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May 22, 2020
Amtrak’s Keystone, Pennsylvanian Service Resumes June 1
Acela service is also expected to resume June 1 as travel needs slowly increase again.
May 21, 2020
Rare DL&W Alco Coming Home to Scranton
Genesee Valley Transportation plans to bring historic Alco HH660 to Scranton and restore it to its as-built Lackawanna appearance.
May 20, 2020
UPDATE: Confusion Surrounds Closure of Washington’s Mt. Rainier Railroad
After conflicting reports about the future of the Mt. Rainier Railroad spread online, owner Al Harper told a local newspaper that the rumors of its demise had been exaggerated.
May 19, 2020
Montana Rail Link, On Edge of Becoming Class One, Asks Feds to Change the Rules
If the STB does not change the revenue thresholds, Montana Rail Link could be considered a Class One railroad within two years.
May 18, 2020
Novelist George R.R. Martin Joins Effort to Save New Mexico Short Line
Novelist and “Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is now one of the owners of New Mexico’s Santa Fe Southern Railway.
May 15, 2020
Excursion Operator Becomes First Private Owner of Amfleet Cars
The group behind the Autumn Colors Express purchased two Amfleet coaches and a cafe that will be used on tourist railroads and for private charters.
May 14, 2020
New Tender Built for Maine Central 470
The New England Steam Corporation is rebuilding the former MEC 4-6-2 at the Downeast Scenic Railroad near Ellsworth, Maine.
May 13, 2020
Tax Issue Derails Lehigh Gorge Excursions Again
Reading & Northern said it would not run excursions out of Jim Thorpe if it had to pay amusement fee.
May 12, 2020
Transit Agencies Ask for $33 Billion to Survive Pandemic
Transit providers from coast-to-coast held a press conference to ask Congress for more money amid pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Montreal’s Mount Royal Tunnel Closed For Three Years
Canada’s only heavy rail electrified passenger operation is being converted to light rail and the Mount Royal Tunnel will be closed for three years.
