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South Shore Double Track Project Wrapping Up

April 16, 2024

South Shore Double Track Project Wrapping Up

The recent construction project eliminated the street running in Michigan City that was long popular with railfans.


CSX Railroaders Hospitalized After Georgia Wreck

April 15, 2024

CSX Railroaders Hospitalized After Georgia Wreck

Three CSX Transportation employees were sent to the hospital on Monday after two trains collided near Folkston, Ga.


Cracked Driver Sidelines East Broad Top 16

April 15, 2024

Cracked Driver Sidelines East Broad Top 16

Historic diesels will lead trains until at least August.


$600 Million Settlement Reached Following East Palestine Wreck

April 12, 2024

$600 Million Settlement Reached Following East Palestine Wreck

The agreement with Norfolk Southern and residents of East Palestine, Ohio, still needs to be approved by a judge.


STB Approves Construction of New Utah Short Line

April 11, 2024

STB Approves Construction of New Utah Short Line

The new short line will operate on a section of the former Western Pacific.


Union Pacific ‘Big Boy’ 4014 Heads West in July

April 10, 2024

Union Pacific ‘Big Boy’ 4014 Heads West in July

The locomotive will visit Utah, Nevada and California but once again snub the Pacific Northwest.


Vermont Rail System Acquires New Hampshire Short Line

April 10, 2024

Vermont Rail System Acquires New Hampshire Short Line

The Vermont-based railroad will take control of the New Hampshire Central following a state and federal review.


Former New York, Ontario & Western Headquarters to be Restored

April 9, 2024

Former New York, Ontario & Western Headquarters to be Restored

Middletown, N.Y. will spend $23 million to stabilize and restore the former NYO&W depot.


New Hampshire Sells ‘Flying Yankee’

April 8, 2024

New Hampshire Sells ‘Flying Yankee’

The Flying Yankee Association announced on April 6, that it had been selected by the State of New Hampshire to purchase the historic Boston & Maine passenger train.


Alaska Railroad 2-8-0 Restoration Enters Home Stretch

April 5, 2024

Alaska Railroad 2-8-0 Restoration Enters Home Stretch

The 557 Locomotive Restoration Company is organizing a private charter on the summer Solstice to raise funds for the restoration of Alaska Railroad 2-8-0 557.