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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
March 16, 2026
New Portal North Bridge Opens
On Thursday, March 12, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak celebrated a major milestone at the Portal North Bridge in Kearny by riding a ceremonial train over the bridge, which will have one track officially go into passenger service on Monday, March 16
March 16, 2026
Amtrak Celebrates Two South Carolina Station Restorations
Amtrak has completed a comprehensive series of improvements at both the Camden Station and the Denmark Railway Depot in South Carolina, which are each served twice daily by Amtrak’s Floridian route.
March 12, 2026
CTDOT Announces Rail Freight Infrastructure Program Awards
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the award of $20 million in grants through the Rail Freight Infrastructure Program, supporting projects that enhance safety, expand capacity, and strengthen the long-term reliability of Connecticut’s freight rail network.
March 11, 2026
PPA & SEPTA Launch Automated Enforcement Cameras on Trolleys
Philadelphia Parking Authority equipped thirty SEPTA trolleys on the T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and G with automated enforcement cameras to identify vehicles illegally blocking trolley lanes and stopping zones.
March 11, 2026
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 7, 2026
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 7, 2026. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 514,996 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.5 percent compared with the same week last year.
March 10, 2026
Progress Rail Partners with Norfolk Southern to Modernize Locomotive Fleet
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has signed an agreement with Norfolk Southern (NS) to modernize 96 EMD® SD70M-2 locomotives, transforming them into next generation SD70ICC units equipped with AC traction technology.
March 9, 2026
MBTA Will Successfully Complete Signal Work on Orange Line Two Days Early, Strengthens Reliability for Riders
The MBTA announced the successful early completion of critical signal work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Back Bay and Forest Hills.
March 6, 2026
CSX Recognizes Nine Short Line Partners at Annual Partner Conference
CSX recently recognized nine short line railroad partners for their outstanding collaboration and commitment to service excellence during the company’s CSX Short Line Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.
March 5, 2026
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending February 28, 2026 Download Traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 28, 2026. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,729 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
March 4, 2026
CN Launches America250 Celebration Unveiling Two Commemorative Locomotives
CN today launched its America250 celebrations with the unveiling of two commemorative locomotives in tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence.
