CHESAPEAKE, Va. — An investigation is underway after several cars from a freight train derailed in southern Chesapeake, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. as ...

Local leaders, preservationists, history buffs and railroad enthusiasts gathered for a celebration of family, fun and founders on June 9 in Chesapeake Beach to honor the first passenger run of the ...

Less than three months ago, the City Council voted 8-0 to pursue a study on the possibility of extending light rail to Chesapeake. The council was told that the federally funded study wouldn’t cost ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - A manufacturer of railway construction and maintenance equipment will invest $52.6 million to expand in Chesapeake, creating 98 new jobs. The company, Plasser American Corporation ...

<P> After 21 years of planning, plotting and acquiring funding and permits, bright sun and cool breezes blessed the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail groundbreaking ceremony that was held at the head of ...

CHESAPEAKE -- Light rail could extend into Chesapeake. City Council Tuesday passed a resolution requesting Hampton Roads Transit go after state and federal money to study extending light rail to the ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Railway manufacturer Plasser American will invest $52.6 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 98 new jobs in the process. Plasser, which has been ...

Chesapeake is interested in bringing light rail to Greenbrier, and it’s about to take the first steps toward making it a reality. The City Council will take up a resolution this month asking Hampton ...