Amtrak Cascades day trip to Portland, Oregon
…city where railcars are switched, and local industries are served. After navigating outside of Seattle proper, intercity Cascades trains will make a brief stop at Tukwila, Wash., a train station… […]
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New model trains for the week of October 29, 2020
…48-seat diner nos. 302 (Overland), 4804 (City of Los Angeles), and 5011 (City of Denver), $94.98 each; ACF dome-diner nos. 8008 (City of Portland), 8004 (Colorado Eagle), and 7011 (Missouri… […]
Taking long-term view, CN continues capacity projects NEWSWIRE
…JJ Ruest said at investor conferences this week, and will forge ahead with capacity projects that were planned before COVID-19 hit. CN will build three new sidings this year between… […]
Federal grant to fund Philadelphia planning for Northeast Corridor bridge work
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia has received a federal grant of about $1.6 million to rehabilitate 18 bridges for city streets that cross the Northeast Corridor, part of a… […]
RJ Corman eager to grow Nashville freight, commuter rail businesses NEWSWIRE
…value to both freight and the Music City Star,” he adds. The Music City Star has been serving the greater Nashville area since its inception in 2006. It provides daily… […]
BNSF, Texas town reach agreement on new logistics facility
…The city council approved the deal at a meeting last week. “We appreciate the feedback shared by Gunter residents throughout this process and value the collaborative efforts with the city… […]
Brightline revamps schedules, pricing, and train length
…capacity, and pricing to capture ridership and revenue for both its Miami-West Palm Beach and South Florida-Orlando clientele. Hourly round trips between Miami and Orlando will be reduced from the… […]
Quebec City to build light rail line NEWSWIRE
A rendering of Quebec City’s light rail system, to begin operation in 2026. Full funding for the project was announced this week. City of Quebec QUEBEC CITY — Light rail… […]
Model railroad locomotive, freight car, structure, weathering supplies, and magazine announcements for October 7, 2021
…Roundhouse line. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway 5,283-cubic-foot capacity double-door boxcar. Bethlehem 3,737-cubic-foot capacity four-bay covered hopper. Indianapolis Power & Light (1973 as-delivered scheme in 12… […]
Analysis: Rare ‘City of New Orleans’ promotion a product of CN actions, local support NEWSWIRE
Passengers line up to board southbound City of New Orleans coaches at Jackson, Miss., on Dec. 8, 2018. The train has not operated south of Jackson regularly since last winter…. […]
Amtrak says it will not run trains on routes without PTC (Updated) NEWSWIRE
A Southwest Chief inspection special pauses at Garden City, Kan., on July 11, 2014, to pick up city officials. Bob Johnston RATON, N.M. — Amtrak will not operate passenger trains… […]
Canadian National completes capacity projects, begins returning leased locomotives NEWSWIRE
TORONTO — Canadian National has completed its $400 million in capacity projects in Western Canada. As a result, CN’s key operating metrics are improving and costs are being reduced as… […]
