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March 26, 2020
Rail Heritage Trust Awards More Than $300,000 in Grants
John H. Emery Railroad Heritage Trust announced this week that it was giving $305,000 in grants to 18 different rail preservation organizations.
March 24, 2020
Organizers of Annual New River Trip Announce Chicago to Cincinnati Excursion
Organizers of West Virginia’s Autumn Colors Express announce one-way excursion from Chicago to Cincinnati this October.
March 17, 2020
From Main Lines to Museums, Railroads Feel the Impact of Coronavirus
Just as it has touched nearly every facet of American life, railroads large and small across the United States are feeling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
March 2, 2020
William Flynn to succeed Richard Anderson as Amtrak CEO
Amtrak announced that it has named William J. Flynn as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Flynn, a seasoned business leader with four decades of transportation and logistics experience, will begin his role on April 15, 2020.
February 20, 2020
Bombardier Bows Out, Alstom Buys In
Ending 50 years in the railroad and transit industry, Canadian company Bombardier is selling its rail operations to French firm Alstom.
February 15, 2020
New CN blockades emerge in British Columbia and Ontario
Canadian National announced that there have been new blockades on its network today, one in Vancouver, B.C., and two in Vaughan, Ont.
February 14, 2020
East Broad Top Railroad to reopen this fall under new ownership
Pennsylvania’s three-foot gauge East Broad Top Railroad will reopen this fall under the management of a new non-profit foundation including Wick Moorman, Bennett Levin, and Henry Posner III.
February 13, 2020
Union Pacific Trims Steam Program, Retires 3895
In a confirmation of fears that Precision Scheduled Railroading could adversely affect Union Pacific steam operations despite the recent revival of Big Boy UP 4014, the railroad has announced it will curtail its steam and heritage operations, citing PSR as the reason.
February 13, 2020
Canadian National plans orderly shutdown of eastern lines due to blockades
Canadian National announced today it has been forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown of its operations in Eastern Canada.
February 6, 2020
Union Pacific Challenges Palestine Deal
Union Pacific is suing to end a contract that guarantees jobs in Palestine, Texas.