Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 23, 2020
MTA, TWU Announce Cash Transactions to be Conducted Via MetroCard Vending Machines Beginning Tuesday, March 24 Until Further Notice
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) today announced all cash transactions, other than reduced-fare purchases will be conducted via MetroCard Vending Machines effective Tuesday, March 24, until further notice
March 23, 2020
MBTA Discourages All Non-Essential Travel
The MBTA has announced additional service revisions in a continuing effort to protect the health and safety of the T’s customers and workforce, and to preserve transit services for those who are essential to slowing the spread of COVID-19, or otherwise must travel for purposes that are absolutely necessary
March 23, 2020
Amtrak adjusts service due to reduced ridership stemming from COVID-19 concerns
With reduced ridership due to COVIC-19 concerns, Amtrak has adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets.
March 22, 2020
NJ Transit announces service enhancements weekday rail service.
Beginning March 23rd, NJ TRANSIT will enhance its weekday rail schedule to ensure additional regions of New Jersey maintain service.
March 21, 2020
Hoosac Tunnel remains closed and detours still on
Pan Am’s Hoosac Tunnel remains closed. The railroad continues repairs and it is expected to remain out of service until at least the end of March.
March 20, 2020
VIA Rail Canada announces service changes effective this Monday.
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces service changes effective Monday March 23, which will be in place until further notice.
March 19, 2020
NJ Transit adjusts service level due to low ridership
Beginning Friday, March 20th, NJ TRANSIT’s rail lines, with the exception of the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL), will operate on a weekend schedule with slight modifications
March 19, 2020
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 14, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 14, 2020.
March 19, 2020
New Service Reductions to SEPTA Transit Starting Sunday, March 22
In an effort to maintain a safe environment for customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, SEPTA will reduce service levels for all Transit service, including buses, the Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, Trolleys and Norristown High Speed Line, starting Sunday, March 22.
March 19, 2020
Amtrak adjusts service due to ridership decline.
Amtrak has adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets.
