SC Ports to Expand Ro/Ro Operations to North Charleston Terminal
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) on May 15 announced that it plans to expand roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) operations to its rail-served North Charleston Terminal to further support the state’s automotive industry. The SC Ports’ Board of Directors have voted to approve the design contract, the first step in the process. “For decades, SC Ports […]
CSX SD40-2 8888, “Crazy Eights”: The 2001 Runaway Train
Home › Class 1’s › CSX Transportation › SD40-2 8888 Published: May 18, 2026 By: Adam Burns On May 15, 2001, a single locomotive—CSX SD40-2 No. 8888—began one of the most infamous runaway train incidents in American railroad history. Nicknamed “Crazy Eights” by the press, the unmanned freight train rolled south out of Stanley Yard in […]
The Rocchetta Tunnel advances the Naples–Bari high-speed rail project
Work on the Naples–Bari high-speed rail line continues at a steady pace, and the completion of the Rocchetta Tunnel excavation marks an important milestone in the rail project that will transform connections between southern Italy and major European transport corridors. The Rocchetta Tunnel, part of the Apice–Hirpinia section, was fully excavated by Webuild, becoming the […]
AITX Rolls Out ‘America 250’ Covered Hopper
American Industrial Transport Inc. (AITX) now has a special-edition covered hopper in service: America 250. Wrapped in an American flag and bald eagle design, it celebrates “the workers, industries, and communities that keep America moving ahead,” according to the railcar lessor and repair company. The railcar also honors “250 years of American commerce and the […]
TP&W Railway Timetables (January, 1930)
TP&W Railway Timetables (January, 1930) May 18, 26 03:23 PM Featured here is the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway’s timetables listed in the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More CSX SD40-2 8888, “Crazy Eights”: The 2001 Runaway Train May 18, 26 02:02 PM On May 15, 2001, a single […]
ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units
ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units advertisement advertisement To continue reading this article – you need a Railcolor subscription. You can order one here. For our members Matej Plesko A guy born with a passion for the railroad who is interested in everything that moves on the rails. Collector of information and creator […]
Tender launched for six railway tunnels in Poland
A new tender for the construction of six railway tunnels in Poland has been launched by the authorities as part of the Podłęże–Piekiełko project—which involves the modernization of 75 km of railway track in the south of the country and the construction of new lines. The tender covers the construction of the new railway line […]
Labor Updates: LIRR, TTC (5/18)
An MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike is in effect and service is suspended in New York. Labor negotiations continue at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in Canada. At 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, a five-union coalition of 3,500 LIRR workers went on strike. This is the first strike since 1994 at the commuter […]
Pere Marquette Timetables (January, 1930)
Cotton Belt Railroad Timetables (January, 1930) May 18, 26 12:00 AM Featured here is the St. Louis Southwestern Railway’s timetables from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Pere Marquette Timetables (January, 1930) May 17, 26 11:42 PM Presented here is the Pere Marquette Railway’s timetables from the January, […]
Vossloh acquires a company specializing in LiDAR technology
Vossloh AG has announced its firm intention to acquire the British company Cordel Group, which specializes in LiDAR technology and digital solutions for monitoring and optimizing railway infrastructure. With this acquisition, Vossloh is strengthening its growth strategy in the field of digital solutions for the railway sector. The proposed offer to acquire the shares of […]