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September 14, 2023
Shippers, Union Praise ‘Reciprocal Switching’ Proposal; Railroads Still Reviewing
Last week, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board proposed new rules that would streamline the process for a shipper to request service from a different Class I railroad in its region.
September 13, 2023
Adirondack Railroad Back On Track After Flooding
Officials with the Adirondack Railroad said it was possible service between Old Forge and Tupper Lake would resume this month.
September 13, 2023
TSB Warns Railroads About Remote Locomotive Fires
The DPU locomotive Canadian Pacific on a coal train in British Columbia sparked a small wildfire prompting an investigation.
September 12, 2023
State Considers Replacing Part of Maine Central Mountain Division With Trail
The State of Maine is considering removing 31 miles of unused track through southern Maine.
September 11, 2023
Patriot Rail Aids Iowa Depot Restoration
Built in 1891 with Romanesque Revival styling, the unusual structure was among the final projects of noted architect John Wellborn Root.
September 8, 2023
Steamtown, NRHS Chapter End Partnership to Restore B&M 3713
The effort to restore Boston & Maine 4-6-2 3713 began in 1995 as a joint effort between the National Park Service and the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society.
September 7, 2023
In Effort to Resolve Equipment Shortages, Amtrak to Rebuild 63 Cars
Amtrak hopes to put 63 rail cars back into service, including 48 that have been in long-term storage.
September 6, 2023
Union Pacific ‘Centennial’ Restored to Service in Illinois
After seven years out of service, Union Pacific 6936 was successfully test run at the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America shop in Silvis, Ill.
September 5, 2023
Genesee Valley Buys M-636s From Western New York & Pennsylvania
The Delaware-Lackawanna has no plans to immediately put the former Cartier units in service.
September 1, 2023
Railway Preservationist and Former R&R Associate Editor Mike Del Vecchio Passes
Former Railfan & Railroad Associate Editor Mike Del Vecchio passed away on August 31 following a long battle with cancer.
