From grand central terminals left to crumble to rural stop-offs reclaimed by nature, the world's abandoned train stations have plenty of tales to tell. They're also stunning, offering a chance for ...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa– A potential 12-mile recreational trail could stretch from Des Moines to Grimes as city leaders look to ...

The Petite Ceinture or Little Belt railway is a 17-mile long abandoned rail line circling within Paris. Built between 1852 and 1869, the railway served as a fortification around the city and a ...

The former Rockaway Beach line could be a park, or trains could conceivably run there again. Some local residents would prefer for the corridor to stay overgrown. By James Barron Good morning. It’s ...

Against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains, deep in the Aragon valley, lies an imposing, beautiful building. Welcome to Canfranc Station, once an abandoned railway station, now a ...

A Greek-Swiss initiative seeks to reopen the historic Peloponnese Railway to boost tourism and generate income for locals – but is the project really practical? “The train passed through my village. I ...

A new book, Railway Wonders, highlights some of the best abandoned railways and viaducts across the country.