EDITORIAL: Keep Amtrak's funding on track

Even as the Midwest continues work on preparing a high-speed rail network, Amtrak is proposing to discontinue service between Chicago and Indianapolis because of federal penny-pinching.

Public meetings scheduled for Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Passenger Rail Corridor Program

The public is asked to give input this month at a series of meetings focusing on the Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Passenger Rail Corridor Program.

States agree to move forward on high-speed rail study

Indiana, Illinois and Michigan will work together on a study seeking ways to reduce rail congestion and allow trains to travel at higher speeds along the Chicago-to-Detroit high-speed rail corridor.

EDITORIAL: Get high-speed rail project moving

It has been nearly two years since federal funding was granted for the a high-speed rail project in Northwest Indiana, yet no construction has begun yet. It's time to get this project moving.

Rail company will invest millions in Gary facility

Canadian National Railway Co. plans to shift part of its operations to Gary, which would bring up to 251 new jobs in Northwest Indiana by 2015. CN plans to invest $165 million to redevelop the existing Kirk Yard rail facility.

Rail company CN shifting work to Gary, bringing up to 251 jobs

Canadian National Railway Co. plans to shift part of its operations to Gary from Markham Yard in Homewood, which would bring up to 251 new jobs in Northwest Indiana by 2015.

Infrastructure improvements key to CN Kirk Yard project

Company and local officials on Wednesday said Canadian National Railway Co.'s move to invest $165 million in Gary's Kirk Yard will improve the efficiency of moving freight traffic through the congested Chicago area.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Celebrating the great trains that serve Indiana

When President Abraham Lincoln took on the funding and implementation of the intercontinental railroad, he probably could not have envisioned what such a project would do for the United States. Yet, during the middle of the Civil War (1861-1864), he boldly said this was a project this nation…

Golden Spike event highlights use of rail

VALPARAISO | Those who would like to see 21st century transportation come to the Midwest are encouraged to attend the the 12th annual Golden Spike seminar on May 12 and National Train Day in Indiana on May 13, both at the Harre Union at Valparaiso University.

EDITORIAL: Station the intermodal stops in NWI

Waiting for a long freight train to clear the crossing is frustrating. Knowing the train is hauling away not just freight but potential jobs is worse.

South Shore suspends Wed. morning service east of Michigan City

The South Shore passenger rail line will temporarily suspend Wednesday morning train service between South Bend and Michigan City because of the snowstorm.