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.

July 7, 2026

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with World’s Largest Steam Locomotive in Philadelphia

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

July 7, 2026

NextGen Acela Fleet Continues to Grow

Amtrak now has 13 NextGen Acela trains in service. There are now 32 weekday NextGen Acela scheduled trips, allowing passengers more opportunities to travel on the new fleet

June 29, 2026

SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets

SEPTA’s Board approved a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget. The spending plan represents an increase of just 1.9% over the current year, and includes investments in new buses, more full-length fare gates and other enhancements for customers.