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December 23, 2021
Union Pacific Aims For Zero Emissions by 2050
As part of its plan to save more fuel and reduce emissions, Union Pacific has been turning old SD38-2s into slug sets.
December 22, 2021
Santa Fe 2926 Gets Positive Train Control
Santa Fe 2926 is now the second main line steam locomotive to be outfitted with Positive Train Control technology.
December 21, 2021
More Work For San Francisco’s PCCs?
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board directs MUNI to consider using historic PCCs on J-Church line.
December 20, 2021
STB Approves Wisconsin Central Lines Sale to Watco
Watco will acquire the former Algoma Central in Ontario and hundreds of miles of branch lines in the United States.
December 20, 2021
Jim Vena Pulls out of Race to Become Next CN CEO
Jim Vena, a long-time CN and Union Pacific executive who retired from the industry , had been put forward by shareholders seeking change.
December 20, 2021
Calgary to Banff Passenger Rail Project Enters Design Phase
Backers of the project said service could begin by 2025 — if the government pitches in
December 19, 2021
Oregon Coast Scenic Purchases Large Collection of Steam Locomotives
Oregon tourist railroad plans on restoring some and selling the rest of the private collection dating back to the 1970s.
December 17, 2021
Former New York, Ontario & Western Depot Targeted for Redevelopment
The historic Middletown Depot has sat empty since 2004 after it was damaged in a fire.
December 16, 2021
Conway Scenic 7470 Will Run, But Not Soon Enough For Charters
The Conway Scenic planned on using its Canadian National 0-6-0 on a pair of charters in January but mechanical issues have kept the locomotive in the shop longer than expected.
December 16, 2021
STB Gives High Green to Uinta Basin Railway
The STB’s decision will allow for the largest railroad construction project in more than a generation.
