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Norfolk Southern funds move of Central of Georgia Railway archive
Oct 8, 2025

Norfolk Southern funds move of Central of Georgia Railway archive

ATLANTA — The Central of Georgia Railway archive is now housed alongside the Southern Railway’s historical records at the Atlanta…

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Counties asked to cover Tri-Rail deficit
Feb 28, 2025

Counties asked to cover Tri-Rail deficit

MIAMI — Three counties served by commuter operator Tri-Rail are being asked to pay $10 million each to cover a…

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Kansas awards $13 million for rail projects
Dec 19, 2024

Kansas awards $13 million for rail projects

TOPEKA, Kan. — Fourteen rail projects in Kansas will receive $13 million in funding from the state Department of Transportation’s…

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Denver commuter rail operators vote to join Teamsters
Oct 7, 2024

Denver commuter rail operators vote to join Teamsters

DENVER — Workers for the contract operator of the Denver-area commuter rail system have voted to organize with Teamsters Local…

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Genesee Valley Transportation sells two Alcos to heritage railway
Aug 2, 2024

Genesee Valley Transportation sells two Alcos to heritage railway

BATAVIA, N.Y. — Genesee Valley Transportation has sold two Alco RS3 locomotives to heritage railway Saratoga Corinth & Hudson, the…

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National Railroad Museum expansion plans approved
Jan 9, 2023

National Railroad Museum expansion plans approved

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. — The National Railroad Museum’s site plan for a 32,040-square-foot addition to its Lenfestey Center received unanimous approval…

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New York ends transportation mask requirement
Sep 8, 2022

New York ends transportation mask requirement

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has lifted the state’s mask requirement in a number of locations where…

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Amtrak engineer Bostian acquitted of charges from fatal derailment (updated)
Mar 4, 2022

Amtrak engineer Bostian acquitted of charges from fatal derailment (updated)

PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian has been found not guilty of all charges stemming from the fatal May 12,…

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Steam photographer Mike Eagleson dies
Jan 7, 2022

Steam photographer Mike Eagleson dies

GLEN RIDGE, N.J. – Famed steam photographer Michael A. Eagleson, who traveled the world in search of steam power as…

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Trains Magazine collaborates with National Railway Historical Society for photo contest 2022
Nov 10, 2021

Trains Magazine collaborates with National Railway Historical Society for photo contest 2022

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Trains Magazine is happy to announce its partnership with the National Railway Historical Society for the 2022…

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Brightline, Siemens Mobility showcase newest trainsets for Orlando expansion
Sep 28, 2021

Brightline, Siemens Mobility showcase newest trainsets for Orlando expansion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brightline and Siemens Mobility are celebrating the completion of Brightline’s newest trainsets, which will roll off the…

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BNSF Northern Transcon reopens after Empire Builder derailment
Sep 28, 2021

BNSF Northern Transcon reopens after Empire Builder derailment

JOPLIN, Mont. — BNSF Railway’s busy Hi Line Subdivision is open again following the derailment of Amtrak’s Empire Builder over…

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