Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
May 4, 2022
NJ Transit Resumes Season Service to Monmouth Park Racetrack
On May 7 NJ Transit will resume season service to Monmouth Park Race Track, located adjacent to the North Jersey Coast Line
May 3, 2022
Amtrak Virginia Train Exhibit Opens at Children’s Museum of RIchmond
Calling all future engineers, conductors, and train enthusiasts! The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is excited to announce the launch of its new interactive train exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. The Amtrak Virginia Train exhibit aims to raise the next generation of train travelers through creative exploration and play.
May 2, 2022
President Biden Announces Amtrak Board Member Nominees
President Biden announced his intent to nominate the five individuals to serve as members of the AMTRAK Board of Directors.
May 2, 2022
Norfolk Southern Headquarters Awarded LEED Gold Certification
Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that its new corporate headquarters building at 650 West Peachtree has been awarded LEED® Gold certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Gold certification was awarded for the building’s design and construction, which includes sustainable site development, water conservation, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
April 28, 2022
Union Pacific Donates Steam Locomotives, Passenger Cars for Restoration
Union Pacific Railroad today donated a small portion of its heritage fleet to non-profit Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA). The donation allows Union Pacific to focus on its remaining fleet, which includes the world’s largest steam locomotive, the Big Boy UP 4014, and the fastest, the Living Legend UP 844.
April 28, 2022
Centerville & Southwestern RR Night Photo Session Announced
Phillipsburg Railroad Historians will hold an evening train ride on the miniature Centerville & Southwestern Railroad on Friday evening June 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
April 28, 2022
Proposed Creation of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
Jim Gerlach, President & CEO of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), issued the following statement of support for the creation of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority: “GRCA is a proud supporter of the efforts to return passenger rail from Reading to Philadelphia and beyond. The positive economic and social impact of this once-in-a-generation project for Berks County and the rest of the region cannot be understated. The creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is the important next step in that vision becoming a reality.
April 27, 2022
CN Reports First Quarter Results
Canadian National reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. CN delivered sound operating and financial performance across the board, with adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of C$1.32, up 7%. (1) For the same period, the Company reported diluted EPS down 4% to C$1.31.
April 27, 2022
Norfolk Southern Reports First-Quarter 2022 Results
Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported first-quarter 2022 financial results which included first-quarter records for railway operating revenues, income from railway operations, net income, and diluted earnings per share. First-quarter railway operating revenue was $2.9 billion, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, net income was $703 million, and diluted earnings per share was $2.93.
April 26, 2022
CP and Hapag-Lloyd Announce Additional Service at Port Saint John
Canadian Pacific and Hapag-Lloyd AG announced an additional call into Port Saint John, N.B., via a seasonal extra loader in another step forward for the growing Atlantic Canada port. This additional call follows their inaugural service call into Port Saint John in May 2021, connecting via CP rail service to inland markets in Canada and the United States.
