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Keep up to date on the latest railroad news from the northeastern United States and Canada, edited by Carl Perelman.
June 29, 2023
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 24, 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 24, 2023. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 469,453 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.2 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending June 24 were 222,431 carloads, down 0.4 percent compared with the same week in 2022, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 247,022 containers and trailers, down 5.5 percent compared to 2022.
June 28, 2023
Amtrak Launches Traditional Dining on Silver Meteor and Silver Star
Amtrak today announced the introduction of traditional dining for First Class private room customers aboard the Silver Meteor and Silver Star.
June 28, 2023
Railroads Reach Agreement to Create New Direct Connection and Corridor Linking Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), CSX Corporation (CSX) and Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced they have reached agreements that when completed will create a new direct CPKC-CSX interchange connection in Alabama.
June 27, 2023
New York Governor Hochul, Elected Officials and Railroad Partners Unite on Vision for Penn Station Modernization Plan
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, local elected officials, and railroad partners announced their united support for a vision of Penn Station Reconstruction. This announcement comes as the MTA and its railroad partners issued a Notice to Proceed to kick off preliminary design on a plan to transform the existing Penn Station into a world-class commuter and intercity transit hub.
June 26, 2023
SEPTA Annual Trolley Tunnel Maintenance Blitz
Beginning Friday, July 7, 2023, at 10:00PM and continuing through Monday, July 24 at 5:00AM, SEPTA forces will work around the clock tackling critical track and power maintenance and upgrades, station upgrades and painting, tile replacement, and maintenance work; and intensive tunnel, track area, and station cleaning as part of the 2023 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.
June 23, 2023
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves FY2024-2029 Improvement Program
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Fiscal Years 2024 to 2029 Six-Year Improvement Program, which allocates about $6.3 billion in funding to public transportation and rail programs over the next six years
June 23, 2023
CPKC and CSX Announce Planned Collaboration to Develop Additional Hydrogen Locomotives
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (CSX) announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives.
June 23, 2023
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Operating & Capital Budgets:
SEPTA’s Board approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2024, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. This will be the last budget year before SEPTA hits a fiscal cliff that would result in significant service cuts and large fare increases.
June 22, 2023
Brightline Celebrates Completion of Orlando Extension Construction:
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, celebrated the completion of construction to Orlando, paving the way for the launch of service between Central and South Florida this summer. To mark the completion of construction, mayors representing Brightline station cities along with Brightline Orlando construction team members gathered to celebrate with a roundtable conversation on transportation and economic impact in Florida.
June 22, 2023
USDOT Proposes Requirements for Real-time Hazmat Information for Firefighters and First Responders to Improve Freight Rail Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced it is proposing a new rule aimed at improving public safety and preventing environmental impacts by strengthening requirements governing railroads’ provision of hazardous materials information to responders during a hazmat incident
