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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.
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.
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.
September 20, 2022
Local Group Revives Mt. Rainier Railroad
No dates have been set for the railroad’s grand reopening in western Washington.
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.
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.
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.
September 15, 2022
Union Pacific Fires Up ‘Big Boy’ to Move Rare 2-10-2
Union Pacific “Big Boy” 4014 was running in Cheyenne, Wyo., on Wednesday along with 2-10-2 5511, which will soon head for Silvis, Ill.
September 15, 2022
Amtrak Begins to Cancel State-Supported Services
State-supported services from coast-to-coast will be canceled starting Thursday, Amtrak announced.
September 15, 2022
Non-Profit Looks to Acquire ‘Flying Yankee’ from State of New Hampshire
A new board of directors is trying to revive the effort to restore and run the Boston & Maine streamliner.
