That incarnation lasted until 1983, when Amtrak took over the operation. For a decade, Union Station hosted only Amtrak’s version of the California Zephyr, but different trains eventually came. Today, ...

Overview of 25 years of Burlington Northern history from its 1970 creation to its 1995 acquisition of Santa Fe to form ...

but suggested the railroad install a signal system that would automatically stop trains if a motorman fails to heed a red light. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter ...