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January 25, 2023
Historic Ohio Depot Moved
Hamilton, Ohio’s historic depot was moved in two sections in December and January.
January 24, 2023
New York Museum Raising Money After Vandals Break Windows
More than 30 windows were shattered at the Salamanca Rail Museum on January 17, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
January 23, 2023
Long Island Rail Road to Begin Service to ‘Grand Central Madison’ Wednesday
Decades after it was first proposed, Long Island Rail Road trains will finally serve the east side of Manhattan.
January 23, 2023
Iowa Interstate To Open Iowa City Transload
Iowa Interstate Railroad has acquired an existing rail spur and 30 adjacent acres for a new transload facility on the southeast side of Iowa City, Iowa.
January 20, 2023
Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing Long-Distance Fleet
The new cars will replace Superliner and Viewliner equipment that has been in service for decades.
January 19, 2023
California Storms Disrupt Rail Service
Union Pacific expects its Coast Line south of San Luis Obispo to be closed for another week.
January 19, 2023
More Metra MACs Arrive in Chicago
Agency officials tell Railfan & Railroad that the first SD70MACH locomotives will begin testing this spring.
January 18, 2023
Amtrak’s New Long-Distance Chargers Continue to Struggle
Siemens says they are addressing hardware and software problems that have plagued Amtrak’s ALC-42 Chargers.
January 18, 2023
Atlantic & Western RS1325 Bound for Illinois Railway Museum
Genesee & Wyoming recently donated the rare EMD locomotive to the museum.
January 17, 2023
Crew Unhurt After Avalanche Derails Alaska Railroad Train
Three locomotives on northbound freight derailed after hitting an avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska on Tuesday.
