Union Station was once overwhelmed by crime and chaos, but a major investment in public safety has turned things around.

SEPTA is cracking down on fare evaders with a $300 fine, new high-tech machines and a greater police presence.

The station links Amtrak, MARC and VRE commuter trains, Washington Metro, DC Streetcar, intercity buses, and local Metrobus ...

Contractors lavished an Amtrak manager with $150,000 in cash bribes, luxury cars, vacations, and a pure-bred German shepherd puppy. In exchange, he approved millions of dollars in extra work.