RailNews
Your source for news compiled by the staff of Railfan & Railroad magazine. Please contact us if you have a story to share!
March 4, 2025
Excursions Returning to Gettysburg
Following an absence of more than two decades, rail excursions will operate out of historic Gettysburg, Pa.
March 3, 2025
Brightline West Work Set to Begin
The $12 billion high-speed rail project between Los Angeles and Las Vegas will result in the nation’s first true high-speed passenger train.
February 28, 2025
Non-Profit Aimed at Getting Younger Generation Into Railroading Launches Online Series
A non-profit with the mission of getting young people involved with railroading and rail preservation is launching a new online speaker series.
February 27, 2025
Wilmington & Western Suspends Operations
Delaware’s Wilmington & Western Railroad announced Wednesday that it was suspending operations for the 2025 season to repair its aging historic equipment.
February 26, 2025
Idaho Short Line Reopens Route
The Washington, Idaho & Montana recently reopened about 21 miles of track in north central Idaho.
February 25, 2025
End of the Line For Northstar Commuter Rail?
Minnesota Department of Transportation announces it is considering shutting down the Minnesota commuter operator.
February 24, 2025
Metra Donates Rare F40C to Illinois Railway Museum
Metra 614, which has been stored in Chicago for over a decade, was expected to be moved to the museum at Union, Ill., in the coming days.
February 21, 2025
Metro-North’s sixth heritage unit pays tribute to New Haven
Metro-North’s sixth heritage unit pays tribute to New Haven’s pre-war image in striking green and gold.
February 21, 2025
Canada to Build High-Speed Route Between Toronto and Quebec City
The new train, called Alto, would cut travel times in half and take people between Montreal and Toronto in just three hours.
February 20, 2025
Cosmetic Restoration of B&LE 643 Completed
Bessemer & Lake Erie 2-10-4 643 will make its public debut on March 29.
