Amtrak Vermonter service disrupted after train derails in Northfield, MA

A Vermonter Amtrak train reportedly derailed right at the border with Massachusetts on Tuesday afternoon; no injuries are ...
CAI

Hold up of train parts leads to furloughs at Springfield factory

CRRC recently announced it would furlough more than 160 employees beginning in March at its Springfield facility. Delivery of ...
WHIO

Springfield train derailment: Clark Co. officials ‘No hazardous materials leaked;’ NTSB on scene

Officials reiterated no hazardous materials leaked. Connor Spielmaker, Senior Communications Manager for Norfolk Southern, said there were four tanker cars but were not carrying hazardous materials.

Over 160 workers laid off at Springfield rail plant after MBTA car parts get stuck in customs

Key car shells have been stuck in customs for months, forcing CRRC to halt production of MBTA and LA Metro cars. The post ...
WHIO

Springfield Train Derailment: A look at the hazardous chemicals on-board

SPRINGFIELD — News Center 7 has learned the train that derailed in Springfield was loaded with hazardous materials. New documents show more than 30 train cars contained dangerous chemical substances.
Trains

CRRC plant in Massachusetts to lay off workers because of customs seizures

CRRC MA, the Massachusetts affiliate of Chinese rail manufacturer CRRC, will lay off 161 employees beginning March 16 because ...
WAMC Northeast Public Radio

'All aboard!' Annual 'Railroad Hobby Show' brings thousands of visitors, model trains to West Springfield

Thousands of model train enthusiasts once again made the pilgrimage to West Springfield for the “Railroad Hobby Show” put on ...