Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
August 13, 2021
NJ Transit Football Service to Metlife Stadium Returns
Football fans headed to MetLife Stadium this season can beat the traffic and skip parking with NJ Transit rail service. Beginning this Saturday, August 14th with the Jets vs. Giants pre-season kickoff and continuing through the regular season, NJ Transit will be offering Meadowlands train service to and from Secaucus Junction for each and every Jets or Giants home game.
August 12, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 7, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 7, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 509,607 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.4 percent compared with the same week last year.
August 11, 2021
Brightline Announces Plans to Resume Service
Brightline announced today its plans to resume service in South Florida later this year. During a virtual media update, Brightline President Patrick Goddard detailed the company’s reopening schedule set to start the first half of November for service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
August 11, 2021
B&O Railroad Museum Unveils the Central New Jersey No. 1000: The First Commercial Diesel-Electric Locomotive in the World
On August 12, 2021 the B&O Railroad Museum unveils the complete cosmetic restoration of the Central New Jersey (CNJ) No. 1000: the first commercial diesel-electric locomotive in the world.
August 10, 2021
Canadian Pacific Submits Superior Proposal to Combine with Kansas City Southern
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CP”) today announced it has submitted a superior proposal to acquire Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) in a stock and cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately USD$31 billion[1], offering KCS stockholders an alternative recognizing the premium value of KCS while providing more regulatory certainty.
August 9, 2021
Wabtec Celebrates the 1,000th Modernized Locomotive in the Americas
Wabtec celebrated its 1,000th locomotive modernization in North and South America. The milestone delivery to Norfolk Southern highlights the commercial and environmental success of Wabtec’s modernization program.
August 9, 2021
STB Institutes A Proceeding on Amtrak’s Application For an Order Allowing Operations Over CSXT and NSR Lines Along the Gulf Coast
The Surface Transportation Board has instituted a proceeding on the application filed by the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) under 49 U.S.C. § 24308(e), which seeks an STB order requiring CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) to allow Amtrak to operate additional intercity passenger trains over their lines along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala.
August 6, 2021
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million Award to Launch New National Transit Workforce Center
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of a cooperative agreement totaling $5 million to the International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) to support the first Transit Workforce Center (TWC).
August 6, 2021
MTA Announces Major Promotions in Leadership Ranks at New York City Transit
Acting MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber had announced his intention to appoint Craig Cipriano as the next Interim President of New York City Transit. Additionally, current Interim President Sarah Feinberg has promoted Demetrius Crichlow to serve as Senior Vice President of NYCT’s Department of Subways.
August 5, 2021
Amtrak Debuts Upgraded Menu Options In Acela First Class
Customers riding in First-class onboard Amtrak Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor can now enjoy a refreshed food and beverage menu along with a top-quality dining experience, featuring a return to traditional and sustainable serviceware.
