Metra has donated F40C No. 614, one of just two such surviving locomotives, to the Illinois Railway Museum. IRM says in a press release that it hopes to restore the locomotive to operating condition.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved rail safety upgrades near Zeigler. According to a release, the ICC authorized ...

After 15 distinguished years as executive chef at Robert Mondavi Winery, Jeff Mosher is excited to announce the launch of his ...

The northward migration toward freedom for escaped slaves passed through Pennsylvania. Most supportive Pennsylvanians who ...

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Chatham County officials are getting closer to a final decision for the president street railroad crossing elimination.

Police and firefighters responded at 7:10 a.m. to the crossing at Ward Road and River Road following several calls about a car struck by a railroad crossing arm. The car, which police said was ...

The following summarizes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under laws in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Certain companies must file reports ...

TUPELO — Tupelo officials have continued progress on the city's large-scale railroad projects, with more federal money coming to help fund its design and engineering The Tupelo City Council ...

A judge has ruled that a Georgia railroad can buy land against the will of property owners to build a track ATLANTA -- A judge has ruled that a Georgia railroad can buy land against the will of ...