A Kansas company that owns dozens of small railroads is purchasing Owosso-based Great Lakes Central and expanding its coverage in Michigan.

Norman Krentel came to Central Michigan University to talk about the history of Michigan's electric railways in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium, Monday, March 24, 2025. Krentel showed an in ...

The 2024 Michigan Rail Conference Pivot to the Future was held August 14-16, 2024 on the campus of Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI. With 122 total registrations and over 25 professional industry ...

In it's 12 year, the MRC Planning Committee in collaboration with NURail are pleased to announce the Midwest Rail Conference 2025. Expanding on the smaller Michigan Rail Conference format, plan to see ...

Built in 1953, the Badger was the last and largest – along with its sister ship the S.S. Spartan – coal-fired, steam engine ...

The exact timing of when the train will pass through the Michigan cities on its path is uncertain; it must pass through customs and could make several stops as other rail traffic has the right of way.

The agreement will enhance Watco’s presence in the state of Michigan, the company said, complementing services provided by Watco’s Grand Elk and Ann Arbor railroads. Watco did not disclose the ...

The other rail trail is about three miles long, called the M-37 Expedition, and it takes just about an hour to complete. Not all of your views will be of trees and wildflowers, though.

Participate in the development of rail transportation and related engineering skills for the 21st century through an interdisciplinary and collaborative program that aligns Michigan Tech Faculty and ...