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March 30, 2022
Former Erie Lackawanna ‘Comet’ Cars Live Another Day in Utah
Utah Transit Authority had announced that its former Erie Lackawanna “Comet I” cars would be retired in April but quickly changed course.
March 29, 2022
Riverbank Work Forces Cuyahoga Valley to Adjust Schedule
The Cuyahoga River is slowly shifting course, resulting in erosion along the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic’s right-of-way.
March 28, 2022
UPDATE: CSX, NS Ask for Mediation on Gulf Coast Dispute with Amtrak
The request for mediation comes just days before yet another hearing regarding the return of passenger rail service to the region.
March 25, 2022
First Rebuilt PCC Enters Service on Boston’s Mattapan Line
Nearly three years behind schedule, the first of eight rebuild PCC streetcars were put into service this week on MBTA’s Ashmont–Mattapan High-Speed Line.
March 24, 2022
Wabtec Donates GE AC6000 Locomotive to Lake Shore Railway Museum
The Lake Shore Railway Museum says GECX 6002 is the first General Electric AC traction locomotive to be preserved anywhere.
March 23, 2022
Everett Railroad Steamer Converted to Oil
Everett Railroad officials said it had been challenging to get coal for the locomotive to burn.
March 22, 2022
After Two Day Shutdown, Canadian Pacific and Labor Agree to Arbitration
Canadian Pacific locked out employees early Sunday morning and members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference went on strike.
March 22, 2022
Durango & Silverton to Pay $20 Million For Wildfire Damages
As part of the legal settlement, the narrow gauge railroad also agreed to not run coal-fired steam locomotives during the high fire danger.
March 21, 2022
Union Pacific Puts New Weed Spraying Train in Service
The railroad said its new weed spraying train can cover up to 160 miles per day.
March 18, 2022
British Columbia Streetcar Operator Raising Money For Track Work
The Nelson Electric Tramway Society needs to raise $80,000 to assess the track through an area shopping mall parking lot.
