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, 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
August 6, 2021
Gulf Coast Passenger Service One Step Closer Following STB Decision
Amtrak alleged that CSX and Norfolk Southern were dragging their feet and preventing it from resuming service east of New Orleans.
June 29, 2021
Testing Begins on San Diego Trolley Extension
The Blue Line Trolley extends the system from the U.S./Mexico border all the way north to the University community.
June 6, 2021
NJ Transit Increases Service as Pandemic Subsides
Additional Bay Head-Long Branch weekend shuttles are being restored for the summer and weekend service is back on the Gladstone Branch
May 18, 2021
NJT Begins Perth Amboy Station Renovation
The modernization effort will greatly improve accessibility with high-level platforms and elevators at the NJ Transit station.
April 21, 2021
Metra Seeks Proposals to Build Battery-Powered F40PH
Metra’s Board of Directors approved a plan on Wednesday to convert three old F40PH-3s to battery power.