Train Tracks: News

Back on Track: How US Cities Are Reinventing Their Train Depots

Back on Track: How US Cities Are Reinventing Their Train Depots

Jim Schreier Nov 2, 2019 1 min read

As environmental and lifestyle concerns alike push governments to curb…

What if America Took Amtrak Seriously?

What if America Took Amtrak Seriously?

Jim Schreier Nov 2, 2019 1 min read

This summer, the author rode to the Midwest and back.…

What Happened to Stop, Look, Listen?

What Happened to Stop, Look, Listen?

Jim Schreier Oct 23, 2019 1 min read

As exemplified by Yogi Berra, the continuing incidence of vehicles…

The 15 Best Train Movies

The 15 Best Train Movies

Jim Schreier Oct 2, 2019 1 min read

Good list with classics and some lesser known films to…

Beautiful Introductory Train Scene

Beautiful Introductory Train Scene

Jim Schreier Sep 30, 2019 1 min read

The movie opens with a beautiful train scene featuring delivery…

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Great Train Robbery Part 2

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Great Train Robbery Part 2

Jim Schreier Sep 16, 2019 1 min read

The Great Train Robbery is an excellent examination of two…

London is going to use heat from the Underground to help heat its homes

London is going to use heat from the Underground to help heat its homes

Jim Schreier Sep 15, 2019 1 min read

Interesting innovative use from a “train.” Article Link

In 1939, sabotage killed dozens on the City of San Francisco

In 1939, sabotage killed dozens on the City of San Francisco

Jim Schreier Sep 11, 2019 1 min read

The City of San Francisco was 30 minutes late when…

Amtrak Wants to Start Running Trains between Toronto and Chicago

Amtrak Wants to Start Running Trains between Toronto and Chicago

Jim Schreier Sep 11, 2019 1 min read

The largest passenger railroad service in U.S. is considering a…

Amtrak Leadership Wounds The Empire Builder Yet Again

Amtrak Leadership Wounds The Empire Builder Yet Again

Jim Schreier Sep 11, 2019 1 min read

It’s early morning in Whitefish, Montana, and the sun slowly…

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by Sleeping in a Train Car

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by Sleeping in a Train Car

Jim Schreier Sep 9, 2019 1 min read

I’d spend time at every one of these places! Article…

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief lives to ride the rails another day

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief lives to ride the rails another day

Jim Schreier Sep 3, 2019 1 min read

Nice description and happy to hear that news. I travel…