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October 2, 2025
IRM Launches Effort to Restore DD40X ‘Centennial’
The Illinois Railway Museum is raising money to restore its Union Pacific DD40X “Centennial” to operation.
October 1, 2025
‘Merci Train’ Boxcar Restoration Underway
The kickoff coincided with the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey’s annual Railroad Museum [For a Day] event.
September 30, 2025
CSX Blue Ridge Subdivision Reopens
One year after Hurricane Helene wiped out much of CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision, this portion of the former Clinchfield Railroad was placed back in service.
September 29, 2025
CSX CEO Suddenly Departs
CSX Transportation announced on Monday that CEO Joe Hinrichs had resigned and was being replaced by Steve Angel.
September 26, 2025
Iconic South Shore Station Lease Extended
The future for the iconic Beverly Shores station on the South Shore Line looks bright after the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District agreed to lease the structure to Indiana Landmarks for 100 years.
September 25, 2025
Don Phillips, Railroad Journalist, Dies at 83
Railroad journalist and columnist Don Phillips died on September 23 after a years-long illness. He was 83.
September 25, 2025
Union Backs UP-NS Merger
In return for the union’s support, UP and NS officials have stated that all SMART-TD members working in train and yardmaster service would be guaranteed a job.
September 24, 2025
Sound Transit Tests Floating Bridge
It was the first time light rail trains under power have operated across a floating bridge anywhere in the world.
September 23, 2025
Rocky Mountaineer Buys Lake Louise Depot
The station was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and served as one of its gateways to Banff National Park
September 21, 2025
CP 2816 Makes Appearance at Calgary Film Premiere
The event marked the first time in more than a year that Canadian Pacific H1b 4-6-4 2816 appeared in public and under steam.
