Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
October 9, 2025
Maryland Transit Administration to Expand, Modernize MARC Train Martin Maintenance Yard
Following unanimous approval from the Board of Public Works last week, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will begin construction to expand and modernize the MARC train storage facilities at the Martin Maintenance Yard in Baltimore County. Expanding storage capacity at the rail yard is a key component to delivering more frequent service that better serve existing, changing and new travel markets as outlined in the MARC Growth and Transformation Plan.
October 8, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 4, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 4, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 503,538 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
October 8, 2025
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Welcomes Four New Top DOT Officials Following Senate Confirmation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed four new top officials to the Department following their confirmation by the U.S. Senate
October 7, 2025
Phase One Milestone of MTA Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) milestone with the completion of bridge replacement work on Phase 1 of the Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project. Through 128 bridge installations, the project replaced 8,240 track feet of the aging 132-year-old structure, all without disrupting Metro-North service. Thanks to strong project management and an innovative construction approach, the project as a whole is $93 million under budget and 51 months ahead of schedule.
October 6, 2025
Historic Railroad Equipment Display at Hoboken Terminal
On Sunday, October 12, 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” will be held on Sunday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Track 17 in Hoboken Terminal. Admission is free.
October 6, 2025
MBTA Celebrates New and Accessible North Wilmington Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) gathered with elected officials and community advocates to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting for the new North Wilmington Station on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line
October 2, 2025
NTSB Issues Urgent Recommendations on Fire Risk for SEPTA Railcar Fleet
The National Transportation Safety Board Wednesday urged the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to act immediately to eliminate fire risks in its fleet of Silverliner IV railcars.
October 2, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 27, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 27, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 512,642 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.0 percent compared with the same week last year.
October 1, 2025
MTA Board Adopts Fare and Toll Increases to Take Effect January 2026
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved toll and fare increases, along with a series of fare and ticket policy changes designed to simplify the array of offerings to prioritize affordability on New York City Transit’s subways and buses, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and the Metro-North Railroad. The vote was 11-0, with two abstentions. Most of these changes will take effect in January 2026 to align with the full systemwide rollout of the tap-and-ride technology
September 29, 2025
CSX Corp. Announces Leadership Transition
CSX Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has named Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective September 28. He succeeds Joe Hinrichs, who has departed from the company as President, CEO, and Board member
