Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
April 6, 2020
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Line service revised due to COVID-19
Beginning Monday, April 6th, NJ TRANSIT will adjust its Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) service to operate on a weekend schedule to accommodate essential travel due to the decline in ridership related to COVID-19.
April 4, 2020
North Carolina Passenger Rail Service Reduced
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s passenger rail service, NC By Train, is being reduced.
April 3, 2020
Reading & Northern 2102 undergoing restoration
The Reading & Northern Railroad’s T-1 4-8-4 steam locomotive 2102 continues to undergo restoration.
April 3, 2020
Overview of SEPTA’s Service Adjustments and Enhanced Cleaning Efforts for COVID-19
SEPTA implemented a series of service changes before and during the COVID-19 crisis designed to maximize the health and safety of employees
April 2, 2020
Railway Age Names Reading & Northern its Regional Railroad of the Year for 4th Time
Railway Age Magazine has named Reading & Northern Railroad its 2020 Regional Railroad of the Year. This is the fourth time that Reading & Northern has been honored with this distinction, and it is the only railroad to win more than twice, winning previously in 2002, 2011, and 2015.
April 2, 2020
Due to the closure of Steamtown NHS in response to the COVID-19 restrictions, rail excursions scheduled through July 4, 2020 are cancelled.
Due to the closure of Steamtown NHS in response to the COVID-19 restrictions, rail excursions scheduled through July 4, 2020 are cancelled.
April 1, 2020
Hoosac Tunnel Expected to Reopen by April 4.
Hoosac Tunnel Expected to Reopen by April 4.
April 1, 2020
Rail Traffic for March and the Week Ending March 28, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 28, 2020, as well as volumes for March 2020.
March 31, 2020
G&W and Connecticut Port Authority announce Port of New London agreement
The Connecticut Port Authority (the Authority), the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) and New England Central Railroad, Inc. (NECR), a subsidiary of Connecticut-based Genesee & Wyoming Inc., today announced that they have reached an agreement on property utilization in the vicinity of the Authority’s port facility in New London (the Port) that maximizes future growth opportunities.
March 31, 2020
Board of Directors to vote on budget that looks ahead; funds Washington Metro recovery in wake of pandemic
Metro’s Board of Directors will vote on the Authority’s FY2021 budget Thursday, which proposes expanded late-night rail hours, better weekend bus service, and fare and other service changes.
