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May 11, 2020
UP Puts Cross-Country Reefer Train on Ice
Union Pacific said economic woes brought on by the coronavirus forced it to end Cold Connect service between the West Coast and New York.
May 11, 2020
Vermont Rail System to Purchase New England Southern
Vermont Rail System officials say New England Southern operations will not change immediately
May 8, 2020
Acela Returns to Northeast Corridor on June 1
Amtrak also announces new rules requiring all passengers to wear face masks.
May 7, 2020
VIA Rail Suspends Transcontinental Passenger Service Until November
VIA Rail Canada suspends the Canadian and Ocean until at least Nov. 1 due to uncertainty surrounding coronavirus pandemic.
May 7, 2020
North Carolina Museum Adds Alco, Diner to Collection
Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum expands collection with an Alexander Railroad Alco S3 and a former Amtrak heritage diner.
May 6, 2020
Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Restored in West Virginia
C&O Historical Society, Durbin & Greenbrier Valley partner to restore caboose at Cass Scenic.
May 6, 2020
Canadian Pacific Roster of SD40-2 Locomotives Continues to Dwindle
The Canadian Pacific once had one of the largest fleets of EMD SD40-2 locomotives in North America but in April it was down to just 38.
May 5, 2020
Gulf Coast Passenger Service Gets $5.45 Million Boost From Feds
Passenger rail service east of New Orleans was suspended following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but could be making a comeback thanks to a $5.45 million grant from the federal government that will cover operating expenses.
May 4, 2020
STB Approves Canadian Pacific’s Acquisition of Central Maine & Quebec
Canadian Pacific’s takeover of the Central Maine & Quebec officially goes into effect on June 18
May 1, 2020
As Pandemic Upends Normal Life, a Quiet Year Ahead for Main Line Steam
Main line steam operators say it’s unlikely they’ll be running excursions this year but they’re already looking ahead to 2021
