State officials say a train derailment in rural Maine that spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and hospitalized three workers ...

But in the push for cleaner energy sources, coal, known as the dirtiest fossil fuel, has fallen out of favor. In 2013, at the urging of Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Nevada lawmakers passed a bill requiring ...

Funds have been raised to help repair the Steam Railroad Institute’s renowned steam engine locomotive, the Pere Marquette ...

Over 100 years ago, the Ku Klux Klan embedded its roots in the Northeastern part of the United States. One of their targets ...

For those who believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, long-haul train rides offer an unmatched travel experience. Imagine watching landscapes shift from bustling cities ...

Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look. The "Starlink satellite train" has become a captivating sight for skywatchers, offering a glimpse of the ...

From now onwards if coal is burnt or dried leaves are burnt the Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) will impose a fine between Rs 500 to Rs 5,000. During the winter season, local people burn dry ...

Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the ...

A onetime Carbon County coal plant has a new digital gig ... Used rubber tires are what the company wants to burn to fuel its operation. However, some local groups say that many who live near ...

In their 156 years of climbing to the summit of Mount Washington, the Cog Railway locomotives have gone from burning wood to burning coal to burning oil to burning diesel to burning biodiesel.

The discovery of hard coal — and the discovery by Jesse Fell of how to burn the stuff — spurred ... Coal attracted train service and powered the locomotives. It could light and heat homes.