After 20 years as an aerospace engineer, including 13 years at SpaceX, Matt Soule sought a new transportation challenge he could channel into a startup. He chose electric battery autonomous freight ...

A train derailed in Hartford on Monday, June 30. Three conductors went to the hospital with minor injuries. Thousands of gallons of diesel fuel leaked out, and crews are working to clean it up.

A freight train derailment in the southwest suburbs shut down roads, disrupted Metra trains, and even impacted local businesses. The derailment occurred early Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago ...

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Imagine a future where autonomous freight trains in North America operate across long distances. This future is one the industry must consider if it wants to compete ...

A freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge is impacting Metra SWS service as crews continue to work to clear the scene.

Inbound and outbound trains on a busy Metra line Friday were stopped after a freight train derailment, Metra said, with extensive delays anticipated. According a post from the Metra BNSF line, all ...

A CSX spokesperson said around 4:215 a.m., 17 train cars derailed near 140th and Spaulding Avenue. The train cars are blocking crossings at Robey Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue.

Kelly Drive is currently closed at Midvale Avenue as firefighters work to extinguish a fire on a freight train that reignited Friday morning.

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