Amtrak Upgrades Celebrated at Yazoo City station in Mississippi
YAZOO CITY, MS (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - Amtrak customers now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the completion of a $3.4 million project at the Yazoo City station.
Read full storyAmtrak upgrades celebrated at South Shore/South Portsmouth Station in Kentucky
SOUTH PORTSMOUTH, KY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Amtrak customers now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the completion of a $3.5 million project at the South Shore Station. The Amtrak Cardinal travels three times weekly between New York and Chicago, with a stop at South Shore, Ky., which is across the Ohio River from Portsmouth, Ohio.
Read full storyJ.B. Hunt Acquires BNSF Logistics Assets
LOWELL, AR (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - In a strategic move to bolster their position as key players in the North American transportation industry, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), a leading supply chain solutions provider, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, have announced a definitive agreement.
Read full storyCheapest Fall Trains: Versailles Makes The List
VERSAILLES, KY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - As the calendar turns to the months that end in “ber”, thoughts of cooler weather, bonfires, and yes, the occasional pumpkin drink of one’s choice, start to creep in to the minds of people across this great country.
Read full storyReading and Northern unveils new 40th Anniversary locomotive
READING, PA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - After previously unveiling GP38-2 #2023, the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern has taken a step back in time with the newest release from the paint shop, SD40-2 #1983, which pays homage to the days when the railroad was known as the Blue Mountain and Reading Railroad.
Read full storyExplosion at world’s largest railyard in Nebraska prompts evacuations because of heavy toxic smoke
OMAHA, NE (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - An explosion inside a shipping container at the world’s largest railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska Thursday because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals aboard caught fire.
Read full storyNorfolk Southern recognized for energy efficiency and nature-based initiatives
ATLANTA, GA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Norfolk Southern announced Wednesday that it received two Sustainable Company Awards from Environmental Finance, a news and analysis service reporting on sustainable investment.
Read full storyFather and sons making their mark at Norfolk Southern in Buena Vista
BUENA VISTA, VA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Norfolk Southern has recognized a father and his two sons who have been making their mark on the railroad. Norfolk Southern says Father and sons, Tim, Brandon, and Adrin, are part of the driving force behind its trains in Buena Vista, Virginia.
Read full storyCable-guided funicular at Horseshoe Curve completely repaired
ALTOONA, PA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Since 2020, the Railroaders Memorial Museum has been committed to the repair of its one–of–a–kind, cable-guided funicular at Horseshoe Curve. This system enables guests and visitors with limited mobility to circumvent the steep stairway at the site and visit one of railroading’s greatest landmarks.
Read full storyKeystone Amtrak Service Changes in Effect Through Evening
PHILADELPHIA, PA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - Keystone Service will operate between Philadelphia and Harrisburg only for the remainder of Tuesday, September 12, with the exception of Train 657 which will operate standard service between New York and Harrisburg, according to Amtrak.
Read full storyAmtrak Awards Two Important Contracts for The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
BALTIMORE, MD (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Amtrak has achieved a significant milestone in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program with the selection of the Clark Construction/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture as the first of three major construction contractors for this phase of construction to deliver the program.
Read full storyAmtrak's 'Night Owl' Fares: NY to Boston Expanded!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Amtrak has announced its “Night Owl” fares on select Northeast Corridor (NEC) routes are now available between Boston and New York. Additionally, the time frame for departures has increased by two hours.
Read full storyAshland, Virginia: A Passenger Train Paradise
ASHLAND, VA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - About 15 miles north of the Virginia capital of Richmond lies a small town with a big name in American passenger railroading, Ashland. Situated on the former Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac, Ashland plays host to several freights from the road’s current owners CSX. The bigger draw here however is the national passenger railroad, Amtrak.
Read full storyAmerica’s Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop Calls Itasca Home
ITASCA, IL (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – For nearly three decades, America’s Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop has been a beloved haven for hobbyists, collectors, and toy enthusiasts across Barrington, Glen Ellyn, Itasca, Wheaton, and the surrounding areas.
Read full storyMore Amtrak Airo Trainsets Ordered to Meet Surging Demand
WASHINGTON, D.C. (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - Amtrak executed a contract option to order 10 additional Amtrak Airo trainsets as demand for passenger rail travel exceeds expectations. This brings the total contract order to 83 trainsets. The first Amtrak Airo trainset is scheduled to debut in 2026 and these new trains will operate on routes throughout the country. “We are thrilled to satisfy the soaring demand for train travel with new state-of-the-art, American-made equipment that ensures the highest standards of comfort, service and amenities,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “As we advance this vision, we’re committed to getting people where they need to go, while reducing road and air congestion, creating jobs and supporting the American economy.” Currently in production, the new trains will elevate the customer journey. Features include:
Read full storyTexas’s North Pole Express affordable for the entire family
GRAPEVINE, TX (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – Feel the magic of Christmas onboard the North Pole Express this winter in Grapevine, Texas!. According to the Grapevine Convention and Visitor Bureau, each November and December, guests board the North Pole Express for a festive journey featuring traditional Christmas sing-alongs, Christmas characters and photos and interaction with Santa.
Read full storyAmerica’s first steam locomotive lost to a horse near Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (RAILFAN JOURNAL) – The race on August 28, 1830, between Peter Cooper’s diminutive Tom Thumb locomotive and the horse-drawn Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad car demonstrated the superiority of steam power.
Read full storyNS & DrayNow: Improving the Customer Journey
ATLANTA, GA (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Wednesday an $8 million investment in DrayNow, Inc. and the formation of a joint venture to transform the intermodal capabilities of rail.
Read full storyNEW LOOK: Amtrak Upgrades Connersville Station
CONNERSVILLE, IN (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - Amtrak customers now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the completion of a $1.9 million project at the Connersville, Ind. station, according to a press release from Amtrak.
Read full storyMTA Announces Service Changes Following Partial Derailment in Queens Village
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - At approximately 8 p.m. LIRR crews completed rerailing the two cars that had derailed on a LIRR work train earlier Thursday. Regular off peak service has resumed and will continue through the night. Customers can expect a full schedule Friday morning.
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