Metro-North Honors Veterans: Rail Design & Service in NYC

Metro-North unveils a new veteran locomotive in its Heritage Series, honoring veterans. The **railroad** design incorporated veteran input, now in service.

Metro-North Honors Veterans: Rail Design & Service in NYC
November 12, 2025 6:54 am | Last Update: November 18, 2025 5:55 am
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Introduction

Metro-North Railroad introduced its eighth Heritage Series locomotive, a tribute to veterans, following input from a 12-member veteran committee and a survey of veteran employees. The locomotive, featuring military uniform patches and an American flag design, was displayed at Grand Central Terminal in New York City for Veterans Day.

Locomotive Design and Features

The Heritage Series locomotive’s design incorporates military uniform patches from all U.S. Armed Forces. Decals, including Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Metro-North logos, locomotive numbers, and the heritage fleet emblem, are designed as embroidered uniform patches. The front of the locomotive is wrapped in an American flag. The sides of the locomotive showcase silhouettes of iconic military equipment.

Design Process

Metro-North gathered design input through a survey of all veteran employees. A 12-member committee of veterans was formed to select the final design for the locomotive.

Deployment and Service

Following the unveiling ceremony, Metro-North transported the locomotive to Grand Central Terminal in New York City for display on Veterans Day. The locomotive will subsequently tour Metro-North’s employee facilities before commencing revenue service at the end of November.

Conclusion

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Metro-North Railroad’s eighth locomotive in its Heritage Series, honoring veterans, was designed with input from veteran employees and a dedicated committee. The locomotive, featuring unique design elements, was displayed at Grand Central Terminal and will soon enter revenue service.

Company Summary

Metro-North Railroad: Metro-North Railroad operates commuter rail service in New York and Connecticut.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is a public-benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area.

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