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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 29, 2022
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 24, 2022
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 24, 2022. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 489,111 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.4 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 24 were 231,258 carloads, down 3.2 percent compared with the same week in 2021, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 257,853 containers and trailers, down 5.4 percent compared to 2021.
September 28, 2022
CSX Santa Train Resumes This Year
The CSX Santa Train will return to the rails Saturday, November 19, for its 80th year!
September 27, 2022
Patriot Rail to Acquire Delta Southern Railroad
Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc. (DSRR), a short line railroad company operating two line segments in Louisiana. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
September 26, 2022
MBTA Commuter Rail to Begin Operating Fare Gates at North Station on October 1
As part of the MBTA’s fare transformation program, new electronic fare gates will begin operation on North Station’s concourse on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
September 23, 2022
SEPTA Board Advances Major Initiatives: KOP Rail & Trolley Modernization:
The SEPTA Board approved measures that will allow for significant advances to two major initiatives of SEPTA Forward, the Authority’s Strategic Plan – King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) and Trolley Modernization.
September 23, 2022
Amtrak Aims to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the Amtrak Network by 2045. This net zero emissions target focuses on expanding efforts across Amtrak’s entire carbon footprint to reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.
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.
