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July 30, 2020
R&N 425 to Lead Lehigh Gorge Excursions Aug. 14-16
Steam locomotive will lead first public excursions in Jim Thorpe since railroad resolved tax issue with town.
July 30, 2020
First Caltrain Electric Built in Utah
The commuter line will be electrified by 2022, displacing the agency’s fleet of F40 locomotives.
July 29, 2020
Union Pacific Bridge Collapses in Fiery Derailment in Arizona
Officials say no one was injured and the cause of Wednesday morning’s derailment is under investigation.
July 28, 2020
Wisconsin Short Line Buys CB&Q Mark Twain Zephyr; Hopes to Run in 2021
Part of the Mark Twain Zephyr will be moved by truck this week from the St. Louis area to its new home Wisconsin.
July 28, 2020
Cindy Sanborn, UP, CSX Vet, Hired for Top Job at NS
Cindy Sanborn will take over as executive vice president and chief operating officer for NS on Sept. 1.
July 27, 2020
Reading & Northern to Resume Excursions at Jim Thorpe
Railroad announces that Lehigh Gorge Scenic excursions will begin on Aug. 14.
July 27, 2020
SMS Railroad Paints B23-7 in Nod to Conrail Heritage
SMS Railroad recently purchased a former Conrail B23-7 and painted it in tribute to its former owner.
July 24, 2020
Rail Heritage Trust Donates $50,000 to WMSR 1309 Restoration
The trust normally only gives out donations once a year but this grant was given in an effort to push the long-awaited restoration toward the finish line.
July 23, 2020
Rocky Mountaineer Suspends 2020 Season
Tour train had previously hoped to begin its season in the fall but on Wednesday decided that it would not resume regular operations until at least 2021.
July 23, 2020
Metra Asks Feds to Resolve UP Dispute
Union Pacific has sued Metra in an effort to get out of operating commuter trains in the Chicago area.
