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Take A Ride On This Scenic Open-Air Train Through Virginia's Most Beautiful Landscapes
36+ min ago (1755+ words) Tucked away in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the Rappahannock Railroad Museum is one of those rare spots that feels like a true hidden gem. Located at 11700 Main St, this volunteer-run museum brings railroad history to life with hands-on exhibits, vintage train cars,…...
Rail Insider-Rising Stars 2026: Luis Vazquez. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (63+ words) Rail Insider-Rising Stars 2026: Luis Vazquez Progressive Railroading Rising Stars 2026: Luis Vazquez Education:Bachelor'sdegree in political science/pre-law, University of Central Florida; pursued anMBA at Jacksonville University. What sparked your interest in the rail industry? What told youit could be a…...
Long-forgotten Hamilton underground railway sparks redevelopment debate
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (555+ words) There are fresh calls for Hamilton's underground railway station to be re-opened in what's been called an opportunity to enliven the central city. Few Hamiltonians are even aware that inside the 344-metre tunnel beneath their feet is New Zealand's first…...
Forest Park Choo Choo Train to return after donors pledge more than $45,000
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (208+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A longtime family attraction is set to return to Forest Park after private donors pledged more than $45,000 to help bring back the park’s Choo Choo Train. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director…...
UK rail AI flags 'track defect,' then the image reveals a snake on the line
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (428+ words) Human expansion into natural spaces can intensify contact between people and wildlife. An artificial intelligence-powered inspection system on a London North Eastern Railway train, designed to spot damage on one of the U.K.'s busiest rail routes, recently flagged something far…...
B&O Museum Rebrands as National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (157+ words) “The B&O is not being left behind—it is the foundation upon which the museum’s expanded role as a nationally significant institution is built,” Hoellen said. “With today’s announcement, we celebrate the past, the present and the possible.” The…...
Rail Insider-Rising Stars 2026: Brian Yeager. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (9+ words) Rail Insider-Rising Stars 2026: Brian Yeager Progressive Railroading...
‘You never know’: Via Rail’s on-time performance lacking in North
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (654+ words) Winnipeg 22° C, Partly cloudy Rhoda de Meulles arrived late to her doctor’s appointment in Thompson with a reason: the train was delayed. The Via Rail locomotive had pulled into the northern Manitoba city roughly 31/2 hours later than expected. De Meulles…...
British startup plans to launch direct London-Cologne train by 2030
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (299+ words) British rail company Gemini Trains has announced plans to launch a direct service between London and Cologne by 2030. The new route is expected to reduce travel time to around four hours – almost two hours faster than the current route. According…...
California train line named the most beautiful in the nation: ‘panoramic views’
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (360+ words) When traveling across California, forget fighting traffic or rushing to your busy airport terminal. Instead, say travel pros, take the train. Amtrak’s surprisingly affordable Pacific Surfliner, to be exact. The ocean-hugging train route — which runs 351 miles along the Pacific — has…...