Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
November 17, 2021
MBTA Celebrates Completion of Two New Green Line Stations
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak today was joined by Boston University officials and others to celebrate the completion of the $29 million B Branch Station Consolidation project. Green Line riders can now experience boarding via new accessible platforms compatible with low-floor vehicles and improved station elements as part of the Green Line Transformation (GLT) program.
November 17, 2021
NY Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Elmont LIRR Station
New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Long Island Rail Road Elmont Station, the first new LIRR station in almost 50 years, will open for service on Saturday, Nov. 20.
November 16, 2021
Steven Page, Strumbellas to Front 2021 ‘Holiday Train at Home’ CC
Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The Strumbellas will lead an all-star cast of performers aboard the CP Holiday Train for the 2021 “Holiday Train at Home” concert.
November 16, 2021
Amtrak Partners with NYC & Company To Promote Travel to New York City
Amtrak announced today that it is partnering with NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, to promote train travel to New York City via the Moynihan Train Hall.
November 15, 2021
CP Named To 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
Canadian Pacific is proud to announce that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for 2021. This marks the second consecutive year CP has been listed on the DJSI North America.
November 15, 2021
CSX Marks 11th Consecutive Year on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
CSX’s commitment to sustainability leadership has been rewarded once again with recognition of CSX as one of the top transportation companies and the only U.S.-based railroad on the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DSJI) North America.
November 12, 2021
Wabtec Wins Major Locomotive and Services Deal from Egyptian National Railways
Wabtec signed contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to supply 100 ES30ACi Evolution Series Locomotives, as well as a multi-year service agreement to maintain the fleet.
November 11, 2021
CN and Progress Rail Advance Sustainability Efforts with a Renewable Fuels Partnership
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company are partnering with Renewable Energy Group (REG) to test high-level renewable fuel blends including both biodiesel and renewable diesel in support of the companies’ sustainability goals.
November 10, 2021
Norfolk Southern Opens New Headquarters Building In Atlanta
Norfolk Southern Corporation today formally opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured Governor Brian P. Kemp, Senator Raphael Warnock, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Norfolk Southern employees, and civic and business leaders from across Atlanta.
November 10, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 6, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 6, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 504,111 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
