Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
September 26, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 25, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 21, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 522,112 carloads and intermodal units, up 6.0 percent compared with the same week last year.
September 26, 2024
MTA Board Approves 2025-2029 Capital Plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today approved, by a vote of 10-0, the Authority’s proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan, outlining a $68.4 billion investment in the region’s subways, buses, railroads, bridges, and tunnels over the next five years to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to reliable, accessible, and sustainable transit.
September 26, 2024
Amtrak Names Byl Herrmann Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann to the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision, priorities, and annual operating plan for the department within the context of Amtrak’s strategic and corporate plans and objectives.
September 25, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Requires Transit Agencies Nationwide to Address Assaults Against Transit Workers
Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s frontline transit workers from assault, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced General Directive 24-1: Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers. This General Directive, the first one to be issued by FTA, will require more than 700 transit agencies nationwide to take action to protect frontline transit workers from the risk of assaults.
September 24, 2024
CSX Unveils Heritage Locomotive Honoring Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louisville Railway
Railroads have long played a crucial role in shaping the economic and cultural landscapes of the United States. Among these storied lines is the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis (NC&StL) Railway, a key player in the growth of the Southeast. CSX has unveiled its 19th heritage locomotive, a tribute to the NC&StL Railway, celebrating the rich legacy of a system integral to regional development.
September 24, 2024
MBTA Commuter Rail Providing Expanded Weekend Service Throughout October to Support Haunted Happenings Events in Salem
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the agency’s operating partner for Commuter Rail, have announced significantly increased train frequency to and from Salem during the month of October.
September 24, 2024
Metro-North Railroad Announces Upcoming Schedule Update to Take Effect Oct. 6
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad today announced an upcoming schedule change which will go into effect on Sunday, Oct. 6. The updated schedule features additional weekend service and increased service for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
September 24, 2024
Amtrak Launching the Floridian, with Daily Service Between Chicago and Miami
Amtrak customers can now purchase tickets on the Floridian, a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami with intermediate stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa that will take customers to these cities in comfort and style. This train combines the routes of the Capitol Limited and Silver Star for a limited time and makes its inaugural trip on Sunday, Nov. 10.
September 23, 2024
Amtrak’s new version of the Floridian
Amtrak’s new Floridian begins service on November 10. This train is a combination of the Capitol Limited and the Silver Star.
September 23, 2024
MTA TrainTime App Launches “Avoided Carbon Calculator” in Celebration of Climate Week NYC
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the launch of an Avoided Carbon Calculator, a new feature on TrainTime, the app used by Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North riders to plan trips and purchase tickets, that will allow customers to track how their choice to ride transit fights greenhouse gas emissions that are driving global climate change, based on their trips purchased.
