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June 13, 2024
SEPTA’s PCC Streetcars Return to Service
The iconic PCC streetcars have been out of service for four years.
June 12, 2024
Midcoast Railservice Calling it Quits on Maine’s Rockland Branch
Finger Lakes subsidiary was the sixth operator on the scenic state-owned branch in 30 years.
June 12, 2024
Danbury Museum Acquires Amtrak AEM-7
Amtrak 917 was delivered to Connecticut’s Danbury Railway Museum in the early morning hours of June 7.
June 11, 2024
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Completes Restoration of Pittsburgh Streetcar
The museum did a ceremonial “rollout” of Pittsburgh Railways 1138 on June 5.
June 10, 2024
CP 2816 Heads North After Historic Visit to Mexico
Diesels lead Canadian Pacific 2816 out of Mexico City bound for the U.S. border.
June 7, 2024
Railroad Museum of New England Repaints MEC Plow
Maine Central 70 was damaged by vandals last year; this weekend it will be on display following a full restoration.
June 6, 2024
Iconic Michigan Central Station in Detroit Reopens
Concert featuring Diana Ross, Jack White and others kick off new era for the restored station in Detroit.
June 5, 2024
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Trades Old GEs For Older EMDs
The Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad is presently painting locomotives in a black and red scheme inspired by the Rock Island.
June 4, 2024
Woman Struck by CPKC Final Spike Steam Tour in Mexico
The incident occurred on the Final Spike Steam Tour’s final leg into Mexico City on Tuesday.
June 4, 2024
NCDOT, Amtrak to Provide Passenger Service to U.S. Open
Trains will travel over the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway to the U.S. Open golf tournament in mid-June.
