Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
April 8, 2020
SEPTA Suspends Rail Service on Several Lines
Effective Thursday, April 9 SEPTA will modify train service, annulling service on certain lines
April 8, 2020
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 4, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 4, 2020.
April 7, 2020
B&LE ACQUISITION OF MASSENA LINE APPROVED
On Monday the Surface Transportation Board approved Canadian National subsidiary Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad’s acquisition and operation of CSX’s Massena Line.
April 6, 2020
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $25 Billion to Help Nation’s Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced, on April 2, a total of $25 billion in Federal funding allocations to help the Nation’s public transportation systems respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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.
