RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
August 29, 2016
Amtrak announces Next-Generation High-Speed Trains
Manufactured at Alstom’s plants in New York State, the first prototypes will be ready for testing in 2019, with the first trainset entering revenue service in 2021.
August 25, 2016
Ski Train returns under Amtrak
After a 7 year hiatus, the legendary Ski Train will operate from Denver Union Station to a new platform at Winter Park Ski Resort during ski season, thanks to a partnership with Amtrak.
August 25, 2016
New bi-levels for Metra Electric
The first of 160 new electric multiple-unit bi-level coaches were delivered to Metra this week, for use on the Metra Electric lines formerly operated by Illinois Central.
August 19, 2016
Wick Moorman next Amtrak CEO
Amtrak announced veteran railroad executive Wick Moorman would be their next CEO effective September 1.
June 30, 2016
KC Streetcar Expansion Plans
Hot on the heels of a very successful grand opening, proponents of the Kansas City Streetcar are already proposing expansion plans.
June 23, 2016
FRA Rules for Bidding on Long-Distance Routes
Mandated by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015, the “Competitive Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program” calls for the Federal Railroad Administration to oversee potential competitive bidding certain long-distance routes.
June 18, 2016
Reprieve for Catskill Mountain
Catskill Mountain Railroad has been selected to operate segments of the rail corridor owned by Ulster County in New York State.
May 31, 2016
Catskill Mountain Railroad closes
After years of legal battles with landlord Ulster County, New York’s Catskill Mountain Railroad ended all service on May 30, 2016. Their 25-year lease on the 38-mile railroad corridor ends May 31.
May 31, 2016
Accident kills Royal Gorge conductor
A conductor working the popular Royal Gorge Route Railroad near Cañon City, Colo., fell from the rear of the train and was killed instantly on May 28. The accident took place about four miles from the station.
May 11, 2016
Texas Eagle Minor Derailment
No injuries reported when a sleeper car derailed on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle between Traskwood and Malverk, Ark., on May 10.
