Each week, Trains‘ staff offers a run-down of the week’s rail news. This week, Trains‘ Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talks about delays for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, flooding in Arkansas and Missouri, wishing Canadian National a happy birthday, and more! Only from Trains! […]
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Amtrak names new financial officer, promotes Gardner NEWSWIRE
Stephen Gardner of Amtrak explains details of the storm-damaged North River Tunnel beneath the Hudson River during a Jan. 28, 2019, inspection trip for elected officials. Gardner is being promoted to a newly created position overseeing operations and commercial efforts. Pool photo/Ed Murray, New Jersey Advance Media for NJ.com WASHINGTON — Amtrak has announced the […]
Building issues close Winnipeg rail museum NEWSWIRE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Railway Museum has been closed indefinitely because of structural issues with the trainshed at Winnipeg Union Station, where the museum is housed. The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club, which operates at the museum, announced the closure via Facebook, the Winnipeg Free Press reports. VIA Rail Canada, which owns the building, made […]
Class Is say a number of notes are behind the rail traffic blues NEWSWIRE
A number of factors are behind the broad decline in North American rail traffic this year, Class I railroad executives say. But they expect traffic to rebound in the second half of the year, the executives told investor conferences this week even as two railroads lowered their volume outlooks for the year. Among the factors […]
Kentucky community to host festival featuring 2-8-4 No. 2716 NEWSWIRE
Locomotive 2716 was built in 1943 and is planned to be restored to operation 75 years later. Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. MIDWAY, Ky. – A picturesque central Kentucky community will celebrate its railroad heritage this summer, centering a day-long festival around the arrival former Chesapeake & Ohio 2-8-4 No. 2716. The July 27 event will […]
Public-private partnership could fund Chicago’s One Central transit hub NEWSWIRE
This map shows the location of the proposed One Central development, which would include a new transit hub. Landmark Development A diagram shows the connections — those that exist, and those that would have to be built — for the proposed One Central transit center. Landmark Development CHICAGO — A major infrastructure program approved by […]
San Jose, Calif., considers taking Union Pacific to court over nighttime trains, other complaints NEWSWIRE
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The city of San Jose is miffed at Union Pacific, complaining about train noise and other issues along the right-of-way,and is ready to go to court over its grievances. Particularly at issue is nighttime operation of trains through downtown, which has increased in recent months as the railroad altered its operating […]
Suspension of ‘Missouri River Runner’ extended again NEWSWIRE
ST. LOUIS — Amtrak’s suspension of Missouri River Runner rail service between St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., has been extended by another two days. It now will last through at least June 12. The suspension, which began May 22, is because of increased Union Pacific freight traffic on the route, the result of flooding […]
UP says it’s restored most service through flood-ravaged Arkansas NEWSWIRE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As Mid-South floodwaters recede, Union Pacific says most service is restored. While continuing to monitor the situation at Pine Bluff, Ark., UP says its Chicago-Texas route through the city has reopened. Only UP closures as of June 5 were between Coffeyville, Kan., and Little Rock; Tulsa and Muskogee, Okla.; the northern […]
UP unveils ‘Powered by our People’ special paint scheme NEWSWIRE
On the hill above the tracks is Kenefick Park, home to Big Boy No. 4023 and DDA40X No. 6900. Becky Stone OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific has unveiled its latest commemorative paint scheme on Thursday in Omaha. EMD SD70ACe No. 1111 now sports an intricate new paint scheme and the slogan “Powered by our People” […]
Alaska Railroad seeks entrants for photo contest NEWSWIRE
The Alaska Railroad is seeking entrants for its photo contest. This Theodore Dickerson photo was a finalist in a previous contest. Theodore Dickerson/courtesy Alaska Railroad ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Railroad is once again running its Catch the Train Photo contest, with winning photos to be featured in the railroad’s calendar and a grand prize including […]
Amtrak signal issues lead to commuter delays in Boston NEWSWIRE
BOSTON — Amtrak signal issues led to delays on nine commuter lines in and out of Boston during Tuesday’s morning commute, with trains delayed up to 40 minutes. A spokesman for Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the commuter lines for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, told the Boston Globe the “impact is specifically for dispatchers […]
