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December 16, 2021
SEPTA Looks to Restore Oldest Surviving Passenger Station
Agency is expected to award a $1.25 million contract to LBI Construction LLC for the exterior rehabilitation of the historic depot
December 15, 2021
Former CNW F-Units Bound For Tennessee Valley
Two F-units that the United Railroad Historical Society leased to Iowa Pacific were abandoned in Mississippi. Now they’re heading for a new home.
December 15, 2021
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn to Retire, President Stephen Gardner Promoted
Bill Flynn has held the job of CEO since April 2020 and will retire on January 17, 2022, the railroad announced Wednesday.
December 15, 2021
Amtrak Temporarily Suspends Vaccine Mandate for Employees
Amtrak’s president said last week that it would have to reduce services due to its vaccine mandate but on Tuesday they backtracked.
December 14, 2021
Historical Groups Mark Canadian Northern’s 125th Anniversary
This week marks the 125th anniversary of CNoR predecessor Lake Manitoba Railway & Canal Company.
December 13, 2021
Kentucky Storm Derails CSX Train
A late-season tornado outbreak killed dozens of people across six states over the weekend.
December 13, 2021
Canadian Pacific to Close on Kansas City Southern This Week
Kansas City Southern shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the merger last week.
December 10, 2021
New Amtrak Heritage Unit Will Be Short-Lived
Officials say Amtrak ACS-64 will wear the Phase III livery until spring.
December 10, 2021
Canadian Pacific Backs Plan to Bring Passenger Service Between New Orleans, Baton Rouge
CP officials say if they get KCS, they would work with Amtrak to restore passenger service between Louisiana’s two largest cities.
December 10, 2021
Following Successful Season, East Broad Top Looks to a Steam-Filled 2022
The East Broad Top has been under reconstruction for nearly two years with steam expected to return in 2022.
