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Meet CPKC: Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern Merge

April 14, 2023

Meet CPKC: Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern Merge

On Thursday, new “CPKC” signs began to appear across the system featuring a new version of the CP’s historic beaver shield.


Canada’s Shortest Short Line Calls it Quits

April 14, 2023

Canada’s Shortest Short Line Calls it Quits

Bayside Canadian was just 200 feet long to move trailers and exploit a legal loophole in the Jones Act.


Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern to Officially Merge Friday

April 13, 2023

Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern to Officially Merge Friday

The two railroads planned on holding a groundbreaking celebration in Kansas City.


Cuyahoga Valley to Resume Operations May 5

April 13, 2023

Cuyahoga Valley to Resume Operations May 5

Earlier this year, the Ohio tourist railroad announced it had to suspend service due to roadbed erosion.


Ohio Passes Law Requiring More Defect Detectors

April 12, 2023

Ohio Passes Law Requiring More Defect Detectors

Ohio will require wayside defect detectors to be installed every 10 to 15 miles on main line routes.


Colebrookedale Acquires Canadian National 4-6-2

April 11, 2023

Colebrookedale Acquires Canadian National 4-6-2

Canadian National 4-6-2 5288 has previously owned by Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.


N&W 611 to Return to Virginia Following ‘Farewell Tour’ at Strasburg

April 10, 2023

N&W 611 to Return to Virginia Following ‘Farewell Tour’ at Strasburg

The J Class 4-8-4 will lead excursions over two weekends in May before heading back to Virginia.


In Montana, Beer in the River Means Helpers on the Hill

April 7, 2023

In Montana, Beer in the River Means Helpers on the Hill

After a derailment, Montana Rail Link used helper locomotives on Evaro Hill for the first time in nearly a decade.


Washington Tribe Wins Suit Against BNSF

April 6, 2023

Washington Tribe Wins Suit Against BNSF

Burlington Northern had agreed to limit traffic to 25 rail cars per day in 1991, but that changed following the Bakken oil boom.


CSX Reaches Paid Sick Leave Deal With Conductors

April 5, 2023

CSX Reaches Paid Sick Leave Deal With Conductors

The deal would provide paid sick leave to more than 10,000 CSX employees.