Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. The merger discussions began ...

The locomotive was dedicated last month during the anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe (Eisenhower was the Supreme ...

Try cliff-diving at Acapulco Rock. Speaking of nature’s unique offerings ... This formerly remote wilderness in southcentral Alaska is now accessible via the Alaska Railroad, one of the most scenic ...

The Rock Island Trail continues to grow. Last month, Gerald, Owensville and Belle celebrated the opening of several miles of trail in those three locations.

The company behind the project asked Wyandotte County to have until March 31, 2026, to open the bridge and restaurant.

Rock Island Trail breaks new ground, with plans for 450-mile loop across Missouri Backers of the 144-mile railroad corridor hope it will become a destination for cyclists and hikers.

A major rebuild of the Abilene and Smoky Valley’s main line track between Abilene and Enterprise, Kansas, is expected to begin next week according to railroad officials. The project, the first major ...

ST. LOUIS, June 5.—The St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad, the Rock Island's new St. Louis-Kansas City line, was opened to-day, the first train for Kansas City leaving here at 7:20 P ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is competing against 20 others for a spot in USA Today's 10BEST Readers Choice Award for Best Scenic Train Ride.

The Rock Island and LaSalle Rail Road Co., had been incorporated on Feb. 27, 1847, but on Feb. 7, 1851, the Illinois legislature approved changing the name to Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road ...

Once accomplished, Ed took a job with the Rock Island Railroad in 1968 as an engineer. On March 27. 1976, Ed married the love of his life, Pamela Lobner. Ed loved horses and competed as a roper.

Iowa might surprise you with just how much fun it packs into its rolling countryside and charming small towns. From world-famous works of art (think American Gothic!) to quirky roadside attractions ...