July 23, 2026

Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair

Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation,  announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from The Great New York State Fair. Daily train service allows State Fair visitors a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly travel option to experience one of New York’s signature summer events.

July 21, 2026

Vermont Rail System Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

On Friday, July 17th, Vermont Rail System and GATX proudly unveiled a newly painted commemorative locomotive in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

July 20, 2026

Official Opening of New Yaphank-BNL Long Island Rail Road Station

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) new Yaphank-BNL Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station. Relocated from its original site, the new station provides improved access to the Brookhaven National Laboratory and critical regional roadways like the William Floyd Parkway and the Long Island Expressway. 

July 16, 2026

Preliminary Report Highlights How Upgrades Could Increase Capacity at New Penn Station

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shared the findings from Phase One of its New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study (SOS).

July 16, 2026

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 11, 2026

July 15, 2026

Metro-North Railroad Announces Upcoming Weekend Service Changes on the Hudson Line

MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that Hudson Line weekend service to and from New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie will operate on a modified schedule between July 25 and Sept. 13 to allow crews to perform track work between Beacon and Poughkeepsie.

July 14, 2026

B&O Railroad Museum becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum, birthplace of American railroading, today announced it will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, reflecting its expanded national mission to preserve and interpret America’s railroad heritage while exploring the innovations shaping the future of rail transportation.

July 8, 2026

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 4, 2026

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 4, 2026.  For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 482,121 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.7 percent compared with the same week last year.

July 8, 2026

Amtrak Kicks Off New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study

Amtrak and its state and federal partners are progressing the New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study, which will develop strategies to preserve and increase the frequency, speed, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity passenger rail between both cities, guided by a robust community engagement effort.

July 7, 2026

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Respond to STB’s Request for Supplemental Information, Submitting First Round of Their Responses

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation today submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) May 28, 2026, request for additional information to support their accepted merger application.