The 122-year-old Fore River RR thrives in Massachusetts
The Fore River Railroad, a 2.5-mile short line in Quincy, Massachusetts, has defied the odds by surviving and thriving for…
Read moreThe Fore River Railroad, a 2.5-mile short line in Quincy, Massachusetts, has defied the odds by surviving and thriving for…
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CHICAGO — Improvements and 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings are part of Metra’s planned capital projects during…
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I’ve been around long enough to have caboose memories. Am I really that old? I guess so. When I transferred…
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Beginning in the early 2000s, the rail industry was introduced to something not seen before, new-build six-axle locomotive lease fleets.…
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Well, I left everybody hanging with the end of my last story, the Cascade Tunnel adventure. The adventure continued even…
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A late train can happen for many reasons. It’s up to you to make the most of an unexpected delay.…
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Short line company Anacostia Rail Holdings has become the newest member of RailPulse, the consortium working…
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A frequent question from railfans is why? Why are some diesels destined for scrap? Why does your favorite locomotive go…
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NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit will resume regular commuter rail service on its Raritan Valley Line on Thursday, Feb. 20,…
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The roots of GE’s ES44C4 and ET44C4 locomotives reach back to the transition period in the late 1990s and early…
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In 2025, the United Kingdom is celebrating Railway 200, marking the bi-centenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, which opened…
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The rise and fall of cabless locomotives, also called B-units, is a story tracing back to the beginning of dieselization.…
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