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March 12, 2021
CP Secures Fuel Cells for Hydrogen Locomotive
In December, Canadian Pacific announced that it would be developing North America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive for main line service.
March 11, 2021
Amtrak Long-Distance Trains Resume Daily Schedule Starting May 24
With the passage of the federal stimulus bill that will give Amtrak $1.7 billion, the carrier will start ramping up service again.
March 10, 2021
Restored B&O EA Put on Permanent Display
Baltimore & Ohio EA 51 was recently restored in Baltimore and displayed in the museum’s legendary roundhouse.
March 9, 2021
Amtrak Brings Sleeper Service Back to Northeast Regional Trains
Amtrak had previously offered sleeping car service on its corridor trains nearly 20 years ago but had to cut it due to equipment shortages.
March 8, 2021
New Mexico Rail Runner Resumes Service
After being closed for nearly a year, New Mexico Rail Runner resumed operations on Monday.
March 8, 2021
D&SNG to Return to Silverton This Year
A washout and the pandemic prevented the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad from running excursions to Silverton in 2020.
March 6, 2021
Relief Bill Will Reinstate Daily Long-Distance Amtrak Service
On Saturday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that now goes back to the House for a vote sometime next week.
March 5, 2021
New Owner for NKP 587, Kentucky Steam Buys Historic Cars
While the new owner of the Nickel Plate 2-8-2 587 wishes to remain anonymous, people close to the deal say its future looks “bright.”
March 5, 2021
CSX, Pan Am Deal Will Result in Job Cuts
Unions filed notices of participation with the STB after it was revealed that G&W planned to cut Pan Am Southern’s workforce by a quarter.
March 4, 2021
Former Iowa Pacific Equipment Put Up For Sale
The sale comes after Iowa Pacific’s two principal subsidiaries were involuntarily placed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
