Long-awaited Chicago-to-Moline train could soon become a reality

While Chicago focused on the part of the Illinois transit bill that bailed out the CTA, Metra and Pace, there was intense interest in a much small provision that could have a big impact for Western ...
La Crosse Tribune

BNSF Railway brings vintage passenger cars to town for special rides

The 6- and 7-year-olds are accustomed to adults guiding them onto school buses. But Wednesday afternoon was different. “All aboard!” The loading call bellowed over the hum of the train behind them and ...
Trains

Illinois transit bill could boost Quad Cities passenger rail project

The transit bill passed early Friday (Oct. 31) by Illinois legislators doesn’t just address the financial needs and governing structure of transit operations in the Chicago area. Tucked into the ...
Trains

Chicago transit agencies scrap planned fare increases in wake of funding bill

The Regional Transportation Authority is scrapping plans for fare increases by Metra, the Chicago Transit Authority, and bus ...
Duluth News Tribune

Now that Duluth-Twin Cities passenger rail has state funding, what's next?

ST. PAUL — After decades of advocacy at the capitol, a long-awaited passenger rail line between Duluth and the Twin Cities has secured state funding and could enter service later in the 2020s.
Daily Camera

Passenger rail board begins debate over when to ask for tax

Members of the board of the Front Range Passenger Rail District board of directors began their first meeting of the year on Friday with this: “This will be a really important year for this project,” ...
NBC Montana

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority submits proposal for southern Montana passenger service

MISSOULA, Mont. — Plans are moving forward for a proposal to bring back passenger rail service to southern Montana. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority's proposal would restore the North Coast ...
KSHB Kansas City

Missouri details plan to improve safety at passenger-train grade crossings

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri plans to close 17 train crossings that currently intersect with passenger rail lines in the state. The state examined all 47 crossings where roads intersect with ...
Trains on MSN

Front Range Passenger Rail District names Pace as general manager

Pace has been named as the new general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District, the agency charged with developing ...
Times of San Diego

Freights Begin Operating Past Landslide in San Clemente, But Line Still Closed to Passenger Traffic

BNSF freight trains began operating at reduced speed past the latest landslide in San Clemente on Tuesday evening, but the vital rail line remains closed to passenger trains. The Orange County ...
Railway Age

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CPKC

BNSF’s largest Logistics Center ever is now open at North Houston in Cleveland, Texas, the Class I recently announced via a LinkedIn post. Built for businesses ready to scale fast, the Logistics ...