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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.
March 3, 2021
Kentucky Railway Museum Suffers Flood Damage
No equipment was impacted by the floodwaters, but Kentucky Railway Museum officials say a building was damaged.
March 2, 2021
UPDATE: San Francisco Cable Cars, Streetcars to Return to Service
On Tuesday, it was announced that the streetcars would return to service in May and at least one cable car line would be back this fall.
March 1, 2021
Talgo Farewell: Amtrak Cascades Trainsets Bound for Scrapper
The Talgo Series 6 trainsets were deemed unsafe following the fatal 2017 Amtrak Cascades wreck in Washington.
March 1, 2021
FRA Orders Railroad Employees to Wear Masks
Companies could face massive fines from the Federal Railroad Administration if employees are seen not wearing masks.
