Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
May 2, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for April and the Week Ending April 27, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 27, 2024, as well as volumes for April 2024.
May 1, 2024
STB Adopts Final Rule For Reciprocal Switching
The Surface Transportation Board announced that it has adopted a final rule, by unanimous vote, to implement new regulations at 49 CFR part 1145 which sets forth a path for shippers and receivers to petition the Board for the prescription of a reciprocal switching agreement. Today’s final rule is designed to promote adequate rail service.
May 1, 2024
VIA RAIL Enhances Service Between Ottawa and Toronto:
VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) has announced the enhancement of services between Ottawa and Toronto with the introduction of several new departures.
April 30, 2024
Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project Moves to Second Phase on Monday, April 29
Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania that began in March is well underway and moving to Phase 2 on Monday, April 29.
April 29, 2024
South Attleboro Commuter Rail Station to Reopen May 20
The South Attleboro station will reopen for limited service
April 29, 2024
Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer Seasonal Passenger Rail Service
Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), is announcing tickets are now on sale for the Berkshire Flyer, the seasonal summer passenger rail service that operates between New York City from Moynihan Train Hall and Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
April 26, 2024
MTA Releases Climate Resilience Roadmap
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled its Climate Resilience Roadmap, a comprehensive framework to fortify the transit system against the impacts of climate change.
April 26, 2024
SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus in Fleet
SEPTA officially retired its last bus fully powered by diesel fuel reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to the environment and a sustainable public transportation system.
April 25, 2024
Long Island Rail Road’s 190th Anniversary
Yesterday Governor Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) celebrated the 190th anniversary of the founding of MTA Long Island Rail Road on April 24, 1834.
April 25, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 20, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 474,544 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.8 percent compared with the same week last year.
