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Huge collection of small trains draws crowds to Bay State Model Railroad Museum in Boston The Bay State Model Railroad Museum is a haven for a growing number of fans eager for scaled-down versions ...
Riders trying free weekend South Coast Rail service were delayed in Boston after multiple trains were canceled Sunday. Here's what happened.
Train advocates say the 90-plus-minute ride from New Bedford to Boston is faster than a car. Is it? We tested it out for ourselves.
Ever wished for a quicker train ride into Boston without all the stops on the commuter rail? You're in luck - Amtrak is now selling tickets between Boston and Worcester. The service comes months ...
Now, the Glancy Train exhibit runs year-round at the Detroit Historical Museum. And Dudley says they are always in need of volunteers. To find out how you can become one, just head to this website.
At Detroit Historical Museum, 74-year-old Peter Dudley really knows how to keep things on track. "Yes, I've been a volunteer since 1997, which was the year we built the current exhibit," says ...
Briah Cooley typically takes public transit to her job at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston — if the train actually shows up.
A $54m plan to bring battery-electric trains to Boston’s commuter rail network was approved by the MBTA as it moves away from diesel power.
A $54m plan to bring battery-electric trains to Boston’s commuter rail network has been approved by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as it moves away from diesel power to the ...
The Amtrak ride between New York and Boston currently takes four hours. A new proposal would reduce the trip to 100 minutes.
Five trains in Boston are now sporting whimsical googly eye decals after two recent college graduates called on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to increase commuter morale.