Wabash Railway history remembered
…City of Kansas City were either on Colorado family vacations or visits with K.C.-area friends. I returned to central Illinois and worked for newspapers during 1966-71 before moving to Wisconsin… […]
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Digest: Michigan City moves on land acquisition for South Shore project
A South Shore commuter train makes its way down 10th Street in Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City’s city council has approved use of eminent domain to acquire land needed as… […]
Mining, rail capacity keeps supply tight as world shows new demand for coal: Analysis
…U.S. coal industry cut capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that capacity isn’t likely to come back. The U.S. stepped up as a swing supplier of coal when China turned… […]
Iowa Interstate acquires Iowa City land for transload facility
Iowa Interstate has acquired this parcel in Iowa City, Iowa, for a new transload facility. Iowa Interstate Railroad IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa Interstate Railroad will purchase 30 acres in… […]
Canadian government to provide more than $1.1 billion for rail transit in Quebec City, Montreal
…The federal government had previously committed more than Ca$1.1 billion in 2019. Quebec City’s TramCité route. CDPQ Infra “Quebec City remains the only city of comparable size in the country… […]
Sioux City museum announces joint effort to return Great Northern 4-6-2 to operation
The Sioux City Railroad Museum has announced a joint effort to restore Great Northern 4-6-2 No. 1355 to operating condition. American Heartland Railroad Society SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Already facing… […]
Kansas City streetcar shutdown to continue for up to three weeks
…David Lassen The bridge over I-670 that has closed the KC Streetcar is near the line’s midpoint. KC Streetcar KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City’s streetcar line will be shut… […]
Engineers’ union throws support behind Norfolk Southern, criticizes activist investor proposals
A Norfolk Southern train pauses for a crew change. Norfolk Southern INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen today said it will “vigorously oppose” an activist investor’s… […]
Legislative compromise may save Cincinnati Southern sale
A legislative compromise has boosted Cincinnati’s plans to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway to Norfolk Southern. City of Cincinnati COLUMBUS, Ohio — The city of Cincinnati’s plan to sell the… […]
Central of Georgia Railway history remembered
…built in 1954 and 1956. Southern-era changes Southern Railway control in 1963 resulted in many immediate changes, as CofG offices and operations in shared terminals were closed or consolidated with… […]
Oldest Southern Railway passenger car gets a new home, new feet NEWSWIRE
…Georgia was acquired by Southern Railway in 1899, the car became Southern office car No. 117. No doubt it was rebuilt at some point thereafter, since many interior drawers and… […]
Southern Railway locomotives remembered
Southern Railway locomotives: It’s time to celebrate the sleek lines and power of Southern Railway locomotives. Southern GP7 2195 shows off its original green body color as it works in… […]
