Edward Norton Reveals His Passion for Converting Old Railways to Public Trails Started with His Father (Exclusive)

Edward Norton narrates the PBS documentary 'From Rails to Trails', which chronicles the 60-year movement to create public ...

PBS documentary ‘From Rails to Trails’ tracks the movement’s history

"From Rails to Trails," premiering Oct. 15 on PBS, chronicles how tens of thousands of abandoned tracks were converted to ...

‘From Rails to Trails’ Director on Story Behind Edward Norton-Narrated PBS Documentary

The film was born out of Peter Harnik’s book “From Rails to Trails: Making of America’s Active Transportation Network.” ...

Why Do Train Tracks Have Small Stones Around Them? 5 Fascinating Reasons

If you think the stones around the train tracks are for aesthetics, think again! Here are some reasons that will help you ...
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Track Day Cars You Can Actually Afford

It's worth remembering that mass matters, and consumables add up. Lighter, slower cars can be a lot of fun, and they are ...

Rover that spots cracks invisible to human eye among tech used in MRT track checks

Rail reliability in the spotlight as train operators showcase track maintenance tools. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
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What Happened to the Jet Trains That Promised Supersonic Rails

In the 1960s, engineers bolted jet engines onto trains and raced them down straight stretches of track just to see what was possible. The result: record-breaking speeds, spectacular visuals—and a ...