RailNews
Keep up to date on the latest light rail, rapid transit, commuter, and long-distance passenger rail news from coast to coast.
May 13, 2020
MBTA Approves $159 Million Contract for South Coast Rail Main Line Construction
The South Coast Rail project will restore commuter rail service between Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. Phase 1 construction is beginning in 2020 and will restore service to the region by the end of 2023.
April 29, 2020
Metra to Reduce Schedules on Three Lines Starting May 4
In response to dramatically low ridership due to the COVID-19 crisis, Metra will temporarily further reduce service on the Heritage Corridor, SouthWest Service and North Central Service starting Monday, May 4.
April 1, 2020
SEPTA Modified Transit Schedules in Response to Coronavirus
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced on April 1 that Route 102 light rail service serving Sharon Hill would be temporarily suspended, while Route 101 serving Media will be replaced by bus shuttles, beginning April 1, 2020.
March 26, 2020
San Francisco Muni Suspends Light Rail Service Starting Monday, March 30
Beginning Monday, March 30, all Muni Metro and light rail routes will be replaced by buses in response to San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Florida’s Brightline Suspends Service Due to COVID-19
Brightline will be temporarily suspending service, effective Wednesday, March 25.
March 23, 2020
Reduced Schedules, Free Rides for Medical Personnel on Chicago Metra
Metra will begin operating an alternate weekday schedule on March 23 to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to school closures, work-from-home mandates and other consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Staring Monday, No Trains After 9:00pm on Bay Area Rapid Transit
California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit is taking swift action to reduce operating costs as ridership levels have declined by 90% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place orders.
March 19, 2020
NJ Transit Announces Reduced Schedule in Response to Coronavirus
Beginning Friday, March 20, NJ Transit’s commuter rail lines, with the exception of the Atlantic City Rail Line, will operate on a weekend schedule with slight modifications.
March 17, 2020
Reduced Service Schedule for Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Trains
In response to coordinated efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will implement several changes to service levels effective with the start of service on Tuesday, March 17.
March 16, 2020
San Franscisco MTA Service During Shelter in Place Order
While San Francisco MTA service will continue operating during the Shelter in Place order, cable car lines and the F-Market heritage line will be temporarily converted to bus operation for the duration.
