Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 15, 2020
NJ Transit Introduces New “How Full Is Your Ride” Feature On Mobile App
NJ TRANSIT is launching new features on its mobile app in a pilot program that allows rail and bus passengers to see how full their ride is before they step on board, making a better-informed personal decision that optimizes their comfort level as they return to the system.
September 14, 2020
MBTA Fall 2020 Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Take Effect November 2
The MBTA today announced upcoming schedule changes coming to the Commuter Rail network this fall effective Monday, November 2. These updates are being made in response to changing ridership patterns on the Commuter Rail as a result of the pandemic.
September 11, 2020
NJ Transit Recognized For Cyber Security Safeguard Of Passenger Data
NJ TRANSIT has received a prestigious internationally recognized certification for its continued efforts to protect the integrity and privacy of corporate and passenger information. NJ TRANSIT is proud to be the first public transit agency in the nation to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.
September 10, 2020
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Directing MTA to Develop Plan to Bolster Mask Compliance on Public Transit System
The MTA announced riders who refuse to wear a mask on public transit will be subject to a $50 fine. This new measure – which will be effective Monday, September 14 – follows Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.18 issued on April 17 requiring all passengers and employees to wear a face covering while riding on public transit.
September 10, 2020
Users of multi-ride discount tickets will confirm each ride before travel
Amtrak is taking a new step to make certain our passengers can easily distance themselves from each other on our busiest trains in the Northeast Corridor and on the Amtrak National Network. Effective Sept. 14, passengers who purchase multi-ride tickets will confirm their travel on a specific train on a specific date.
September 9, 2020
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 5, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 5, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 509,637 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.6 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 5 were 222,298 carloads, down 6.9 percent compared with the same week in 2019, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 287,339 containers and trailers, up 24.8 percent compared to 2019.
September 8, 2020
CN Joining The Commtrex Marketplace
Canadian National is pleased to announce that it has joined The Commtrex Transload Marketplace, offering customers one-stop access to CN’s unique tri-coastal rail network and its extensive range of transloading distribution services across Canada and the U.S.
September 8, 2020
LIRR Unveils New Technology That Identifies Least Crowded Trains Before Riders Leave Home
Long Island Rail Road officials today unveiled a first-of-its-kind planning tool that allow passengers to choose trains based on recent crowding data. LIRR is the first transit agency globally to deploy the crowding data feature, which empowers passengers with information so accurate and precise that they never have to second guess the best time to use the system.
September 8, 2020
CSX DERAILMENT RESULTS IN AMTRAK ELECTRIC OUTAGE
Due to a CSX freight train derailment at Oak Point Yard in the Bronx, N.Y., all Amtrak service has been suspended between New York and New Haven. Four freight cars had derailed and one hit a catenary pole, causing an electrical outage.
September 3, 2020
Labor Union Issues Statement Concerning Amtrak Layoffs
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), has issued a statement concerning Amtrak’s announcement of furloughs beginning October 1.
