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January 19, 2022
Oregon’s Mount Hood Railroad Sold to Investment Group
The Oregon short line had been placed into receivership following the downfall of Iowa Pacific.
January 19, 2022
Wisconsin Talgo Trains Bound for Africa
The trains were built for service between Milwaukee and Madison but later got caught in a political fight in Wisconsin.
January 18, 2022
CSX Makes Final Case for Pan Am Acquisition
Last week, CSX Transportation made its final pitch to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board about why it should get Pan Am Railways.
January 17, 2022
Union Agreements Will Be Hashed Out Before BNSF-MRL Deal Goes to Feds
How much longer will Montana Rail Link be independent? That’s hard to say at this point.
January 15, 2022
Amtrak to Reduce Service Nation-Wide Amid Virus Surge
Train service across the country will be reduced starting next week until late March due to crew shortages.
January 14, 2022
Potatoes Move by Rail in Northern Maine For First Time in 45 Years
A big harvest in Northern Maine forced potato growers to turn to rail for the first time since the 1970s.
January 14, 2022
CPKC Merger: CN Wants KCS Line; NS, BNSF Want Trackage Rights
Competing Class I railroads asked for concessions as part of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger.
January 13, 2022
UPDATE: Unions Threaten Strike Over BNSF Attendance Policy
BNSF wants to institute a stricter attendance policy. Union officials call it the “most egregious” policy ever adopted by a railroad.
January 13, 2022
UPDATE: CSX, Amtrak Close to Terms on Pan Am Deal
As part of the deal, CSX will permit the operation of a new train, the Berkshire Flyer, this summer.
January 13, 2022
Long-Time Pacific Northwest Railroader Pulls the Pin at 81 Years Old
At 81 years old, Bruce Butler was one of the oldest people still working in train operations.
