Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
July 7, 2020
CP announces best-ever quarter and June for transporting Canadian grain
Canadian Pacific announced today its best-ever quarter and June for moving Canadian grain and grain products. The two records are the latest in a standout crop year of linking Canadian producers to worldwide markets.
July 7, 2020
MTA Issues Update as New York City Begins Phase 3 Reopening
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today issued an update as New York City enters Phase 3 reopening. Average weekday ridership on subways and buses has reached a combined total of more than 2.1 million – 1.1 million on subways and more than 1 million on buses.
July 6, 2020
CN Investing $20 Million in New Brunswick
Canadian National announced today that it plans to invest approximately $20 million (CAD) across New Brunswick in 2020. The program will focus on rebuilding and strengthening bridges, the replacement of rail and ties, rebuilding road crossing surfaces as well as maintenance work on culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.
July 6, 2020
Watco Acquires Dow’s Rail Assets
Dow Inc. has selected Watco Companies to acquire the rail infrastructure assets and related equipment at six major North American sites.
July 6, 2020
Amtrak Silver Star and Silver Meteor Schedule Changes
Effective on July 6 the Silver Meteor and Silver Star will now operate on alternating days, offering one daily train between New York and Miami.
July 6, 2020
Steamtown National Historic Site Partial Reopening
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) is increasing recreational access. Beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Steamtown NHS, in response to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Green Phase for Lackawanna County, will allow access to the certain areas from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily,
July 2, 2020
CN Investing $10 Million in Nova Scotia
CN announced today that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest over $10 million (CAD) across Nova Scotia in 2020
July 2, 2020
NJ Transit Monmouth Park Station Reopens Tomorrow
NJ TRANSIT is off to the races! Rail service to Monmouth Park Racetrack for the 2020 season begins with the return of live racing this Friday, July 3rd.
July 1, 2020
Rail Traffic for June and the Week Ending June 27, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 27, 2020, as well as volumes for June 2020. U.S. railroads originated 794,256 carloads in June 2020, down 22.4 percent, or 228,975 carloads, from June 2019.
July 1, 2020
Maryland DOT Transitions To Normal Transit Schedules
Effective Sunday, July 12, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will begin transitioning from the service reductions first implemented March 17 under the COVID-19 health emergency to more normal transit schedules.
