RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
March 2, 2020
Amtrak names William Flynn as new CEO and President
Amtrak announced that it has named William J. Flynn as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Flynn, a seasoned business leader with four decades of transportation and logistics experience, will begin his role on April 15, 2020.
June 24, 2019
Future DART Cotton Belt Service renamed Silver Line
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit approved a resolution on June 18 to name future service running on the Cotton Belt Commuter Rail as the Silver Line.
April 18, 2019
Next-Generation San Diego Trolley Cars Begin Service on Saturday
As the next generation of Trolley cars gears up to begin service on the UC San Diego Blue Line this Saturday, officials with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) unveiled to the public the first vehicle of the new Trolley series as part of a ‘Trolley Open House’ on Wednesday.
March 7, 2019
Joe Boardman, Former Amtrak CEO, Dies
Former Amtrak CEO Joseph H. Boardman died while on vacation with family on March 7 after complications from a stroke.
January 22, 2019
Amtrak and Metro-North Reach Agreement on East Bronx Expansion
After years of discussion, Amtrak announced they have reached a tentative agreement to allow Metro-North to expand New Haven Line commuter service from New Rochelle to New York Penn Station.
January 5, 2019
NJ Transit names Raymond P. Kelly to lead Rail Operations
New Jersey Transit has named veteran railroader Raymond P. Kelly as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rail Operations, to take effect immediately.
January 4, 2019
Kevin Corbett named Executive Director of NJ Transit
The NJ Transit Board of Directors approved Kevin Corbett as the next Executive Director, effective February 19, 2019.
December 13, 2018
Siemens Canada secures major order for VIA Rail Canada
Siemens Canada has been awarded a major contract with VIA Rail Canada to design and build 32 new bi-directional corridor trainsets to be delivered by 2022.
November 16, 2018
Brightline to be re-branded as Virgin Trains USA
In exchange for a stake in the company, Brightline trains will be rebranded as Virgin Trains USA in 2019.
July 2, 2018
Ride the White River Rocket on September 29
Tickets are $125.00 per person and includes the ride on the White River Rocket, luncheon at Joliet Union Station, the “Rocket House” stop, and admission to the evening program at Chicago Union Station.
