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Luxury Sleeper Trains Are Coming to the U.S.—With Private Chefs and 360-degree Views
Two lavish rail cars will roll out in 2026, offering exclusive journeys from L.A. to San Francisco and San Francisco to Denver. If you think you need to go to Europe to experience a luxury sleeper train, think again. Beginning in January 2026, private rail cars will be added to two storied Amtrak routes, giving travelers a lavish home on wheels complete with exclusive use of a five-bedroom sleeper car and a lounge car crowned by a viewing dome and serviced by a private chef.
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Man sets fire to a woman on a Chicago L train before fleeing, police say
A man doused a woman with a fluid and set her on fire on a Chicago L train, leaving her in critical condition, authorities said Tuesday. The attack happened Monday night on a Blue Line train, police said. Witnesses told investigators that the 26-year-old woman and a man believed to be in his 40s began arguing, and that the man then doused her with a liquid and set her alight. When the train pulled into the Clark and Lake stop, the man fled and the woman stumbled out and fell
Nov 191 min read


Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos
Americans are increasingly booking buses and trains to their Thanksgiving destinations this year while some have outright canceled their plans following the worst disruptions to air travel since the start of the government shutdown. Travellers frustrated by the rise in flight cancellations and long TSA lines are making alternative plans for travel even though the U.S. Senate moved to reopen the government as it is expected to take some time for air travel to go back to norm
Nov 123 min read


Railroad Infrastructure Facing Critical Challenges
The disconnect between modern demands and outdated systems continues to grow. American railroads are running 21st-century digital, AI-enabled, and sustainability-focused logistics networks on 19th-century analog infrastructure. With 40 percent of our freight moving by rail, this disconnect between modern operational demands and outdated foundational systems creates an expensive problem that grows more critical each year. The numbers tell the story: BNSF committed 75 percent
Nov 115 min read


Five bucket-list train journeys that showcase America’s most breathtaking scenery
The best vantage point to see America in all her breathtaking glory is through the panoramic windows of a train. But which journey to choose? America has some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes — but you can’t always appreciate them from behind the wheel of a car, eyes glued to the road. The best vantage point? Through the panoramic windows of a train, where you can drink in the views uninterrupted — and with a drink in hand. But which journey to choose? Here we reve
Nov 65 min read


Amtrak Launches NextGen Acela: Ensuring Faster, More Comfortable Rail Travel Between Washington, New York, And Boston
Amtrak is all set to transform high-speed rail travel in the United States with the introduction of the Acela NextGen trains. These...
Sep 34 min read


The slow train from North Korea: How Kim Jong Un travels to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang by train on Monday on his way to Beijing, Yonhap news agency reported, relying on a slow...
Sep 23 min read


The state of high-speed rail infrastructure in the United States
After an announcement that Amtrak launched a new generation of high-speed trains in the eastern US , we take a look at the progress of...
Sep 13 min read


Amtrak launches "future of high-speed rail" on line between Boston and Washington DC
American railroad company Amtrak has launched a fleet of new trains along the US east coast that will run 10mph (16km/h) faster than...
Aug 292 min read


Trump administration pulls another $175m from California’s high-speed rail
Move follows cancellation earlier this summer of $4bn in federal grants for state’s ambitious but long-overdue plan The Trump...
Aug 282 min read


This startup wants the $80-billion U.S. railroad industry to switch from diesel to batteries
Voltify, a start-up, has a bold ambition to convince U.S. Class 1 railroad companies to switch to battery-electric power. Powering...
Aug 145 min read


The curse of America’s high-speed rail
Other countries have reliable trains that travel as fast as 200 mph. In the US...not so much. If you’re traveling in America, there are...
Aug 84 min read


US Abandons Maglev Train Plans as China Rapidly Develops Technology
President Donald Trump 's administration pulled funding this week for a proposed high-speed magnetic levitation (Maglev) rail line...
Aug 43 min read


Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in talks to create $200bn transcontinental US railway
Megamerger would face intense regulatory scrutiny and probably require backing of Trump administration Railroad operator Union Pacific...
Jul 252 min read


Court Confirms Legality of Wabtec and GE Transportation Merger
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that the merger between Wabtec and GE Transportation complied with the law and...
Jul 31 min read


The End Of Amtrak? Video Shows New "Bullet Train" U.S. Rail Concept
It's not a good time for high-speed rail across the United States ; soaring costs, unrealistically long timelines, and a skeptical U.S....
Jul 13 min read


Reliable Rail Service Act reintroduced to tackle high costs and poor freight rail performance
The Reliable Rail Service Act aims to ensure dependable freight rail service and reasonable rates for farmers, manufacturers, and small...
Jun 234 min read


California High-Speed Rail Disputes Proposed Termination of Funding
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a detailed response to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) following the...
Jun 163 min read


Amtrak’s first-ever one-seat train will connect Long Island to the rest of civilization
Say goodbye to the Penn Station shuffle. For the first time ever, the national railroad has announced plans for a direct, one-seat...
Jun 92 min read


Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
How civilized to catch a train, enjoy a meal on board and then go to bed in a cozy cabin while the moonlit world zips past. Recently,...
May 204 min read
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