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Norfolk Southern has starring role at Chicago National Train Day 2012

Norfolk Southern will participate in Amtrak's fifth annual National Train Day this Saturday at Chicago Union Station from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with exhibits from other railroads and private railcar owners.A vintage...

Folkston to host annual Railwatch on April 14th

Railwatch returns to Folkston this weekend as hundreds of visitors converge on the small South Georgia community to share their love of railroading.What began as an informal gathering of railfans has grown into one of the most anticipated events...

Conrail heritage unit hits Norfolk Southern rails

Railfan's across the Eastern US were excited about the recent announcement by the Norfolk Southern that they would be painting 18 locomotives to represent the "fallen flags" which have been merged into today's NS...

Amtrak annouces 5th National Train Day on May 12th

The popular National Train Day returns for a 5th year on May 12, 2012. Sponsored by Amtrak the 5th Annual National Train Day, is a celebration of trains and the different ways trains touch the lives of people around...

Marquette Rail to be acquired by RailAmerica

Marquette Rail has become the latest short line to enter the RailAmerica fold as it was announced that RA has signed an agreement to acquire Marquette Rail LLC ("Marquette") for $40 million subject to final adjustments...

Canadian Pacific announces long-term potash agreement

Capitial investments in infrasturcture and longer train lengths are paying off for the Candian Pacific Railway which announced today a 10-year agreement with Canpotex Limited. Under the agreement, CP will be Canpotex's principal Canadian railway...

Stay on track in 2012 with the Railroad Examiner

In 2011, the Railroad Examiner became the new source for everything railroad on Examiner.com.Now in 2012, that coverage will be expanding to help you stay on track about the railroads and the trains that ply on them daily...

CP infrastructure work progresses on Canadian main line

The Canadian Pacific railroad recently announced completion of its first year of infrastructure enhancements as part of an aggressive three-year plan to upgrade its North Main Line between Winnipeg and Edmonton. The $250 million North Main Line infrastructure...

Union Pacific offers special 150th Anniversary collection

Rail fans and history buffs will be able to purchase commemorative Union Pacific Railroad 150th anniversary merchandise beginning today as the railroad kicks off its year-long sesquicentennial celebration. Mre than 50 items are available as part of the collection...

CP Holiday Trains starts tour to raise funds for food pantries.

Canadian Pacific's cross-country and cross-border food shelf drive has launched its 13th year of raising money, food and awareness.The CP Holiday Train, North America's longest-running rolling fundraiser, has become an annual holiday...

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Norfolk Southern has starring role at Chicago National Train Day 2012

Folkston to host annual Railwatch on April 14th

Conrail heritage unit hits Norfolk Southern rails

Amtrak annouces 5th National Train Day on May 12th

Marquette Rail to be acquired by RailAmerica

Canadian Pacific announces long-term potash agreement

Stay on track in 2012 with the Railroad Examiner

CP infrastructure work progresses on Canadian main line

Union Pacific offers special 150th Anniversary collection

CP Holiday Trains starts tour to raise funds for food pantries.

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