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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
July 16, 2021
Washington Metrorail Extends Service
Metro will expand train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The extended operating hours are the first in a package of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that will add more all-day rail service, create high-frequency bus routes and improve service across the region.
July 15, 2021
The Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor
The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing intercity passenger rail services in a way that will best meet the transportation needs of travellers, while also creating jobs and economic growth. The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (Housing) and Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York, Adam Vaughan, and the Mayor of the City of Toronto, John Tory announced the Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor.
July 15, 2021
SEPTA Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
Following several successful station cleaning blitzes in recent months, SEPTA will continue the initiative this weekend (July 16, 17, 18) at the Lombard-South Station on the Broad Street Line. Lombard-South Station will close at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and reopen everyday at 5 a.m.
July 14, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 10, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 10, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 451,825 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
July 14, 2021
Texas Central Names Renfe as Early Operator for Historic Project
Texas Central, developers of the high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, has signed a contract with Renfe to be the Early Operator for the transformational project aiming to revolutionize travel in Texas.
July 13, 2021
Amtrak and Vermont Celebrate Restoration of Amtrak Trains with One Dollar Tickets
To celebrate Amtrak and Vermont Agency of Transportation’s (VTRANS) previous announcement of the restoration of its Vermont train service, customers can take advantage of $1 fares are being offered for travel within Vermont on its first day of service, Monday, July 19 when using the promo code V102 or via Amtrak.com/Vermont. Celebratory events will also kick off with local dignitaries on the same day at 7:30 a.m. at the Rutland Station for the return of the Ethan Allen Express and at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Albans Station for the return of The Vermonter
July 12, 2021
VIA Rail Canada’s Ocean Resumes Service in August
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has announced that its last route which was suspended due to COVID-19, the Ocean, will be gradually resuming service starting August 11
July 11, 2021
AAR Responds To Biden Administration’s Executive Order To Protect Railroad Competition.
The Association of American Railroads has responded to the Biden’s administration’s executive order to protect railroad completion. .
July 9, 2021
Prairie Link Will Connect Edmonton and Calgary
EllisDon, a world-leading construction services and infrastructure development company, announced today that they have formed a partnership to advance the development of high-speed rail connecting Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary in Alberta, Canada
July 8, 2021
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel from 10 p.m. on Friday, July 9 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 26.
