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FIRST QUARTER 2026: In this issue John Levai examines NJ Transit’s Arrow III EMUs as they near the end of nearly 50 years of service, with new Multilevel III cars on the way. Russell T. Sharp rides VIA Rail Canada’s Chicago–Churchill service, traveling from the Midwest to the shores of Hudson Bay — dome car included. Looking back, Jonathan J. Boyle Sr. traces the story of The Reveler, a Chicago-based private observation car that began life on Pennsylvania Railroad’s Blue Ribbon Fleet. Thornton Waite adds more nostalgia with a history of Bangor & Aroostook’s Potatoland Special and other once-vital northern Maine passenger runs. All this and more in the First Quarer 2026 issue of Passenger Train Journal.

Current Issue

Vol. 60, No. 1 (2026-1)
Issue No. 306

Features:

Journal Spotlight —

• Despite challenges, Amtrak FY2025 ridership increases
• AmeriStarRail makes news with proposals
• Mexican passenger project begins near U.S. border

VIA to Hudson Bay

Taking the train to a northern outpost. — by Russell T. Sharp

Arrow III Twilight

NJTransit workhorses approach the end of the line. — by John Levai

From Jacks Narrows to The Reveler

Tales of a well-traveled Pennsylvania Railroad observation car. — by Jonathan J. Boyle, Sr.

The Potatoland Special and other favorites

Bangor & Aroostook’s North Woods passenger trains.  — by Thornton Waite

The Amtrak Diaries, Part 16 

Jonesy’s Big Adventure continues with a move to California. — by Mark W. Jones

Departments

On the Point/Editorial by Kevin J. Holland

The Journal/News compiled by Kevin McKinney

North American Intercity/Kevin McKinney

Window on the World/Kevin McKinney

Rail Users’ Network/Richard Rudolph, PhD, Rail Users’ Network

Capitol Unlimited/Jim Mathews, Rail Passengers Association

Rush Hour/Kevin McKinney and Scott Ornstein

Transport Action Canada/Terence Johnson, Transport Action Canada

Mail, Express, and L.C.L./letters from our readers

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