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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.
December 13, 2024
Amtrak Releases First Passenger Car in Phase VII
Previously, the Phase VII livery has only appeared on locomotives, including the ALC-42 Chargers, P42s and GP38-3s.
December 13, 2024
New Non-Profit Saves AEM-7 Locomotive
Northeast Rail Heritage Inc., acquires Amtrak AEM-7 927 from Seaview Transportation Co.
December 12, 2024
Alberni Pacific 2-8-2 Returns to Service
The 2-8-2 tank engine last operated in 2018.
December 11, 2024
G&W Launches New Railroad in Alberta
The Red Deer Railway runs from Jackson to Homeglen, Alberta, on former CPKC trackage.
December 10, 2024
VIA Seeks Builder For ‘Pan-Canadian’ Passenger Fleet
VIA Rail announces the launch of the “Request for Qualifications” process for new long-distance, regional and remote fleets.
