Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 30, 2020
John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust announces 2020 preservation grants
The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust announced 2020 railroad preservation grants awarded to a number of railway preservation organizations across the country.
March 30, 2020
Government of Canada announces new domestic transportation measures
The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and is constantly determining what new measures may be required to contain the spread of the virus.
March 30, 2020
Washington Metro closes first and last cars of all trains to protect employees.
Washington Metro closes first and last cars of all trains to protect employees.
March 30, 2020
Latest Update on Amtrak Service Reductions Due to Coronavirus
While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, it has adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets.
March 27, 2020
Arson on New York City Subway Claims Life of Transit Worker
Early today at approximately 3:14 a.m. a smoke and fire condition was reported inside a northbound 2 train as it was approaching the 110 St station, with the train crew eventually reporting heavy black smoke issuing. The NYPD is conducting an active investigation of the crime scene.
March 26, 2020
Genesee & Wyoming Announces 2019 Industrial Development Results
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) announced 2019 industrial development results, with customers investing $1.1 billion in new projects expected to generate more than 1,250 new jobs in communities served by its U.S. freight railroads.
March 26, 2020
SEPTA to Reduce Regional Rail to “Essential Service Schedule” Starting Sunday, March 29
SEPTA will reduce Regional Rail to an “Essential Service Schedule” starting on Sunday, March 29.
March 25, 2020
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 21, 2020
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 459,966 carloads and intermodal units, down 8.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
March 25, 2020
MTA Implements “NY Essential Service Plan”
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and move the healthcare workers, first responders and essential personnel on the frontlines of this public health crisis, the Authority today announced the implementation of the “NY Essential Service Plan.”
March 24, 2020
Norfolk Southern names Vanessa Allen Sutherland Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective April 1, 2020.
