The railroad station once was in institution an American life, in small towns and big cities alike. This human-interest tale is interwoven with history as the program explores how people interacted ...

The rapid expansion of America's railroad system in the 1800s and early 1900s was driven largely by a small group of powerful businessmen. Here we profile 12 of the most influential railroad magnates ...

Troy had several train stations. The last three “Union Stations” were in the same location and were controlled by the Rensselaer and Saratoga (1832), Troy & Schenectady (1836), Troy & Greenbush (1845) ...

Silkroad's American Railroad tour, guided by Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, kicks off on November 7, 2024. This initiative sheds light on the contributions of Indigenous and immigrant laborers in ...

(CNN) — Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight ...

Union Pacific (UP) on April 29 released its annual Building America Report, highlighting progress on key goals, including safety and sustainability, as well as the development and testing of a new ...

This program explores how people interacted with railroad stations throughout generations. The railroad station once was in institution an American life, in small towns and big cities alike. This ...

Two of the largest U.S. railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America's first transcontinental freight railroad.