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December 1, 2022
Colorado’s ‘Winter Park Express’ Returns For 2023
The ski train to Winter Park has been a Colorado institution since the early 20th century.
November 30, 2022
House Votes to Avert Strike; Paid Sick Leave Sticking Point in Senate
The House overwhelmingly voted to implement a Tentative Agreement and avoid a major strike on December 9.
November 30, 2022
New Bridge Opens on BNSF in North Idaho
The new bridge over Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint will untangle a problematic chokepoint on BNSF’s Northern Transcon.
November 29, 2022
Unions ‘Deeply Disappointed’ After Biden Calls for Congress to Enforce Contract
On Tuesday, the president met with congressional leaders to map out how they would avoid a strike that could cost the economy $2 billion per day.
November 29, 2022
American Heritage Railways to Partner with Abilene & Smoky Valley
American Heritage Railways, which also owns the Durango & Silverton, is expected to aid in the restoration of Santa Fe 3415.
November 28, 2022
President Calls on Congress to Avert Rail Strike
Eight of the 12 rail unions have accepted a contract with the Class Is, but four unions have rejected the deal negotiated by their leadership.
November 28, 2022
Nevada Northern Rebuilds Line to Downtown Ely
In the early 20th century, Nevada Northern would operate “ping-pong” commuter trains between downtown Ely and East Ely.
November 23, 2022
Colorado Pacific Beats OmniTRAX for San Luis & Rio Grande
OmniTRAX had previously been named the new operator of the Colorado short line.
November 22, 2022
Amtrak, Freight Railroads Strike a Deal on the Gulf Coast
Details of the deal were not immediately available but officials said passenger service would soon return to Mobile.
November 22, 2022
Future For Rare NYC Electrics Unclear After Costs to Move Skyrocket
Nearly a decade after acquiring them, the Danbury Railway Museum planned on moving former NYC S-1 and T-3a electrics this year. But that plan has since fallen apart.
