RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
August 27, 2025
Next Generation Amtrak Acela Enters Service
NextGen Acela service began on August 27 at 5:00am in Washington, D.C., and at 6:00 a.m. in Boston for travel on the Northeast Corridor.
March 26, 2025
Amtrak Pulls ‘Horizon’ Cars From Service After Discovering Corrosion
The decision to park the cars will have a major impact on regional services across the country that rely on the equipment.
March 19, 2025
BREAKING: Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Stepping Down
Stephen Gardner announced he is stepping down as Amtrak CEO effective immediately, with no successor yet named.
November 18, 2024
Caltrain F40s, Gallery Cars Sold to Peru
19 diesel locomotives and 90 gallery cars will be sent to South America for a new commuter rail service in Lima, Peru.
May 1, 2024
Amtrak to Introduce Second Train Between St. Paul and Chicago
The state-sponsored “Borealis” will make its debut on May 21.
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.
