The vast majority of the 22,000 mi (35,000 km) or so over which Amtrak operates are actually owned by freight railroads. By law, freight railroads must grant Amtrak access to their track upon request.

Dec 19, 2025 · Enabling the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.

Timetables show station listings for main and branch lines for specific railroads. These are in a format generally based on what was in employee timetables of the era. Lines changed ownership over the …

Learn more about the Nation's railroad system by visiting the Federal Railroad Administration website.

Climb aboard the Mill Pond Flyer for a 45 minute round trip between our Clinton Station and Tecumseh’s Red Millpond. Take in the scenic views of southeast Michigan and spot all the wildlife on the water! …

Dec 1, 2025 · railroad, mode of land transportation in which flange-wheeled vehicles move over two parallel steel rails, or tracks, either by self-propulsion or by the propulsion of a locomotive.

Railways were introduced in England in the seventeenth century as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles. The first North American "gravity road," as it was called, was …

America’s freight railroads combine human expertise with technology to drive economic growth and innovation. As the industry evolves, this integration strengthens the workforce, supports …

Feb 20, 2025 · Here is a list of ten interesting and important details about the role railroads played in American history. Fact #1: The first American railroads relied on horsepower, literally. The first …

The Michigan Transit Museum was founded in 1973 with the goal of preserving the history of Michigan's railroads and transit systems. The museum operates out of a historic railroad depot, and operates …