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August 7, 2024
City Council Vote Clears Way for Gulf Coast Passenger Service Return
More than a year after Amtrak began qualifying crews between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., passenger service could finally begin.
August 6, 2024
SMS Rail Acquires Texas Baldwins
Texas Southeastern 301 and 1007 will soon move from Diboll, Tex., to Bridgeport, N.J.
August 5, 2024
Milwaukee Zoo Sells Steam Locomotives
This summer will be the last time to ride steam on the Milwaukee County Zoo’s 15-inch gauge railroad.
August 2, 2024
GVT sells two Alco RS-3s to Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson
Genesee Valley Transportation has sold two former Delaware & Hudson Alco RS-3 units to New York short line Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson.
August 2, 2024
Amtrak Takes Control of Washington Union Station
Takeover of Washington Union Station follows a years-long legal battle between Amtrak and its previous owner.
August 1, 2024
Government Sues NS Over Amtrak Delays
This week the Justice Department accused Norfolk Southern of violating federal law by regularly delaying Amtrak trains.
July 31, 2024
MBTA to Acquire Battery Electric Trains
Last week, the MBTA Board of Directors approved a $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to the Fairmount line.
July 30, 2024
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, Former Kansas City Southern CEO, Dies at 66
Ottensmeyer was the final Kansas City Southern CEO before the CPKC merger in 2023.
July 29, 2024
Flying Yankee to Move to Conway Scenic
Non-profit takes possession of historic Boston & Maine trains, says move to Conway will happen in “near future.”
July 26, 2024
UPDATE: CN Reopens Alberta Main Line Following Wildfire
Devastating wildfire impacts rail service around Jasper, Alberta.
