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June 27, 2025
SEPTA Board Approves ‘Doomsday’ Cuts
“This is a vote that none of us wanted to take,” said agency officials.
June 26, 2025
TriMet Prepares to Donate ‘Trailblazing’ LRV to Museum
Portland’s transit agency is preparing to donate one of its “trailblazing” Type 1 light rail vehicles to the Oregon Electric Railway Museum.
June 25, 2025
Metra, UP Still at Odds Over Track Fees
The transit agency and Class I are still battling over the fees the latter will charge the former for using its tracks.
June 24, 2025
Leadership Shake Up at Cumbres & Toltec
On June 19, the railroad announced that Eric Mason would return as interim general manager.
June 23, 2025
Delaware-Lackawanna Completes PA Restoration, Repaints RS-3
Delaware-Lackawanna has restored Alco RS-3 4068 into the iconic lighting stripe livery of the Delaware & Hudson.
June 20, 2025
Flood Damage Shuts Down R&GV Museum Through July
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is closed through July while repairs are made following a flash flood.
June 20, 2025
Amtrak Offers Preview of New ‘Cascades’ Trains
Amtrak recently shared images showcasing both the interior and exterior of the new trains being constructed by Siemens Mobility in California.
June 19, 2025
Nevada Museum to Host ‘Star Spangled’ Steam Up
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting the “Star Spangled Steam Up” on the weekend of July 4th, featuring three operating steam locomotives.
June 18, 2025
Interview: Metra CEO Talks Budget, Motive Power, and Future of Commuter Rail
Railfan & Railroad speaks with Metra CEO James M. Derwinski about “doomsday” budget cuts, motive power, and the future of regional rail.
June 17, 2025
Age of Steam Roundhouse Expansion Underway
The new “East Roundhouse” will include an office, a storeroom and 10 stalls for equipment storage.
