Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 16, 2020
MBTA Announces Schedule Revisions to Take Effect Tuesday, March 17
In response to coordinated efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the MBTA will implement several changes to service levels effective with the start of service on Tuesday, March 17.
March 16, 2020
Update on Amtrak Service
With reduced ridership due to COVID-19 concerns Amtrak has adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets
March 14, 2020
Amtrak adjusts Northeast Service due to COVID-19
Amtrak has adjusted service in the Northeast due to low ridership caused by concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Railfan events cancelled and tourist railroads and museums close due to COVID 19 concerns.
With the concern over the spread of COVID 19 many railroad museums and tourist railroads are temporarily closing. In addition, train shows and railfan get togethers are being either postponed or cancelled.
March 12, 2020
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $248.5 Million in Grants to Support Railroad Infrastructure
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $248.5 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program
March 11, 2020
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 7, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 7, 2020.
March 11, 2020
SEPTA Announces Proposed Fare Restructuring Plan
SEPTA today announced a Fare Restructuring Plan that eases the cost of travel for families, provides one free transfer to save customers time and money, and introduces a new three-day pass.
March 10, 2020
LIRR Restores Full Service to Penn Station With March 9 Timetables
On Monday, March 9, ten Long Island Rail Road rush hour train to or from Penn Station that had been temporarily rerouted or canceled to accommodate Amtrak track work at Penn Station, resumed normal service.
March 9, 2020
Eastern LIRR track now equipped with PTC
LIRR has activated Positive Train Control (PTC) on the eastern 108 miles of the railroad, from Patchogue to Montauk and from Ronkonkoma to Greenport.
March 9, 2020
Amtrak passenger with coronavirus on board train 303
Amtrak has received notification from St. Louis County, Mo. that an individual who traveled on Amtrak train 303 (Chicago – St. Louis) on March 4, 2020, has tested presumptive positive for the coronavirus.
