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December 24, 2020

Montana Rail Link Unveils Second Tribute Locomotive

On Thursday, Montana Rail Link 4404 was released from the Missoula car shop in a wrap to thank essential workers.

December 23, 2020

While the former Algoma Central is up for sale, local officials have been told the popular Agawa Canyon Tour Train will continue to run.

December 22, 2020

No one was injured in the oil train derailment but residents who are within a half-mile of the wreck have been told to leave.

December 22, 2020

Association of American Railroads and other groups say railroad employees should get the coronavirus vaccine during the next round of shots.

December 21, 2020

Included in the $900 billion stimulus deal announced Sunday was $14 billion for transit agencies and $1 billion for Amtrak.

December 21, 2020

Unions back NTSB recommendation saying oil trains and other hazardous material moves need to have five cars between the locomotive and tanks.

December 18, 2020

NJ Transit had lagged behind other railroads in installing the rail safety technology and ran the risk of missing a Dec. 31 deadline.

December 18, 2020

Canadian Pacific plans to install hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology on a main line locomotive for freight service.

December 17, 2020

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg was picked by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as transportation secretary earlier this week.

December 16, 2020

BNSF Railway will resume regular operation on the 62-mile Arbor Line east of Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning on Jan. 1, 2021.