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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
August 5, 2024
MBTA Reaches Significant Milestone for South Coast Rail: Keolis Has Assumed Dispatcher Duties
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that the dispatching responsibilities for the South Coast Rail territory has been transferred to MBTA’s Railroad Operations division and will now be performed by its operating partner Keolis Commuter Services, marking a significant milestone in the project’s progress.
August 2, 2024
Norfolk Southern Invests in the 3B Corridor
Norfolk Southern Corporation is investing to grow capacity on a key rail line in the state of Alabama, the 3B Corridor, which connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. The more-than $200 million investment positions the line to accommodate expected growth in several sectors as the Southeast progresses as an economic powerhouse for the US economy.
August 1, 2024
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Norfolk Southern to Stop Amtrak Passenger Train Delays
The United States filed a civil complaint on Tuesday, July 30, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, Norfolk Southern) delays passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.
August 1, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 27, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 27, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 508,496 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.3 percent compared with the same week last year.
July 31, 2024
LIRR Announces Schedule Changes Effective Tuesday, Sept. 3
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced that new schedules will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and the railroad will – for the first time in its history – double the number of morning trains that run from Oyster Bay directly to Penn Station.
July 30, 2024
With New Responsibility at Washington Union Station, Amtrak is Initiating Plan to Elevate the Travel Experience
Today, Amtrak is launching a program to revitalize and improve operations of Washington Union Station, one of the nation’s most historic and busiest multimodal hubs.
July 30, 2024
Governor Hochul, Amtrak and New York State Department of Transportation Announce Tickets Now Available for Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair
Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service this summer to and from the Empire state’s largest annual event – the Great New York State Fair.
July 29, 2024
SunRail Service at new DeLand Station to begin Monday, August 12, 2024
SunRail has announced the opening of its new DeLand, Florida station and start of passenger service on Monday, August 12.
July 29, 2024
CSX Unveils Heritage Locomotive Honoring Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
CSX has unveiled its 17th heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the historic Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI).
July 26, 2024
Norfolk Southern Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Thursday its second quarter 2024 financial results. For the quarter, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, the operating ratio was 62.8%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.25.
