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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 17, 2020
Norfolk Southern Derailment At Tennille, Georgia
A Norfolk Southern train derailed near Tennille, Georgia. Multiple washouts have been reported near the derailment site, which is expected to remain out of service for approximately 48 hours.
September 16, 2020
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 12, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 12, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 474,785 carloads and intermodal units, down 9.9 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 12 were 214,142 carloads, down 15.2 percent compared with the same week in 2019, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 260,643 containers and trailers, down 5 percent compared to 2019
September 16, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $1 Billion to Upgrade American Infrastructure
U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Trump Administration will invest $1 billion in American infrastructure through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program. The funding has been awarded to 70 projects in 44 states.
September 15, 2020
CP and Maersk reach agreement that will benefit North American customers and the environment
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Maersk have reached an agreement to build and operate a world-class transload and distribution facility in Vancouver to expand CP’s and Maersk Canada’s supply chain options for customers. The CP transload facility will be an expansion of CP’s existing Vancouver Intermodal Facility.
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.
