Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 12, 2026
CTDOT Announces Rail Freight Infrastructure Program Awards
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the award of $20 million in grants through the Rail Freight Infrastructure Program, supporting projects that enhance safety, expand capacity, and strengthen the long-term reliability of Connecticut’s freight rail network.
March 11, 2026
PPA & SEPTA Launch Automated Enforcement Cameras on Trolleys
Philadelphia Parking Authority equipped thirty SEPTA trolleys on the T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and G with automated enforcement cameras to identify vehicles illegally blocking trolley lanes and stopping zones.
March 11, 2026
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 7, 2026
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 7, 2026. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 514,996 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
March 10, 2026
Progress Rail Partners with Norfolk Southern to Modernize Locomotive Fleet
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has signed an agreement with Norfolk Southern (NS) to modernize 96 EMD® SD70M-2 locomotives, transforming them into next generation SD70ICC units equipped with AC traction technology.
March 9, 2026
MBTA Will Successfully Complete Signal Work on Orange Line Two Days Early, Strengthens Reliability for Riders
The MBTA announced the successful early completion of critical signal work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Back Bay and Forest Hills.
March 6, 2026
CSX Recognizes Nine Short Line Partners at Annual Partner Conference
CSX recently recognized nine short line railroad partners for their outstanding collaboration and commitment to service excellence during the company’s CSX Short Line Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.
March 5, 2026
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending February 28, 2026 Download Traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 28, 2026. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,729 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
March 4, 2026
CN Launches America250 Celebration Unveiling Two Commemorative Locomotives
CN today launched its America250 celebrations with the unveiling of two commemorative locomotives in tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence.
March 4, 2026
CPKC Debuts 1776 Locomotive to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Yesterday the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States of America.
March 4, 2026
FRA Data Confirm Freight Rail Achieved Record Safety Performance in 2025
Newly released 2025 data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) show that freight rail safety continued to improve across nearly every major category, marking the safest year on record for the industry. The data reinforce that sustained private investment, advanced technology deployment, and a highly trained and committed workforce are delivering real, measurable safety outcomes across the national freight rail network—strengthening supply chain reliability and supporting affordability across the economy.
