A Milwaukee Road GE-built E21 “Little Joe” in freight service. These 2-D-D-2 units lasted until the end of electric operation on the Milwaukee Road on June 15, 1974. Wikimedia Commons. On Jan. 15, ...

Recent advancements in magnetic-levitation (maglev) technology harbor the potential to radically transform the landscape of the freight industry. By integrating maglev technology into existing freight ...

Japan has introduced its first dedicated high-speed freight train service. While similar trials have taken place in the past, this is the first purpose-built convoy. Comparable attempts have been made ...

The May 2026 episode of Cody’s Office introduces new HO and O scale freight cars, practical scenery tips, and insights on industry trends, including the Micro-Trains/Atlas acquisition. Classic Toy ...

Thousands of model train enthusiasts once again made the pilgrimage to West Springfield for the “Railroad Hobby Show” put on by the Amherst Railway Society. Big trains, little trains, diesel, freight ...

Rail freight is central to Europe's competitiveness, resilience and climate goals. Yet fragmentation in safety and liability rules is undermining the very system that makes it work. Stronger European ...