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December 31, 2020
Amtrak to Open New Station in New York City on Jan. 1
The $1.6 billion Moynihan Train Hall has been constructed across the street from New York Penn Station.
December 30, 2020
Railroads Complete ‘Landmark’ Achievement with PTC Installation
Class I freight railroads spent more than $11.5 billion to install the crash prevention technology.
December 29, 2020
MOW Union Threatens Strike Against UP Over Virus Handling
Union Pacific has obtained a restraining order against the union preventing its members from walking off the job before Jan. 8.
December 28, 2020
Steve Schmollinger, Noted Western Photographer, Dies at 67
Steve Schmollinger, who authored four books about western railroading, died on Dec. 24.
December 28, 2020
Historic Pennsy Keystone Added to SEPTA Station
A local historical society has added some Pennsylvania Railroad “keystone” signs to the platform at St. Davids.
December 24, 2020
470 Railroad Club Saves Boston & Maine GP9
Maine’s 470 Club has purchased former Boston & Maine GP9 from Utah’s Heber Valley Railroad.
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
CN Puts Algoma Central on Sale Block
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
BNSF Oil Train Derails, Catches Fire in Washington
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
Industry Groups Say Railroaders Should Be Next in Line for Vaccine
Association of American Railroads and other groups say railroad employees should get the coronavirus vaccine during the next round of shots.
