The first passenger railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825. The quick spread of railways throughout Europe and North America, following the 1830 opening of the …

Sep 11, 2024 · The earliest Missouri railroads date back to the Pacific Railroad of 1849. The state's mileage peaked at over 8,000 in 1920 and today about 4,000 remains in use.

Dec 1, 2025 · The French and German railways both operate some selected merchandise and intermodal trains at up to 160 km (100 miles) per hour to achieve overnight delivery between …

Dec 23, 2025 · Breaking news and analysis on North American freight and passenger railroad industry. Coverage includes rail transit, legislative and regulatory issues, finance, suppliers, …

Amtrak Rail fare discounts 10% off Amtrak fares and up to 20% off select regional railways

Interesting Engineering has previously reported how the Asian giant is also using its deserts to field large-scale solar power plants, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) looks to connect the …

May 13, 2025 · Since ancient Greece, railways have been used to move people and cargo. Learn about the technology of trains—from early beginnings to the Hyperloop.

We are the St. Louis Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson Missouri. We are a entertainment short line excursion railway that offers fun and unique adventures that can only be found on our …

Railways were introduced in England in the seventeenth century as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles. The first North American "gravity road," as it was …

Learn about the history, components, operations, and safety measures of railways, as well as advancements in railway technology and future prospects.