Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 22, 2022
SEPTA Releases Design Concepts for New Trolley Stations
SEPTA reached a key milestone in the Trolley Modernization Program with the release of design concepts for new trolley stations. SEPTA is offering the public a number of opportunities to share their feedback, starting with a virtual Transit Talk.
September 22, 2022
New York Governor Hochul Announces Work to Redesign Penn Station Anticipated to Begin in the Coming Months
New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in partnership with NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak, approved a contract for the redesign of Penn Station to a joint venture led by FXCollaborative Architects LLP and WSP USA Inc., with the acclaimed British architect John McAslan + Partners as collaborating architect.
September 22, 2022
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 17, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 17, 2022. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 490,654 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.9 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 17 were 239,528 carloads, up 2 percent compared with the same week in 2021, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 251,126 containers and trailers, down 7.3 percent compared to 2021.
September 21, 2022
URHS to Commence Restoration of U34CH 3372
The URHS will soon commence on the full restoration of Erie Lackawanna U34CH No. 3372, in partnership with FMW Solutions.
September 21, 2022
MTA Supports Car Free Day: Thursday, Sept. 22
To showcase the community, financial, and environmental benefits of car-free travel, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is encouraging drivers to celebrate Car Free Day this Thursday by using greener methods of travel such as riding the bus, subway, or commuter railroad instead of driving alone by car.
September 20, 2022
CP Launches Carbon Emissions Calculator
Canadian Pacific today launched a web-based carbon emissions calculator, giving customers greater insight into the carbon footprint of its freight rail transportation services. The tool enables complex, tailored emissions calculations and incorporates customer-specific shipping details to calculate route and commodity-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
September 19, 2022
Orange Line and Green Line Extension Service Will Resume on Schedule, Monday, September 19
The MBTA announced that Orange Line and Green Line Union Square service will resume on Monday, September 19, 2022.
September 16, 2022
Amtrak CEO Issues Statement Concerning Tentative Railway Labor Agreement
Amtrak’s CEO Stephen Gardner has issued a statement concerning the tentative railway labor agreement.
September 15, 2022
Joseph R. Hinrichs Appointed President and CEO of CSX
CSX Corp. today announced that, as part of a planned succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed seasoned executive Joseph R. Hinrichs as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 26, 2022.
September 15, 2022
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 10, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 10, 2022. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 464,261 carloads and intermodal units, down 0.9 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 10 were 223,384 carloads, down 0.2 percent compared with the same week in 2021, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 240,877 containers and trailers, down 1.7 percent compared to 2021.
