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Passenger Service Canceled, Class Is Warn of Delays Ahead of Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022

Passenger Service Canceled, Class Is Warn of Delays Ahead of Hurricane Ian

Category 4 Hurricane Ian was likely to impact rail operations across Florida in the coming days.


OmniTrax to Buy Bankrupt San Luis & Rio Grande

September 27, 2022

OmniTrax to Buy Bankrupt San Luis & Rio Grande

The San Luis & Rio Grande was previously operated by the now-bankrupt Iowa Pacific.


A Railfan Retreat: Pennsylvania’s The Station Inn Thrives Under New Ownership

September 26, 2022

A Railfan Retreat: Pennsylvania’s The Station Inn Thrives Under New Ownership

The Station Inn in Cresson, Pa., offers railfans a one-of-a-kind experience just steps away from Norfolk Southern’s busy main line.


Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

September 23, 2022

Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

Railroad vows to reduce the amount of diesel fuel it uses and use 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030.


Sierra Northern Unveils New Look for Hydro Unit

September 22, 2022

Sierra Northern Unveils New Look for Hydro Unit

Long known for its classic Baldwin diesels, California’s Sierra has become a testbed for green locomotives.


‘Last-of-its-Kind’ U34CH to Run Again in New Jersey

September 21, 2022

‘Last-of-its-Kind’ U34CH to Run Again in New Jersey

United Railroad Historical Society of NJ announces it has partnered with FMW Solutions to restore Erie Lackawanna U34CH 3372.


Local Group Revives Mt. Rainier Railroad

September 20, 2022

Local Group Revives Mt. Rainier Railroad

No dates have been set for the railroad’s grand reopening in western Washington.


Fox River Trolley to Celebrate Chicago Transit’s 75th Anniversary

September 19, 2022

Fox River Trolley to Celebrate Chicago Transit’s 75th Anniversary

A special photography event will be held on October 2, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Chicago Transit Authority.


Foote Out, Hinrichs In As CSX CEO

September 16, 2022

Foote Out, Hinrichs In As CSX CEO

Joseph R. Hinrichs will succeed James Foote as CSX president and CEO on September 26.


UPDATE: Unions, Class Is Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike

September 15, 2022

UPDATE: Unions, Class Is Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike

Railroad officials and politicians were celebrating the deal to avoid a shutdown on Friday, but the rank and file members still need to see the details.