April 30, 1900 In Vaughan, MS Illinois Central engineer John Luther "Casey" Jones becomes a hero and a legend. Jones stays with his train, the "Cannonball Express" when the track ahead is blocked by a freight train. Jones slows his train down enough to save his passengers, but not himself.
?
April 30, 1959 Grand Trunk passenger Train 21 makes its final run between Durand and Muskegon MI.
?
April 30, 1971 Railroad-operated intercity passenger service ends on most U.S. railroads; Rock Island, Rio Grande, Southern and Georgia Railroads being notable exceptions.
?
April 30, 1985 Canadian National and Canadian Pacific assume joint operation of the former Canada Southern line in Ontario.
?
Mark Tomlonson
