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Rail News: January 2021
January 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, RailWise, Greenbrier, HDR, WSP, TRAC and Savage (Jan. 29) Read More »
SafetyNCTD to step up rail trespass enforcement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends comment period for proposed Uinta Basin Railway Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSummit to highlight rail technology advancements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Railed transborder freight value fell in November Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS helped 86 shippers find, expand rail-served sites in 2020 Read More »
January 28
Passenger RailTransit group calls for accelerating Atlanta Beltline project Read More »
Passenger RailStudy: Transit agencies face $39.3 billion shortfall Read More »
Passenger RailBART, corridor authority propose new transbay rail crossing Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carload volume down slightly in Week 3 Read More »
PeoplePayne to chair House railroad subcommittee Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports income growth, record-low OR in Q4 Read More »
January 27
LaborUnions make pitch for NMB appointments Read More »
IntermodalJaxport advances berth reconstruction project Read More »
LaborBLET, Bombardier reach tentative pact for MARC engineers Read More »
SecurityBART to install denser air filters on trains Read More »
C&SMetro-North to improve nine grade crossings Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak CEO Flynn outlines railroad's legislative priorities Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS reports higher income, record operating ratio in Q4 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts higher profit, lower operating ratio in Q4 Read More »
January 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Wabtec, Trinity, Whitmore, Shell and Alstom (Jan. 26) Read More »
SecurityTriMet expands mask distribution Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit to begin Malton Station improvements Read More »
PeopleAustin Transit Partnership board elects officers Read More »
SafetySLSI: Participants value hazmat safety training Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries, backlog fell in Q4 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Failed brake system led to fatal Wyoming train collision Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX names Piacente CEO Read More »
January 25
Passenger RailSound Transit proposes parcel transfer to Seattle for affordable housing Read More »
SecurityMinneapolis Met Council commits to reform transit policing Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN among top 10 'most sustainable' corporations Read More »
PeopleRepauno Port & Rail names Alexander CEO Read More »
LaborRail labor, carriers schedule early 2021 meetings Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro to help small firms impacted by rail construction Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak seeks contractor interest in New Carrollton project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada approves CN's proposed Milton Logistics Hub project Read More »
January 22
Passenger RailRCTC advances LA-to-Coachella Valley rail proposal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLA Metro to expand on-demand service Read More »
PeoplePittsburgh port authority names Duse diversity director Read More »
MOWOhio rail commission awards rail improvement grants Read More »
PeopleBiden designates Oberman STB chair Read More »
PeopleUSDOT leaders announced, including Bose at FRA Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS reports 'strong' results in Q4 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX revenue, net income falls in Q4, but OR sets a record Read More »
January 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from EnviroRail, Clever Devices, Luminator, Bombardier, Alstom and Rajant (Jan. 21) Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA to step up small-business mentorship Read More »
PeopleBLET's Allen reelected as Washington legislative chair Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal gain drives rail traffic growth in Week 2 Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX recognizes shippers for safety Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS, NorthPoint to develop Wylie Logistics Park Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets nearly $3 billion for 2021 capex Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts Q4 2020 results, increases capex for 2021 Read More »
January 20
PeopleTexas inland port transit association taps Freeland as exec director Read More »
PeopleMARTA names Srinath CFO, Lucek assistant GM of labor relations Read More »
FinancialsWatco to issue private add-on offering Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA secures federal grant for North Wilmington Station improvements Read More »
PeopleCando Rail names Bromley chief commercial officer Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards grants to COVID-19 research projects Read More »
PeopleSCVTA CEO Fernandez to join Biden administration Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class I workforce grew in December Read More »
January 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Stadler, Alstom and Greenbrier (Jan. 19) Read More »
PeopleGreat River Rail Commission reelects officers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues hyperloop standards review, draft accessibility plan Read More »
Passenger RailMinneapolis Southwest light-rail construction potentially delayed Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks short-line reps on railroad-shipper council Read More »
MOWNCTD completes Phase 4 Del Mar Bluff stabilization project Read More »
PeopleBiden taps Trottenberg for deputy transportation secretary Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS pledges to set emissions reduction target Read More »
January 18
Passenger RailSurvey: Nearly half of DCTA riders stopped using transit during pandemic Read More »
SustainabilityLA Metro to host energy resilience summit Read More »
MOWMARTA to begin track replacement project Read More »
SecurityWMATA tightens security in lead-up to Biden's inauguration Read More »
Passenger RailWisconsin city OKs rail panel to oversee proposed Twin Cities route Read More »
PeopleSanta Clara VTA board elects new members Read More »
IntermodalQuebec announces funding for Montreal port container project Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA solicits comments on DEIS for proposed Northeast Maglev system Read More »
January 15
Supplier SpotlightSound Transit awards ARM rail maintenance contract Read More »
IntermodalLA port logs slight decrease in cargo for 2020 Read More »
C&SPUCO approves NS grade crossing projects in Ohio Read More »
Passenger RailCuomo proposes $16B rebuild of Penn Station Read More »
Passenger RailLOSSAN panel identifies funding to stabilize railway in San Diego Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden COVID relief plan includes help for transit agencies Read More »
SecurityAmtrak's Flynn calls on feds to increase security for rail workers, riders Read More »
PTCNTSB closes PTC recommendations for CN, CSX, Metra Read More »
January 14
Supplier SpotlightRail suppliers news from Comply365, The Andersons, Jacobs, Ballard, Stahl and Transit Wireless (Jan. 14) Read More »
PeopleBradbury steps in as acting transportation secretary Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver anticipates $200 million in COVID-19 relief Read More »
PeopleSan Diego MTS hires Stiehler as director of transit security Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX expands rail-ready program to Georgia Woodlands Read More »
MechanicalMetra OKs purchase of 500 rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads kick off 2021 with volume increase Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards $40 million in grants for commuter-rail crossing fixes Read More »
January 13
PeopleTrudeau shuffles cabinet, names Alghabra transport minister Read More »
PeopleMARTA names Greenwood deputy GM of operations Read More »
IntermodalNC Ports partner with Scoular to support ag transloading Read More »
SecurityFTA announces COVID-19 relief allocations Read More »
PeopleR.J. Corman promotes Boyle to VP Read More »
SecurityUnions ask feds to beef up security on D.C. Amtrak service Read More »
MOWPennsylvania issues $31.3 million in freight-rail project funding Read More »
January 12
PeopleMarino appointed to SFRTA governing board Read More »
PeopleOCTA taps Do as chair Read More »
PeopleSchultz sworn in to STB Read More »
Passenger RailCTA advances RPM Phase One construction Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports logged 'strong' rail moves in December Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern reports growth for 2020 Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ posted record cargo volume in November Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates funding to SCVTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II project Read More »
January 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram, Skanska USA, Wilson & Co. and WSP (Jan. 11) Read More »
PeopleTransLink names Chen-Kuo interim CEO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight by rail rose in October from September's level Read More »
PeopleMichigan DOT names Anastor state rail director Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver lays off 300 workers Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail taps Itzkoff as chief policy officer Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsColorado Pacific objects to UP's Tennessee Pass rail line deal Read More »
January 8
PeoplePrimus sworn in as STB member Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain extends TASI's rail service contract Read More »
IntermodalG3 opens new grain elevators in Alberta Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit expects higher light-rail project costs Read More »
LaborReport: MBTA to furlough workers, execs Read More »
SafetyNew Orleans Public Belt Railroad marks safety milestone Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS' Squires talks Atlanta move, PSR and economic recovery Read More »
PeopleTransportation Secretary Chao resigns in wake of riot Read More »
January 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Lineage, Cryo-Trans, STV, Dayton T. Brown and Alstom (Jan. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailSurvey: Caltrain served a larger percentage of essential workers in 2020 Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA to help preserve affordable housing near rail Read More »
PeopleIANA seats 2021 board, elects officers Read More »
SecuritySEPTA, Drexel partner to prevent coronavirus spread on transit Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading opens Rising Stars nominations for 2021 Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT issues final report for East-West passenger-rail service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Railroads close out 2020 with traffic near pre-pandemic levels Read More »
January 6
SustainabilityNew England governors, DC mayor join effort to reduce pollution Read More »
PeopleBi-State Development appoints Messner chief audit exec Read More »
PeopleBLET's Dinges reelected chair of Maryland legislative board Read More »
PeoplePimentel takes the helm at California Transit Association Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit expands low-income fare program, launches fare inspection pilot Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver elects board directors, officers Read More »
Passenger RailFitch: MTA remains at risk despite stimulus Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSires reintroduces bill to notify lawmakers of rail safety assessments Read More »
January 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Appalachian Railcar, Quarterhill, Ondas and Alstom (Jan. 5) Read More »
PeopleHART names Le Grand CEO Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR advances track expansion project Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern's Bayles named to CII's board Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA issues RFQ for BART Silicon Valley tunnel Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCP, CN again post grain-haul records Read More »
M&APatriot Rail finalizes SLGW acquisition Read More »
MechanicalBNSF, Wabtec begin testing battery-electric locomotive Read More »
January 4
SecurityCalifornia law calls on rail agencies to identify human trafficking Read More »
LaborPittsburgh transit agency OKs labor contract Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT completes contactless payment rollout Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal pilot to allow some projects to avoid NEPA Read More »
LaborSMART to conduct in-house training of signal techs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads haul more traffic in Week 52 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsiCON acquires interest in Iowa Interstate Railroad Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsColorado Midland & Pacific inks pact to run trains on UP's Tennessee Pass Read More »
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