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September 24, 2024
Amtrak to ‘Temporarily’ Combine Capitol Limited, Silver Star Into New Train
Amtrak says the combined Flordian, which will not serve New York, will free up track space for the East River Tunnel Project; it’ll also free up Superliners for western routes.
September 23, 2024
Coal Mine Reopens Along Former BC Rail
The Quintette Mine was once served by BC Rail’s Tumbler Ridge electric operation.
September 20, 2024
Caltrain Offering Free Rides to Celebrate Electrification, F40s to Make Final Runs
Caltrain is hosting an “Electric Service Launch Party” on September 21 and 22.
September 19, 2024
Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
The new bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme will replace the current one that opened in 1907.
September 18, 2024
CSX Santa Train to Run November 23
The iconic holiday train will make its 82nd run this November.
September 17, 2024
U.S. Army 2-8-0 to be Converted to Oil in Britain
The American-built 2-8-0 is expected to be converted from being a coal burner to an oil burner this coming winter.
September 16, 2024
Amtrak Invests $260 Million in Northeast Corridor Infrastructure
This year’s work program represents a 109 percent increase from 2023’s summer track work efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
September 13, 2024
American Heritage Railways Buys Branson Scenic
Branson Scenic offers roundtrips on the Missouri & Northern Arkansas.
September 12, 2024
Alan Shaw Outsted at Norfolk Southern After Misconduct
An investigation found Alan Shaw violated company policies by engaging in a consensual relationship with the company’s Chief Legal Officer.
September 11, 2024
Restoration of Union Pacific 4-6-2 Moves Forward in Portland
The Friends of OR&N 197 are optimistic that the 1905-built Pacific could be running as early as 2025.
