SEATTLE — West Coast Railway Association in Squamish, B.C., has been awarded a $985,000 grant by the Canadian federal government to buy the former BC Rail shop now used by the group for preservation and restoration projects. The association has been leasing the building for the last 13 years. It’s been “an integral part of […]
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Former GE Transportation chief to take over as Wabtec president NEWSWIRE
Rafael Santana, Wabtec President elect TRAINS file photo (Source: GE Transportation) WILMERDING, Pa. — Wabtec today announced Rafael Santana will become president and CEO of the company, effective July 1, 2019. Santana, who will also become a Wabtec board member, will succeed Ray Betler, who will retire as a Wabtec executive and board member. Santana, […]
Minnesota Streetcar Museum awarded grant, seeks matching funds NEWSWIRE
Winona Power & Light streetcar No. 10 is photographed at Excelsior, Minn., on June 17, 2018. It is one of two streetcars owned by the Minnesota Streetcar Museum that will need traction motor repairs. Steve Glischinski MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Streetcar Museum has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation. […]
Parking pass status for Golden Spike Site is limited NEWSWIRE
Parking passes for the May 10 celebration are gone; for May 11 and 12, very limited. Trains: Jim Wrinn PROMONTORY SUMMIT, Utah — If you don’t already have a parking pass for Golden Spike ceremony’s 150th anniversary celebrations next month, better buy one immediately or schedule your visit to the Golden Spike National Historical Park […]
Repairs to San Francisco transit center now include replacement of rooftop walkway NEWSWIRE
SAN FRANCISCO — The troubled Transbay Transit Center has a new problem: a pathway through the rooftop park is degrading and needs replacement, even though the park has been off limits since the facility was closed last September. KCBS Radio reports that divots had begun appearing in the pathway, made of decomposed granite, during the […]
Skookum 2-4-4-2 leads rare mileage excursion at the Niles Canyon Railway NEWSWIRE
Famed standard gauge mallet, logging locomotive 2-4-4-2, Skookum, leads a double-headed steam excursion at the Niles Canyon Railway. Dan Howard SUNOL, Calif. — As part of the Heritage Rail Alliance 2019 spring conference, a pre-conference tour to the Niles Canyon Railway took place on Wednesday, April 24. Some “firsts” included the first revenue run on […]
The Trains Interview: More with Metrolink’s Stephanie Wiggins NEWSWIRE
Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins. Courtesy of USC/Brian Morri A Metrolink Perris Valley Line train makes the dramatic climb out of Riverside, Calif., on Feb. 14, 2019. Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins says the commuter railroad is “very happy” with the performance of its positive train control system. TRAINS: David Lassen Here’s the conclusion of our Trains […]
Trains’ Swiss steam adventures: Brienz Cog Railway
Join Trains and guests on a guided tour of Switzerland’s Brienz Cog Railway. Officially the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, this cog railroad features multiple steam locomotives, open air coaches, steep grades, and spectacular views. More information on the Trains 2019 Switzerland tour is available online. […]
AAR: Only three commodity groups posted increases last week NEWSWIRE
Association of American Railroads WASHINGTON, D.C — The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 526,141 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.4 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending April 20 […]
Amtrak introduces ‘Share Fares’ discount for group travel NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has announced a new group discount, Share Fares, which has gone on sale today (April 24). The fare provides discounts for up to three passengers when groups of two to four travel together, with a three-day advance purchase. The first passenger will pay full price, with the second receiving a discount of […]
CP CEO Keith Creel gives high marks to railroads adopting Precision Scheduled Railroading NEWSWIRE
Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific CEO Canadian Pacific CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific CEO Keith Creel likes what he sees from the other railroads that are adopting the Precision Scheduled Railroading operating model of his mentor, the late E. Hunter Harrison. Specifically, Creel points to how Chicago and other gateways remained fluid this winter despite the […]
Cumbres & Toltec plans more events to celebrate 50th anniversary NEWSWIRE
Cumbres & Toltec 2-8-2 No. 484 passes Galloping Goose No. 7 at Chama in August 2016. The railroad will assemble a gathering of “Geese” this year as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. Jerry Dziedzic CHAMA, N.M. – The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will host several events during 2020 to celebrate its 50th anniversary […]
