Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 6, 2020
Joint Statement by NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett and Amtrak Chief Operating & Commercial Officer Stephen Gardner on Replacement of Sawtooth Bridges
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have thanked the U.S. Department of Transportation for publishing the Environmental Assessment for replacement of the Sawtooth Bridges.
March 6, 2020
MTA Moving Forward with Signal Modernization of F Line with Project in Southern Brooklyn
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said that the next phase of the Culver Line Signal Modernization project will begin on Friday, March 20.
March 5, 2020
Norfolk Southern Innovative Track-Inspection Technology
Norfolk Southern today announced that it has achieved a breakthrough in track inspection technology that will enhance railroad safety and operating efficiencies.
March 5, 2020
Norfolk Southern Update on Hoosac Tunnel Outage
Following is an update on the Hoosac Tunnel service disruption on Norfolk Southern’s partner line, Pan Am Southern, which affects all trains operating between Mechanicville, N.Y., and Ayer, Mass.
March 5, 2020
Amtrak Takes Active Measures to Maintain Safe Environment
Amtrak continues to monitor the Coronavirus situation closely in the United States and elsewhere. The railroad’s medical, public health and emergency management teams are in contact with appropriate officials across our network to maintain awareness of the latest information.
March 4, 2020
Most VIA Rail trains resume normal service
VIA Rail Canada announces that as of Saturday, March 7, most of its trains will resume service on their normal schedule.
March 4, 2020
Norfolk Southern announces new leadership appointments
Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced leadership appointments in its transformation, transportation, and law departments, effective immediately.
March 4, 2020
PRR T1 5550 Open House on March 7
On Saturday March 7, 2020, The PRR T1 Trust will hold their first Public Open House at Gemini Industrial Machine in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
March 4, 2020
Rail Traffic for February and the Week Ending February 29, 2020
The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 29, 2020, as well as volumes for February 2020.
March 4, 2020
Federal Grant Awarded for New CTrail Station at Windsor Locks
Connecticut Department of Transportation has received a $17.4 million grant from the FRA for construction and other improvements at a new $64.9 million Hartford Line railroad station in Windsor Locks.
