Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 26, 2025
CSX Reopens Expanded Howard Street Tunnel Ahead of Schedule
CSX today announced the re-opening of the expanded Howard Street Tunnel, a historic and transformative $450+ million infrastructure project that will modernize freight rail transportation along the East Coast. The project marks a major milestone in the decades of effort by state, federal, and private partners to deliver a long-sought boost to Maryland’s economy and the nation’s supply chain.
September 24, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 20, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 20, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 510,677 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.2 percent compared with the same week last year.
September 23, 2025
New Locomotives Begin Passenger Service on Metro-North Railroad
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that new 4,200-horsepower Siemens Charger locomotives received last year for testing by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin passenger service on Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line.
September 22, 2025
Maryland Transit Administration Invites Riders to Go Car Free Monday, September 22:
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is celebrating World Car-Free Day with free rides systemwide on Monday, September 22.
September 18, 2025
NJ TRANSIT Expands Fare-Pay Cards to Entire Bus Fleet and all Three Light Rail Systems:
NJ TRANSIT’s “FARE-PAY” card is now available to customers traveling all NJ TRANSIT buses statewide as well as the Newark Light Rail, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and the River LINE systems. The reusable cards allow customers to purchase and store monthly passes, 10-trip bus tickets or cash value on them to enjoy the convenience of tap-and-go.
September 17, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 13, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 13, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 514,167 carloads and intermodal units, down 1.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
September 16, 2025
CSX and the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration Partner to Hold Historic Reenactment of the Great Locomotive Chase
To officially kick-off the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration in Chattanooga, the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, in partnership with CSX, will bring history to life with the first ever immersive reenactment of The Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
September 16, 2025
Discovery Park of America’s 1913 Locomotive Undergoes Major Restoration
Discovery Park of America has completed a major restoration of its historic 1913 steam locomotive, No. 1149, and passenger cars, made possible by funding from the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation. The work on the locomotive was performed by Baynum Solutions, which specializes in restoring historic assets, amusement attractions and industrial structures with a focus on precision and long-term preservation. The total project budget exceeded $500,000
September 16, 2025
NJ TRANSIT to Celebrate Railroad Museum Day Event with One-Day Shuttle Service:
On Sunday, September 28, NJ TRANSIT will activate special one-day shuttle service between Denville and Boonton, making it easier for people traveling from Penn Station New York and points throughout New Jersey, to attend the United Railroad Historical Society’s annual Railroad Museum [for a day].
September 15, 2025
MTA Announces Preparations for Possible Strike Targeting Long Island Commuters
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a range of limited service options for the nearly 300,000 riders who would be impacted by a potential Long Island Rail Road strike.
