Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
July 10, 2025
Amtrak’s Enhanced Menu on Acela First Class
As Amtrak continues to focus on elevating and investing in the Acela First Class experience, several new upgrades have been introduced onboard last month, including: new plates and service ware, updates to our presentation and service delivery, and a refreshed Spring/Summer menu of our ongoing, successful partnership with Stephen Starr restaurants.
July 10, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 5, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 5, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 443,049 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.0 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending July 5 were 204,513 carloads, up 4.8 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 238,536 containers and trailers, up 5.2 percent compared to 2024.
July 9, 2025
Roundhouse Contractor & Groundbreaking Set
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently announced that eciConstruction of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania will be the general contractor for the construction of a roundhouse exhibit building at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
July 9, 2025
N&W 611 Returns to Mainline Excursions
The Virginia Scenic Railway announced today that a joint venture between the Virginia Scenic Railway, The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc., the Steam Railroading Institute, and the Virginia Mechanical Preservation Society will bring the famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive back into service for a limited series of passenger excursions this fall.
July 7, 2025
Operation Toy Train Expands to 69 Towns Across Five States for 2025 Holiday Toy Drive
Operation Toy Train is proud to announce its largest and most expansive schedule yet for the 2025 season. This annual project of the non-profit organization TOYX, Inc. is dedicated to running
special trains throughout the United States that collect and deliver donated toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. With collection events planned in 69 towns across five states, Operation
Toy Train will roll into communities from California to Connecticut throughout November and December
July 3, 2025
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 28, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 28, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 491,424 carloads and intermodal units, down 0.2 percent compared with the same week last year.
July 2, 2025
CSX Investments in Indiana Yard Set to Boost Efficiency and Traffic Capacity
CSX is making major infrastructure upgrades at Avon Yard, one of its five hump yards, in a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service for its customers.
July 2, 2025
MTA Receives Top Safety and Security Awards from American Public Transportation Association
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Metro-North Railroad, and New York City Transit (NYCT) have won American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold awards for safety and security initiatives. These awards, named as Gold Awards for the top award, recognized transit agencies for proactive and innovative safety and security programs.
July 1, 2025
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service starting August 18
Tickets are now available for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service starting Aug. 18 between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient morning and evening departures from both cities – plus a promotion to introduce Amtrak Guest Rewards to the region.
June 30, 2025
Siemens Mobility to Pioneer Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotives in North America
Siemens Mobility is introducing the next generation of passenger locomotive: The Charger B+AC. An advanced rail solution manufactured in the United States for the North American market, the Siemens Charger B+AC is North America’s first battery-electric powered passenger locomotive.
