Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
November 20, 2025
Update on SEPTA’s T Trolley Tunnel
The trolley tunnel will remain closed at least until next week as we work to continue repairs to the five miles of overhead infrastructure throughout the tunnel. All T trolleys will remain on diversion to 40th and Market streets for connection to the L to and from Center City.
November 20, 2025
MTA Reaffirms Balanced Budget for 2026 As Increased Operating Efficiencies Further Reduce Out-Year Deficits
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its final 2026 operating budget and four-year financial plan, introducing a new round of operating efficiencies over the next four years that significantly reduce out-year deficits announced in the July Financial Plan by a total of $418 million. New cost savings of $675 million are the primary driver of this achievement and raises the cumulative total to more than $2 billion in operating savings through 2029.
November 19, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 15, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 15, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 493,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 19, 2025
Amtrak’s Record Setting Year
Underscoring the growing demand for Amtrak across the United States, the company closed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with record ridership and revenue – marking another year of growth and strong performance. These results were achieved alongside improvements in the customer experience, reinforcing Amtrak’s commitment to quality service as the foundation for future growth.
November 18, 2025
Plan to Provide $460M to Modernize Washington Metro, Transform Regional Transit
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force and called on regional leaders to advance funding solutions to support Metro’s long-term modernization and strengthen coordination among the region’s 14 transit operators, including Metro, MARC, VRE, and local bus systems.
November 14, 2025
Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific
Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.
November 13, 2025
Reading & Northern Railroad Unveils its First Semiquincentennial Locomotive
Always looking to the future, the Reading & Northern Railroad is proud to present its first diesel locomotive dressed in a patriotic scheme celebrating the forthcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026.
November 13, 2025
SEPTA T and D1 Trolley Service Updates
At the start of the day on Thursday, November 13, SEPTA’s Center City Trolley tunnel will reopen and regular service will resume.
November 13, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 8, 2025 Download Traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 8, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 493,493 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.9 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 11, 2025
Metro-North Railroad Honors Veterans, Unveils Eighth Locomotive in Heritage Series
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad has rebranded an eighth locomotive with special colors and designs as part of its Heritage Series that highlights the railroad’s 42 years of service to the public. The wrap applied to locomotive No. 216 honors the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans and was developed with direct input from Metro-North’s veteran workforce.
