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

Reading & Northern Railroad supports Tamaqua with platform project and more

March 3, 2020

Reading & Northern Railroad supports Tamaqua with platform project and more

Reading & Northern recently finalized an agreement to bring back passenger trains to Tamaqua’s 146-year-old train station including the building of a new passenger platform.

Canadian National recovering from blockades

March 3, 2020

Canadian National recovering from blockades

Canadian National announced today that, in the absence of significant illegal blockades on its network over the last four days, it has started calling back most of the temporarily laid off employees based in Eastern Canada.  

SEPTA to Celebrates Exton Station Improvements with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

March 3, 2020

SEPTA to Celebrates Exton Station Improvements with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

SEPTA gathered with local officials and community members to celebrate the recently completed modernization of Exton Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.

NJ Transit issues update on precautionary measures against  coronavirus

March 3, 2020

NJ Transit issues update on precautionary measures against coronavirus

NJ TRANSIT today issued an update on the precautionary measures taken by the agency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ensuring the agency is taking all appropriate precautions to protect employees and customers and that the system of Rail, Bus, Light Rail and Access Link vehicles remain safe to use.

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Issues Agency-Wide Update on Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus

March 3, 2020

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Issues Agency-Wide Update on Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority today announced an update to agency-wide sanitizing protocols as it continues to implement precautions in response to the novel coronavirus.

Amtrak names William Flynn to succeed Richard Anderson as CEO and President

March 2, 2020

Amtrak names William Flynn to succeed Richard Anderson as CEO and President

Amtrak announced that it has named William J. Flynn as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Flynn, a seasoned business leader with four decades of transportation and logistics experience, will begin his role on April 15, 2020.

Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2020 Excursions:

February 27, 2020

Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2020 Excursions:

Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) has announced its 2020 excursion season, with vintage passenger cars pulled by heritage steam and diesel locomotives.

Reading & Northern announces Tamaqua station improvements

February 21, 2020

Reading & Northern announces Tamaqua station improvements

Reading & Northern has finalized an agreement today to bring back passenger trains to Tamaqua’s 146 year old train station including the building of a new passenger platform.

New Illegal Blockades in Vaughan and Vancouver

February 16, 2020

New Illegal Blockades in Vaughan and Vancouver

Canadian National announced that there have been new blockades on its network today, one in Vancouver, B.C., and two in Vaughan, Ontario.

February 13, 2020

CN Initiating Progressive and Orderly Shutdown of its Eastern Canadian Network

Canadian National announced today that the company has been forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown of its operations in Eastern Canada.