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December 4, 2020
Video: Amtrak’s New Acela Hits 166.8 MPH
The next-generation Acela has reached speeds up to 166.8 mph at the Transportation Technology Center in Colorado.
December 3, 2020
Sale of CSX Massena Line to CN Drags On
The two Class Is extended a self-imposed deadline to complete the sale and asked the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to consider amending its previous decision.
December 3, 2020
CP Prepares to Expand Intermodal Service to Maritimes
On Wednesday, CP and Hapag-Lloyd announced that they had extended their transportation agreement.
December 2, 2020
Washington Women Accused of Trying to Derail Train
Federal law enforcement said the women were arrested in Bellingham after allegedly placing a ‘shunt’ on the tracks.
December 1, 2020
NS: ‘We’re Carefully Considering Effects” of Pan Am, CSX Deal
Weeks before Monday’s announcement that CSX was buying Pan Am, Norfolk Southern had signaled it would oppose a sale.
December 1, 2020
Jack Barriger, Railroad Executive and Historian, Dies at 93
Barriger was a third-generation railroader and founded the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library.
November 30, 2020
CSX to Buy Pan Am Railways
STB will still need to approve the deal but CSX and Pan Am officials say it could be finalized in mid-2021.
November 30, 2020
Amtrak Changes Leadership Structure, Names New President
Bill Flynn will remain Amtrak’s CEO but long-time senior vice president Stephen Gardner has been promoted.
November 25, 2020
Nevada Northern Offering Photo Shoot Scholarship
For 10 years, the Nevada Northern Railway has offered two young photographers the chance to go to their annual winter photo charter for free.
November 24, 2020
Amtrak CEO Says More Cuts Ahead if Congress Doesn’t Act
Amtrak will have to make more cuts if it doesn’t get supplemental funding, but the railroad is optimistic about a Biden administration.
