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October 21, 2024
STB Approves CSX, CPKC Takeover of Alabama Short Line
The acquisition of Meridian & Bigbee Railroad will create a new direct interchange between the two Class I railroads.
October 18, 2024
Amtrak May Gain Right to Sue Host Railroads Over Delays
In October, U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio and Brendan Boyle, both from Pennsylvania, introduced the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, a bill that if passed will help Amtrak improve on-time performance across its system.
October 17, 2024
Roundhouse Tours to Feature Pennsy K4
Pennsylvania Railroad K4 1361 is currently being restored at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona.
October 16, 2024
Effort Launched to Save Caltrain F40PH-2
Just weeks after they were retired from service, the Southern California Railway Museum is raising money to try and save a Caltrain F40PH-2.
October 15, 2024
BNSF Offers New Service Between Pacific Northwest and Salt Lake City, Denver
The new “express” service is utilizing the former Montana Rail Link that BNSF reacquired earlier this year.
October 14, 2024
Pinsly Acquires Texas Short Line
Hondo interchanges with BNSF Railway and Union Pacific along with 80,000 feet of industrial track for transloading and car storage.
October 11, 2024
470 Railroad Club Wraps Up B&M GP9 Restoration, Acquires GP18
Boston & Maine GP9 1741 nears completion in North Conway, while GP18 904 has been moved to the New Hampshire Northcoast.
October 10, 2024
CPKC Releases Holiday Train Schedule
Two versions of the CP Holiday Train will run across the northern tier of the system and the KCS Holiday Express will cover the south.
October 9, 2024
New York Central 4-8-2 ‘Mohawk’ to be Restored to Operation
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society announced on October 9 that it had acquired New York Central 4-8-2 3001.
October 8, 2024
Request For Proposals Offers Insights On Possible Downeaster Expansion
The Maine Department of Transportation is presently seeking a new operator for the Rockland Branch after Midcoast Railservice pulled out.
