Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
May 28, 2021
Amtrak Seeks To Bring More Rail Service To More Communities
Amtrak is initiating the work to deliver by 2035 more frequent, reliable and sustainable intercity passenger rail service to over 160 more communities and 20 million more passengers annually, as outlined in the Amtrak Corridor Vision released today. To be implemented in collaboration with states, local communities, the administration and many other stakeholders, the Corridor Vision builds upon Amtrak’s national network, integrating new and improved corridors to expand the existing system.
May 27, 2021
CN and Kansas City Southern Take Next Step on Path to Combine by Filing Jointly for Voting Trust Approval
CN and Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) announced that they have taken the next step on their path to combine to create the premier railway for the 21st century.
May 27, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 22, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 22, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 528,774 carloads and intermodal units, up 23.4 percent compared with the same week last year.
May 26, 2021
Surface Transportation Board Rules on Completeness of CSX’s Merger Application to Acquire Pan Am, Permits Filing of Revised Application
The Surface Transportation Board today announced a decision finding the merger application filed by CSX Transportation, Inc. to acquire control of Pan Am Systems, Inc. and its short line railroad subsidiaries to be incomplete. The Board found that the application did not include all of the information necessary for purposes of a “significant” transaction under the Board’s regulations
May 25, 2021
Metro builds on sustainability mission with release of first ever Climate Bonds
Metro announced the release of Climate Bonds Certified green bonds as part of the agency’s commitment to delivering sustainable, cost-effective transportation service to the Washington Metropolitan Region. This green certification confirms that Metro’s planned capital investments support climate change solutions, including within the categories of clean energy and energy efficiency.
May 24, 2021
Amtrak Names Laura Mason EVP of Major Program Delivery
Amtrak today named Laura Mason as Executive Vice President of Major Program Delivery to lead a new organization responsible for delivering Amtrak’s largest infrastructure, fleet and station programs.
May 21, 2021
Pair of Unique Locomotives Headed to the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, located in North Judson, Indiana, has announced the is very pleased to announce the impending arrival of two unique diesel locomotives. BL2 locomotives 52 and 56 had previously operated on the Saratoga and North Creek Railway in New York and have been acquired by the museum through a lease arrangement with a private owner.
May 20, 2021
Wabtec’s All-Battery Locomotive, FLXdrive
Wabtec Corporation has announced a rail industry first as its FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive delivered more than an 11-percent average reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for an entire train. It is the equivalent of over 6,200 gallons of diesel fuel saved and approximately 69 tons of CO2 emissions reduced.
May 19, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 15, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 15, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 533,872 carloads and intermodal units, up 28.3 percent compared with the same week last year.
May 19, 2021
VRE to Return to Full Service
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will resume its full-service schedule on Tuesday, June 1, increasing commuting options for passengers. VRE has been running a reduced-service schedule since March 17, 2020, following a decline in ridership due to COVID 19.
