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April 16, 2020
As Shutdowns Drag on, Tourist Railroads Look at an Uncertain Future
From coast-to-coast, tourist railroads and museums have closed their doors because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic but many are preparing for the future
April 15, 2020
Amtrak Temporarily Suspends Dining Car Services on Western Routes
Dining car service on Amtrak’s western routes is suspended until May 31 but officials say they hope to bring it back when it is safe
April 14, 2020
Durango & Silverton Buys White Pass & Yukon MLW Diesels
Durango & Silverton purchases four MLW DL535E locomotives from White Pass & Yukon but chief mechanical officer says “steam will still reign supreme in Durango”
April 8, 2020
Historic Guelph Junction Line May Change Hands
The City of Guelph, Ontario may replace the Ontario Southland as operator of its Guelph Junction Railway
April 7, 2020
BNSF Takes Back Northwest Montana Branch From Watco
BNSF Railway takes back branch through Montana’s Flathead Valley from the Mission Mountain Railroad
April 6, 2020
Freight Traffic Drops to 30 Year Low Amid Economic Slowdown
As the coronavirus pandemic brings the global economy to a crawl, U.S. railroads reported moving just over 224,000 carloads of freight in March 2020
April 6, 2020
WRP Welcomes Justin Franz to Staff of Railfan & Railroad
WRP is pleased to announce that Justin Franz will be joining the full-time staff of Railfan & Railroad as an Associate Editor.
March 26, 2020
Rail Heritage Trust Awards More Than $300,000 in Grants
John H. Emery Railroad Heritage Trust announced this week that it was giving $305,000 in grants to 18 different rail preservation organizations.
March 24, 2020
Organizers of Annual New River Trip Announce Chicago to Cincinnati Excursion
Organizers of West Virginia’s Autumn Colors Express announce one-way excursion from Chicago to Cincinnati this October.
March 17, 2020
From Main Lines to Museums, Railroads Feel the Impact of Coronavirus
Just as it has touched nearly every facet of American life, railroads large and small across the United States are feeling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
