The New York Central System was a vast and legendary railroad, connecting the East Coast to the Mississippi River. A key ...

The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.

Ever wondered why so many train stations are called ‘Union Station’? This video explores the best, worst, and most unusual ...

Police in Oakland, California, say Laney College football coach John Beam, known from Netflix's “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus. Police announced his death on Friday, a ...

There are some incredible places to catch live music, no matter where you are in the U.S. Music lovers need to add these venues to their concert bucket-list.

Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s ...

Metra has been awarded $19.3 million in its suit against Union Pacific over UP’s decision not to collect fares on Metra trains during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news report. The suburban ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Norma Danielson, left, and Herta Reilly ...

A long-awaited train connecting Chicago with the Quad Cities is a big step closer to reality after a massive transit bill ...

The Polar Express Train Ride is set to begin at St. Louis Union Station, offering a magical holiday experience for families. The holiday event is set to kick off Friday, Nov. 14 ...

Chicago-area residents and visitors will have to find alternative modes of transportation in the Loop, as trains on four different CTA lines will not be operating in the downtown area. Elevated rail ...

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin ...