Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
May 9, 2022
Charlotte Western Railroad Commences Rail Operations
Charlotte Western Railroad (CER), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jaguar Transport Holdings (Jaguar), began rail operations on May 2nd, 2022. It acquired leasehold rights to approximately 13 miles of track owned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
May 6, 2022
Fairwinds Landing Leases Norfolk Southern’s Lambert’s Point Docks Property
Fairwinds Landing, LLC. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for a 30-year lease of the company’s Lambert’s Point Docks, a facility situated adjacent to Norfolk Southern’s coal terminal. Fairwinds’ vision is to transform the property into a world-class maritime operations and logistics center that supports the offshore wind, defense, and transportation industries. The facility will be rebranded as “Fairwinds Landing” to mark its transformation. Beginning in late 2022, Fairwinds expects to invest more than $100 million in buildings and infrastructure.
May 6, 2022
Route 1 Bridge Reconstruction to Affect West Trenton Line Schedule
Due to PennDOT reconstruction project of US Route 1 bridge, shuttle buses will replace SEPTA train service between Langhorne and Trevose, Pa. stations during the weekdays May 19-20 and weekends of May 14-15, May 21-22, May 28-29, June 4-5, and June 25-26.
May 5, 2022
Nickel Plate 765 Will Operate Over Indiana Northeastern Railroad
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc. and the Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company have announced The Indiana Rail Experience, a historic partnership that will contribute to the tourism economy and the quality of life in Northeast Indiana.
May 5, 2022
Rail Traffic for April and the Week Ending April 30, 2022
The Association of American Railroads reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 30, 2022, as well as volumes for April 2022.
U.S. railroads originated 919,703 carloads in April 2022, down 3.4 percent, or 31,929 carloads, from April 2021. U.S. railroads also originated 1,083,151 containers and trailers in April 2022, down 7.7 percent, or 90,869 units, from the same month last year. Combined U.S. carload and intermodal originations in April 2022 were 2,002,854, down 5.8 percent, or 122,798 carloads and intermodal units from April 2021.
May 5, 2022
North Shore Railroad Embarks on New Endeavor in Snyder County
On May 4 the North Shore Railroad Company (NSHR) made history when they ran their first train in beautiful Snyder County – to Kreamer, PA. NSHR is the only railroad to make this journey, other than Norfolk Southern (NS), in the past 23 years.
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.
