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October 2, 2024
Metra Considers More Service to O’Hare
Earlier this summer, Metra increased service on the North Central Service route for the Democratic National Convention.
October 1, 2024
High Speed Trains to Be Built in New York
Siemens Mobility’s new high-speed train set to be used on Brightline West’s route between Las Vegas and Southern California will be built in New York.
September 30, 2024
Remains of Hurricane Helene Wreak Havoc on CSX, NS
Both Class I railroads were warning customers to expect significant delays following the storm that brought major flooding to the southeast.
September 27, 2024
Oklahoma Railroad Museum Gets Frisco VO-1000M
Following a lengthy secondary career with the US Army at Port Chicago, California, the former Frisco 206 can now be seen at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City.
September 26, 2024
Milwaukee Road Stock Car Restoration Hits Halfway Mark
Milwaukee Road stock car 105031 is perhaps most notable for appearing in the 1973 action film “Emperor of the North.”
September 25, 2024
CPKC Hydrogen Unit Tested in B.C.
CPKC 1200, a high-horsepower hydrogen unit, was tested on a loaded coal train across the Cranbrook and Windermere Subdivisions earlier this month.
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.
