RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
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.
April 8, 2021
Amtrak to Resume Service in Vermont in July
Amtrak trains have not run in Vermont since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first arrived.
April 2, 2021
Amtrak Shares Vision For Future With New Routes, More Riders
As President Biden announces his long-awaited infrastructure plan, Amtrak releases a vision to grow the network in 15 years.
April 1, 2021
White River Productions Acquires Diesel Era Magazine
White River Productions has acquired Diesel Era from Withers Publishing, naming Tony Cook as the new editor of the quarterly publication.
March 17, 2021
Amtrak Asks STB to Force NS, CSX to Deal on Gulf Coast Service
Amtrak told the U.S. Surface Transportation Board it wants to begin service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., on Jan. 1, 2022.
March 8, 2021
New Mexico Rail Runner Resumes Service
After being closed for nearly a year, New Mexico Rail Runner resumed operations on March 8.
February 25, 2021
Amtrak Says Passenger Service Could Return to the Gulf Coast in 2022
Amtrak service was suspended east of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
