Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
February 27, 2021
Pan Am Merger Application Filed
On February 25 CSX filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board concerning its merger with Pan Am Railways. CSX proposes to assume control of the four Pan Am component railroads; Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Portland Terminal, and Springfield Terminal
February 26, 2021
Plans for the Resumption of Amtrak Gulf Coast Service
Amtrak plans to resume passenger service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama in early 2022.
February 26, 2021
Wabtec Donates $30,000 to Support Texas Storm Relief Efforts
The Wabtec Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Wabtec Corporation, today announced a donation of $30,000 to support local relief efforts in Texas following last week’s winter storm and destructive power outages. The donation will be split among three nonprofits: Salvation Army of North Texas, Tarrant Area Food Bank, and the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
February 25, 2021
SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
The SEPTA Board today approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The plan – “SEPTA Forward: A Vision for a Stronger Future” – provides a framework for the Authority’s recovery from COVID-19 and sets a vision for future growth.
February 24, 2021
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending February 20, 2021
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 20, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 377,904 carloads and intermodal units, down 21.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 20 were 171,642 carloads, down 26.3 percent compared with the same week in 2020, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 206,262 containers and trailers, down 17.4 percent compared to 2020.
February 23, 2021
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February 22, 2021
MBTA Sets Direction for Spring 2021 Commuter Rail Schedules
The MBTA set the direction today for Spring 2021 Commuter Rail schedules, focusing on preserving access, matching service to ridership and passenger needs, and providing more operational flexibility. Responding to feedback from riders and communities, weeknight service after 9 p.m. will largely remain, particularly where ridership has returned more than in other areas and on transit-critical lines.
February 22, 2021
Genesee & Wyoming Announces 2020 U.S. Industrial Development Results
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) announced 2020 U.S. industrial development results, with 45 new projects representing $1.6 billion in customer investments expected to generate more than 800 new jobs in communities served by G&W’s freight railroads.
February 18, 2021
Amidst Financial Crisis, MTA Urges Swift Passage of the American Rescue Plan and Calls on Congress to Deliver $8 Billion in Federal Relief
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today urged Congress to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan, including delivering an additional $8 billion in federal relief for the agency amidst its ongoing financial crisis. The MTA continues to face a cumulative deficit of $8 billion through 2024 and is urgently requesting additional Federal assistance to power the region’s recovery from the pandemic in the years to come.
February 18, 2021
Norfolk Southern Terminates Project On Former Chattahoochee Brick Company Site
Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced it has terminated plans to build a rail transfer facility on the site of the former Chattahoochee Brick Company in Atlanta. Norfolk Southern’s decision comes after the City of Atlanta filed a petition for preliminary injunction last week with the federal Surface Transportation Board.
