1+ hour, 27+ 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…...

7+ hour, 11+ 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…...

9+ hour, 44+ min 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…...

13+ hour, 26+ min 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 They joined other organizations urging Congress to move quickly on replacing outdated…...

21+ hour, 55+ min 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(KUMV) - Williams County Commissioners are joining other organizations calling on Congress to move quickly on replacing outdated Amtrak rail cars.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…...

22+ hour, 52+ min 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…...

16+ hour, 10+ min 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…...

22+ hour, 52+ min 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, 4+ 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…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (619+ words) Municipal public transit and the pondering of existential angst may seem highly unusual bedfellows. But more than three centuries ago they came together in a little-known pairing that introduced the world to the first mass transportation system. In March 1662, Paris…...