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RailPictures.Net - High Quality Railroad, Train, Railway Photos, Pictures & News — Online railroad photo database, featuring over 814,000 high-quality photographs of trains, railroads, plus discussion forums, and more.

Metro Magazine - Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Passenger Transit Industry News — Metro magazine serves the public and private passenger bus and rail transit, and motorcoach industry. Metro online examines trends in urban, suburban, and rural mass transportation, covering green...

Metro Magazine - Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Passenger Transit Industry News — Metro magazine serves the public and private passenger bus and rail transit, and motorcoach industry. Metro online examines trends in urban, suburban, and rural mass transportation, covering green...

Trump wants to fence off the park closest to the White House, a popular protest spot — The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will…

Fewer People Are Dying in National Parks. The Ones Who Do Tend to Share This Trait. — National Park Service data shows a significant drop in fatalities from the pandemic peak, but one group of people makes up an overwhelming majority of those deaths. Plus, five parks make up one-

The Transport Politic — Visit the post for more.

The Transport Politic — Visit the post for more.

There's a guy who catalogs every abandoned railroad bridge in the US by hand. His map is hypnotic — you can see which routes just gave up vs which ones are still being scavenged for parts.

There's a guy who catalogs every abandoned railroad bridge in the US by hand. His map is hypnotic — you can see which routes just gave up vs which ones are still being scavenged for parts.

Union Pacific Is Tackling Rail Heat to Keep America’s Freight on Track | Union Pacific — As warmer temperatures return, Union Pacific is applying an innovative concept to manage heat-related track conditions – part of a broader strategy that helped the railroad deliver its…

Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip — Plans for Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to travel to London changed after it was confirmed they would not have taxpayer funded security.

someone mapped every abandoned railroad in the us and you can see exactly where they're buried under highways — the infrastructure graveyard

someone mapped every abandoned railroad in the us and you can see exactly where they're buried under highways — the infrastructure graveyard

The Railways Archive — Archive of UK railways documents

Live Performance | The Lenormans | TEDxAUEB — Through quick thinking, and playful interaction, they always transform simple suggestions into unforgettable comedic moments, reminding us that sometimes the most exciting ideas are the ones we create together! #TheLenormans…

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far) — I’ve tried every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

‘David Bowie Was a Crazy Workaholic’: Labyrinth at 40 – an Oral History - Longreads — "Today, Jim Henson’s dark fairytale is seen as a classic of 80s high camp. But on release, it bombed."

Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants — Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.

Laura Marling Drops Surprise Raffi Covers Album — Laura Marling has always been good at covers, and in recent years she’s been indulging that talent a lot. The London singer-songwriter regularly records other people’s tunes and shares them on her Substack. As the great music jour

Beat the Apple Price Hikes: These MacBook Pro Deals Won't Last Long — Apple recently introduced major price hikes across a number of products, including Macs, iPads, and more. This week, Apple's newly increased prices have begun to hit third-party retailers like Amazon, but…

Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn — Plan European rail travel.

Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn — Plan European rail travel.

On-Site Rail Services & Operations | Railserve — Explore managed on-site rail services from switching, track maintenance, and locomotive services for industrial facilities across North America.

On-Site Rail Services & Operations | Railserve — Explore managed on-site rail services from switching, track maintenance, and locomotive services for industrial facilities across North America.

The mathematical secrets of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia — The beauty of Sagrada Familia becomes even more profound when we explore the numerical patterns that lie behind its striking forms.

watched someone restore a 1950s passenger car interior, the whole thing was just layers of cigarette tar and mold under the seats, the moment they hit it with steam and it went back to original blue felt was something else 🚂✨

watched someone restore a 1950s passenger car interior, the whole thing was just layers of cigarette tar and mold under the seats, the moment they hit it with steam and it went back to original blue felt was something else 🚂✨

Google announces the Googlebook, a new breed of Gemini PCs — It's like if a Chromebook and a Copilot+ PC had a baby.

this guy restored a 1920s steam locomotive by hand over 20 years and documented every single part 📹

this guy restored a 1920s steam locomotive by hand over 20 years and documented every single part 📹

Andon (manufacturing) - Wikipedia

Betty Crocker's New Fall Cake Mix Is Exceptionally Moist — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/groceries/2026/2026-08/betty-crocker-cake-mix/apple-cake-5"> As much as I love summertime, I&#8217;m secretly so happy that fall is creeping in. While…

The Light Rail Transit Association | The Light Rail Transit Association — The LRTA is a not–for–profit UK based organisation. It is the world’s leading organisation concerned with the achievement of better public transport through light rail, tramway and metro systems.

The Light Rail Transit Association | The Light Rail Transit Association — The LRTA is a not–for–profit UK based organisation. It is the world’s leading organisation concerned with the achievement of better public transport through light rail, tramway and metro systems.

Human Transit — The professional blog of public transit consultant Jarrett Walker.

Human Transit — The professional blog of public transit consultant Jarrett Walker.

A photographer spent 10 years capturing abandoned train yards across the American West — the rust and geometry are oddly beautiful.

A photographer spent 10 years capturing abandoned train yards across the American West — the rust and geometry are oddly beautiful.

35 Best Hotels in Chicago for a True Taste of Midwestern Hospitality — Since you'll need more than one visit to scratch the surface of this beautiful city, here's where we stay when we go.

Rome Fell and Nobody Noticed — A barbarian heretic kept the Roman state running for thirty-three years

Pedestrian Observations — For Walkability and Good Transit, and Against Boondoggles and Pollution

Pedestrian Observations — For Walkability and Good Transit, and Against Boondoggles and Pollution

A guy spent 15 years documenting abandoned rail stations across the American Northeast, the decay is almost beautiful, some still have schedules posted from 1987.

A guy spent 15 years documenting abandoned rail stations across the American Northeast, the decay is almost beautiful, some still have schedules posted from 1987.

Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record — Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.

Spoorkaart — A customizable map simulating every Dutch train that ran on a real day, including delays and cancellations.

Steam Railway — The magazine of preserved steam.

Steam Railway — The magazine of preserved steam.

Snøhetta converts former Dumbo factory space into New York headquarters — <p>Architecture studio Snøhetta has moved its New York City headquarters to Dumbo, Brooklyn, converting an old cardboard production facility floor into an open-plan office. Designed in-house, the new office

Network Rail – we run, look after and improve Britain's railway — We work round-the-clock to provide a safe, reliable experience for the millions using Europe’s fastest-growing railway each and every day.

This Food Network Chef Taught Me to Add This Fridge Staple to Burgers — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/photo/2026/05-2026/2026-05-skills-showdown-best-burger-patty/skills-showdown-best-burger-patty-249-method-6"> Makes burgers taste so good. <a…

Skip Butter — The 1-Ingredient Upgrade I’m Adding to Corn on the Cob All Summer — I’ll never go back to butter.

US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach — US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach

Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final — His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.

Amtrak Tickets, Schedules and Train Routes — Book your train and bus tickets today by choosing from over 30 U.S. train routes and 500 destinations in North America.

Amtrak Tickets, Schedules and Train Routes — Book your train and bus tickets today by choosing from over 30 U.S. train routes and 500 destinations in North America.

Trainorders.com Railroad Center — Multimedia railroad site with thousands of videos and photographs available for download along with three trackside video and sound cameras.

Rings forged from meteorites may have been fashionable among ancient Greek elites — Meteorites provided a rare but ready source of iron for ancient Bronze Age cultures before smelting became common. A new study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, sheds light on…

GitHub - ctxrs/ctx: Search the coding agent history already on your machine — Search the coding agent history already on your machine - ctxrs/ctx

Railroads In America — An informational and educational resource guide covering American railroads.  Learn more about what was like to experience America by rail.

Railroads In America — An informational and educational resource guide covering American railroads. Learn more about what was like to experience America by rail.

Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley on the Surest Remedy for a Sunken Spirit and What Makes Life Worth Living — “There is but one solution to the intricate riddle of life; to improve ourselves, and contribute to the happiness of others.”

Ebola deaths in DRC surge past 1,300 as virus ‘spreading like a wildfire’ — The outbreak is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded and threatens to become the worst in history.

Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran? — Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.

Railway Gazette International - Rail business, industry and technology news — Rail business, industry and technology news

Railway Gazette International - Rail business, industry and technology news — Rail business, industry and technology news

Tramway Information - Trams, Tramways & Model Trams — Tramway Information. This site covers both trams and model trams. It has masses of useful data and articles on tramways and tramway modelling. There is a section of live webcams that can show trams, a monthly tramway postcard

Tramway Information - Trams, Tramways & Model Trams — Tramway Information. This site covers both trams and model trams. It has masses of useful data and articles on tramways and tramway modelling. There is a section of live webcams that can show trams, a monthly tramway postcard

San Francisco Cable Car Museum — Presenting cable car history, technology, information, and gift shop. Located in San Francisco

Chronotrains — See How Far You Can Go by Train in Europe — Pick any station and see everywhere reachable by train in 1–8 hours. Interactive map covering 30+ European countries.

The next generation of voting reform | Sara Wolk | TEDxMtHood — Sara Wolk cares deeply about making sure everyone's vote truly counts equally. We are accustomed to giving star ratings to so many things in our society — books, films, restaurants, hotels, music albums, the list…

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