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October 9, 2026

Hurricane Isaias Threatens Amtrak and CSX Operations

Amtrak canceled its Mardi Gras and Crescent service as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, while CSX is monitoring the storm.

October 8, 2026

The Garbely Publishing Company has acquired Canadian National “van” caboose 79462 from the Danbury Railroad Museum in Danbury, Conn.

October 7, 2026

A second daily run of Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian between New York and Pittsburgh begins Nov. 18, with afternoon departures from both terminals.

October 6, 2026

The McCloud Railway has taken its first big steps to re-opening the railroad, recently hosting a volunteer work session.

October 5, 2026

Union Pacific 4-8-4 844 will double-head with Big Boy 4014 in November to Denver, Colo. for a holiday fundraiser excursion.

October 2, 2026

Cleanup efforts continue in Central Alabama after two Norfolk Southern freight trains were involved in separate derailments Thursday.

October 1, 2026

A New England family has brought a Maine Central caboose back to its former glory after a year and a half of work.

September 30, 2026

Santa Fe 2926 completed successful test runs on a former Santa Fe main line in New Mexico, covering 80 miles Sept. 26 and 27.

September 29, 2026

Union Pacific took delivery of two Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, with two more arriving in October.

September 28, 2026

The Railroad Museum of New England marked 30 years of operations with special excursions over their Naugatuck Railroad.