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April 5, 2021
CP Rejects BNSF, NS Claim That Merger Needs Closer Look
Canadian Pacific said using newer guidelines would delay its merger with Kansas City Southern.
April 2, 2021
BNSF, NS Ask STB to Take a Close Look at CP-KCS Merger
The other Class Is asked the STB to treat the proposed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger like any other major deal.
April 2, 2021
CSX Aims to Seal Pan Am Deal by January 2022
On Thursday, the railroad filed a proposed procedural schedule for the Surface Transportation Board to review the deal.
April 1, 2021
White River Productions Acquires Diesel Era Magazine
White River Productions has acquired Diesel Era from Withers Publishing, naming Tony Cook as the new editor of the quarterly publication.
April 1, 2021
BNSF Donates Property, Track to Nebraska Museum
The Nebraska Railroad Museum has found a new home in Nebraska City thanks to BNSF Railway.
March 31, 2021
Amtrak: 30 New Routes, 20 Million More Passengers in 15 Years
As President Biden announces his long-awaited infrastructure plan, Amtrak releases a vision to grow the network in 15 years.
March 31, 2021
Virginia Buys CSX Lines in Effort to Improve Passenger Service
State and federal officials gathered to celebrate a massive investment that will improve Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express services.
March 30, 2021
Watco to Purchase Former Wisconsin Central Lines From CN
Sale includes approximately 900 miles of track in Ontario, Michigan and Wisconsin, including the former Algoma Central Railroad.
March 30, 2021
West Chester Railroad Donates Alco Switcher
West Chester Railroad Alco S2 3 has been donated to the Berkeley County Roundhouse Authority in Martinsburg, W.Va.
March 29, 2021
Colebrookdale Railroad Acquires Former LS&I 2-8-0 No. 18
Former Lake Superior & Ishpeming 2-8-0 No. 18 will be coming to Colebrookdale Railroad in Pennsylvania, joining other planned steam projects.
