A look at the week that was…

A train whistle can evoke far-away places and adventure. Also, lawsuits.

Stricter rules are likely south of the border too.

An uptick in accidents suggests tougher rules for oil tankers will prevail.

There is a way to silence passing trains, but it takes years and costs millions.

Minnesota utility couldn't get enough coal by rail to keep four plants operating

It transformed Russia in the 19th century, and is still the best route to Siberia.

Sometimes technology aids our ability to be adventurous.