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Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at about 7:15 a.m., according to Metra ...

The Altoona (pictured, top) is the latest locomotive in the NS Landmark Series, which pays tribute to the communities—and railroaders—“who keep America moving.” The Class I unveiled the unit on Feb.

WESTMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- Train service on the Metra BNSF Line has been disrupted Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian near Westmont, Metra said. Metra said train #1207 struck a pedestrian and ...

Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights. By Amanda Holpuch The federal Environmental Protection Agency ...

The Trump administration said it's ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called "start/stop feature" in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to reduce ...

The Trump EPA is stepping up once again—this time to save Americans from the inconvenience of buying less fuel. In response to feedback from “countless” Americans, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said ...