Features:

Journal Spotlight — Mumford & Sons “Railroad Revival Tour”

Chicago’s Big Six
 The life and times of Chicago’s major intercity passenger terminals. — by Kevin Mckinney

Metra: Chicagoland’s Rail Commuter Service
 Eleven vital routes that keep Chicago moving. — by Kevin Mckinney

Trailblazer: One Great Day on Metra’s Day Pass
 A winter’s day out in the Windy City. — by Russell T. Sharp

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
 Celebrating steam and diesel in the Old Line State. — by David Baer

My Most Memorable Christmas Eve
 Santa visits the Empire Builder in 1982. — by Thomas White

The Amtrak Diaries, Part 15 
Jonesy’s Big Adventure continues with a move to California. — by Mark W. Jones

Departments:

On the Point

The Journal

North American Intercity — Benefits of California’s High-Speed Rail.

Window on the World — A New Deutsche Bahn CEO.

Transport Action Canada — Enhanced Train Control coming to Canada.

Capitol Unlimited — Keep an eye on the UP-NS merger.

Rail Users Network — Commentary on the proposed UP-NS merger.

Rush Hour 

Mail, Express and L.C.L.