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January 15, 2026
Northern Pacific 4-6-0 Fired up in Washington
NP 1364 has been the marquee restoration project of the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish, Wash., for over a decade.
January 14, 2026
City Council to Discuss Fate of Famed Yakima Interurban
The fate of Yakima, Washington’s famed interurban railroad will be the subject of a city council meeting on January 20.
January 13, 2026
Restored American Freedom Train 4-8-4 Makes Debut at B&O Museum
On January 12, the B&O Railroad Museum held a ribbon-cutting to mark the conclusion of the cosmetic restoration of American Freedom Train No. 1.
January 12, 2026
Rivals Take Aim at UP-NS Merger Application
For their part, UP has said the other Class I railroads are simply trying to delay the merger because it will force them to work harder against the competition.
January 9, 2026
KC Streetcar Ridership Surges
KC Streetcar ridership has surged to record-breaking levels following the October 24, opening of the Main Street Extension.
January 8, 2026
VIA Rail President to Retire
Mario Péloquin, president of VIA Rail Canada since 2023, will retire on January 15 after more than four decades in rail and transportation.
January 7, 2026
Northeast Rail Heritage Saves Silverliner III Car
Northeast Rail Heritage, Inc. previously saved an Amtrak AEM-7.
January 6, 2026
More Semiquincentennial Units to Make Debut in New Year
In 2026, the 2238 will be showcased at towns where North Shore railroads operate, both on display and pulling excursions.
January 5, 2026
Northstar Calls it Quits
Minnesota’s Northstar Commuter rail made its last run on January 4, bringing to an end 16 years of commuter rail service in the Twin Cities.
January 2, 2026
East Palestine Clean Up Completed
Norfolk Southern has completed physical restoration activities at the site of the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
