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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
October 14, 2026
CPKC Holiday Train begins 182-stop Journey of Music and Giving Nov. 19
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced the 2026 CPKC Holiday Train program will kick off Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning a 32-day journey in support of local food banks through music, celebration and giving, with stops in 182 communities across Canada and the United States.
October 13, 2026
VIA Rail Begins Construction of its New Assembly and Maintenance Facility in Montreal:
VIA Rail and Pomerleau, on October 8th, celebrated the start of construction of VIA Rail’s new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, in the presence of approximately 60 employees from both companies and other local suppliers.
October 12, 2026
Mass Governor Healey Announces Major Step Toward Permanent Berkshire Flyer Service
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced a major step toward permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service and expanded passenger rail in Western Massachusetts. An agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and CSX will advance critical rail infrastructure improvements in Pittsfield that will reduce conflicts between passenger and freight trains and support permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service.
October 12, 2026
CSX Announces Retirement of Chief Operating Officer Mike Cory
CSX announced today that Mike Cory, executive vice president and chief operating officer, is retiring from the company. Mike will work with the entire leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.
October 9, 2026
Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland
Amtrak has achieved a major milestone for two bridge replacement projects in Maryland: Bush River Bridge and Gunpowder River Bridge. Amtrak has selected HNTB for architectural and engineering services for both projects, which will include community engagement to inform the final design.
October 8, 2026
Amtrak Celebrates Completion of Accessibility Improvements at Hamlet and Rocky Mount Stations
Amtrak joined federal, state and local officials this week to celebrate the completion of accessibility improvement projects at its stations in Hamlet and Rocky Mount, marking more than $10 million in investments to improve accessibility, safety and the customer experience for rail travelers in North Carolina.
October 8, 2026
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 3, 2026
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 3, 2026. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 529,712 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.1 percent compared with the same week last year.
October 7, 2026
Amtrak Expands Pennsylvanian Service with Second Daily Round Trip Beginning Nov. 18
Amtrak will soon expand service on the Pennsylvanian with a second daily round trip beginning Nov. 18, providing customers with more travel options between New York City and Pittsburgh and communities across Pennsylvania.
October 6, 2026
SEPTA Awards Contract for Lease of Oldest Passenger Rail Station in America
SEPTA awarded a contract to the City of Philadelphia for the long-term lease of the former Shawmont Station along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line. Built in the 1820s, the former Shawmont Station is recognized as the oldest passenger railroad station in the country.
October 5, 2026
Metro-North Adds Even More Hudson Line for Fall Foliage Fans
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that Metro-North Railroad’s popular Leaf Peeper trains returned on, Saturday, Oct. 3, giving customers more ways to visit the Hudson Valley during peak fall foliage season.
