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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
December 11, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending December 6, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 6, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 508,999 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.3 percent compared with the same week last year.
December 9, 2025
SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
SEPTA announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and Frontier Divisions.
December 8, 2025
Looming SEPTA Transit Strike
SEPTA’s current contracts with TWU Local 234, TWU Local 234 Frontier Transit Division, and SMART Local 1594 (Victory District) have expired. If the agency and union leadership fail to come to an agreement on a new contract, it’s possible that union members could choose to strike.
December 8, 2025
SEPTA Center City Tunnel Update
Testing and repair of the overhead wire infrastructure in the trolley tunnel is ongoing, and progress continues, but some problem areas remain that need to be resolved before the tunnel can safely reopen. SEPTA expects the tunnel to remain closed for another week, at least until Sunday, December 14.
December 5, 2025
SEPTA to Receive Leased MARC Railcars on Friday, Dec. 5
SEPTA will receive the 10 leased rail coach cars from Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail (MARC) on Friday, December 5.
December 3, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 29, 2025 Download Traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 29, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 431,435 carloads and intermodal units, down 1.8 percent compared with the same week last year.
December 2, 2025
Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston
Amtrak has officially restored direct rail service on the Lake Shore Limited between Albany-Rensselaer and Boston after several months of substitute bus service between these two cities.
December 1, 2025
Toys for Tots New York Holiday Train Schedule Announced:
The magic of the season is hitting the rails once again with its 26th train! Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation are thrilled to announce the return of the Holiday Train on Saturday, Dec. 13, continuing a tradition that has delivered joy for over 20 years.
December 1, 2025
T Trolley Tunnel Remains Closed
Results from continued test trains from the past week have determined that additional testing must be completed before SEPTA’s Center City trolley tunnel can reopen. The tunnel will remain closed through at least Sunday, December 7.
December 1, 2025
STB Approves Fortress Investment Group Acquisition of Two Shortline Rail Carriers
The Surface Transportation Board announced it has granted authority for Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress) to acquire control of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) and Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company (ABC).
