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 railroad.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas found itself growing out of luck and good circumstances. Union Pacific finished construction of its new Los Angeles to Salt Lake City route in 1905. The halfway point ...

Railroads are the quiet workhorses of our economy — moving the goods that keep manufacturers humming, farmers exporting, and small businesses stocked. They invest billions in infrastructure without ...

Looking to go on a leisurely train ride through beautiful landscapes? Hit the rails of East Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace, PA. The historic railroad in Huntingdon County was voted the No. 2 ...

East Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace, PA, was voted the No. 2 Best Scenic Train Ride in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The railroad offers a 9-mile round trip through picturesque ...