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November 22, 2023
VIA Historical Association Kicks Off Fundraiser for FP9 Purchase
If the non-profit is successful in purchasing and restoring the FP9 locomotive, it will lead a special exhibit train to mark VIA’s 50th anniversary in 2028.
November 21, 2023
H. Roger Grant, Railroad Author and Historian, Dies at 79
Historian H. Roger Grant had authored or edited more than 40 books about railroading and transportation.
November 20, 2023
Surface Transportation Board Chair Martin J. Oberman to Step Down
Oberman has been a vocal critic of how Class I railroads were operating their networks.
November 20, 2023
Amtrak Scraps ‘Saver’ Tickets, Streamlines Fare Structure
Amtrak said it made the changes based on “extensive customer research” in an effort to better meet the needs of passengers.
November 17, 2023
STB to Establish Passenger Rail Advisory Committee
The 18-member committee will advise the federal regulator on issues relating to the development and operation of passenger railroads.
November 16, 2023
Three Way Trade Benefits Restorations of SP&S 700, C&O 2716
SP&S 700 will get C&O 2716’s hot water pump and the Kanawha will get one off Santa Fe 2912.
November 15, 2023
Amtrak Service Between New York and Croton-Harmon to Resume Thursday
Amtrak’s Empire service has been suspended since Sunday due to structural issues with a building in New York City.
November 14, 2023
Cumbres & Toltec to Purchase White Pass Diesel
White Pass & Yukon 114 will head to Colorado and New Mexico to serve as backup power for the C&TS’ steam locomotives.
November 13, 2023
Metro-North’s New York Central Heritage Unit to Debut on Hudson Line
Third in a series, Metro-North’s heritage tribute to New York Central will make its debut on the Hudson Line on November 14.
November 13, 2023
Rare Conrail SD60I Gets New Home in Altoona
The former Conrail SD60i was donated by Penn State University to the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum.
