Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 13, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 7, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 7, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 479,179 carloads and intermodal units, up 7.3 percent compared with the same week last year.
September 12, 2024
NJ Transit to Celebrate Railroad History With “Meet Our Rail Fleet: Past and Present” EventVENT
On Sunday, September 15, the public is invited to Historic Hoboken Terminal to join NJ TRANSIT in celebrating New Jersey’s rich railroad history with some of the agency’s iconic heritage locomotives and railroad equipment – all while learning about career opportunities available on the railroad. “Meet Our Rail Fleet: Past and Present” will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Track 17. Admission is free.
September 12, 2024
Norfolk Southern Board of Directors Appoints Mark R. George President and Chief Executive Officer
Norfolk Southern Corporation yesterday announced that the Norfolk Southern Board of Directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
September 11, 2024
Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the Subway with the New York Transit Museum
The New York Transit Museum is thrilled to announce a landmark celebration of the 120th anniversary of the New York City subway system with a new exhibit, The Subway Is…, opening on September 26th at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn.
September 11, 2024
MBTA Announces an Increase in Sales of Weekend Rail Passes
This summer, sales of the popular $10 weekend Commuter Rail pass increased by 40% compared to 2023.
September 10, 2024
Siemens Mobility to Establish America’s First High-Speed Rail Production Facility in Horseheads, New York
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Brightline West and Siemens Mobility announced yesterday that Horseheads, New York will become home to North America’s first high-speed rail production facility.
September 6, 2024
Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner yesterday joined U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, Representative Joe Courtney, Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and other state and local officials to celebrate the start of construction for Amtrak’s new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, Connecticut.
September 6, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 31, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 31, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,632 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.4 percent compared with the same week last year.
September 5, 2024
NJ Transit’s Meet Our Rail Fleet – Past and Present:
NJ Transit has announced that it will host a display of its heritage fleet of locomotives at the Hoboken Terminal, in Hoboken, NJ on Sunday, September 15, 2024
September 4, 2024
SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All Lines Effective Sunday, Sept. 8
SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service next month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines will go into effect on Sunday, September 8.
