While officially called NPCUs (Non-Powered Control Unit) by Amtrak, these earned the nickname "cabbage car" for its dual-use ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A fast-moving Amtrak train struck a car that was parked on the railroad tracks Thursday. Amtrak train 714 was traveling from Oakland to Bakersfield at 5:47 p.m. when ...