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Rail News: January 2020
January 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Benesch, Alstom and Abloy (Jan. 31) Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA renames University City Station Read More »
Passenger RailKansas City Streetcar logs 2 million riders in 2019 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse railroad subcommittee slates hearing on grade crossing safety Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Texas transit agencies to study ridership patterns Read More »
SafetyNTSB checks off eight safety recommendations on 'Most Wanted' list Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNew York state lawmakers introduce bill to mandate two-person train crews Read More »
MOWCSX picks consultant team for CREATE right-of-way services Read More »
January 30
SafetyOLI receives renewed Posner Foundation funding Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail names engineer to analyze proposed high-frequency rail project Read More »
Passenger RailDART awards light-rail station construction contract Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to equip truck fleet with telemetry solution Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic slump continues Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS assisted 77 rail-served industrial projects in 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to begin work on $8.8B worth of construction projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse Democrats unveil $760B infrastructure plan Read More »
January 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Tiger Cool, HDR, First State and Ricardo (Jan. 29) Read More »
PeopleDenver RTD names Ballard interim CEO Read More »
PTCAAR: PTC operating on nearly all required Class I route miles Read More »
MechanicalNYCT returns Bombardier rail cars to service Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT grants $5.4 million to combat human trafficking Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record revenue in Q4 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts Q4 profit, revenue decline on lower volume Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNStrike, 'weak' freight demand hit CN's bottom line in Q4 Read More »
January 28
PeopleIn memoriam: Onita and Tony Wayland Read More »
SustainabilityCalifornia voucher plan targets cost of green off-road equipment Read More »
Passenger RailRail advocates back creation of Indiana Passenger Rail Commission Read More »
Passenger RailMTA launches campaign to combat hate crimes Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to present updated Eastside light-rail route alternatives Read More »
MechanicalARCI: 2019 rail-car deliveries beat 10-year average Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to boost Fairmount commuter-rail capacity Read More »
AmtrakLawmakers seek Amtrak policy review after wheelchair users were quoted $25,000 ticket price Read More »
January 27
Passenger RailNJ Transit marks record locomotive engineer recruits Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro extends ride-hailing pilot program Read More »
PeopleAPTA names Henry CFO Read More »
Passenger RailBART to install 22 escalator canopies Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG: FRA 'missed opportunities' in oversight of California's high-speed rail program Read More »
AmtrakReport: Missouri owes Amtrak millions for River Runner service Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit solicits opinions on Sounder South commuter-rail expansion Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I employment dipped in December Read More »
January 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PrecisionHawk, CHA, ADVA, Urban Engineers, Unity Alliance and Tealinc (Jan. 24) Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line's Khatami to lead harbor association Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to build storm-resilient power substation Read More »
Passenger RailTTC recommends state-of-good repairs, vehicle procurement Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCuomo calls for permanent ban on fracking in New York Read More »
PeopleLOSSAN names DeMartino managing director Read More »
ShippersClass Is to serve new auto terminal at Alabama port Read More »
PeopleAndy Byford resigns as NYCT president Read More »
January 23
Passenger RailTransLink increases capacity on Canada Line rail service Read More »
Passenger RailMTA explores passenger-rail service on Bay Ridge freight line Read More »
AmtrakFRA approves Amtrak permit to move new Acela train to Colorado Read More »
PeopleRail industry honors Rep. Clyburn with 'Railroad Achievement Award' Read More »
PeopleLA Metro names seven to executive team Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American railroads report mixed traffic results for Week 3 Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards major grant, loan to Sound Transit for Federal Way Link light-rail extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reports net income, revenue fell in Q4 Read More »
January 22
Passenger RailToronto transit agency named a top employer for young people Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA honored for Chestnut Hill station restoration project Read More »
Passenger RailDenton County transit agency completes A-train rail trail Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading solicits nominations for Rising Stars Awards Read More »
High-Speed RailAtlanta-Charlotte high-speed rail DEIS subject of public hearings Read More »
Passenger RailVTA seeks small business contractors for BART extension project Read More »
MechanicalNYCT unveils next-gen rail car design Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern mainline to serve Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site Read More »
January 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TransSystems, London Trackwork, WSP, Rail Partners, H&H and HDR (Jan. 21) Read More »
SecurityMetro Transit to install new security cameras on light-rail trains Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOntario seeks public input on regional transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency awards Blue Line station design contracts Read More »
SecurityMetra to step up fare validation efforts Read More »
LaborBLET creates website for national bargaining news Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail 2020 conference opens registration Read More »
Passenger RailMTA improved rail on-time performance in 2019 Read More »
January 20
IntermodalPortMiami reports cargo growth Read More »
Passenger RailDisney, Brightline confirm talks over theme-park rail station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFRA study examines drone usage for producing grade crossing data Read More »
Passenger RailNew York City Transit consolidates 42nd Street projects Read More »
MOWUP testing new tie removal technology Read More »
LaborOntario Northland, union reach tentative five-year agreement Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA enters 10-year ad contract to build revenue for rail service Read More »
PeopleASLRRA names Yurasko general counsel Read More »
January 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Siemens and Omio (Jan. 17) Read More »
MechanicalDART approves TRE train refresh Read More »
Passenger RailStudy: SMART riders reduce GHG emissions Read More »
SustainabilityDeFazio questions Class Is' commitment to fighting climate change Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink completes Van Nuys Station reconstruction Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR praises Senate vote on USMCA Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts higher revenue, lower net income in Q4 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts lower Q4 earnings on lower volume Read More »
January 16
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor authority releases draft business plan Read More »
ShippersSelect Sands acquires UP-served rail loading plant in Arkansas Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit to replace River Line diesel engines Read More »
PeopleIANA elects 2020 board, officers Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro to consider light rail in downtown Austin Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American freight-rail volume tumbled in Week 2 Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA logs 2019 ridership increase Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry, safety advocates weigh in on proposed LNG rule Read More »
January 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Duos Technologies, Global Train, Seco Machine, Tideworks and Railinc (Jan. 15) Read More »
Passenger RailUtah DOT considers rail, other transit options for Little Cottonwood Canyon Read More »
Passenger RailMassachusetts governor renews MBTA investment Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail logs record ridership in 2019 Read More »
MechanicalReading & Northern preps locomotives for passenger excursion Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro clears contractors to compete for Sepulveda transit project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA unveils 'AIM' grants to fund transit innovation Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX promotes Sabatini, Anutooshkin to leadership roles Read More »
January 14
PeopleOCTA selects Jones as chairman Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro advances Purple Line extension work Read More »
SecurityBART names Alvarez police chief, boosts security Read More »
MOWNJ law requires rail operators to remove vegetation near crossings Read More »
AmtrakVirginia senators request federal grant to help fund new Amtrak rail cars Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS recognized for corporate responsibility Read More »
C&SNYCT awards CBTC contract to L.K. Comstock Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks applicants for latest round of INFRA funding Read More »
January 13
PeopleCaltrain governing body elects 2020 officers Read More »
PeopleDenver's RTD reveals finalists in interim CEO search Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina ports logged record TEUs in 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailTexRail logs 500,000 riders in first year Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Retail imports settling down after year of trade uncertainty Read More »
Passenger RailGoTriangle studying feasibility of new commuter-rail line Read More »
MechanicalNYCT pulls nearly 300 rail cars from service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Garamendi introduces crude-by-rail safety bill Read More »
January 10
Passenger RailRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Cubic, Moovit, Ondas, Railway & Industrial, NRC and RSI (Jan. 10) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVirginia rail department to host 'Rail Industry Day' for contractors Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD to redevelop Oceanside Transit Center Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia panel seeks small businesses to work on high-speed rail segment Read More »
AmtrakSchumer calls on FRA to let Amtrak move new high-speed train to test track Read More »
C&SBART awards contract for new CBTC system Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR endorses Trump administration's goal to speed up NEPA process Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX names Russell senior VP Read More »
January 9
Passenger RailLandslides force Pittsburgh light-rail service detour Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad to make three stations accessible Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT unveils updated AV guidance Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, NJ Transit to refresh ticketing area at New York Penn Station Read More »
M&AWabtec acquires RELCO locomotive service business Read More »
Internet-DigitalConnecticut, AT&T to enhance cellular service on New Haven Line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic starts out slow in 2020 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, NorFalco sign long-term pact to move sulphuric acid Read More »
January 8
Passenger RailRail supplier news from Shuttlewagon, Ondas, Wells Fargo Rail, Teleste and Alstom (Jan. 8) Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver kicks off PSA to raise pedestrian safety awareness Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver's board elects executive committee officers Read More »
SafetyCanadian government awards rail safety education funds Read More »
PeopleSTB names Oberman vice chairman Read More »
Passenger RailMTA expands contactless fare system to 60 stations Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman taps Campian for VP role Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern posts 2019 traffic, revenue growth Read More »
January 7
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT map identifies 'opportunity zones' for economic development Read More »
C&SCaltrain ramps up construction projects Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR modernization reaches one-third completion mark Read More »
MechanicalDART awards Stadler train maintenance contract Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ, ExpressRail set November records Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad leader Saylor to retire in July Read More »
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Passenger RailCuomo unveils plan to expand New York Penn Station's capacity Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific sets grain record in Q4 Read More »
January 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Knorr Brake, Bombardier and Alstom (Jan. 6) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWashington DOT cites challenges in latest draft of state rail plan Read More »
LaborMetro Transit-St. Louis, ATU agree to new labor pact Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit marks start of East light-rail extension project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits public input on national freight plan Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2020 awards Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to interview interim GM candidates Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Coal, trade disputes caused U.S. rail traffic decline in 2019 Read More »
January 3
Passenger RailMBTA to add fare gates at three commuter-rail stations Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD announces proposed light-rail service changes Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx moves forward with Finch West light-rail project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak set to begin latest renewal work at New York Penn Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailway Association of Canada's annual report highlights record carloads, trips in 2018 Read More »
PeopleNTSB to add new members Graham, Chapman Read More »
Passenger RailMTA seeks contractors for subway station accessibility projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelaware-Lackawanna Railroad posts record carloads in 2019 Read More »
January 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, Miller Ingenuity, HNTB and IMC (Jan. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA restores Worcester Line following derailment Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland DOT announces first Purple Line light-rail segment Read More »
M&AProgress Rail sells MOW equipment leasing business Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CP under maximum grain revenue entitlements for 2018-19, agency rules Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA debuts Orange Line light-rail service Read More »
M&ABrookfield Infrastructure acquires Genesee & Wyoming Read More »
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