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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
November 14, 2025
Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific
Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.
November 13, 2025
Reading & Northern Railroad Unveils its First Semiquincentennial Locomotive
Always looking to the future, the Reading & Northern Railroad is proud to present its first diesel locomotive dressed in a patriotic scheme celebrating the forthcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026.
November 13, 2025
SEPTA T and D1 Trolley Service Updates
At the start of the day on Thursday, November 13, SEPTA’s Center City Trolley tunnel will reopen and regular service will resume.
November 13, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 8, 2025 Download Traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 8, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 493,493 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.9 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 11, 2025
Metro-North Railroad Honors Veterans, Unveils Eighth Locomotive in Heritage Series
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has rebranded an eighth locomotive with special colors and designs as part of its Heritage Series that highlights the railroad’s 42 years of service to the public. The wrap applied to locomotive No. 216 honors the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans and was developed with direct input from Metro-North’s veteran workforce.
November 10, 2025
Metro North Unveils Heritage Locomotive
Metro North has unveiled the eighth locomotive in the railroad’s Heritage Series—a moving tribute to our nation’s veterans. Created and designed by Metro-North veterans, this locomotive embodies our gratitude to those who have worn the uniform, both within the Metro-North family and across the country.
November 7, 2025
Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on Ivy City Rail Yard Modernization Project in Washington, D.C.
This past Wednesday Amtrak President Roger Harris was joined by leaders from Maryland, Virginia, and the national Rail Passenger Association, to celebrate the start of major construction on a new maintenance facility at Amtrak’s Ivy City Rail Yard in Washington, D.C.
November 6, 2025
Lancaster Amtrak Station North Platform Completion Marks Major Milestone for Station Rehabilitation Project
In partnership with PennDOT, Amtrak is proud to announce the completion of the reconstruction of the North Platform at Lancaster Station, a new, fully accessible high-level platform. The North Platform is scheduled to return to service on November 7, ahead of schedule, marking a significant achievement in the station’s ongoing modernization efforts.
November 5, 2025
DDOT Announces DC Streetcar Service to End March 31, 2026
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus.
November 5, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 1, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 1, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 496,928 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.9 percent compared with the same week last year.
