Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
June 3, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of $343 million in federal funding to retrofit some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems to make it easier for Americans to access public transportation.
June 3, 2024
MTA Chair and CEO Lieber Appoints Demetrius Crichlow to Serve as Interim President of MTA New York City Transit
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber appointed Demetrius Crichlow as Interim President of MTA New York City Transit, effective June 14.
June 3, 2024
NCDOT Announces Special Train in June from Raleigh to the U.S. Open in Pinehurst
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to this year’s U.S. Open in Pinehurst.
May 23, 2024
CSX Reopens Curtis Bay Coal Piers After Tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
CSX is ramping up loading operations at its Curtis Bay coal piers just two months after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
May 23, 2024
Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement to Resolve Federal East Palestine Derailment Claims and Investigations
Norfolk Southern Corporation has reached an agreement on a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to resolve all their claims and investigations arising from the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
May 23, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 18, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 18, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 474,886 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.9 percent compared with the same week last year.
May 22, 2024
Amtrak Reinvents Cafe Acela Menu
Amtrak Acela guests can now enjoy a brand-new food and beverage onboard experience with today’s reveal of a new Cafe Acela menu featuring more gourmet and artisan products from sustainably sourced, health-conscious, and local brands. Additional upgrades include a redesigned physical menu and upgraded, more sustainable packaging. To view the full menu and see photos of the new items, please click here.
May 21, 2024
FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced two final rules that will require railroads to develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees.
May 21, 2024
Seasonal Service to Old Orchard Beach Resumes
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced that the Amtrak Downeaster seasonal service to Old Orchard Beach resumed on Monday, May 20, 2024. From expansive beaches to amusement parks and the famous pier fries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy within walking distance of the Old Orchard Beach train platform.
May 20, 2024
Washington Metro Retires the 2000-series Subway Cars:
On May 10, Metro retired its 2000-series subway cars. These cars were introduced in the early 1980s, are past their useful life. Metro trains are built to last generally around 40 years or so. Reliability has decreased over the years and parts are getting harder to procure.
