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Rail News: January 2022
January 31
Passenger RailMinneapolis Met Council OKs pact to advance Green Line Extension Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on DEIS for West Seattle, Ballard Link extensions project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB won't delay schedule for considering reciprocal switching regs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits applications for RAISE grants Read More »
IntermodalCSX to serve future intermodal facility in Montgomery Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to assemble largest battery-electric locomotive freight fleet Read More »
January 28
PeopleMARS elects new officers for 2022 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUP, Amtrak earn top ratings as 'best places to work' for LGBTQ+ equality Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland board modifies P3 pact to advance Purple Line light-rail project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS installs hybrid cranes at Chicago, Atlanta intermodal terminals Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR.J. Corman to launch new Tennessee, Kentucky railroad Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts Q4 results, prepares to 'make history' Read More »
January 27
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad records another year of high-level OTP Read More »
IntermodalSavannah port set container record in 2021 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 2: U.S. railroads log more carloads, fewer intermodal units Read More »
Passenger RailCDPQ Infra, CN agree to land sale for light-rail reroute Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Sexhus president, COO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class Is employed a few more people last month Read More »
January 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Power Transmission and AllTranstek (Jan. 26) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline breaks ground on Boca Raton station Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP subsidiary Loup Logistics acquires Phoenix transload facility Read More »
FinancialsNorfolk Southern, CN report Q4 financial results Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS announces board transitions, names Miles non-exec chair Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN names Robinson its next top exec, reaches agreement with TCI Read More »
January 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Fluor, Atlantic Track, RATP, Alstom and Abloy (Jan. 25) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA solicits public input on proposed FY2023 budget Read More »
ShippersRepauno Port & Rail Terminal receives first propylene import Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT issues $11 million in TOD grants Read More »
PeopleCSX names Pelkey EVP, CFO Read More »
LaborUnions seek mediator’s help in contract talks with railroads Read More »
January 24
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road logs best on-time performance Read More »
MOWWashington state panel OKs grant for grade crossing upgrade Read More »
SafetyCanada invites public comment on Lac-Megantic bypass project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB highlights need for better rail-worker safety Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, Connecticut officials discuss state's rail future Read More »
SecurityCalifornia Gov. Newsom rolls out theft prevention effort at UP rail yards Read More »
January 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Icomera, Cisco, HiRail and Alstom (Jan. 21) Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Hochul, MTA unveil report for proposed Interborough Express Read More »
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MOWOhio panel OKs grants to IORY, others for rail infrastructure projects Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia HSR board clears environmental steps to advance service to L.A. Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA clears way for Hudson Tunnel project to qualify for federal funds Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts higher Q4 revenue, cites growth in key business lines Read More »
January 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ballard, Hitachi Rail and IMC (Jan. 20) Read More »
PeopleDART hires Leggett as executive vice president Read More »
Canadian PacificCP named top performer on Corporate Knights 2022 Global 100 Index Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American freight-rail volumes remain slow in Week 2 Read More »
IntermodalLouisiana port secures grant in support of green fuels project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific posts higher revenue, profit in Q4 Read More »
January 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Blume, RailWorks, Parallel and Hub (Jan. 19) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA to re-establish transit safety committee Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTessenderlo Kerley to locate plant on Pioneer’s NDW short line Read More »
LogisticsPort 10 Watco Rail Logistics to build SIT yard near Houston port Read More »
PeopleWMATA CEO Wiedefeld to retire later this year Read More »
IntermodalUP, Schneider team up for intermodal service in 2023 Read More »
January 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Thales, Lumibird, Nokia and HDR (Jan. 18) Read More »
LaborVIA Rail, Unifor begin contract talks Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs improvements at four grade crossings Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to temporarily reduce service on some routes due to staffing, COVID-19 Read More »
MOWMinnesota DOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement grants Read More »
SecurityUP seeks Los Angeles D.A.'s help in stopping cargo thefts Read More »
January 17
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Cubic, Railway Equipment, Morrison Metalweld and Whitmore (Jan. 17) Read More »
Passenger RailSt. Louis MetroLink station gets $7.5 million upgrade Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia finalizes agreement with NS to expand passenger rail Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify new pact with New York & Atlantic Railway Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces COVID recovery grants for LA Metro, MTA, NJ Transit Read More »
PeopleMARTA GM and CEO Parker dies Read More »
January 14
PeopleNTSB Chair Homendy appoints leadership team Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail to reduce service in response to omicron surge Read More »
IntermodalMurex adds renewable rail transloading service at GGT Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT, DOL announce new steps aimed at trucker shortage Read More »
Passenger RailCSX, Amtrak reach deal on New England rail service Read More »
Canadian PacificCP: Springfield Line will be part of CPKC's growth Read More »
January 13
SafetyAmtrak locomotive honors Operation Lifesaver's 50 years Read More »
MechanicalValley Metro debuts new Siemens light-rail vehicles Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail traffic a downer in 2022’s first week Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak pays $2 million in disability settlement Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to ask STB to condition CP-KCS merger on Springfield Line divestiture Read More »
PeopleSenate confirms Bose as FRA administrator Read More »
January 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Department of Energy, Teleste, Thales and HOK (Jan. 12) Read More »
LaborBLET, Metra reach tentative contract agreement Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX provides more than a million meals to fight hunger Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia governor's budget includes 'significant' transit-rail funding, association says Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit OKs contracts for Penn Station, Trenton Transit Center projects Read More »
LogisticsAnacostia Rail subsidiary PTL acquires The Kearney Cos. Read More »
January 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Alstom, Greenbrier, AITX and Alpenglow Rail (Jan. 11) Read More »
SafetyNorth Dakota DOT seeks input on grade crossing action plan Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports logged record cargo volume in 2021 Read More »
PeopleNY Gov. Hochul nominates Lieber, Velez to MTA board Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern set freight, ridership records in 2021 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBNSF to take over Montana Rail Link as lease ends Read More »
January 10
IntermodalPort Everglades moves record cargo containers from single ship Read More »
LaborTTD labor coalition gains three unions, 'unifies' rail labor Read More »
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Passenger RailMaryland agency solicits public input for statewide transit plan Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA, labor union approve new contract Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, Ludlow museum sign lease agreement for historic yard shop Read More »
MOWChicago South Shore inks Indiana double-track project Read More »
January 7
Passenger RailCOVID-19 surge, labor shortage impact RTD service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWMATA unveils TOD project near Congress Heights Station Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority meets funding match for federal grant Read More »
Passenger RailPennDOT wraps up Middletown train station project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB updates details for CSX-Pan Am merger hearing Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak backs CPKC; Class I supports passenger service expansion Read More »
January 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dayton T. Brown and TekTracking (Jan. 6) Read More »
PeopleIANA elects new board, officers Read More »
PeopleRocky Mountaineer names McKenna president, CEO Read More »
Passenger RailNY Gov. Hochul calls for major expansion of transit rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I Committee Republicans oppose rollback of LNG-by-rail rule Read More »
IntermodalNew Alabama rail corridor to link port, mega sites Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: North American freight-rail traffic rose in 2021 Read More »
January 5
Passenger RailLA Metro to resume fare collection Jan. 10 Read More »
PeopleRTD board elects executive committee officers Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to adjust service, take workforce actions due to omicron variant Read More »
PeopleAAR taps Hedrick as SVP, CFO Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX cites 'strong support' for Pan-Am merger Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAttorneys general call on PHMSA to suspend LNG-by-rail rule Read More »
January 4
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Blume Global (Jan. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT refinances loan for Washington city’s transit-oriented project Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar hit more than a million rides in 2021 Read More »
PeopleMaryland Gov. Hogan taps Ports as transportation secretary Read More »
Passenger RailReading & Northern kicks off new season of Jim Thorpe train rides Read More »
PeopleHedlund sworn in as STB's newest member Read More »
IntermodalGateway Terminals venture handles first container at Savannah port Read More »
January 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Plasser, Trinity, Alstom and Hollysys (Jan. 3) Read More »
Passenger RailDART cites key achievements in 2021 Read More »
Passenger RailPATH's November ridership only half of 2019 level Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC issues annual 'Rail Trends' report Read More »
IntermodalL.A. port announces fee on lingering empty containers Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX coal terminal explosion under investigation Read More »
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