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July 14, 2023

Vermont Rail System Suffers ‘Significant’ Damage Following Storm

Railroad president says Green Mountain will be out-of-service for two or three weeks following washouts and flooding.

July 13, 2023

Locomotive 1077 was used to haul logs on Vancouver Island and today operates at the Fort Steele Heritage Town.

July 12, 2023

The 4-8-4’s boiler was lifted back onto its drive wheels on Tuesday and officials say it is now 60 percent complete.

July 11, 2023

Officials say the restoration is now 90 percent complete and the locomotive will soon be used on the Indiana Rail Experience.

July 10, 2023

The Vulcan tank engine was built in 1924 and used at New York Central’s Despatch Shops in East Rochester until the mid-1950s.

July 10, 2023

Metro-North, Amtrak service suspended on the east shore of Hudson River following torrential rains and flash flooding.

July 7, 2023

Nearly two weeks after a bridge over the Yellowstone River, railroad officials have still not given a timeline for when MRL’s main line might reopen.

July 7, 2023

President and Chief Executive Officer John C. Magness was replaced by Paul A. Barnes on July 1.

July 6, 2023

Earlier this year, following the East Palestine derailment, Ohio passed a rail safety law that required two people in the cab of all freight trains.

July 5, 2023

CPKC would acquire and operate the segment of the Meridian & Bigbee between Meridian and Myrtlewood, Ala.