Freight Class I Former Michigan Central coaling tower demolished

Former Michigan Central coaling tower demolished

By | September 16, 2025

Demolition halts Amtrak service on the Wolverine and Blue Water routes through Friday

Construction equipment demolishes a concrete structure over a set of railroad tracks

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