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Rail News: November 2021
November 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from WSP and SNC-Lavalin (Nov. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to add Interac Debit as contactless payment option Read More »
SecurityTSA names surface transportation security committee members Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ proposes $7.9 billion budget for 2022 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada amends grade crossing regulations Read More »
Passenger RailBuild America Bureau refinances TIFIA loan for Moynihan Train Hall Read More »
AmtrakSTB grants Amtrak's request for CSX Choctaw Yard access Read More »
CSX TransportationIn memoriam: CSX senior executive and change agent Mark Wallace Read More »
November 29
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS off to promising ridership start on trolley extension Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit's Lynwood Link extension reaches halfway point Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal volume slide continued in Week 46 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail unions countersue Metra over COVID vaccine policy Read More »
Canadian PacificCP's Creel is magazine's top strategist of 2021 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN Indigenous Advisory Council holds inaugural meeting Read More »
IntermodalGroundbreaking set today for long-planned Howard Street Tunnel project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMexican regulatory agencies green-light proposed CP-KCS merger Read More »
November 24
Passenger RailWMATA to maintain reduced rail service through Dec. 31 Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements in Kankakee County Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA recharters Rail Safety Advisory Committee Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP launches employee-led environmental group Read More »
LaborRail unions sue Amtrak over vaccine mandate Read More »
PeopleWinchester and Western Railroad names Posey president Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port releases RFQ for Contrecoeur terminal expansion project Read More »
M&ASTB accepts CP-KCS merger application as 'complete' Read More »
November 23
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Rail Industry TrendsCourt consolidates lawsuits related to Class I vaccine mandates Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North completes PTC, signal system work on Waterbury Branch Read More »
LaborUnions, Metra reach tentative agreement on new contract Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWisDOT: Federal grant will help fund rail infrastructure project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to invest $16 million in Johnstown Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRCP&E Railroad to upgrade main line in South Dakota Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to open British Columbia rail corridor today Read More »
November 22
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Short Lines & RegionalsU.S. Sen. Carper tours Delmarva Central Railroad operations Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver seeks developer for TOD project near light-rail line Read More »
SafetyCP service to resume in BC corridor this week; CN donates to disaster victims Read More »
Passenger RailCTA opens new Red-Purple Bypass on Brown Line Read More »
M&ACP-KCS merger application with STB is 'incomplete,' UP says Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro obtains CIG grant to fund light-rail construction Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards $1 billion in RAISE grants for FY2021 Read More »
November 19
PeopleIn memoriam: Ronald McLaughlin Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT explains infrastructure law's impact on each state Read More »
Passenger RailCSO: Sound Transit set safety measures for Point Defiance Bypass Read More »
SafetyGeorgia and Florida Railway recognizes shipper safety Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP implements OptRail's AMP technology Read More »
MOWMajor flooding in British Columbia leads to CP, CN track outages Read More »
IntermodalVirginia Port Authority OKs construction bid for rail expansion project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, NCDOT open Carolina Connector intermodal terminal Read More »
November 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RSI, Railhead, Thales and Huber+Suhner (Nov. 18) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTD-Denver offering $4,000 hiring bonuses for rail, bus employees Read More »
PeopleTrinity Metro TEXRail names Anderson first female engineer Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA opens two new Green Line stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio rail panel OKs grant to replace tracks on NDW line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume dips 4.7% in Week 45 Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT awards RAISE grants to fund rail projects in Washington Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific launches debt offering in U.S., Canada Read More »
November 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Alstom and STV (Nov. 17) Read More »
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Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road opens first new station in 50 years Read More »
IntermodalPorts of L.A., Long Beach delay consideration of container dwell fee Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading hires Connatser, Kavanaugh Read More »
MOWCREATE partners mark completion of Metra-CP crossover upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailFTA grant funds available for transit mobility, innovation projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN listed on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 10th consecutive year Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to STB: Extend CP-KCS comment period to assess impact on Mexico Read More »
November 16
Rail Industry TrendsRail supplier news from Brookville, Stadler, Remark and Alstom (Nov. 16) Read More »
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Rail Industry TrendsWabtec publishes 2021 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs $13 million station renovation contract Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Many Amtrak engineers didn't meet physical exam requirements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA unveils transit infrastructure funding priorities Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB advances rate review rules for small rate disputes Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 11th straight year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, rail groups hail potential impact of new infrastructure funding law Read More »
November 15
IntermodalPort of Salem to receive federal grant for terminal upgrades Read More »
PeopleMaryland Gov. Hogan names Arnold MDOT MTA administrator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB schedules three hearings in Q1 to address major proceedings Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT to boost service on Waterbury Branch next year Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority caps off Mason Mega Rail Terminal Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana receives 2022 'Military Friendly Employer' designation Read More »
Passenger RailMetra approves 2022 operating, capital budget Read More »
Canadian PacificCP named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for second consecutive year Read More »
November 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hyundai Rotem, WSP, Cedar AI and RR Mergers (Nov. 12) Read More »
PeopleDavis to direct TxDOT's rail division Read More »
MOWRTD-Denver to resurface N Line track Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP recognized for recruiting, hiring military veterans Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX responds to STB letter regarding service issues Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to prepare environmental statement on proposed CP-KCS merger Read More »
November 11
Passenger RailLIRR completes Carle Place Station renovations Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia sets new single-month volume record Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit awards contract for Perth Amboy Station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report 3.5% traffic decrease in Week 44 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA proposes temporary suspension of LNG by rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsJaguar Transport to operate Oklahoma rail park Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern opens new HQ in Atlanta Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF joins Class I legal battles with unions over COVID vaccine mandate Read More »
November 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Eversholt Rail, RailWorks and Thales (Nov. 10) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationATA challenges Biden administration over vaccine mandate Read More »
Passenger RailCTA ridership nearly doubles since January Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP ties $5.5 million in grants to DEI goals Read More »
Passenger RailEast Coast governors agree to split transit emergency funds Read More »
SafetyInfrastructure bill includes NTSB's rail safety priorities Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to resume Cascades service on Point Defiance Bypass Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationWhite House announces immediate actions to unclog congestion at U.S. ports Read More »
November 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Sumitomo, Progress Rail, PSI and Alstom (Nov. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adds contactless payment option Read More »
ShippersNRF: Retail iImports at near-record pace Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA honors transit agencies for rail safety, security, COVID response Read More »
Passenger RailCSX, NS: Amtrak Gulf Coast service would 'impair' freight-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland Transit Solutions selected to finish Purple Line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationInfrastructure bill will spur 'new era' for U.S. passenger rail, industry execs say Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts revenue, income and volume gains in Q3 Read More »
November 8
Passenger RailWMATA delays reopening of Rockville, Shady Grove stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIllinois lawmakers propose new federal funding for grade separations Read More »
PeopleAASHTO elects first African-American president Read More »
IntermodalPorts America, Ceres Marine, SSA Atlantic form joint venture to boost Savannah port's efficiency Read More »
IntermodalATA: Truck drivers exempt from OSHA vaccine mandate Read More »
SafetyAlghabra provides update on Lac-Megantic bypass project Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA releases final environmental reports on Los Angeles high-speed rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry applauds 'historic' funding levels in infrastructure bill Read More »
November 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Capital Rail Constructors, Alstom and Intramotev (Nov. 5) Read More »
Passenger RailMichigan DOT’s long-range plan covers passenger rail improvements Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adds 36 trains in response to increasing demand Read More »
IntermodalGCT Deltaport expansion proposal referred to review panel Read More »
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MechanicalMontana introduces grant project to repower diesel switcher locomotives Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards $107,000 in grant funding to transit agencies Read More »
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Short Lines & RegionalsRegional Rail, Port Manatee ink pact to operate short line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Class Is react to new OSHA policy on Biden's vaccine mandate Read More »
November 4
SafetySouth Florida RTA conducts Tri-Rail safety exercise Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA issues safety advisory on wheel gauges following derailment Read More »
Passenger RailNew York Gov. Hochul unveils her vision of Penn Station project Read More »
Canadian PacificCP honors most productive grain elevators of the year Read More »
PeopleTTCI names Vecellio senior AVP of operations and safety Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific sets shareholder meeting for KCS merger vote Read More »
MechanicalCN purchases Wabtec's battery-electric locomotive Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSupply chain issues sink October's rail volume total Read More »
November 3
Passenger RailMetrolink, Moovit partner on mobile app Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins scoping work for light-rail extension, hires Izquierdo as CCO Read More »
Passenger RailMTA renovates Metro-North's White Plains station Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT, California agree to expedite supply-chain infrastructure projects, including rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennsylvania awards $8.6 million for rail air-quality initiative Read More »
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Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX begins rail operations at southern Indiana industrial park Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Progress Rail to test renewable fuel blends Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks input on proposed CP-KCS schedule, allows Sanimax complaint against UP to proceed Read More »
November 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Railhead, Greenbrier and LRW (Nov. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra begins construction of new station on UP North Line Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards ARP funds to Sound Transit Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs crossing upgrades on NS track in two counties Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail announces mandatory vaccination policy for riders Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman names Drown AVP of commercial development Read More »
Canadian PacificCP wins grant to expand hydrogen locomotive program Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN issues shareholder letter to counter TCI claims Read More »
November 1
Passenger RailMTA completes LIRR's New Cassel substation upgrade Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak rolls out new ticket kiosks Read More »
LaborSEPTA, labor union reach tentative contract agreement Read More »
PeopleTrinity Metro names new interim president, CEO as Baulsir retires Read More »
LaborRail unions countersue NS over vaccine policy Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment levels fell in September Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Supply-chain disruptions take a toll on intermodal in Q3 Read More »
Kansas City SouthernCP, KCS file merger application with STB Read More »
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