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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
December 8, 2022
SEPTA Receives Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation
SEPTA has received a top transit industry award for the presentation of its Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget, which has been recognized for its detail, clarity, and transparency.
December 8, 2022
MTA Announces Opening of Staten Island Railway’s Hurricane-Resistant Clifton Maintenance Shop
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled its new, storm-resilient Clifton Car Maintenance Shop on Staten Island.
December 8, 2022
Rail Traffic for November and the Week Ending December 3, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 3, 2022, as well as volumes for November 2022. U.S. railroads originated 1,162,736 carloads in November 2022, down 0.9 percent, or 10,437 carloads, from November 2021. U.S. railroads also originated 1,230,291 containers and trailers in November 2022, down 5.4 percent, or 70,107 units, from the same month last year. Combined U.S. carload and intermodal originations in November 2022 were 2,393,027, down 3.3 percent, or 80,544 carloads and intermodal units from November 2021.
December 7, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration, USDOT Make Available One of the Largest Investments in 50 Years to Expand Intercity Passenger Rail Across America
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing the availability of almost $2.3 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (Partnership Program).
December 6, 2022
Amtrak Advances Innovative B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Procurements
In a major step forward for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, Amtrak will be seeking a Delivery Partner to support the successful execution of the project to replace the nearly 150-year-old tunnel. In a Delivery Partner model, the private partner takes on substantial risk-sharing, impacting overall project outcomes. More than two dozen industry leaders responded to Amtrak’s recent Request for Information (RFI), which invited feedback on use of the Delivery Partner model.
December 5, 2022
MassDOT, Amtrak, CSX Seeking More Than $108 Million for Corridor Improvements Between Springfield and Worcester
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in partnership with Amtrak, and with support from CSX, has submitted an application for funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. The application seeks more than $108 million for corridor infrastructure projects planned under the “Connecting the Commonwealth: Early Actions for the Inland Route Project.”
December 2, 2022
Grand Central Terminal Tours Resume
MTA Metro-North Railroad and City Experiences announced global tours and experiences provider, Walks, as the new operator of the Official Grand Central Terminal Tour. The terminal tours return for the first time since taking a hiatus during the pandemic. The VIP tours provide guests with official tour of the historic landmark, offering a unique perspective of one of the most recognizable train terminals in the world.
December 1, 2022
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 26, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 26, 2022. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 413,305 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.1 percent compared with the same week last year.
December 1, 2022
House of Representatives
On Wednesday, December 1st, the House of Representatives approved legislation to implement neutrally-arbitrated tentative agreements reached with the remaining unions and avert an economically devastating strike.
December 1, 2022
Amtrak’s Winter Park Express Returns
Amtrak’s Amtrak Winter Park Express returns this year, traveling between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort—voted one of North America’s best ski resorts and Colorado’s top adventure town. The new season of the “ski train” will be offered each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the weekend of Jan.13-15 through the weekend of March 24-26, a total of 33 roundtrips. One-way fares start at just $34, with kids fares (ages 2-12) from $17
