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For years the railroads have operated in the 20th century using 19th century tactics and equipment. A lot of the equipment on the railroad is outdated, and a lot of times it is broken, or poorly maintained. Additionally,...

Amtrak, America’s passenger rail service, is infamous for underinvestment and inadequate and sometimes hazardous railroads. However, that may change under President Joe Biden’s new $80 billion infrastructure plan whi...

Railroads are intrinsically dangerous places, particularly where roads cross the tracks at grade crossings. Most drivers are familiar with the clanging noise and flashing red lights that warn of an approaching train befo...

The development of automated cars has made headlines in recent years as well as raising safety concerns. At the same time, the railroads have been quietly working on Automated Train Operation, a development that could tr...

Numerous crashes in recent years raise questions about America’s rail infrastructure. A new report blames the collapse of material under some train tracks on a Virginia CSX derailment. However, this is not the only tim...

The Great Dismal Swamp in Suffolk, Virginia remains one of the natural wonders of Virginia. It is home to unique plants and animals and was accordingly classified as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1973. Virginians have us...

Passenger trains have been involved in numerous crashes on grade crossings. We are saddened to read about an Amtrak crash in Suffolk last night that left one person dead after a train hit a dump truck. Details about this...

We hear about tragic cases involving trains hitting people crossing the tracks on a regular basis. This week, in Gastonia, North Carolina, a man was killed on the tracks. Railroads may be liable for pedestrian and train ...