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February 14, 2023
Maine’s Midcoast Railservice Drums Up Freight, Eyes Passenger Service Next
President of Finger Lakes Railway says new ‘Coastliner’ passenger service between Brunswick and Rockland could begin this summer.
February 13, 2023
NS Tries to Get Back to Normal After Reopening Ohio Main
After the February 3 derailment shutdown NS’ former Pennsy main line, the Class I used a variety of alternative routes to move freight.
February 10, 2023
N&W 611 to Winter at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Though no details were revealed, owner Virginia Museum of Transportation promises an “exciting” 2023 ahead for 611.
February 9, 2023
Union Pacific Runs Rotary Snowplows on Donner
For the first time in four years, Union Pacific has dispatched its former Southern Pacific rotary plows to clear snow in California.
February 9, 2023
CSX to Give Paid Sick Leave to Engineering, Mechanical Employees
The agreement with two unions comes as labor officials call on railroads to offer more paid sick leave to employees.
February 8, 2023
Amtrak to Begin Qualifying Crews on Gulf Coast Route
First crews will mark up to run between New Orleans and Mobile on Wednesday.
February 7, 2023
NS Says Controlled Release at Ohio Wreck ‘Successful’
Monday’s “controlled release” resulted in a thick black smoke plume that looked like something from a disaster movie.
February 7, 2023
Ronald C. Hill, Noted Western Rail Photographer, Dies at 85
Hill authored numerous books and spent decades capturing the western rail scene in the 20th century.
February 6, 2023
UPDATE: NS Conducts ‘Controlled Release’ at Ohio Wreck Site As Fire Continues to Rage
Officials were worried about secondary explosions Sunday night; Norfolk Southern detours freight traffic through New York.
February 4, 2023
Norfolk Southern Train Derails, Catches Fire in Ohio, Evacuations Ordered
It is unclear on early Saturday if anyone was injured as a result of the Norfolk Southern derailment or fire.
