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September 19, 2025
UP Sues Metra
Union Pacific filed a lawsuit in federal court in September against Metra, claiming the Chicago-based commuter railroad owes $2.3 million in track fees.
September 18, 2025
Freight Service Resumes on Washington, Idaho & Montana
Regular freight service resumed on an Idaho short line for the first time in seven years on September 10.
September 17, 2025
Non-Profit Raises Money to Acquire N&W Sleeper
The non-profit, which owns and operates a former N&W office car, plans to restore the car on the Hoosier Valley Railroad in Indiana.
September 16, 2025
UP, NS Launching New Domestic Intermodal Service
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are not waiting to merge to find the benefits of increased collaboration.
September 15, 2025
Finger Lakes Rail Experience to Offer Fall Excursions
The Finger Lakes Rail Experience, which started earlier this year on the Finger Lakes Railway, is extending its season into fall with a series of trips from Waterloo, N.Y.
September 12, 2025
Steam Returns to Mt. Washington Cog
On August 29, the Mount Washington Cog Railway resumed its regular steam operations, almost four months after announcing that both of its steam locomotives needed repairs.
September 11, 2025
Final Handcar Tours on California’s Monterey Branch
A popular handcar tour on a former Southern Pacific branch line in California came to an end on September 1, after four years of operation.
September 10, 2025
Amid Pressure to Merge, CSX Chooses Collaboration
Since mid-July, CSX has announced new partnerships with three different railroads, most recently Canadian National.
September 9, 2025
2025 Railfan & Railroad Center Spread Contest Winners
Each year, we ask our readers to submit their best shots for consideration in our annual Center Spread Contest.
September 8, 2025
Nickel Plate GP9 Sold to Ohio Tourist Road
A former Nickel Plate Road GP9 is headed to an Ohio tourist railroad where it will be restored to operation.
