Railpace Hot News
Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
June 12, 2024
Route 15 Trolley Partial Service Returns Sunday, June 16
The iconic green-and-cream 1940s-era trolleys are a link to Philadelphia’s rich history. SEPTA is excited to announce that some trolleys will return to service on Girard Avenue’s Route 15 [G] line beginning Sunday, June 16. Buses will also operate along the route until the full fleet has been restored. All service operates between 63rd and Girard and Richmond and Westmoreland Street. Select bus trips operate via Frankford and Delaware Loop.
June 12, 2024
MTA Replaces First Segment of Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it has successfully replaced the first section of the aging 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct without disrupting Metro-North service. This represents a major step toward ensuring this critical transportation infrastructure remains in a state of good repair and enables Metro-North to continue safely delivering record on-time performance.
June 11, 2024
Pinsly short lines join EPA’s SmartWay program
Two of Pinsly Railroad Co. short lines – Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad and the Grenada Railroad – have joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership.
June 7, 2024
CSX Unveils 15th Heritage Locomotive, Honoring the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
CSX has released a new heritage locomotive, the P&LE 1875, paying tribute to the storied Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The 15th in CSX’s heritage locomotive series, this new addition to the company’s fleet not only celebrates the rich history of P&LE but also marks a significant milestone in CSX’s ongoing commitment to honoring the legacies of America’s historic railroads.
June 6, 2024
VPRA and Norfolk Southern in Discussions for New Rail Agreement
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced that it is in preliminary discussions with Norfolk Southern Corporation to purchase the Manassas Line and to pursue an option to extend passenger rail service to the New River Valley (NRV) on the Norfolk Southern main line (N-Line). While negotiations are in the early stages, VPRA and Norfolk Southern have established a mutually beneficial framework for both passenger and freight rail service.
June 5, 2024
Weekly Rail Traffic for May and the Week Ending June 1, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 1, 2024, as well as volumes for May 2024.
June 4, 2024
Ontario Awards Contracts to Advance Northeastern Passenger Rail
The Ontario government is delivering on its promise to bring back northeastern passenger rail service by awarding three contracts to design and manufacture nine new station shelters, enhance rail safety and complete warning system upgrades. The contracts mark a significant milestone in reinstating train service between Timmins and Toronto, providing a safe and reliable transportation option for northern and central communities and unlocking Ontario’s full economic potential.
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.
