RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
December 15, 2022
Amtrak Releases Renderings of New ‘Airo’ Trains
The new trains are expected to enter service on the ‘Cascades’ route in the Pacific Northwest beginning in 2026.
June 27, 2022
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Derails in Missouri
Eight cars of the eastbound Southwest Chief left the tracks after hitting a truck near Mendon, Mo.
June 23, 2022
Amtrak Appoints New President, Vice President
Roger Harris was named president and will report to CEO Stephen Gardner.
February 27, 2022
South Shore Line Street-Running Comes to an End
A century of street running on the South Shore Line in Michigan City, Ind., came to an end on February 27, 2022.
January 20, 2022
Mike Schafer to Retire, Kevin Holland Named Editor of Passenger Train Journal
White River Productions is pleased to announce Kevin J. Holland has been named editor of Passenger Train Journal, succeeding the retiring Mike Schafer.
December 15, 2021
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn to Retire, President Stephen Gardner to Assume Role
Bill Flynn has held the job of CEO since April 2020 and will retire on January 17, 2022, the railroad announced Wednesday.
December 2, 2021
STB Gives Amtrak Access to CSX Yard on Gulf Coast
CSX had been trying to prevent Amtrak officials from accessing their yard in Mobile, Ala. Photo Courtesy of Amtrak.
September 27, 2021
Three Killed in Empire Builder Wreck
The NTSB and FRA are investigating why Amtrak’s Empire Builder derailed in northern Montana on Saturday.
August 26, 2021
Detroit’s QLine to Resume Service in September
Detroit’s streetcar service was closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic and will operate free for passengers starting September 27.
August 24, 2021
San Diego Trolley to Open in November
On August 24, local leaders took the first-ever ride on the UC San Diego Blue Line
