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High-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in the works after Brightline reaches agreement with unions on $10 billion project

Sat, 03/04/2023 - 15:28

Tech Insider : Travel

A multicolored Brightline train sits on a track with several passengers walking on the platform in front of it. — Brightline announced a deal with a group of rail unions to build its Brightline West project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Transportation, News, brightline, High Speed Rail, Trains, Travel, California high speed rail

How Ukraine's 'lifeline' railway runs even as Russia bombs it, according to a man fighting to keep the trains on time

Sat, 02/25/2023 - 09:00

Tech Insider

Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Khomko, 42, carries flowers as he waits for his wife and daughter at the train station in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. — Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Khomko, 42, carries flowers as he waits for his wife and daughter at the train station in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
AP Photo/Roman Hrytsyna

Military & Defense, International, Ukraine, Russia, Trains, War

I rode on one of Europe's fastest high-speed trains in first class from Amsterdam to Paris for $160. It easily beat flying.

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Travel

Europe's Thalys high-speed train in Paris. — Europe's Thalys high-speed train in Paris.
Taylor Rains/Insider

Transportation, Travel, Features, Business Visual Features, Trains, thalys, Thalys Train

London's $25 billion railway, which took 23 years to build, hits 100 million passenger journeys since opening in May. One station is big enough to fit the city's tallest skyscraper inside.

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 08:58

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Elizabeth line — Elizabeth line.
TfL

Transportation, Elizabeth Line, transport, BI Weekend UK, Tube, Train, Railway

I compared the best business-class trains I've ever taken in Canada and Italy, and my favorite cost half the price

Sun, 01/29/2023 - 05:31

Tech Insider : Travel

Insider's reporter upgraded to business class on train rides thorough Canada (L) and Italy (R) to see which was better. — Insider's reporter upgraded to business class on train rides in Canada (L) and Italy (R) to see which she liked better.
Joey Hadden/Insider

Transportation, Travel, Life, Features, Life Switch, photo slideshow, Lifestyle

See inside Grand Central Station's newly opened Long Island Rail Road terminal — finally open to passengers after 15 years of construction

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 15:27

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Grand Central LIRR terminal construction — East Side Access — A construction crew works on the Grand Central Madison terminal providing Long Island Rail Road Access to Manhattan's Grand Central Station.
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Transportation, Features, LIRR, MTA, Visual Features, Business Visual Features, Trains

The famous Alaska Railroad turns 100 this year. Here's what it's like to ride to North America's northernmost train station

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 14:47

Tech Insider : Travel

Conductor and clerk welcome passengers aboard an Alaska Railroad train. — Conductor and clerk welcome passengers aboard an Alaska Railroad train.
John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

Transportation, Travel, Features, Trains, Alaska, Business Visual Features, Alaska Railroad

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