RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
February 3, 2017
NICTD approves $1.1 billion Five-Year Capital Plan
The five year capital plan would add more cars, extend routes, and improve transit times along the NICTD South Shore Line.
January 9, 2017
Governor pushes for Buffalo light rail extension
New York State governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his desire to expand Buffalo’s light rail to suburban Amherst, as well as build a new transit hub downtown on the waterfront.
January 6, 2017
Injuries in SEPTA trolley collision
On January 5, two SEPTA Route 10 trolleys collided near 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia injuring 44 passengers and two operators.
January 4, 2017
More than 100 injured in LIRR derailment
A low-speed collision with the bumping block at Long Island Rail Road’s Atlantic Avenue Terminal in Brooklyn, N.Y., injured more than 100 riders during this morning’s rush hour.
December 26, 2016
First steps toward Baton Rouge commuter rail
Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards is seeking matching federal funds to put into motion a plan to build out a commuter rail corridor between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
December 14, 2016
Passenger advocate Arthur Lloyd dies
Passenger train advocate and industry professional Arthur Lloyd passed away on December 4 in his home at Menlo Park, Calif., at age 91.
December 14, 2016
Brightline trains delivered to Florida
The first of five trainsets for Florida’s new Brightline passenger service has been delivered from Siemens’ California assembly plant.
November 1, 2016
SEPTA Transit Workers Strike
More than 5,000 SEPTA transit workers went on strike at midnight, bringing Philadelphia subways, light rail, and buses to a screeching halt.
October 14, 2016
SMART Delays Start-up Until 2017
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is delaying start of service until 2017 to address a defect in their brand-new Nippon Shayro diesel multiple unit cars.
October 10, 2016
Hoboken Terminal reopened
Historic Hoboken Terminal reopened on Monday, October 10, more than a week after the fatal crash on September 29 that killed one and injured more than 100.
