RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
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. Kenny 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.
April 20, 2018
New and Contemporary Dining Soon on Two Amtrak Routes
Amtrak will offer contemporary and fresh dining choices for sleeping car customers, instead of traditional dining car service, embarking aboard its Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited trains starting June 1.
April 17, 2018
New CDOT Hartford Line to Debut June 15
The Connecticut Department of Transportation today announced it will launch the Hartford Line rail service with an inaugural event on Friday, June 15.
April 2, 2018
Metra to End Online Ticket Sales
The last day to purchase a Monthly Pass (the July pass) via the website will be June 20 and the last day to purchase a 10-Ride Ticket will be June 30.
