Even the railcars themselves are loaded inside a cooled facility so as not to break the cold chain for this delicate cargo. Also in this episode: how trains and trucks battled for business in the ...

Speed restrictions on Metra trains went into effect at midnight due to the extreme cold, limiting them to a top speed of 65 mph, compared to the usual 79 mph. So commuters will need to give ...

Empire Builder trains scheduled to leave Union Station for Seattle at 11:05 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. on Monday have been canceled, according to Amtrak.

Empire Builder trains scheduled to leave Union Station for Seattle at 11:05 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. on Monday have been canceled, according to Amtrak.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority warned commuters Wednesday that there may be delays due to the extreme cold. Commuter Rail trains may operate at a reduced speed for ...

Metra trains will run on a modified schedule Wednesday as the Chicago area braces for extreme cold, the transit authority announced. The schedule, posted online, "are designed to provide adequate ...