VIA Rail Donates LRC Coach to Exporail
VIA Rail Canada has donated an LRC coach to Exporail outside of Montreal.
STB Sets Timeline For Merger Review
The STB announced on Aug. 18 that the earliest it would make a final decision on Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be the second half of 2027.
The F40 at 50
How a utilitarian EMD design based on the reliable GP40 became the face of modern passenger railroading in North America.
MBTA Blue Line: Boston’s Missing Link to Wonderland
Boston’s shortest rapid transit route still lacks the connections needed to reach its full potential serving East Boston.
Railfan & Railroad Announces 2026 Center Spread Contest
The Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest will provide a skilled and/or lucky photographer the opportunity to see his or her photo grace the center spread of the September 2026 issue.
Camera Bag: The Art of the Wedge Shot
The wedge shot came to prominence in the steam era but it still works today.
Does Transit Count as ‘Railroading’?
Why would a magazine called Railfan & Railroad focus on transit? For most Americans, their first train ride is aboard some form of transit.


















