To the Editor of the New-York Times: Your correspondent ... and half an inch high above the balance of the rail, which is to be 2 1/2 inches wide, the edge of the tread to be beveled so much ...

In this video, we explore why building a modern high-speed rail system between New York and Boston remains an unfulfilled dream, despite the pressing demand and potential benefits. We discuss the ...

This section, with its reverse curve, is known as "The Big Loop", and is the highest (at over 100 feet) and most dangerous section on the New York Elevated. During the trip, Grant's Tomb ...