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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
November 22, 2024
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 16, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 16, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,886 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.2 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 20, 2024
Amtrak Secures Funding to Advance 13 Key Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak’s New Era of Rail continues with funding announced for 13 Amtrak-led projects that will modernize the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and unlock major bottlenecks on the busiest passenger railroad in America.
November 19, 2024
MTA Issues Agencywide Mitigation Measures Following New York City Drought Warning
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a new set of water usage and safety measures in partnership with New York City Mayor Eric Adams to help alleviate drought conditions in the New York metropolitan area. These rules apply to all MTA agencies and comply with the City’s Drought Management Plan.
November 19, 2024
Amtrak Opens Temporary Ticketed Passenger Waiting at Washington Union Station
As the Thanksgiving holiday travel period gets underway, Amtrak customers can wait for their trains in a new, temporary waiting area at Washington Union Station. The waiting area officially opened on Nov. 19.
November 18, 2024
Amtrak Welcomes Back Keystone Service Customers After Restoring Weekday Trains Between Lancaster and Harrisburg
Amtrak today joined Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, State Representative Tom Jones and other partners to celebrate the full restoration of weekday Keystone Service and thank customers for their patience during the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project, which concluded earlier this month.
November 14, 2024
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 9, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 9, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 519,115 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
November 13, 2024
SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA today announced a new fare increase proposal that would see rates jump by more than 20% across all modes and methods of payment. Combined with a more affordable fare proposal already being considered for adoption by the SEPTA Board this month, customers would see fares climb by nearly 30% starting Jan. 1, 2025.
November 12, 2024
Grand Central Terminal’s Halls Are Decked as Dazzling Holiday Fair Returns
Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the opening of the Grand Central Holiday Fair. The officials were joined by Holiday Fair merchants, traditional Costa Rican dancers, and representatives from the Costa Rica Tourism Board, which is sponsoring the holiday fair.
November 11, 2024
Schneider launches new Intermodal Service between the Southeast U.S. and Mexico
Schneider is set to launch a new Intermodal service providing continuous rail service between points in Mexico and Texas and points in the Southeastern United States. Service on the new route will begin in December.
November 8, 2024
RJD America LLC Acquires Historic Chesapeake & Ohio 614 Steam Locomotive and Announces Comprehensive Restoration
RJD America LLC has announced that it has purchased the legendary Chesapeake & Ohio 614 steam locomotive from the American Freedom Train Foundation, Inc. With a firm commitment to preserving railroad heritage, RJD America LLC will invest substantial resources to restore the locomotive and its auxiliary tender at the esteemed Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services.
