What was once an abandoned locomotive brownfield now thrives as Rivers Casino, fueling local tourism, job growth and community engagement. General manager Joe Lodise says the casino’s commitment to ...
A coldhearted commuter abandoned a chicken on a Queens train last week, leaving it to foul up the car enough during its ...
A train wreck that caused the death of more than a dozen commuters near the turn of the 20th century was the impetus behind a ...
Discover abandoned railroads in Pennsylvania, from forgotten tunnels to historic bridges, offering scenic trails and powerful ...
Experience Oklahoma’s historic train journeys offering vintage charm, scenic routes, and a nostalgic ride through the state’s ...
What happens when old rails meet modern ingenuity? I built a mini truck designed to ride rails long left to rot. From rust-covered ties to eerie wilderness crossings, every inch of the journey felt ...
Transportation is never sexy, but it is an integral part of our economy. In 2024 transportation accounted for nearly $1.7 trillion or around 6 percent of U.S. GDP. While most of us do not realize it, ...
From Rails to Trails airs Monday, October 20 at 9:00 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app. If you’ve ever walked on Chicago’s trail, The Bloomingdale Trail at the 606, you have tread where freight ...
The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: ...
SABINE COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Deep East Texas group is on a mission to preserve and relocate a nearly 100-year-old specialized train car. “It’s really important to see how we got where we are,” said ...
U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Tyler) at the Veterans Day event organized by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce at Lake Tyler. A Dallas-based company is suing the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater ...
Reservations for this event are no longer being accepted. Join WTTW and Openlands on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm for the Chicago premiere of the new documentary From Rails to Trails, narrated by ...