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Rail News: November 2020
November 30
SecuritySt. Louis Metro Transit advances rail security improvements Read More »
SecuritySTM tracks rider capacity levels on Azur trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada unveils new rules aimed at reducing rail worker fatigue Read More »
LaborBART, labor unions ratify new contracts Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic climbs on intermodal gain in Week 47 Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR wraps up rail storage yard construction Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to serve expanded grain facility in Minnesota Read More »
PeopleTTD President Willis dies Read More »
November 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Amsted Rail, DB, Bombardier, Thales, Keolis and Hub Group (Nov. 25) Read More »
MOWMTA completes E Line track replacement project Read More »
AmtrakMoynihan Train Hall set to open in January Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits comments on proposed update to NEPA procedures Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, NJ Transit challenge North River Tunnel recommendations Read More »
MechanicalWMATA sidelines 6000-series rail cars due to safety concern Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland DOT, private contractors settle dispute over Purple Line light-rail project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight moved by rail down in September Read More »
November 24
Supplier SpotlightMPPR orders rail snowplow for Pikes Peak renovation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTM recognized for gender parity efforts Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port to provide update on Pier B on-dock rail facility Read More »
C&STTC advances ATC signal upgrades Read More »
PeopleGov. Baker names Sullivan to MBTA fiscal board, Lang to MassDOT board Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline, Disney agree to build train station in Orlando Read More »
PeopleNS appoints Hatfield, Smith to VP posts; Martinez to retire Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak posts $801 million operating loss in FY2020 Read More »
November 23
SecurityCleveland RTA adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit approves rail service changes for 2021 Read More »
IntermodalCanadian agency issues report on Montreal port's Contrecoeur terminal project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would require federal agencies to address blocked grade crossings Read More »
Passenger RailChicago board approves CTA's 2021 budget Read More »
PeopleDART hires Leininger as interim president Read More »
SustainabilityCN unveils report on climate-related financial disclosures Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to open Twin Cities intermodal terminal Read More »
November 20
Rail Industry TrendsRail supplier news from Keolis, Bombardier, Mitsubishi Electric, Transdev and TRB (Nov. 20) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak proposes Brattleboro Station improvements Read More »
ShippersInternational Cushioning wins grant for rail-served site in Ohio Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, rail shippers praise Senate confirmation of new STB members Read More »
ShippersMassDOT awards grants for rail industrial projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment continues downward trend Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to offer buyout plan to address budget shortfall Read More »
PeopleCSX's Foote receives Railroad Innovator Award Read More »
November 19
Passenger RailCTA wins design award for Garfield Station renovation Read More »
SecuritySTM wraps up cyber attack investigation Read More »
Passenger RailRocky Mountaineer to launch U.S. route Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel OKs matching grants for rail projects Read More »
SustainabilityCSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal again drives up weekly U.S. rail traffic total Read More »
SafetyRAC honors Canadian railroads, services for safety actions Read More »
Passenger RailMTA proposes major service cuts, layoffs in 2021 budget Read More »
November 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Mobilitie, Alstom, Cylus, Egis, SNCF Reseau and MTU (Nov. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to improve pedestrian, bike access at Puyallup Station Read More »
SecurityAmtrak, northeast transit agencies launch 'Mask Force' Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN marks 25 years as publicly traded company Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline, Miami-Dade OK access fee for new commuter-rail system Read More »
PeopleUP names Vargas VP-Mexico, marketing and sales Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA wins federal grant to improve signals on Harrisburg Line Read More »
PTCFRA: PTC operating on over 99 percent of required route miles Read More »
November 17
Passenger RailMetrolink restores some rail service Read More »
Passenger RailSTM to begin Place-Saint-Henri Station upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailDART subway project reaches design milestone Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North adds train capacity tracker to app Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman appoints Donfris CFO Read More »
SustainabilityCN, CP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX's Shuba assumes new role with parent company Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA final rule sets minimum standard for measuring Amtrak performance Read More »
November 16
Supplier SpotlightTrinity Metro selects AECOM for TEXRail extension work Read More »
C&SWMATA to accelerate Blue Line signal work Read More »
PeopleAASHTO elects Sheehan president, Wilson VP Read More »
PeopleMARTA extends CEO Parker's contract Read More »
MechanicalPHL, Progress Rail to test electric locomotive at LA, Long Beach ports Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized as a 'Top 100' employer Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs 2021 budget Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Plains Lamesa Railroad to develop Texas transloading facility Read More »
November 13
Passenger RailDCTA recognized for budget prep practices Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal metro prepares Blue Line extension action plan Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA to redirect some overnight weekend rail service to buses Read More »
SafetyShort Line Safety Institute launches online hazmat training Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD outlines LOSSAN rail expansion plan Read More »
LogisticsA&R opens CSX-served warehouse in South Carolina Read More »
PTCAPTA: Commuter-rail industry poised to meet PTC deadline Read More »
SecurityOIG to audit security of FTA's financial systems Read More »
November 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Huber+Suhner, Schneider and GKG (Nov. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailCooksville GO Transit rail station reopens Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVirgin Hyperloop demonstrates passenger travel Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMoody's: Crude-by-rail poses higher social than financial risk for CN, CP Read More »
Passenger RailMTA completes NYC subway station accessibility improvements Read More »
SafetyWest Virginia opens online portal for reporting blocked grade crossings Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal-rail volume spikes in Week 45 Read More »
PeopleLA Metro's Washington to lead Biden's transportation transition team; AAR, ASLRRA welcome president-elect Read More »
November 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from WSP, Loadsmart, Siemens, Extreme Networks, Urban Engineers and Hanson (Nov. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA advances 2021 transit service plan Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks comments on proposed 2021 budget Read More »
IntermodalGron Fuels considers new facility at Greater Baton Rouge port Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT solicits input on state rail plan Read More »
SecurityTransLink to test copper-coating product on SkyTrain cars Read More »
Passenger RailSTM's 2021 budget would maintain 2019 transit service levels Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to pay pandemic bonus to agreement employees Read More »
November 10
Supplier SpotlightTransdev launches autonomous shuttle to WMATA rail station Read More »
PeopleDenver-RTD CEO Johnson takes helm Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Ports log record peak season imports Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail Pulse reps to discuss new venture at RailTrends Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS updates capital allocation policy Read More »
IntermodalAlabama port wins grant to expand storage at Watco terminal Read More »
M&ANS concerned about CSX efforts to acquire Pan Am Railways Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts lower Q3 revenue, issues sustainability report Read More »
November 9
Passenger RailMetra adds bike storage on Milwaukee District North Line Read More »
SecurityMontreal transit agency adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan Read More »
AmtrakNYSDOT completes construction of Buffalo Amtrak station Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain to close Atherton Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSTB OKs Pacific Sun's request to end operations, trackage rights on BNSF lines Read More »
SafetyGarneau revises order affecting winter train speeds Read More »
M&ACleveland-Cliffs to acquire six short lines Read More »
AmtrakFlynn: Amtrak looks forward to working with Biden, Congress Read More »
November 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Jaguar, CGI, Alstom and NRC (Nov. 6) Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Former BLET General Chair Pat Williams Read More »
Passenger RailDCTA honored for procurement excellence Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to restore some weekend rail service Read More »
LogisticsA&R Logistics opens new site at rail-served Texas industrial park Read More »
PeopleCalifornia transit agency names McKillop CFO Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port receives two massive container cranes Read More »
SafetyTSB: Sudden track failure led to CN train derailment Read More »
November 5
Passenger RailRTD-Denver offers trip planning app for paratransit service Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain considers winter rail service adjustments Read More »
Passenger RailMassDot releases draft study of proposed East-West passenger-rail service Read More »
MOWFlorida Gulf & Atlantic completes new rail bridge project Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies contract with Indiana Southern Railroad Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVoters deliver mixed results for passenger rail Read More »
M&AJaguar Transport, Ontario pension fund acquire five short lines, construction firm Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail intermodal had 'best month ever' in October Read More »
November 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Bombardier, Alstom, Cubic and Infinity Intermodal (Nov. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA kicks off contactless fare payment option Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA solicits input on transit preservation plan Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak's random drug-testing program doesn't cover all in safety-related roles Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern establishes new rail-truck transload facility Read More »
Supplier SpotlightDCTA selects commuter-rail operations, maintenance contractor Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMoody's upgrades freight-rail industry outlook for 2021 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLegislation would end cut to railroad unemployment benefits Read More »
November 3
PeopleFox joins North Carolina Railroad's board Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative pact with NYS&W Read More »
MOWVirginia's Newington Bridge project to separate passenger, freight trains Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks builders for TOD projects Read More »
Passenger RailEdmonton identifies preferred contractor for Valley Line light-rail project Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific sets new record with October grain haul Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB: CN can't unilaterally designate CP interchange at Clearing Yard Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal traffic turns a corner in Q3 Read More »
November 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, Hatch, LTK, AECOM, Thales and Ensco (Nov. 2) Read More »
PeopleBLET’s Verna succeeds Tolman as VP, national legislative rep Read More »
Passenger RailSunRail commission advances proposed DeLand commuter-rail extension Read More »
SafetyCanada's TSB adds 'unplanned railway movements' to safety Watchlist Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN shatters grain delivery record in October Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues environmental document for proposed Utah rail line Read More »
PeopleDART President Thomas to retire Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort lines endorse USDOT changes to RRIF loan program Read More »
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