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March 2, 2020
William Flynn to succeed Richard Anderson as Amtrak CEO
Amtrak announced that it has named William J. Flynn as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Flynn, a seasoned business leader with four decades of transportation and logistics experience, will begin his role on April 15, 2020.
February 20, 2020
Bombardier Bows Out, Alstom Buys In
Ending 50 years in the railroad and transit industry, Canadian company Bombardier is selling its rail operations to French firm Alstom.
February 15, 2020
New CN blockades emerge in British Columbia and Ontario
Canadian National announced that there have been new blockades on its network today, one in Vancouver, B.C., and two in Vaughan, Ont.
February 14, 2020
East Broad Top Railroad to reopen this fall under new ownership
Pennsylvania’s three-foot gauge East Broad Top Railroad will reopen this fall under the management of a new non-profit foundation including Wick Moorman, Bennett Levin, and Henry Posner III.
February 13, 2020
Union Pacific Trims Steam Program, Retires 3895
In a confirmation of fears that Precision Scheduled Railroading could adversely affect Union Pacific steam operations despite the recent revival of Big Boy UP 4014, the railroad has announced it will curtail its steam and heritage operations, citing PSR as the reason.
February 13, 2020
Canadian National plans orderly shutdown of eastern lines due to blockades
Canadian National announced today it has been forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown of its operations in Eastern Canada.
February 6, 2020
Union Pacific Challenges Palestine Deal
Union Pacific is suing to end a contract that guarantees jobs in Palestine, Texas.
December 2, 2019
Matching grant for donations toward Nickel Plate 358 restoration
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is pleased to announce that an anonymous donor has stepped forward to offer a matching grant for Project 358, the Society’s restoration of a vintage EMD SD9 Nickel Plate Road diesel locomotive.
November 25, 2019
Adirondack Scenic Railway responds to New York trail plan: “This Is Not Over”
The Adirondack Scenic Railway claims New York State Department of Environmental Conservation misled the public in a statement attributing railroad support for the controversial rail trail project that would remove 34 miles of track between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid.
November 20, 2019
Canadian Pacific to acquire Central Maine & Quebec from Fortress
Canadian Pacific has announced their intention to acquire Central Maine & Quebec Railway from Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC.
