Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
June 20, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 15, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 15, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 493,138 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.4 percent compared with the same week last year.
June 18, 2024
Norfolk Southern Safety Advancements
Norfolk Southern Corporation released a 2024 Midyear Safety Report, highlighting substantial advancements to enhance railroad safety. Norfolk Southern is committed to keeping our employees and communities safe. Our progress to become the gold standard of safety is the direct result of engaging employees, safety advisors, customers and communities — all to further the company’s safety culture.
June 17, 2024
Update on Progress of MBTA South Coast Rail Project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provided an update on the progress of the South Coast Rail project, including a new milestone reached that brings the project closer to completion.
June 14, 2024
CSX Making Important Infrastructure Enhancements at Its Cumberland, Maryland Yard
CSX has undertaken an important project to improve the infrastructure at its Cumberland, Maryland rail yard. This strategic initiative aims to reconfigure the yard for enhanced safety and productivity, enabling the railroad to more efficiently manage increased traffic destined for the Midwest.
June 14, 2024
Amtrak Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report
A newly released fiscal year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Report details Amtrak’s progress toward Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. In FY23 Amtrak replaced more than a million gallons of fossil-fuel with renewable diesel, began integrating climate resilience and sustainability design measures into capital projects and finalized plans to host its first clean energy generation facility.
June 13, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 8, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 8, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 489,916 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.1 percent compared with the same week last year.
June 12, 2024
Route 15 Trolley Partial Service Returns Sunday, June 16
The iconic green-and-cream 1940s-era trolleys are a link to Philadelphia’s rich history. SEPTA is excited to announce that some trolleys will return to service on Girard Avenue’s Route 15 [G] line beginning Sunday, June 16. Buses will also operate along the route until the full fleet has been restored. All service operates between 63rd and Girard and Richmond and Westmoreland Street. Select bus trips operate via Frankford and Delaware Loop.
June 12, 2024
MTA Replaces First Segment of Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it has successfully replaced the first section of the aging 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct without disrupting Metro-North service. This represents a major step toward ensuring this critical transportation infrastructure remains in a state of good repair and enables Metro-North to continue safely delivering record on-time performance.
June 11, 2024
Pinsly short lines join EPA’s SmartWay program
Two of Pinsly Railroad Co. short lines – Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad and the Grenada Railroad – have joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership.
June 7, 2024
CSX Unveils 15th Heritage Locomotive, Honoring the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
CSX has released a new heritage locomotive, the P&LE 1875, paying tribute to the storied Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The 15th in CSX’s heritage locomotive series, this new addition to the company’s fleet not only celebrates the rich history of P&LE but also marks a significant milestone in CSX’s ongoing commitment to honoring the legacies of America’s historic railroads.
