Watco Railroad Company Holdings announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement to purchase Great Lakes Central Railroad, "the largest Class III regional railroad in Michigan with ...

Michigan families made a living working the railroad Fran Christensen’s family moved to Six Lakes, Michigan, in 1939. Her father and grandfather both worked for Western Union railroad.

The Grand Rapids, Grand Haven & Muskegon Railway, also known as the Lake Line, helped spur commerce, connect communities and expand access to the lakeshore for tourists.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Funding is on the way to Kalamazoo to address its railroads, according to the Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO). Friday, the city was awarded $2.57 million, as well as a 20 ...

Another $8.38 million will restore Amtrak’s double-track in Wayne Township, and $428,133 will help Michigan State University research ways to improve safety at railroad crossings in rural areas.

“The freight railroad safety record is second-to-none,” Michigan State Rep. John Chirkun wrote in an op-ed. “Massive private sector spending on the rail network over the past three decades ...

The West Michigan Railroad Co. will receive up to $8.7 million to fund infrastructure improvements on roughly 10 miles of West Michigan Railroad in Southwest Michigan.

Senate Bill 139 would require a railroad to keep its work trains shorter than 7,500 feet. Any railroad violating the policy would face a civil fine up to $5,000.h all of our cities, but we may not ...

The Michigan Freedom Trail Commission preserves, protects and promotes the rich legacy of the Underground Railroad and the antislavery movement in Michigan. Members are appointed by the governor.

TECUMSEH, Mich. — The Southern Michigan Railroad Society is taking passengers on their line for the first time since 2019. The group's train pulled into Tecumseh on July 3 at the intersection of ...

Michigan State University Press will bring out Graydon M. Meints' new book, "Pere Marquette: A Michigan Railroad System Before 1900" this summer.