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December 26, 2024
Effort Launched to Save CP Station in Maine
The depot at Jackman, Maine, was built in 1910 after the original structure burned.
December 24, 2024
G&W to Handle Local Switching For UP in Eugene
The change allows Union Pacific to reduce the number of times a railcar is handled and create greater efficiencies.
December 23, 2024
Kamloops Heritage Railway Looks to Resume Operation in 2026
Canadian National 2-8-0 2141 last operated in 2019.
December 21, 2024
Trump Names Former Pan Am President FRA Administrator
David Fink led Pan Am Railways from 2006 until it was acquired by CSX in 2022.
December 20, 2024
Nevada Northern Looks to Buy Doodlebug
Nevada Northern Railway officials say Colebrookdale Railroad M-55 will cost $403,000 and save the railroad thousands annually.
December 19, 2024
Tennessee Community Prepares to Welcome NC&StL 576
Watertown, Tenn., recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to develop its rail yard and install a turntable.
December 18, 2024
CPKC Hydrogen Fleet to Grow in 2025
Railroad officials say they plan to put at least seven additional hydrogen-powered locomotives in service next year.
December 17, 2024
Historic Virginia & Truckee Car Comes Home
Nevada State Railroad Museum acquires 1907 car from the Southern California Railway Museum.
December 16, 2024
CTrail Runs First-Ever Hartford Line Toys For Tots Train
On December 14, CTrail operated the first-ever Hartford Line Toys for Tots Train as part of CTtransit’s Stuff-a-Bus initiative.
December 16, 2024
Hudson Bay Railway Wraps Up Busy MOW Season
In 2024, the railroad completed 2.3 million feet of spot surfacing; installed 119,965 new ties; and unloaded 1,600 cars of ballast.
