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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.

Norfolk Southern Announces Shareholders Have Elected 10 of 13 of the Company’s Director Nominees

May 10, 2024

Norfolk Southern Announces Shareholders Have Elected 10 of 13 of the Company’s Director Nominees

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that the preliminary vote count of its proxy solicitor indicates that its shareholders have voted to elect 10 of Norfolk Southern’s director nominees at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 4, 2024

May 9, 2024

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 4, 2024

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 4, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 463,106 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.0 percent compared with the same week last year.

G&AR Rebrands as Pinsly Railroad Company

May 7, 2024

G&AR Rebrands as Pinsly Railroad Company

Gulf & Atlantic Railways, LLC (G&AR) announced May 1 that it is rebranding as Pinsly Railroad Company following the October 2023 acquisition of Pioneer Valley Railroad, Pinsly’s last short line railroad company.

MTA Reports Details of Nearly $300 Million in Capital Savings

May 7, 2024

MTA Reports Details of Nearly $300 Million in Capital Savings

MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D) today outlined details of nearly $300 million in capital program cost savings as part of its 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Strategic Plan, which outlines initiatives to improve the delivery of capital projects and modernize the transit system better, faster, and cheaper.

Operation Toy Train Doings

May 6, 2024

Operation Toy Train Doings

Operation Toy Train will be participating in a pair of events this Saturday, May 11, at Port Jervis, N.Y, and Phillipsburg, NJ

Amtrak Harrisburg Line Track Work

May 6, 2024

Amtrak Harrisburg Line Track Work

An Amtrak work crew, that includes an undercutter and the TLM (Track Laying Machine), is presently working to replace rail, ties and renew ballast between Harrisburg and Middletown, PA.

CVSR Trains Return Effective Today

May 3, 2024

CVSR Trains Return Effective Today

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announces its return to the rails on today, following a voluntary two-month hiatus aimed at enhancing passenger safety and operational protocols.

CSX Introduces the Pere Marquette Heritage Locomotive

May 3, 2024

CSX Introduces the Pere Marquette Heritage Locomotive

CSX has introduced the latest addition in its heritage locomotive series, paying homage to the rich history of the Pere Marquette Railroad. This new unit showcases the Pere Marquette’s legacy, dating back to its inception on November 1, 1899.

Introducing Amtrak Borealis trains with Expanded Service between St. Paul and Chicago via Milwaukee

May 2, 2024

Introducing Amtrak Borealis trains with Expanded Service between St. Paul and Chicago via Milwaukee

Tickets are now available for a second daily Amtrak service between the Twin Cities and Chicago, via Milwaukee: new state-sponsored Borealis trains originate from St. Paul at midday and from Chicago in the late morning. Travelers seeking a more comfortable, sustainable and productive choice than driving will have double the current rail options, starting May 21, 2024.