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July 17, 2020
NJ Transit to Purchase New Locomotives, Retire Old
The purchase of additional dual-mode locomotives will allow NJ Transit to retire some of its older PL-42AC diesel locomotives.
July 16, 2020
Age of Steam Buys Reading Camelback
Ohio’s Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum won Reading 1187 at an auction in Strasburg on July 15.
July 15, 2020
Reading & Northern Cancels Excursions Behind Newly Acquired F9 Locomotives
Regional railroad had purchased former Norfolk Southern F9 locomotives for passenger service earlier this year.
July 15, 2020
White Pass & Yukon Cancels 2020 Season
For the first time in more than 30 years, the iconic narrow gauge railroad will not be offering excursions.
July 14, 2020
Amtrak CEO Says House Proposal Would Prevent Long-Distance Cuts
House Appropriations Committee proposes giving Amtrak, transit agencies $26 billion to prevent cuts.
July 14, 2020
Vermont Railway Begins Detours Over New England Central
Two bridges are being replaced with a tunnel in Middlebury, so the Vermont Rail System is moving traffic over the New England Central.
July 13, 2020
Long Island Closes Nassau Tower
The tower will be torn down to make way for a third track; at least five others are still used in mid-2020.
July 13, 2020
Survey of Rail Route Connecting Alberta to Alaska Begins
The proposed 1,600-mile rail line would connect the Alaska Railroad with North American rail network.
July 10, 2020
VIDEO: Siemens Chargers Tested on Long Distance Trains
Amtrak has been using SC-44 locomotives on the Empire Builder, Coast Starlight and California Zephyr.
July 10, 2020
House Appropriations Committee Proposes $26 Billion for Amtrak, Transit
As part of the deal, Amtrak would have to maintain daily service on long-distance routes.
