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Rail News: January 2024

January 31

Intermodal
Port of Brunswick posts growth year for autos Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP amps up use of technology to prevent derailments Read More »
People
AAR names Ghayad chief economist, SVP Read More »
Intermodal
IANA: Domestic, international container volumes strengthened in Q4 Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS issues full-year report on East Palestine recovery efforts Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC posts financial results for a 'transformational' 2023 Read More »

January 30

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Irwin Car, Alstom, Herzog and Stella-Jones (Jan. 30) Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA releases fall 2023 customer-survey results Read More »
Passenger Rail
TriMet proposes MAX system improvements Read More »
Passenger Rail
Gov. Shaprio budget to call for boost in SEPTA, transit funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA: Norfolk Southern first Class I to join close-call reporting system Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak Baltimore Penn Station platform to open in spring Read More »

January 29

Passenger Rail
Valley Metro celebrates opening of light-rail extension in Phoenix Read More »
Passenger Rail
OCTA, Metrolink clear tracks after another landslide Read More »
Safety
Ohio rail commission OKs grade crossing project funds Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit reallocates federal funds to pay for resiliency projects Read More »
Safety
AAR reports on industry's rail-safety efforts since East Palestine Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Sierra Northern, Mendocino short lines obtain $31M RRIF loan Read More »

January 26

Passenger Rail
Rosecrans Avenue Bridge opens over rail line Read More »
Labor
BMWED finalizes sick leave pact with CN Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB releases preliminary report on NYCT train-to-train crash Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA issues final rule requiring breathing gear on hazmat trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT awards nearly $5B in Mega, INFRA grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern posts revenue, income declines in Q4 Read More »

January 25

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Humatics and Duos (Jan. 25) Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. weekly rail traffic down 13% Read More »
Amtrak
Senate confirms three Amtrak board members Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB adopts rule amending emergency service regs Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX reports lower net income, revenue for Q4 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP posts higher net income, flat operating revenue in Q4 Read More »

January 24

People
People news from Pandrol and Ports of Indiana (Jan. 24) Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern doubles community impact in 2023 Read More »
Intermodal
Port NOLA receives more federal funding for LIT project Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak Virginia reports ridership record for 2023 Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Empire Diversified launches short line at West Virginia port Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN posts Q4 2023 financial, operating results Read More »

January 23

Passenger Rail
MTA awards utility-relocation contract for Second Avenue Subway extension Read More »
Intermodal
Hamilton Container Terminal begins direct intermodal service Read More »
Intermodal
CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal service pact Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX service recognized with 'Thompson Award' Read More »
High-Speed Rail
USDOT OKs $2.5B in private activity bond allocation for Brightline West project Read More »

January 22

Passenger Rail
Metra adopts passenger code of conduct Read More »
Labor
Florida Gulf & Atlantic MOW workers vote to join BMWED Read More »
Safety
Illinois panel OKs funding for BNSF crossing improvements Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak kicks off construction at Philadelphia rail station Read More »
Shippers
CN to serve future Azure SAF facility in Manitoba Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to hold hearing on status of Amtrak Gulf Coast settlement Read More »

January 19

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from J.B. Hunt, Skanska and Duos Technologies (Jan. 19) Read More »
People
Global task force delivers more funding to Ukrainian Railways Read More »
Logistics
Texas awards $1.5 million grant to TexAmericas Center Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain marks 160 years of passenger-rail service Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX tops survey for intermodal service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. Class I employment steady in December Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB to release East Palestine report in spring, early summer Read More »

January 18

Federal Legislation & Regulation
Senators call on Appropriations to fight for passenger-rail funding Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Long Beach preps for 'year of rail' in 2024 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
G&W unveils ESG report Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
North American rail volume dips a bit in Week 2 Read More »
Labor
CN, Unifor reach tentative agreement for CNTL drivers Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC responds to Mexico's call for passenger-rail expansion plan Read More »

January 17

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and PS Logistics (Jan. 17) Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX Good Neighbor program reaches millions Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ reports rail volume decrease in November Read More »
Passenger Rail
NC By Train logs record ridership Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX's rail safety initiatives trained thousands in 2023 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA solicits input on proposed self-propelled rail-car test program Read More »

January 16

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from ZTR, GATX, RR Mergers, OptiFuel and McLaren (Jan. 16) Read More »
Intermodal
Study: SC Ports boost Midlands economy Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA: Surveys show rider satisfaction is improving Read More »
People
People news: AllTranstek's Morrow, MARTA's Greenwood (Jan. 16) Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Arkansas DOT seeks input on state rail plan Read More »
Intermodal
Canada invests in ADM grain terminal expansion at Port Windsor Read More »

January 15

Passenger Rail
Scarsdale Metro-North Station now fully accessible Read More »
Passenger Rail
VRE approves FY25 budget Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP reviews hazmat safety with ExxonMobil rail team, first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB to investigate 2 fatal train-vehicle crashes at Florida grade crossing Read More »
Amtrak
Report: Amtrak to begin on-track testing of new high-speed trains Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF logs record safety year in 2023 Read More »

January 12

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hatch and STV (Jan. 12) Read More »
People
Sound Transit's board approves Sparrman as interim CEO Read More »
People
NS's Elkins named vice chair of Georgia Chamber of Commerce panel Read More »
Safety
Ohio panel OKs crossing upgrade projects for CSX, 3 short lines Read More »
Mechanical
BART: New fleet projected to come in under budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail unions call on STB, FRA to step up regulation of Class Is Read More »

January 11

Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT issues infrastructure progress report Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS contributes $1 million to preserve Jamestown historic site Read More »
Passenger Rail
TEXRail marks five years of commuter-rail service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Savannah earns Quiet Zone designation on CSX line Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
NRC honors R. J. Corman with 'Small Project of the Year' award Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Freight railroads start 2024 with volume growth Read More »

January 10

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from TekTracking, Comply365, Stantec and PS Logistics (Jan. 10) Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA marks construction start of mixed-use building in North Bethesda Read More »
High-Speed Rail
CHSRA releases shortlist of potential train suppliers Read More »
People
People news from Indiana Rail Road, RailPros and Sound Transit (Jan. 10) Read More »
M&A
PSC Group acquires Bayport Rail Terminal Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Intermodal, trucking industries decry DOL rule on gig workers Read More »

January 9

Intermodal
NRF: Import cargo enters lull as Red Sea disruptions continue Read More »
Passenger Rail
Three Caltrain electric trains complete testing Read More »
Intermodal
Indiana port nears completion of rail, infrastructure projects Read More »
People
People news from Greenbrier, AITX, OCTA and House T&I Committee (Jan. 9) Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA to induct Grossman, Jacobson, Webb into Short Line Hall of Fame Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS customers invested $3.1B along rail network in '23 Read More »

January 8

Passenger Rail
Tri-Rail's downtown Miami service to launch this week Read More »
Passenger Rail
FTA set to award $1B grant to Inglewood Transit Connector Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA reopens Yellow Line to rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB issues draft environmental report on proposed NY short line Read More »
People
LRW names Gonzales 2023 Railway Woman of the Year Read More »
People
CN taps Lalonde as EVP, future CCO Read More »

January 5

Intermodal
ONE to launch West India container service at Savannah port Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB seeks nominees for passenger-rail advisory panel Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Virginia now powered entirely by clean energy Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS unveils climate transition plan Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BTS: Transborder freight-by-rail value rose 6.2% in October Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB's Homendy cites 'poor safety culture' in WMATA's 2021 train derailment Read More »

January 4

Passenger Rail
USDOT extends comment period on ADA requirements Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra phasing in new fares, closing remaining ticket windows Read More »
People
People news from Landstar and STB (Jan. 4) Read More »
C&S
Illinois panel OKs upgrades at CSX, UP crossings Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
R&N posts record year in freight rail, excursion business Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Rail service improvements helped boost traffic in 2023 Read More »

January 3

People
People news from Tealinc and DART (Jan. 3) Read More »
Passenger Rail
MARTA: FTA review cites strong stewardship of public money Read More »
Shippers
Ag co-op to open grain facility in Wisconsin Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA considers waiving some Buy America requirements for Brightline West project Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak solicits public input on Chicago Union Station improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB approves Gulf & Atlantic plan to acquire Northern Indiana Railroad Read More »

January 2

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Thales and STV (Jan. 2) Read More »
People
BART elects Dufty president, Foley VP Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS reports progress made in 2023 Read More »
Intermodal
Port NOLA to receive USDOT grant for LIT project Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF officially takes over MRL operations Read More »
M&A
GMXT to become G&W's partner in CG Railway Read More »
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