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February 8, 2024
Amtrak Begins Painting Older Equipment Into New Phase VII Scheme
The new scheme that was first introduced on ALC-42 locomotives is being rolled out on older locomotives and rolling stock.
February 7, 2024
A Year After Striking Deal, Gulf Coast Service Has Yet to Return
In an update to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, Amtrak and railroad officials said they were still working out details.
February 6, 2024
FRA Issues Rare Emergency Order Shutting Down Oklahoma Short Line
FRA officials said multiple Blackwell Northern Gateway trains have derailed and that management provided false documentation to inspectors.
February 6, 2024
Pere Marquette 1225 Ready for Busy Season After Running Gear Work
Last year the locomotive received its first complete running gear overhaul since the steam era.
February 5, 2024
Rain, Landslides Disrupt Amtrak Service in SoCal
Amtrak was canceling some ‘Pacific Surfliner’ runs due to the record-breaking deluge.
February 5, 2024
Reading & Northern See Increase in Freight, Passenger Traffic
Pennsylvania short line moved more than 37,000 carloads in 2023, up from 33,000 the year before.
February 2, 2024
CN Files Paperwork to Acquire Iowa Northern; Hopes to Complete Deal by Fall
Canadian National presented a timeline that would see Iowa Northern taken over by the Class I on or after August 25.
February 1, 2024
Metra to Permanently Allow Bikes on All Trains
Bikes have been allowed in the ADA seating area on Metra trains since 2005, but for most of that time they were restricted to non-rush period trains.
January 31, 2024
CPKC Announces Schedule For 2816 ‘Final Spike’ Tour
Canadian Pacific 2816 will kick off its tri-nation tour in Calgary on April 24 and arrive in Mexico City on June 4.
January 31, 2024
B&LE 643 Arrives at Age of Steam Roundhouse
The locomotive will be put on display along with the rest of the former Ohio Central steam fleet.
