Trains

Some people believe in miracles while others don't. No matter which side you find yourself on, I believe you'll have to admit that it's remarkable that a train in Missouri slammed into a tractor-trailer yet there were no injuries reported.

It's easy to take for granted as this train quite literally travels in our backyard nearly every single day, but it's also been recognized as one of the most scenic trips you can make in Illinois thanks to its "ocean view dome".

It's been said that you learn something new every day. I guess this is that thing for me and maybe for you. Did you know that Chicago really does set its train tracks on fire sometimes? It's true and I can explain why if you don't already know.

Do you love trains? Do you also crave chocolate? You can combine both of those passions into one experience in Missouri. It's a scenic train that has a trip that allows you to eat all of the chocolate your heart desires.

There are multiple reports that a freight train derailed near Paris, Missouri late Thursday morning with at least 5 or six train cars involved.

I am a fan of iron horses aka trains. One of the highlights of my life was a narrow gauge train I rode in Colorado. But, did you know one of the most scenic train rides you can take is in Missouri?

It's been said that where there is smoke, there is at least a little fire. That saying is accurate when it comes to the urban legend of ghost elephants in a cemetery in Illinois. There is a tragic truth to this tale that is far worse than the urban legend it inspired.

We've just passed the 50th anniversary of one of the most terrible days in Illinois transportation history. It was on that day in 1972 when two Chicago commuter trains collided resulting in 45 souls losing their lives.

When you think of train derailments, you normally don't think of amusement parks. Sadly, that was the case at Silver Dollar City in Missouri as its train ride flipped over injuring at least 7 people on Wednesday.

There is at least one person who has died after his SUV was struck by a train in northern St. Charles County, Missouri.