We’ve been in touch with train buff, map-lover, and Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society Mark Ovenden to learn more about his latest book Railway Maps of the World. Please tell us a bit about the ...

A book that made me stop in the bookstoreIf you love railways, you can't just walk past a book like this. 'Complete Guide to ...

Bring an old topo and a modern route reference on your next ride, and the window turns into a before-and-after museum. I keep a couple of railroad-era sheets saved for routes I ride more than once, ...

An upswing in the number of fatalities at grade railroad crossings has prompted the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to partner with Google to bring every U.S. railroad crossing to Google Maps.

Google Maps is one of the company’s most successful products, and for good reason. The app is useful for more than just getting around, but also for seeing nearby businesses and attractions, as well ...

US Railway crossing accidents are up sharply over last year, but the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) is about to get some high-tech help. Google's Maps will eventually include numerous public and ...

MTA Metro-North Railroad's seating availability feature on its "Train Time" app, which shows riders the percentage of full seats in each train car, is expanding to Google Maps. The feature was first ...

Google Maps has now started providing travel time adjustments that take railroad crossings into account. That’s based on a recent report stemming from a Reddit post by user “AutoEvolution.” As might ...