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February 22, 2021
Avalanche Blocks BNSF’s Main Line in Montana
BNSF is clearing its main line over Marias Pass after an avalanche in Glacier National Park impacted the railroad Sunday.
February 22, 2021
Denver & Rio Grande 168 to Make Excursion Debut This Summer
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic’s recently-restored Ten-Wheeler will run one Sunday a month starting in June.
February 19, 2021
Class Is Try to Regain Footing After Winter Storm
Major freight railroads are reopening terminals and intermodal facilities but still warning customers to expect shipment delays.
February 18, 2021
Update: Metro-North Files to Abandon Beacon Line
The Metro-North line between Beacon and the Connecticut state line has been out of service for several years, and is facing abandonment for conversion to a recreational trail.
February 17, 2021
Grand Canyon Announces 2021 Steam Schedule
Grand Canyon’s former Chicago Burlington & Quincy 2-8-2 will run on eight select Saturdays in 2021.
February 16, 2021
BNSF Puts ‘Snow Coaches’ Into Service As Winter Roars in the Northwest
Winter storms and extreme cold in the Pacific Northwest forced BNSF Railway to use its former Santa Fe Hi-Level coaches as crew vans.
February 15, 2021
Union Pacific to Reduce Emissions by 26 percent by 2030
While freight rail is one of the most fuel-efficient means of transportation, Union Pacific CEO says the railroad needs to do more.
February 12, 2021
CP, CN Eye More Traffic With Cancelation of Keystone Pipeline
Railroads would also benefit if the Dakota Access Pipeline was shuttered.
February 11, 2021
Congress Calls on Amtrak to Restore Daily Long Distance Service
Amtrak would receive up to $1.5 billion as part of the next round of COVID-19 funding.
February 10, 2021
With C&O 1309 Almost Ready, WMSR Turns to Track Work
Before the newly-restored 2-6-6-2 can run, the Western Maryland Scenic will need to do extensive track work on its line between Cumberland and Frostburg.
