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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
February 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Regional Transit to Close Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel for Major Repairs
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will temporarily close the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel for approximately eight months, starting February 23, 2025, to perform critical infrastructure upgrades.
February 16, 2025
Shuttle Bus Substitution for Media-Sharon Hill Line
Bus service replaces all trolley service on the Media-Sharon Hill Line [D] between 69th Street Transit Center to Media and Sharon Hill stations beginning Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, March 2 due to a bridge rehabilitation project. Regular trolley service resumes start of service day Monday, March 3.
February 13, 2025
The East Broad Top Railroad Acquires Historic Diesel Locomotive
The East Broad Top Railroad is proud to announce the acquisition of a unique 1946 diesel locomotive from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango, Colorado. Built by H.K. Porter Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this 80-ton locomotive will provide crucial backup power for the EBT’s steam locomotives and support the EBT Foundation’s expansion efforts.
February 13, 2025
MBTA Shares Service Plans for 250th Celebrations April 19-20
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), along with state and local leaders, will celebrate Massachusetts 250. The MBTA will offer special services to and from Arlington, Lexington, Concord, and Lincoln, among other towns, Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025.
February 13, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending February 8, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 8, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 502,449 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year.
February 12, 2025
Superior Court Affirms Public Service Commission Ruling on Hanson Spur
Last week the Fulton County Superior Court upheld prior decisions by a Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Hearing Officer and the full PSC to grant Sandersville Railroad Company’s petition to acquire small strips of real estate by eminent domain that the railroad needs to construct the Hanson Spur in Hancock County.
February 11, 2025
MTA Features Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson in Subway Announcements Ahead of 50th Anniversary Special
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that announcements recorded by Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson will be played in more than 400 subway stations reminding New Yorkers and visitors alike to pay the fare and not ride outside of subway cars.
February 10, 2025
MBTA Announces South Coast Rail Service Begins March 24, 2025
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has shared the South Coast Rail passenger service start date. Pending final approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), passenger service will begin Monday, March 24, 2025. For the first time in 65 years, the communities of Taunton, Freetown, New Bedford, Middleboro, and Fall River will have passenger rail service
February 10, 2025
Norfolk Southern Successfully Completes $1 Billion in Systemwide Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024
Norfolk Southern Corporation announced today that it successfully completed infrastructure improvements worth $1 billion in 2024. The projects were completed throughout Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network and are designed to ensure the company can continue to safely deliver reliable and resilient service to customers and communities.
February 9, 2025
MTA Announces Justin Vonashek Appointed Seventh President of MTA Metro-North Railroad
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the appointment of Justin Vonashek to serve as President of MTA Metro-North Railroad. Vonashek will succeed Catherine Rinaldi, the first woman to lead the railroad, who is retiring after nearly seven years in the role.
