RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
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.
February 11, 2021
Congress Calls on Amtrak to Restore Daily Long Distance Service
Amtrak would receive up to $1.5 billion as part of the next round of COVID-19 funding.
February 1, 2021
Railroads Adjust Services as Storm Takes Aim at Northeast
NJ Transit, Metro-North was suspending all services and Amtrak was reducing service up and down the Northeast.
January 18, 2021
Biden Vows Emergency Funding For Transit
American Public Transportation Association applauded the plan by president-elect Joe Biden to give transit agencies $20 billion.
January 14, 2021
Metra to Buy New Multi-Level Railcars
Metra’s new bi-levels will replace gallery cars that date back to the mid-20th century.
November 25, 2020
COVID-19 Service Changes in Canada, New York City, and San Francisco
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect passenger train services in Canada, New York City, and San Francisco.
November 5, 2020
Metra Debuts Bike Car
Metra will introduce its first Bike Car, answering the call from bike enthusiasts to have more room for bicycles on its trains.
October 30, 2020
South Shore Breaks Ground on West Lake Expansion
The 7.8-mile rail line between Hammond and the Munster/Dyer border will include four new stations and cost $945 million.
October 19, 2020
Amtrak’s On Board Magazine Returns in New York
“New York By Rail” has been published for Amtrak for 17 years but was delayed due to COVID.
October 7, 2020
San Diego Takes Delivery of Final LRV Needed For Extension
San Diego’s Mid-Coast Trolley Project this week took delivery of the final of 45 Siemens Mobility S700 Light Rail Vehicles.
