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August 16, 2022
Canadian Pacific, Operations Union Ink 2-Year Contract
The contract between CP and Teamsters Canada includes a 3.5 percent wage increase in 2022 and 2023
August 15, 2022
West Chester Celebrates 25 Years in September
Pennsylvania tourist railroad operates on about 8 miles of former PRR track.
August 12, 2022
Jaguar Starts New North Carolina Shortline
Jaguar now operates nine short lines from coast to coast, including Charlotte Western Railroad, Cimarron Valley Railroad, and Washington Eastern Railroad.
August 12, 2022
Watco Launches New Short Line in Texas
Watco’s Texas Coastal Bend has five locomotives, two of which are wearing a two-tone blue and black scheme.
August 11, 2022
Burlington Northern EMD SW1000 Saved in Oregon
The locomotive has been delivered to the Albany & Eastern where it will be restored before heading to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.
August 10, 2022
John Dziobko Jr., Photographer Behind ‘GodfatherRails,’ Dies at 89
Dziobko was a prolific railroad photographer who started shooting American railroads in the 1940s.
August 9, 2022
Patriot Rail to Acquire Pioneer Lines
Patriot Rail operates 16 short lines across the country. With Pioneer Rail, that will increase to 31 railroads.
August 8, 2022
Southern Pacific 4-6-2 2472 to Lead Excursions For First Time Since 2015
The Labor Day Weekend excursions will likely be the last time the locomotive runs before its 15-year overhaul.
August 8, 2022
STB Says CPKC Merger Will Have Few Environmental Impacts
The draft environmental impact statement is good news for Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
August 5, 2022
Report: Amtrak Bosses Bring in Big Bonuses Despite Lagging Ridership
The New York Times found that Amtrak had paid out $2.3 million in executive bonuses in 2021.
