RailNews

Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.

COVID-19 Service Changes in Canada, New York City, and San Francisco

November 25, 2020

COVID-19 Service Changes in Canada, New York City, and San Francisco

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect passenger train services in Canada, New York City, and San Francisco.


November 5, 2020

Metra Debuts Bike Car

Metra will introduce its first Bike Car, answering the call from bike enthusiasts to have more room for bicycles on its trains.


October 30, 2020

South Shore Breaks Ground on West Lake Expansion

The 7.8-mile rail line between Hammond and the Munster/Dyer border will include four new stations and cost $945 million.


Amtrak’s On Board Magazine Returns in New York

October 19, 2020

Amtrak’s On Board Magazine Returns in New York

“New York By Rail” has been published for Amtrak for 17 years but was delayed due to COVID.


October 7, 2020

San Diego Takes Delivery of Final LRV Needed For Extension

San Diego’s Mid-Coast Trolley Project this week took delivery of the final of 45 Siemens Mobility S700 Light Rail Vehicles.


MBTA Approves $159 Million Contract for South Coast Rail Main Line Construction

May 13, 2020

MBTA Approves $159 Million Contract for South Coast Rail Main Line Construction

The South Coast Rail project will restore commuter rail service between Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. Phase 1 construction is beginning in 2020 and will restore service to the region by the end of 2023.


Metra to Reduce Schedules on Three Lines Starting May 4

April 29, 2020

Metra to Reduce Schedules on Three Lines Starting May 4

In response to dramatically low ridership due to the COVID-19 crisis, Metra will temporarily further reduce service on the Heritage Corridor, SouthWest Service and North Central Service starting Monday, May 4.


SEPTA Modified Transit Schedules in Response to Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

SEPTA Modified Transit Schedules in Response to Coronavirus

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced on April 1 that Route 102 light rail service serving Sharon Hill would be temporarily suspended, while Route 101 serving Media will be replaced by bus shuttles, beginning April 1, 2020.


San Francisco Muni Suspends Light Rail Service Starting Monday, March 30

March 26, 2020

San Francisco Muni Suspends Light Rail Service Starting Monday, March 30

Beginning Monday, March 30, all Muni Metro and light rail routes will be replaced by buses in response to San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19.


Florida’s Brightline Suspends Service Due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Florida’s Brightline Suspends Service Due to COVID-19

Brightline will be temporarily suspending service, effective Wednesday, March 25.