trains /tags/trains trains en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:13:59 GMT SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±/Miami Herald series on Brightline’s 'Killer Trains' named semifinalist for Goldsmith Prize /south-florida/2026-03-06/wlrn-miami-herald-series-on-brightlines-killer-trains-named-semifinalist-for-goldsmith-prize The project is one of only 30 entries selected from a pool of over 100 high-stakes submissions evaluated for their impact on U.S. public policy and government accountability. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:13:59 GMT /south-florida/2026-03-06/wlrn-miami-herald-series-on-brightlines-killer-trains-named-semifinalist-for-goldsmith-prize SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff South Florida’s Brightline highlighted an old problem – every year, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains /south-florida/2026-01-14/south-floridas-brightline-highlighted-an-old-problem-every-year-900-pedestrians-were-killed-by-trains In 1966, 1,700 motor vehicle occupants died at railroad crossings. Nowadays, that number is typically less than 150. Over the same period, the number of vehicles on the road has tripled. By these measures, the risk has fallen by an amazing 97%. What happened? Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:02:00 GMT /south-florida/2026-01-14/south-floridas-brightline-highlighted-an-old-problem-every-year-900-pedestrians-were-killed-by-trains Ian Savage | The Conversation Brightline looks for South Florida commuters to return /business/2025-10-23/brightline-commute-orlando-revenue-ridership Florida's private passenger train service had concentrated on growing its long distance service between South Florida and Orlando. In recent weeks, it has changed pricing and schedules in hopes of attracting regional commuters, too. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /business/2025-10-23/brightline-commute-orlando-revenue-ridership Tom Hudson More riders, cheaper South Florida tickets for Brightline. Will more premium seats help its finances? /business/2025-09-24/brightline-august-business-fares-ridership-bonds Brightline revenue and ridership is up so far this year as it continues looking for a financial partner. The service has billions of dollars in debt and is operating at a loss. One investor thinks the "most bearish view" is reflected in recent bond prices. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /business/2025-09-24/brightline-august-business-fares-ridership-bonds Tom Hudson Tri-Rail unveils new logo designs, overhauls fleet as ridership soars /news/2023-04-21/tri-rail-new-train-designs Tri-Rail undergoes its first train design in more than 20 years as commuter ridership increases by 25%. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:32:00 GMT /news/2023-04-21/tri-rail-new-train-designs Wilkine Brutus Largest freight rail union rejects contract agreement, heads back to bargaining table /news/2022-11-21/largest-rail-union-rejects-contract-stoking-fears-of-a-strike The rail union representing 28,000 freight rail conductors, brakemen and yardmen has voted down the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration back in September. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:05:00 GMT /news/2022-11-21/largest-rail-union-rejects-contract-stoking-fears-of-a-strike Andrea Hsu CDC reiterates its recommendation for masks on planes and trains /news/2022-05-04/cdc-reiterates-its-recommendation-for-masks-on-planes-and-trains Health officials continue to recommend that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate. Wed, 04 May 2022 15:28:16 GMT /news/2022-05-04/cdc-reiterates-its-recommendation-for-masks-on-planes-and-trains The Associated Press Here's why you might still want to wear masks on public transport /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:03:56 GMT /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Will Stone, Maria Godoy Transit riders are worried about safety. Police in Philly are trying a new approach /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Homelessness and drug use became more visible on public transit during the pandemic, worrying commuters. Philadelphia is now pairing cops with social workers to help those in need. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:17:49 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Martin Kaste Carlos Gimenez proposes bill to end mask requirements on airplanes and trains /news/2022-04-07/carlos-gimenez-proposes-bill-to-end-mask-requirements-on-airplanes-and-trains The legislation would prevent the Transportation Safety Administration from requiring passengers on airplanes to wear masks in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:10:22 GMT /news/2022-04-07/carlos-gimenez-proposes-bill-to-end-mask-requirements-on-airplanes-and-trains Bryan Lowry