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Rail News: October 2020
October 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Astronics, dFuzion, Alstom, Salco and Huber+Suhner (Oct. 30) Read More »
SustainabilityDART recognized for commitment to conservation Read More »
PeopleEdwards to succeed Reinhart as Virginia port CEO Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logs cargo volume increase, PATH ridership decrease in Q3 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern customer receives first rail cars Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT launches WhatsApp rider communication initiative Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to offer rail-ready development sites along Illinois Railway Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline West launches rail project website Read More »
October 29
SecurityNJ Transit Police expands community outreach Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia completes first high-speed rail structure in Kern County segment Read More »
PTCFCC approves Southern California Rail Authority PTC operations Read More »
PeopleAAR honors CSX's Atkinson for environmental stewardship Read More »
Passenger RailFTA, Indiana officials sign grant agreement to expand South Shore rail line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal volume gain drives U.S. rail traffic increase in Week 43 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao announces $291 million in grants for rail repair projects Read More »
October 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Trinity, OPW, Bombardier, AIS and NRC (Oct 28) Read More »
SecurityBART to continue police ambassador program Read More »
PeopleDenver's Transportation Institute taps Fisher as executive director Read More »
SecurityMTA to step up COVID-19 screening for transit-rail workers Read More »
PeopleSound Transit appoints Wright chief safety officer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards rail-repair grants for projects in Connecticut, NJ, California Read More »
M&APatriot Rail to acquire Utah short-line operator Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts lower revenue, income, OR in Q3 Read More »
October 27
Passenger RailTriMet to study payment systems, trip planning Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to advance power supply project Read More »
IntermodalJaxport's berth reconstruction project advances at Blount Island Terminal Read More »
MechanicalToronto Transit Commission OKs funds to procure rail cars Read More »
Passenger RailBART outlines budget crisis response plan Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana-Burns Harbor to build multimodal warehouse Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCities sue Trump administration over 'anarchist' designation Read More »
Passenger RailMichigan DOT wins grant to upgrade passenger-rail corridor Read More »
October 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AECOM, Phunware, Bentley Systems, Icomera and Wago (Oct. 26) Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Rail-car orders accelerated in Q3 Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx completes Milliken GO rail bridge project Read More »
IntermodalSavannah port sets monthly cargo record Read More »
Passenger RailCTA proposes 2021 operating budget Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail taps Williams as AVP of sales Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adopts 2021 operating budget, 5-year capital plan Read More »
MOWNebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway wins grant for track project Read More »
October 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from InnoTrans, FSI, Alstom, RailPlan, TIA and STV (Oct. 23) Read More »
Passenger RailDCTA creates COVID-19 safety plan Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail to resume some service in western Canada Read More »
ShippersIntersand opens OmniTRAX-served HQ in Colorado Read More »
C&SOhio rail panel approves grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Canadian PacificCP honors U.S., Canadian 'Elevators of the Year' Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak ended FY20 with half of previous year's revenue, Flynn says Read More »
PeopleUP's Vena to become senior adviser, Gehringer named EVP operations Read More »
October 22
SecurityStudy: One in four NYCT workers report having had COVID-19 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors TRRA for supporting veterans Read More »
PeopleAPTA honors top public transportation leaders Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic up slightly in Week 42 Read More »
PeopleLRW names Metrolink CEO Wiggins 'Woman of the Year' Read More »
Internet-DigitalNS, short-line owners, rail-car firms launch venture to transform shipping Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts lower earnings, steady operating ratio in Q3 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP revenue, earnings fall in Q3, but operating ratio improves Read More »
October 21
SecurityLA Metro to set up safety advisory committee Read More »
Passenger RailMTA launches live subway map with real-time updates Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro opens light-rail station in downtown Austin Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRepublican T&I members seek details on Biden campaign's use of Amtrak Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I September employment down a bit from August count Read More »
PeopleTransLink CEO to step down in 2021 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP inks multiyear agreement with AP Moller-Maersk Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts lower revenue in Q3, as volumes slow due to pandemic Read More »
October 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, RSI, ABB, Delta and REMSA (Oct. 20) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit ramps up Redmond light-rail extension work Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts lower revenue, earnings in Q3 Read More »
ShippersCanadian Pacific to serve new Viterra grain facility Read More »
PeopleFormer Amtrak President Alan Boyd dies Read More »
SecurityCDC recommends riders, operators wear masks on trains Read More »
SafetyAAR recognizes industry leaders in hazmat safety Read More »
PeopleCSX names Adams SVP of sales Read More »
October 19
SecurityBART seeks input on new public safety approaches Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink introduces rewards program Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail adds service Read More »
SustainabilityCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority reports sustainability actions Read More »
LaborTTC to recall remaining laid off employees next month Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT awards $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure Read More »
High-Speed RailFortress delays bond offering for Brightline's Vegas-to-LA train Read More »
IntermodalPrivate investors propose Mexico-U.S.-Canada rail link Read More »
October 16
Supplier SpotlightWabtec to be anchor additive manufacturing tenant at Pittsburgh airport campus Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver obtains grant to help homeless riders Read More »
SafetyMARTA approves safety plan Read More »
SafetyMTA pilots air filtration systems on commuter rail Read More »
IntermodalRail Modal Group Minot to operate North Dakota's new intermodal service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak should transfer Keystone line ownership to Pennsylvania, congressman says Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to acquire full ownership of Detroit River Rail Tunnel Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts 'strong' Q3 financial results Read More »
October 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, STV, Ricardo, Keolis, UKG and Rajant (Oct. 15) Read More »
IntermodalAAPA restructures board Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX expands Rail-Ready Sites to Texas short line Read More »
IntermodalPort of Brownsville wins grant to expand grain storage facilities Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA slams FTA plan to consider 'anarchist jurisdictions' in grant eligibility Read More »
Passenger RailMetra sues UP over new fare collection policy Read More »
SafetyFTA awards grants to improve rail system safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic edges up in Week 41 Read More »
October 14
Passenger RailRTD-Denver releases results of life quality study Read More »
Passenger RailSMART receives AA rating on construction bond refinancing Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee logs record container cargo in FY2020 Read More »
Passenger RailCATS wraps up comment period for planned Silver light-rail line Read More »
SafetyCSX honors 72 shippers for hazmat safety Read More »
SafetySEPTA receives federal grant to improve rail worker safety Read More »
IntermodalPort KC wins grant for Missouri River intermodal terminal project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry marks 40 years of transformation under Staggers Act Read More »
October 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cummins, Hitachi Rail, Parsons, FreightCar America, RailPros and Savage (Oct. 13) Read More »
LaborTriMet declares impasse on union contract negotiations Read More »
Passenger RailYale students, CTDOT partner on rail-car safety research Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Imports set new record, as retailers stock up early for holidays Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR expansion project reaches halfway point Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port awarded federal grant for rail yard expansion project Read More »
PeopleUP names Jalali chief information officer, Panzer SVP of strategic planning Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA revises track safety regs Read More »
October 12
FinancialsVRE recognized for excellence in financial reporting Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro preps for environmental review of Antelope Valley Line improvements Read More »
Passenger RailSTM to upgrade Outremont Station Read More »
IntermodalPort of Trois-Rivieres terminal project receives federal funds Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards HOPE grants to Oregon Metro, SEPTA Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA urges FEMA to reverse policy on transit agencies' pandemic reimbursements Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX train derails in Georgia after Delta-related rains Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCoos Bay port to receive federal grant for rail infrastructure project Read More »
October 9
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Estes tours Budde rail equipment repair site Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Plasser, PINC, Cubic, Alstom, 20/20 Foresight and Transit Wireless (Oct. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailU.S. Supreme Court denies Indian River County's appeal of Brightline lawsuit Read More »
Canadian PacificCP joins TradeLens blockchain shipping platform Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: Impairment charge to help lower Q3 operating expenses, ratio Read More »
IntermodalNorth Dakota to launch intermodal service Read More »
SafetyCanada sets new rail safety measures following fatal 2017 accident Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Additional funds needed to avoid more service, job cuts Read More »
October 8
Passenger RailTriMet completes final concept design for Southwest Corridor light-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro Regional Connector project reaches construction milestone Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR completes Lynbrook Station rehabilitation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLIRC to open Jeffersonville RiverRail Terminal in early 2021 Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins heavy construction on Federal Way light-rail extension Read More »
PeopleCSX names Bostick to its board Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal lifted U.S. rail volumes in September Read More »
PeoplePort Everglades appoints Charlton operations director Read More »
October 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Voith, Granite, Quandel, STV, Stridas and LRW (Oct. 7) Read More »
SafetyFRA, NHTSA launch rail crossing safety campaign Read More »
Passenger RailMetra proposes 2021 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKansas issues first round of Short Line Rail Fund grants Read More »
PeopleCN names McKenzie to its board Read More »
MechanicalWMATA selects Hitachi Rail for rail-car order Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailTrends 2020 opens conference registration Read More »
M&AOntario pension fund, rail holding company to acquire five short lines Read More »
October 6
SafetyOperation Lifesaver introduces virtual rail safety resources for kids Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA to phase out paper ticket sales Read More »
PeopleWTS names PATH’s DeGraffe 'Woman of the Year' Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA begins fare gate upgrade Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight moved by rail fell in July Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak restores some Keystone Service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces COVID-19 research grant program Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPennsylvania Supreme Court ruling affirms rail authority's short-line contract vote Read More »
October 5
PeopleNMB names Dowling acting general counsel Read More »
MechanicalSan Diego MTS receives final light-rail vehicle for Mid-Coast Trolley project Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain adopts FY2021 second quarter budgets Read More »
Passenger RailUP announces new fare collection rules on its Metra lines Read More »
MechanicalValley Metro orders 14 light-rail vehicles Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro unveils environmental report for East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logged rail volume increase in August Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CP set new grain shipment records in Q3 Read More »
October 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LTK, Hatch, Hitachi Rail, Knorr Brake, Balfour Beatty, Transdev and Ricardo (Oct. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain offers virtual first-look of new electric trains Read More »
LogisticsCando Rail opens Sturgeon Terminal in Alberta Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad to invest in Purina plant line Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT surpasses 21 million OMNY contactless fare uses Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on Tacoma Dome light-rail extension accessibility Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN unveils 2020-21 winter plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB: Five Class Is were 'revenue adequate' in 2019 Read More »
October 1
MOWCaltrain to begin Napoleon, Marin rail bridge improvement project Read More »
MechanicalMetra wraps up rail-car shop expansion Read More »
LogisticsBNSF marks first year at Denver-area logistics center Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak cancels Winter Park Express for 2020-21 season Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian railroads' intermodal volume rose in Week 39 Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver finalizes new CEO contract Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Wisconsin town resolve dispute over future autoport site Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump signs bill to avert government shutdown, extends FAST Act by a year Read More »
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