RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
May 13, 2017
QLINE Detroit light rail debuts to record ridership
The 3.3 mile long QLINE light rail line in Detroit debuted on Friday, May 12, with curious riders packing cars all weekend.
April 21, 2017
Metra UP West Line track project breaks ground
Metra and Union Pacific Railroad broke ground today on a $100 million project to remove two critical bottlenecks along the UP West Line.
April 21, 2017
Buffalo chooses downtown site for Amtrak stop
According to local news reports, the selection committee announced their choice of a downtown location for Buffalo’s new Amtrak station, located not far from the existing facility at Exchange Street.
March 27, 2017
No injuries in Amtrak derailment outside Union Station
No injuries were reported when Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited derailed just outside Chicago Union Station this morning.
March 13, 2017
Miami-Dade moves toward seamless fare collection
Several south Florida transit agencies are working together to develop a unified, seamless fare collection system that works across various modes.
March 10, 2017
BART Warm Springs Station to open March 25
The delayed 5.4 mile extension of Bay Area Rapid Transit’s Fremont Line to Warm Springs station is slated to open on March 25, 2017.
March 6, 2017
Chicago Transit Authority prepares for 70th anniversary
The Chicago Transit Authority celebrates 70 years of service in 2017.
March 1, 2017
Hoosier State transitions from Iowa Pacific back to Amtrak
Following the denial of an increased subsidy by Indiana DOT, the planned transition of Hoosier State operation from Iowa Pacific Holdings to Amtrak took place on March 1.
February 13, 2017
LA Metro suggests underground route for Whittier extension
A new extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail line from East Los Angeles to Whittier, Calif., could tunnel beneath Atlantic Boulevard.
February 3, 2017
Adirondack Scenic awarded $1.5 million grant
The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society has been awarded $1.5 million to rehabilitate trains and locomotives for expanded service.
