RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
October 10, 2016
LIRR sideswipe closes Main Line
A Long Island Rail Road commuter train sideswiped a work train near New Hyde Park, N.Y., on October 8, injuring 33 of the 600 passengers on board.
October 1, 2016
TECO Kicks Off New Morning Service
Starting at the end of September, TECO trolleys begin running at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday with Sunday service beginning at noon.
September 29, 2016
NJ Transit train crashes into Hoboken Terminal
A NJ Transit commuter train failed to stop and ran through the bumping block at Hoboken Terminal, killing 1 and injuring more than 100.
September 23, 2016
Bar Cars Coming Back to New Haven Line
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced that the state would purchase an additional 60 M-8 electric m.u. railcars from Kawasaki, and that 10 of those cars would be bar cars.
September 22, 2016
Cincinnati Bell Connector exceeds expectations
During its first week of revenue operation, the new Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar line exceeded the predicted 3,000 riders a day with a daily average of 3,185.
September 22, 2016
FTA funds San Diego extension
An eleven mile extension to San Diego’s Blue Line light rail will be funded in part by a $1 billion Federal Transit Administration grant.
September 7, 2016
Rebuilt F40s return to Metra
The first F40 locomotive rebuilt under a $91 million rehabilitation contract has returned to Metra for revenue service.
September 1, 2016
Adirondack Scenic grant for new facility
Adirondack Scenic received a $99,000 grant for a new repair facility, in addition to $791,00 in funds from NYSDOT to help construct a new repair facility in Utica.
August 30, 2016
Cincinnati Streetcar debut Sept. 9
A ten-year naming rights contract will brand the ride as the Cincinnati Bell Connector, which will begin regular revenue service on the 3.6-mile loop on September 9.
August 29, 2016
Amtrak and MBTA at odds
Both Amtrak and MBTA dispute payments owed one another, with service cuts proposed by the national carrier.
