Afghanistan finally embraces the railroad

Mar. 15, 2012
Afghanistan is virtually unique in the world for its long history of preventing the construction of a railway system. However, that seems to be changing. The war-torn country recently completed its first major railroad project. Several more are in the works.

Gary Chicago airport facing expansion delays

Sep. 13, 2011
A lack of cooperation from several railroads is slowing the expansion at the Gary Chicago International Airport in Gary, Indiana.

All aboard: Illinois gets moving on high-speed rail

Mar. 1, 2011
The governors of Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin have turned down federal funding for high-speed rail service. But in Illinois, the sentiment is  “All aboard.” The proposal for improvements along the Chicago-St. Louis corridor aims to connect arterial regions.