RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
February 21, 2024
Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets for Rock Island Line
The new trainsets built by Stadler will be used on the Rock Island Line’s Beverly Branch between LaSalle St. and Blue Island.
May 2, 2023
Amtrak Releases Harry Potter Locomotives on NEC
Four ASC-64 electrics promoting the new Harry Potter show on Broadway are expected to run on the Corridor until June.
March 27, 2023
Amtrak Studies New York City to Scranton Service
A new study released by Amtrak this week found that a New York to Scranton train would move 470,000 passengers annually.
March 13, 2023
Amtrak Eyes Expansion in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
Amtrak is partnering with the Southern Rail Commission to apply for federal funds to study an expansion of the Crescent from Mississippi to Louisana and Texas.
January 24, 2023
Long Island Rail Road to Begin Service to ‘Grand Central Madison’ January 25
Decades after it was first proposed, Long Island Rail Road trains will finally serve the east side of Manhattan.
December 15, 2022
Amtrak Releases Renderings of New ‘Airo’ Trains
The new trains are expected to enter service on the ‘Cascades’ route in the Pacific Northwest beginning in 2026.
June 27, 2022
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Derails in Missouri
Eight cars of the eastbound Southwest Chief left the tracks after hitting a truck near Mendon, Mo.
June 23, 2022
Amtrak Appoints New President, Vice President
Roger Harris was named president and will report to CEO Stephen Gardner.
February 27, 2022
South Shore Line Street-Running Comes to an End
A century of street running on the South Shore Line in Michigan City, Ind., came to an end on February 27, 2022.
January 20, 2022
Mike Schafer to Retire, Kevin Holland Named Editor of Passenger Train Journal
White River Productions is pleased to announce Kevin J. Holland has been named editor of Passenger Train Journal, succeeding the retiring Mike Schafer.
