APRIL 2026: This month we begin our exploration of the Reading Railroad East Penn Branch – today’s Norfolk Southern “Reading Line” – between Wyomissing Junction and Blandon, Pennsylvania. Enjoy classic views of Reading Railroad freights with current-day Norfolk Southern trains, including many NS heritage units. This month we also explore the two railroad tunnels linking Michigan and Ontario, Canada. All this and more in the April 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces Summer Savings for Commuter Rail Riders
Governor Maura Healey today announced a series of summer fare promotions and discounts on the MBTA Commuter Rail to lower costs for riders, support regular commuters and encourage more people to choose public transportation as Massachusetts prepares for a busy season of major events across the state.
The Windsor and Sarnia Rail Tunnels
More than a million rail cars a year traverse the Detroit-Windsor and Port Huron-Sarnia rail tunnels, economic lifelines to both countries.
My Favorite Spot: The Reading’s East Penn Branch
Dale W. Woodland’s Favorite Spot is Reading Company’s East Penn Branch: Wyomissing, Belt Line Junction, West Laurel, Tuckerton, and Blandon.
Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm FERN caused major delays in the Mid-Atlantic region during late January, affecting Amtrak, VRE, WMATA, and CSX.
















