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January 11, 2023
Hudson River Rail Excursions Back in 2023 With Expanded Schedule
The United Railroad Historical Society announced Wednesday that it would run 48 trips between February and November.
January 10, 2023
‘Arizona Spike’ From First Transcontinental Railroad Put Up For Auction
With an estimated value of upwards of half a million dollars, the “Arizona Spike” could be the most expensive piece of railroadiana ever.
January 9, 2023
Montana Rail Link Engineers Ask STB to Protect Benefits
The federal regulator is currently deciding whether or not to fast-track BNSF Railway’s acquisition of Montana Rail Link.
January 6, 2023
A Conversation with URHS’ New Executive Director Kevin Phalon
The United Railroad Historical Society of NJ announced this week it hired Kevin Phalon as its first full-time employee and executive director.
January 5, 2023
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Employee Killed in Accident
George Walker had worked for the railroad for 30 years.
January 5, 2023
Danbury Up Against Time and Money to Save Rare NYC Electrics
Project Manager Stan Madyda says the museum has about three months to raise the money to move two rare New York Central electrics to their new home in Connecticut.
January 4, 2023
Report: Amtrak ‘Airo’ Project Already Behind Schedule
Just weeks after releasing renderings of the new ‘Airo’ train, Amtrak’s inspector general is already raining on the parade.
January 3, 2023
STB Orders UP to Move Corn As Service Woes Continue
If Union Pacific made a New Year’s resolution to have a better relationship with customers and the STB, it’s off to a rough start.
January 2, 2023
Pullman Monument Becomes National Park
On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the legislation to create the Pullman National Historic Park near Chicago.
December 30, 2022
RailNews Review 2022: Class Is in Crisis
From service issues to contentious labor talks, 2022 will go down as a year most Class I railroaders would like to forget.
