Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
April 26, 2024
MTA Releases Climate Resilience Roadmap
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled its Climate Resilience Roadmap, a comprehensive framework to fortify the transit system against the impacts of climate change.
April 26, 2024
SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus in Fleet
SEPTA officially retired its last bus fully powered by diesel fuel reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to the environment and a sustainable public transportation system.
April 25, 2024
Long Island Rail Road’s 190th Anniversary
Yesterday Governor Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) celebrated the 190th anniversary of the founding of MTA Long Island Rail Road on April 24, 1834.
April 25, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 20, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 474,544 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.8 percent compared with the same week last year.
April 24, 2024
Norfolk Southern Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2024 Results
Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Tuesday preliminary first quarter 2024 financial results.
April 24, 2024
CPKC Reports First-Quarter Results; Celebrating One Year as a Combined Company
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced its first-quarter results, including revenues of $3.5 billion, diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.83 and core adjusted combined diluted EPS1, 2 of $0.93.
April 23, 2024
Brightline West Breaks Ground
Brightline West officially broke ground. on April 22nd, on the nation’s first true high-speed rail system which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 and is based on Brightline’s vision to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far to drive.
April 23, 2024
Amtrak Completes Upgrades at Durham Station
Amtrak is excited to announce renovations at the Durham Station are now complete. The $1.5 million project to improve the station is part of the ongoing and companywide commitment at Amtrak to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers.
April 22, 2024
CN Continues to Advance Decarbonization Efforts with EMD® Mainline Hybrid Locomotive from Progress Rail
CN has announced the purchase of its first hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, as part of its decarbonization plans.
April 19, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 13, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 13, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 466,463 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
