RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
April 8, 2021
Amtrak to Resume Service in Vermont in July
Amtrak trains have not run in Vermont since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first arrived.
April 2, 2021
Amtrak Shares Vision For Future With New Routes, More Riders
As President Biden announces his long-awaited infrastructure plan, Amtrak releases a vision to grow the network in 15 years.
April 1, 2021
White River Productions Acquires Diesel Era Magazine
White River Productions has acquired Diesel Era from Withers Publishing, naming Tony Cook as the new editor of the quarterly publication.
March 17, 2021
Amtrak Asks STB to Force NS, CSX to Deal on Gulf Coast Service
Amtrak told the U.S. Surface Transportation Board it wants to begin service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., on Jan. 1, 2022.
March 8, 2021
New Mexico Rail Runner Resumes Service
After being closed for nearly a year, New Mexico Rail Runner resumed operations on March 8.
February 25, 2021
Amtrak Says Passenger Service Could Return to the Gulf Coast in 2022
Amtrak service was suspended east of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
February 11, 2021
Congress Calls on Amtrak to Restore Daily Long Distance Service
Amtrak would receive up to $1.5 billion as part of the next round of COVID-19 funding.
February 1, 2021
Railroads Adjust Services as Storm Takes Aim at Northeast
NJ Transit, Metro-North was suspending all services and Amtrak was reducing service up and down the Northeast.
January 18, 2021
Biden Vows Emergency Funding For Transit
American Public Transportation Association applauded the plan by president-elect Joe Biden to give transit agencies $20 billion.
January 14, 2021
Metra to Buy New Multi-Level Railcars
Metra’s new bi-levels will replace gallery cars that date back to the mid-20th century.
