Railroad

When materials such as asbestos were put into use, lead was added to paint and gasoline and we discovered the properties of PVC, we didn’t know any better. Now we do, and it is time to start acting like it.

This year the transportation industry made incredible progress — and took a few twists and turns.

Technology, politics and climate action may coalesce to put high-speed transit on the fast track.

A creative Norfolk Southern incentive program encourages truckers to pick up full containers at terminals after dropping off empty ones.

Plus, what will it take for the U.S. to get on board with high-speed rail investments?

The possibilities for high-speed rail innovation are many, and once the lasting infrastructure is built, the benefits to communities are long-lasting.

UBS analysis suggests the pandemic is set to curb air travel growth 10 percent over the next decade as high-speed rail flourishes.