Houstonians living within the city limits use the Metro light rail system, a type of public transit that should not be confused with the trains that transport freight. Although passenger trains and ...

Dozens of rail routes launched in recent years are making it easier to journey across European country borders. But a newly announced proposal from a Copenhagen-based think tank has a much more ...

An LNER British Rail Class 800 Azuma connected to overhead catenary power. Credit: Jack Cousin/Shutterstock As the UK continues its slow efforts to decarbonise its railways, moving from diesel-powered ...

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest ...