Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
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.
July 8, 2021
Rail Traffic for June and the Week Ending July 3, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 3, 2021, as well as volumes for June 2021. U.S. railroads originated 1,175,232 carloads in June 2021, up 19.1 percent, or 188,164 carloads, from June 2020. U.S. railroads also originated 1,386,745 containers and trailers in June 2021, up 10.9 percent, or 136,634 units, from the same month last year. Combined U.S. carload and intermodal originations in June 2021 were 2,561,977, up 14.5 percent, or 324,798 carloads and intermodal units from June 2020.
July 7, 2021
Amtrak To Purchase Siemens Multi-Powered Train Sets
Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains that will be leveraged for state and northeast services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans. The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.
July 6, 2021
VIA Rail Increases Corridor Service Levels To Over 50% Starting July 12
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has announced it is moving forward with its service resumption plan in the Québec City-Windsor corridor by adding, starting July 12, 63 weekly frequencies, thus bringing service levels from 38% to 54% on that route.
July 4, 2021
CSX Files Expanded Application with Surface Transportation Board to Acquire Pan Am Railways
CSX Corp. announced on July 2 that it submitted an amended and supplemented application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) as part of the previously announced agreement to acquire New England’s Pan Am Railway’s Inc. (Pan Am). The amended application provides all of the additional details of the proposed transaction requested by the STB in their May 26, 2021 ruling.
