Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
October 10, 2022
NJ TRANSIT Rolls Out Aquatrack For Fall Cleanup
NJ TRANSIT has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
October 10, 2022
SEPTA Celebrates Renaming of Richard Allen Lane Station
On October 6, SEPTA gathered with elected officials and community leaders to celebrate the renaming of Richard Allen Lane Station on the Chestnut Hill West Line. New historical panels honoring Allen were also unveiled, and are now on permanent display at the station.
October 10, 2022
Metro-North Railroad Announces Return of “Leaf Peeper” Trains, Increased Weekend Service in Upcoming Schedule Update
Metro-North Railroad announced the return of additional train service on the Hudson Line for customers to enjoy fall foliage and outdoor activities in the Hudson Valley. Effective Saturday, Oct. 8, five extra “Leaf Peeper” trains will operate on Saturdays and four extra trains on Sundays to take New York City metro area riders to the incomparably scenic Hudson River Valley.
October 7, 2022
NJ Transit Announces Special Rail Service For Far Hills Race Meeting
NJ TRANSIT is offering special rail service between Hoboken and Far Hills to transport customers to and from the 101st running of the Far Hills Race Meeting on Saturday, October 15.
October 7, 2022
MBTA Commuter Rail Announces Fall/Winter Schedule to Take Effect October 17
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the agency’s operating partner for Commuter Rail, today announced the new Fall/Winter schedule which will take effect on October 17. All schedules will be available online at mbta.com/cr as of Monday, October 3.
October 6, 2022
Governor Murphy Announces Groundbreaking of Hoboken Connect Project
Governor Phil Murphy yesterday commemorated the groundbreaking of a major new development and public infrastructure improvement project near Hoboken’s historic train station. The long-stalled redevelopment effort, now called Hoboken Connect, will produce new office and retail space, affordable housing, and improvements to public infrastructure and the surrounding streetscape. The project, which had been in development for 15 years, was jump-started by the Murphy Administration through cooperation among various partners, including NJ TRANSIT, LCOR, and the City of Hoboken.
October 6, 2022
$11 Million Department of Labor Grant to Fund Amtrak and DelDOT Railroad Worker Training Program
In partnership with Amtrak, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), is being awarded $11 million to fund a new “Railroading 101” program. The training course is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant.
October 6, 2022
Rail Traffic for September and the Week Ending October 1, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 1, 2022, as well as volumes for September 2022. U.S. railroads originated 928,590 carloads in September 2022, down 1.1 percent, or 10,639 carloads, from September 2021. U.S. railroads also originated 1,011,304 containers and trailers in September 2022, down 4.8 percent, or 51,039 units, from the same month last year. Combined U.S. carload and intermodal originations in September 2022 were 1,939,894, down 3.1 percent, or 61,678 carloads and intermodal units from September 2021.
October 5, 2022
SEPTA Releases Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan
SEPTA released a comprehensive plan, “Leading the Way: SEPTA’s Response to Safety and Security”, detailing its ongoing strategy for addressing safety, security and the challenges of the vulnerable population on its system. This population, which includes individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues, has increased in recent years, prompting the Authority to create its nationally recognized SCOPE program in 2021.
October 4, 2022
New York Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of LIRR Main Line Third Track On Time and Under Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday celebrated completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s historic Third Track project on time and under budget. The new 9.8-mile track runs from Floral Park to Hicksville, giving the railroad more operational flexibility to minimize service disruptions and increase service by 41 percent systemwide when Grand Central Madison opens later this year, while improving safety and creating true bi-directional LIRR service to fuel the local economy.
