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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
December 11, 2024
Kris Kolluri Appointed as NJT President and CEO
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the Governor’s nomination during Wednesday’s Board meeting.
December 11, 2024
VIA Rail Canada Requests for Builder of Pan-Canadian Fleet
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the launch of the Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, Regional and Remote (LDRR) fleet.
December 10, 2024
MBTA Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project
The MBTA announced the release of its Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project. The EA is available on the MBTA website.
December 9, 2024
Amtrak Completes Upgrades at North Carolina Station
Amtrak is excited to announce that renovations at the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., are now complete. Amtrak completed the $4 million project in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and in cooperation with the City of Wilson, North Carolina Department of Transportation, and CSX to improve the station. The project is part of the ongoing and companywide commitment at Amtrak to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers.
December 9, 2024
Amtrak and Stephen Starr Take Acela First Class Dining to the Next Level with New Seasonal Menu Featuring The Dandelion, El Vez and Pizzeria Stella
Amtrak and STARR Restaurant Group, led by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, have introduced a new seasonal menu, now available on Acela First Class for customers traveling between Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., on the Northeast Corridor. This is the fourth seasonal Acela First Class menu featuring offerings from Stephen Starr restaurants since the program began in May 2023. To continue bringing all new variety onboard, this menu includes the first dish offered from The Dandelion restaurant in Philadelphia.
December 5, 2024
Scott Sauer Begins Tenure as SEPTA’s Interim General Manager
This week, long-time SEPTA veteran Scott Sauer took on a new role as the Authority’s Interim General Manager. Sauer had most recently been the Chief Operating Officer for SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority).
December 5, 2024
Grand Central Madison Wins UNESCO’s 2024 Prix Versailles Interior Award for World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that Grand Central Madison, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) terminal, was awarded UNESCO’s 2024 Prix Versailles Interior Award for the World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Station category.
December 5, 2024
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 30, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 30, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 439,362 carloads and intermodal units, down 13.8 percent compared with the same week last year.
December 4, 2024
Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal Year 2024
Amtrak achieved an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming a historic 32.8 million customers as demand for passenger rail service continues to grow in markets across the nation.
December 2, 2024
CSX Unveils Pan Am Heritage Locomotive, Marking Completion of Heritage Series
CSX has unveiled locomotive No. 1981, the final installment in its series of heritage locomotives, honoring Pan Am Railways. The unit is the 21st and final creation by the Waycross Paint Shop to celebrate the predecessor railroads that form today’s CSX network.
