Amtrak ridership on Chicago’s regional routes is climbing faster than other U.S. corridors, boosted by new service to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has found significant disparities between native and migrant fisherfolk when it ...

Amtrak is finally debuting its new state-of-the-art Acela trainsets along the Northeast Corridor, a major upgrade for ...

Homewood and Flossmoor were founded along existing rail lines, so train traffic has been routine for the entire history of ...

Whether you’re interested in history, technology, or a mix of both, these train museums will keep you entertained for hours.

Metra service has been restored on the BNSF line that carries commuter trains between Aurora and Chicago after an early morning freight train derailment caused significant delays. The disruption ...

Starts before Friday Lollapalooza: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 31 to Aug. 3, in Grant Park, Chicago. Headliners include Tyler, the Creator and Luke Combs on Thursday; Olivia ...

CBS News Chicago A South Shore train hit a pedestrian in Gary, Indiana, on Thursday morning. South Shore train line officials said train service has resumed following the crash.

Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St ...

A 56-year-old man died late Friday night after a fight on Chicago's Clark/Lake CTA platform. Police say he suffered serious head trauma and was later pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial ...