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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 22, 2023
Septa Receives Two Sustainability Awards For Environmental Excellence
Recently, SEPTA was the recipient of two prestigious awards for its sustainability efforts– the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and the IDC Smart Cities Award For Sustainable Infrastructure.
June 21, 2023
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 17, 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 17, 2023. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 477,126 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.0 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending June 17 were 228,724 carloads, up 1.2 percent compared with the same week in 2022, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 248,402 containers and trailers, down 6.5 percent compared to 2022.
June 19, 2023
CSX Unveils Locomotive 1973 Honoring Chessie System Heritage
CSX Waycross locomotive shop employees are paying tribute to the iconic Chessie System by unveiling a locomotive with a new paint design. Renumbered CSX 1973, the locomotive features the classic colors of the Chessie System, which have not been used by the company since it merged with Seaboard Coast Line Industries in 1980.
June 16, 2023
Maryland Governor Moore Announces Baltimore Red Line Relaunch
Flanked by local, state, federal and community leaders, Governor Wes Moore on June 15 announced the historic relaunch of Baltimore’s Red Line, a major investment in transit to significantly enhance east-west connectivity across the Baltimore region. Governor Moore made the announcement at the West Baltimore MARC Station joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and Maryland transportation officials; elected representatives from Maryland’s congressional delegation, the Maryland General Assembly, Baltimore City, Baltimore County; as well as agency partners, community advocates, and transit stakeholders representing a wide range of businesses and organizations.
June 16, 2023
R. J. Corman to Host Nicholasville’s 2023 Independence Day Fireworks:
R. J. Corman Railroad Group is thrilled to announce that it will once again be hosting Nicholasville’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. We are honored to join in the celebration of our nation and our freedoms by presenting an exceptional fireworks display from our headquarters.
June 16, 2023
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Extend GO Service to Bowmanville
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
June 16, 2023
MTA Celebrates Centennial of Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit with Commemorative Vintage Train Rides
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), on June 15, celebrated the historic milestone of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation’s (BMT) one hundredth anniversary since its creation with commemorative rides on a vintage BMT train in Brooklyn.
June 16, 2023
Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair
Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from this summer’s Great New York State Fair – one of the largest summer tourist attractions in the Empire State.
June 15, 2023
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 10, 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 10, 2023. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 471,141 carloads and intermodal units, down 5.9 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending June 10 were 228,988 carloads, up 0.6 percent compared with the same week in 2022, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 242,153 containers and trailers, down 11.2 percent compared to 2022.
June 14, 2023
Amtrak Releases Annual Sustainability Report
A newly released fiscal year (FY) 2022 Sustainability Report details how Amtrak reduced diesel usage and air emissions, alongside increased purchases of carbon-free energy. The results support a company-wide climate commitment — incorporating environmental considerations into all business operations. They coincide with a resurgence in passenger rail where Amtrak is bringing more trains to more places and expanding its network to connect more people across America.
