Sep 24 Amtrak Residency offers 24 writers a desk during a long train ride By Victoria Fleischer For some, writing is best tackled in solitude. For others, linguistic discoveries are best made with a little ambient noise in the background. Today, Amtrak named 24 writers who will get free access to the sounds of human chatter and… Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. proposes new rules to curb oil train fires By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Thousands of older rail tank cars that carry crude oil would be phased out within two years under regulations proposed Wednesday in response to a series of fiery train crashes over the past year, including a runaway oil… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch Explosive train derailments prompt U.S. to advocate for safety improvements of oil transport By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch Rain and snow slow travel as millions of Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving Rain and snow slow travel as millions of Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch Rail CEO, Fire Department Dispute Details Leading Up to Canadian Train Disaster Rail CEO, Fire Department Dispute Details Leading Up to Canadian Train Disaster… Continue watching
Aug 10 China’s High-Speed Rail Accident ‘Struck a Nerve’ By Larisa Epatko The fatal collision of two high-speed trains last month in China was not only a blow to the country's growing transportation system, but also to the nation's use of the system as a sign of its rising status. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch Scorching Heat Wave Waylays East Coast States Scorching heat and humidity gripped the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, pushing electricity use toward record levels and disrupting train travel. Gwen Ifill reports on how people are coping with the temperatures topping 100 degrees. Continue watching