Railway Age

Celebrating American Rail 200: A Conversation with B&O Railroad Museum’s Executive Director

To commemorate 200 years of American rail in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum has launched the website Americanrail200.org. This ...

Honoring America’s 250th by building the next generation of freight rail

The United States marks its 250th anniversary this year — a milestone that invites reflection not just on our founding ideals ...
Railway Age

U.S. Rail Traffic Uptick Continues in Week 2

U.S. rail traffic was up slightly for the second week of the year* (ending Jan. 17), the Association of American Railroads ...
Trains on MSN

American Freedom Train No. 1 unveiled after cosmetic restoration

BALTIMORE — Following the completion of a year-long cosmetic restoration, American Freedom Train locomotive No. 1 was ...
Morningstar

Progress on Great American Rail-Trail Builds with New Miles and $30 Million in New Funding in 2025

Rails to Trails Conservancy says the route is nearly 56% complete, lauding new trail segments in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming and Washington WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails ...