Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
December 1, 2025
Toys for Tots New York Holiday Train Schedule Announced:
The magic of the season is hitting the rails once again with its 26th train! Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation are thrilled to announce the return of the Holiday Train on Saturday, Dec. 13, continuing a tradition that has delivered joy for over 20 years.
December 1, 2025
T Trolley Tunnel Remains Closed
Results from continued test trains from the past week have determined that additional testing must be completed before SEPTA’s Center City trolley tunnel can reopen. The tunnel will remain closed through at least Sunday, December 7.
December 1, 2025
STB Approves Fortress Investment Group Acquisition of Two Shortline Rail Carriers
The Surface Transportation Board announced it has granted authority for Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress) to acquire control of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) and Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company (ABC).
November 26, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 22, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 22, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,110 carloads and intermodal units, down 0.9 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 25, 2025
Governor Shapiro Directs $219.9 Million in Additional Capital Funding to SEPTA to Support Urgent Safety Upgrades and Infrastructure Improvements Across System
On Monday Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro directed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll to allocate $219.9 million in additional capital funding to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to support urgent safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
November 25, 2025
MBTA Completes Replacement of Over 28 Miles of Rail on the Fairmount Line in Preparation for Battery Electric Trains
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the operations and maintenance partner for the MBTA’s Commuter Rail, has completed a project to replace over 28 miles of rail on the Fairmount Line.
November 21, 2025
VIA RAIL Celebrates 70 Years of the Canadian
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) marked a major milestone today at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station: the celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Canadian, the legendary train that has connected travellers from Toronto to Vancouver since 1955.
November 20, 2025
Update on SEPTA’s T Trolley Tunnel
The trolley tunnel will remain closed at least until next week as we work to continue repairs to the five miles of overhead infrastructure throughout the tunnel. All T trolleys will remain on diversion to 40th and Market streets for connection to the L to and from Center City.
November 20, 2025
MTA Reaffirms Balanced Budget for 2026 As Increased Operating Efficiencies Further Reduce Out-Year Deficits
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its final 2026 operating budget and four-year financial plan, introducing a new round of operating efficiencies over the next four years that significantly reduce out-year deficits announced in the July Financial Plan by a total of $418 million. New cost savings of $675 million are the primary driver of this achievement and raises the cumulative total to more than $2 billion in operating savings through 2029.
November 19, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 15, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 15, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 493,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
