Todd DeFeo

Amtrak Reports Ridership Increase in Fiscal Year 2016

November 22, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak saw a 1.3 percent increase in riders last fiscal year, including a 3.7 percent increase in ridership on long-distance trains, the railroad said.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

One Killed, Scores Injured in Hoboken Crash

September 30, 2016 Todd DeFeo

One person was killed and more than 110 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed into Hoboken Terminal.

Update: Three Killed in N.J. Transit Crash in Hoboken

September 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

At least three people were killed and 100 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed in Hoboken terminal around 8:30 a.m. today, according to NBCNewYork.com.

Report: Three Killed, 100 Hurt in N.J. Transit Crash

September 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

At least three people were killed and 100 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed in Hoboken terminal around 8:30 a.m. today.

New Law in New Jersey Prohibits Engineers With DUI Convictions From Driving Trains

September 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A new law in New Jersey prohibits an engineer whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked because of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a related offense from operating a N.J. Transit train.

Vandalia Railroad Co.: A Short-Line in Illinois’ Former State Capital

August 31, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The quiet hamlet of Vandalia is perhaps best known as the location of Illinois’ fourth capitol or as the one-time western terminus of the National Road.

Illinois Railway Museum Offers Incredible Collection

August 30, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 when a group of enthusiasts came together to purchase and preserve an Indiana Railroad interurban car.

Work on new CTA Station in the Loop Progresses

July 19, 2016 Todd DeFeo

CTA crews are progressing on a new L station that is slated to open next year.

CTA’s Pink Line Celebrates 10 Years of Service

July 18, 2016 Todd DeFeo

CTA’s Pink Line recently celebrated 10 years of operation.

23 Killed in Train Crash in Southern Italy

July 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

At least 23 people were killed when two trains collided on a stretch of single track in Southern Italy, according to published reports. The trains collided at about 11:30 a.m. local time between the towns of Andria and Corato in the Puglia region.