How a poop-filled train from NYC wound up in rural Alabama
April 25, 2018, 2:24 p.m. by Matt Hickman
While easy to focus on the gross-out factor, the tale of a stranded train filled with sewage sludge shines a light on the complicated afterlife of our waste.
Did Minneapolis just host the most public transit-dependent game in Super Bowl history?
February 5, 2018, 11:57 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Light rail emerged as an MVP in frigid Minneapolis.
Respected architect proposes bridge linking Scotland and Ireland (and no one laughs)
January 30, 2018, 7:52 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A 25-mile 'Celtic Connection' is gaining traction.
Japanese trains save deer with sound effects
January 19, 2018, 1:50 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Rail systems in Japan are outfitting trains to broadcast life-saving barks, snorts and ultrasounds.
First fully solar-powered train hits the track
December 28, 2017, 11:42 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Heritage rail meets clean tech in Byron Bay, Australia.
Hop on Cambodia's famed 'bamboo train' before it sputters into the sunset
September 8, 2017, 3:02 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The homegrown rail trolleys are once again under threat.
Luxury train sets sail in Japan
August 17, 2017, 1:03 p.m. by Josh Lew
Take a ride on the most luxurious rail in the world.
6 beautiful trips that combine bikes and trains
July 16, 2017, 9:11 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
These combos let you extend your rides and enjoy some downtime, too.
Air fresheners: The secret to a better subway?
May 30, 2017, 7:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Washington Metro adds industrial-strength scents to rail line.
Seattle is topping one of its famous floating bridges with light rail
May 22, 2017, 9:42 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The gridlock-relieving rapid transit project is a world's first.
The strange history of the man-eating lions of Tsavo
April 20, 2017, 12:05 p.m. by John Platt
The lions reportedly killed up to 135 people in 1898, but does the truth live up to the myth?
9 best train rides for exploring national parks
October 26, 2016, 5:05 p.m. by Josh Lew
See the national parks in a whole new light with these train trips.
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A fox and a snowy owl met on a winter night
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What your blood type says about you
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Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash
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These 2 Welsh farmers will melt your heart (and challenge your ears)
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99 strange collective animal names
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12 things you may not know about Otzi the Iceman
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Your 2018 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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