Historic Canadian Pacific Depot Restoration Breathes New Life Into an 1898 Landmark
Northern Plains Rail Services was pleased to contribute to the continued preservation of the classic 1898-built Canadian Pacific Railway depot, now located adjacent to Boundary Trail Railway’s operations at Manitou, Manitoba. Together with a host of other donors, this historic
Remembering Railroad Volunteer Marshall Buehler: A Life on the Rails
Northern Plains would like to take a moment to honor the memory of a friend of the company, Marshall Buehler. Marshall had a deep love for trains and railroad history, a passion that shaped many of his life’s adventures and
Investing in the Future: Honoring Our Remarkable Student Scholars
The following students, children of our employees, were selected as scholarship recipients for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic terms. These awards recognize their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to continuing their education across a wide range of fields. 2025
The Powerful Impact of Hockey, Community, and Generosity
This past year, CPKC held its 42nd annual hockey tournament in Brandon, Manitoba, which was considered by organizers to be a huge success. Northern Plains Railroad was pleased once again to be an annual sponsor. Since 2006, this event has raised more than
Why Families Love the Award-Winning North Shore Scenic Railroad Experience
Great news from the North Shore Scenic Railway (NSSR) in Duluth: This year’s annual voting by subscribers to the Minnesota Parent’s Magazine is official, and the NSSR placed “number one” in the category of “Best Place to See Trains in
Leadership Growth Strengthens the Future of Northern Plains
Congratulations are in order for both Ben Liden and Jalene Suda for their recent promotions within the leadership team at Northern Plains, marking an important step in ongoing leadership growth across the organization. “Both Ben and Jalene have made significant
Meet 3 Outstanding Winners of the 2026 Northern Plains Awards
Left to Right: Joey Cooper – Gerald Miller Award, Cheryl Harlow – Byron “Barney” Olsen Award, Tyler Almen – Robert Irwin Award At Northern Plains Rail Services, we're proud to celebrate the dedication, integrity, and craftsmanship that keep our industry moving
NPR Employees Recognized for Quick Thinking and Exceptional Service
Recently, recognition was given to NPR's Roy Villarreal (Locomotive Engineer) and Marcelino Martinez (Conductor), both of whom work out of the NPR Fordville Terminal, for their assistance with a distressed citizen. While reporting to work early on a cold late
$250K Pledge Brings New Train Exhibit to Children’s Museum
Northern Plains Rail Services has announced a $250,000 commitment to the Grand Forks Children’s Museum, a gift that helps unlock a key anonymous donor match and supports the design and development of a train experience within the Museum’s future Land
Inside TTC: A Railroad Professional’s Perspective from Pueblo, CO
From track construction to locomotive maintenance and rail safety training, the range of services provided by Northern Plains certainly provides its employees with interesting experiences in railroading. Since entering into a contract with ENSCO in 2023 to provide train operations personnel