Maryland-bound train derails, two cars fall into Potomac River
Two freight cars fell into the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early Saturday morning when part of a Maryland-bound train derailed, according to a CSX spokesman.
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Charles Dickens' last Christmas turkey was lost in a freak accident
The author known for introducing turkey to our Christmas menu may have lost his preferred poultry in what was his last Christmas on Earth.
Thunberg, German railway trade tweets about 'overcrowded trains'
Greta Thunberg's tweet about riding on the floor of a train didn't sit well with German railway company Deutsche Bahn, which said she had a seat in first class.
Why airlines want you to go by train
We might not all be Greta Thunberg, shunning air travel for weeks-long odysseys aboard Atlantic yachts, but turning our backs on short-haul flights in favor of train travel is, for many of us, a more practical enterprise.
At least 3 people dead after Amtrak train crashes into vehicle
An Amtrak train struck a vehicle in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, killing at least three people, authorities said.
Three soldiers killed in training accident at Army base in Georgia
The US Army on Monday identified the three soldiers killed during a training accident in Georgia early Sunday morning that injured three others.
Kenya launches second phase of billion-dollar Chinese railway project
Two years after the completion of the first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway project (SGR), Kenya's largest infrastructure project since independence, President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday launched its second phase.
State trooper pulls man from car seconds before it was hit by train
With only seconds to go before a train barreled through, a Utah state trooper pulled an unconscious driver from his car after it got stuck on the tracks.
Typhoon Hagibis recovery begins in Japan
Typhoon Hagibis weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday, leaving at least 31 people dead and 186 others injured in its wake, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.
Kentucky miners end coal train protest after two months
Coal miners in Kentucky who began blocking the tracks of a train in late July after the company they worked for filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy have ended their protest, Cumberland Mayor Charles Raleigh said Saturday.
Beijing's Daxing International Airport officially open
Beijing's massive new Daxing International Airport is officially open for business -- just in time for celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1.
China's new mega-airport ready to open
China is poised to open a new mega-airport to the south of Beijing, already home to the world's second-busiest aviation hub, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic.
Gunman on the run after shooting in Seattle
A gunman is on the run after opening fire at a light rail station in Seattle, leaving one person dead and two others injured, police said.
New bullet train in Japan designed to feel like a living room
Japan's love affair with trains continues to push the design envelope.
At least 50 dead in Congo train derailment
At least 50 people were killed and several people are injured after a train derailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's minister of humanitarian affairs told CNN.
Smoke, flames after train derails in Illinois
Black smoke and flames belched Tuesday afternoon from a derailed train in Dupo, Illinois, a city across from St. Louis.
Hong Kong subway to close if violence looms
Hong Kong's subway operator says it will crack down on violence at its train stations.
Hong Kong strikes halt Cathay Pacific airline
Mass demonstrations and strikes in Hong Kong forced its biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, to cancel more than 150 flights on Monday and urge passengers to postpone non-essential travel.
Country band Confederate Railroad says it won't change its name
Confederate Railroad has lost out on two gigs over its name and logo, but the country rock band is moving full steam ahead.
Amtrak announces nonstop service between DC and New York
Train travel between New York City and Washington is now faster than ever.
Ford shows off electric F-150 pickup by towing freight train
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made bold claims about the company's upcoming electric pickup. Now Ford, maker of America's most popular pickup truck, is already pushing back with a demonstration of what its planned electric F-150 could be capable of doing.
London tracks passengers on Underground
London's subway has become the latest transportation agency to use location data collected from people's smartphones in a bid to improve services.
Flash flood emergency issued for Washington DC area
A flash flood warning has been issued for the Washington, D.C., metro area until 1:45 p.m. Monday by the National Weather Service.
Small slug throws Japan's high-speed rail into chaos
A single, small slug has been blamed for a massive power failure that brought part of Japan's high-speed rail network to a standstill last month.
