Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
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.
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.
