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July 28, 2023
NTSB: ‘Poor Track Condition’ Led to Fatal Amtrak Wreck in Montana
Three people were killed and dozens injured when Amtrak’s ‘Empire Builder’ derailed near Joplin, Mont., in September 2021.
July 27, 2023
Nickel Plate 765 to Lead Fall Foliage Excursions
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society expands its popular Indiana Rail Experience schedule.
July 26, 2023
Union Pacific Names Jim Vena New CEO
The appointment of the former Chief Operating Officer comes months after investors called for Lance Fritz to step down.
July 26, 2023
Howard Jones, Founder of Poland’s ‘Wolsztyn Experience,’ Dies at 71
Future of unique hands-on-the-throttle experience in doubt after founder’s passing.
July 25, 2023
Montana Rail Link Main Line Reopens After Yellowstone Bridge Rebuilt
Montana Rail Link’s main line across Montana was out-of-service for nearly a month after the Yellowstone River bridge collapsed on June 24.
July 24, 2023
Cincinnati Southern Sale Goes to Voters
The City of Cincinnati has owned the Cincinnati Southern Railway for over 150 years and leases its use to Norfolk Southern.
July 21, 2023
Railfan & Railroad Retracts Railroad Acquisition Story
Railfan & Railroad retracts erroneous story that stated Farmrail was acquiring Great Lakes Central.
July 21, 2023
BNSF Engine, Engineer Reunited in Retirement
Sam Bailey has spearheaded the restoration of a former Santa Fe SD40 in Missouri.
July 20, 2023
Locomotive Lodge Remains Open During Izaak Walton Inn Renovations
Great Northern 441, an F45 locomotive that was turned into a luxury lodge, was recently listed on AirBnb.
July 19, 2023
Preservation Groups Collaborating On Fort Eustis Excursions
The trains will be operated by the Military Railroad Society in collaboration with the Richmond Railroad Museum
