April 2, 2026

SEPTA Purchases Montreal Coach Cars to Bolster Regional Rail Fleet

As part of an ongoing effort to bolster its Regional Rail fleet, SEPTA is purchasing 24 rail cars from Exo in Quebec, Canada. Exo, which operates public transportation in the Greater Montreal area, formally approved SEPTA’s $8.58 million bid for the coach cars at its board meeting in March.

April 2, 2026

Amtrak to Begin Lewistown Station Renovations

Amtrak is set to launch construction on substantial station and platform improvements at the Lewistown Station (LEW), which is served daily by the Pennsylvanian, a route financed primarily through funds made available by PennDOT.

April 1, 2026

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 28, 2026

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 28, 2026.  For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 515,921 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.5 percent compared with the same week last year.

April 1, 2026

Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak Reach Agreement on Track Usage in Louisiana for the Sunset Limited

Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak announced they have reached an agreement that will allow Amtrak to operate on a 5-mile segment of Union Pacific-owned track starting near Avondale, Louisiana. The reroute of the Sunset Limited onto Union Pacific track will take effect today, April 1, 2026.

March 30, 2026

Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces Summer Savings for Commuter Rail Riders

Governor Maura Healey today announced a series of summer fare promotions and discounts on the MBTA Commuter Rail to lower costs for riders, support regular commuters and encourage more people to choose public transportation as Massachusetts prepares for a busy season of major events across the state.

March 25, 2026

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 21, 2026

March 24, 2026

Union Pacific Celebrates America’s 250th with New Locomotives No. 4547 and No. 1776

Union Pacific Railroad, founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, unveiled its plans to celebrate the United States, its amazing history and the people behind its unparalleled success story with two new locomotives and the first Big Boy steam tour to the East Coast in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

March 20, 2026

MTA Seeking Companies to Build 2,390 Subway Cars, the Largest Subway Order Ever

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from rail car manufacturers for its largest subway car contract in history with a base order of 1,140 subway cars to replace the R62 and R62A fleets operating on the 1, 3, 6 lines, and if an option to purchase the additional 1,250 cars is exercised, to replace the R142 and R142A cars on the 2, 4, 5 lines.

March 19, 2026

Maryland Transit Administration Earns Leed Silver Certification for Purple Line Operations Facility

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the newly constructed Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility located in Glenridge, Maryland. This prestigious designation for leadership in energy and environmental design recognizes the facility’s adherence to high-performance standards in energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental stewardship.

March 18, 2026

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Resumes Daily Operation for 2026

Having completed its winter schedule, which expanded this year to include Fridays in January, February, and early March, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway has started spring a few days early. Daily operation has resumed.