revived, in…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago  (349+ words) Iconic N&W Class J 611 locomotive to power summer trips through Blue Ridge Mountains Apr. 11, 2026 at 9: 10pm The return of the 611 steam locomotive to Virginia's rails is a significant event, allowing a new generation to experience the sights, sounds, and sensations…...

23+ hour, 49+ min ago  (497+ words) I like taking the train " it's my go-to for trips to DC, Philly, NYC. No TSA lines, and you get to see parts of the country that whiz by when you're driving or flying. The Virginia Scenic Railway is offering…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (221+ words) As Amtrak's fleet of long-distance passenger and sleeper cars continues to age, Williams County has issued an urgent plea to Congress to accelerate the replacement process. The current fleet, which serves vital routes like the Empire Builder, faces increasing challenges…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (230+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " Williams County urges Congress on Amtrak rail car replacement Amtrak rail car replacement is the subject of a new appeal from Williams County commissioners. They joined other organizations urging Congress to move quickly on replacing outdated…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (129+ words) KFYR-TV WILLISTON, N. D. (KUMV) - Williams County Commissioners are joining other organizations calling on Congress to move quickly on replacing outdated Amtrak rail cars. In February, Amtrak announced it would replace coaches and sleepers on long-distance trains with single-level rail cars. Amtrak's…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1070+ words) Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, communities and our heritage. At BNSF, nothing is more important than safety. Here we highlight stories centered on our safety culture and why it is ingrained in everything we do. BNSF plays a vital…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (178+ words) WSLS The Virginia Museum of Transportation, in partnership with the Virginia Scenic Railway and Steam Railroading Institute, announced that the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 will operate a limited series of summer steam excursions in June and July. Beginning…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1070+ words) Highlighting our commitment to safety, service, communities and our heritage. At BNSF, nothing is more important than safety. Here we highlight stories centered on our safety culture and why it is ingrained in everything we do. BNSF plays a vital…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (140+ words) KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S. D. (KOTA) - Ridership on the Rapid City Transit System stayed strong in March, with 22, 868 passenger trips recorded. That brings the total for the first quarter of 2026 to 68, 812 trips across Rapid Ride and Dial-A-Ride services. That's nearly…...