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The enduring legacy of a unique 1930s US rail car still in operation

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the dedication of museums and enthusiasts who restore old Rail Cars.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio

A federal hold, furloughs and a card on St. Patrick’s Day: What we know about CRRC rail cars returning to Springfield

After struggling at first to meet deadlines and other issues, a rail car manufacturer in western Massachusetts appeared to be ...
WAMC Northeast Public Radio

CRRC MA: Near yearlong federal holdup of rail cars ends, furloughed workers to be recalled

A major, rail car manufacturer in Springfield, Massachusetts says a federal holdup that paused production and led to ...

Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported

Officials say more than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning in a Texas town near Houston, ...
NBC Washington

Metro Says So Long to Its Most Troubled Rail Cars

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Metro rail cars most likely to break down are on their way out. The first retirement of a 4000 Series car — frequently cited by Metro as the least reliable in the fleet — came ...
CW39 Houston

5 rail cars leaking ethanol after Richmond–Rosenberg train derailment; cleanup to take days, officials say

Officials say five railcars are leaking ethanol after a train derailment near Richmond and Rosenberg. Crews continue working ...