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Rail News: November 2022
November 30
Passenger RailCGI to manage VIA Rail's online reservation system Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN donates funds to emergency medical service Read More »
PeopleFormer short-line industry leader Howard Croft dies Read More »
SafetyGAO: Better communication needed between FRA, railroads Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR opposes U.S. House measure on paid sick leave Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Ridership soared 89% in FY22 Read More »
November 29
IntermodalEllerman City Liners launches container service at Jaxport Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to certify 'transit-friendly' employers Read More »
SafetyRAC announces 2022 Safety Award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. senators call for coal representation on STB committee Read More »
PeopleCN taps rail veteran Harris as EVP, COO Read More »
LaborBiden calls on Congress to avert rail strike Read More »
November 28
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA launches website on alcohol, drug testing Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Shore Railroad to serve new propane terminal Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA wins FTA grant for TOD study Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight moved by rail surged in September Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada solicits climate change proposals for rail infrastructure Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 46: U.S. railroads log another traffic decline Read More »
November 23
M&AHyperloopTT to merge with Forest Road Acquisition Read More »
Passenger RailMetra expands UP West Line service Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports completes first phase of Port Greer rail expansion Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern VP Stuart to retire, Gray named successor Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets hearing on UP's embargo practice Read More »
LaborBRS union extends deadline for contract deal Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, CSX, NS, port settle Gulf Coast dispute Read More »
November 22
MechanicalMARTA donates rail car to Southeastern Railway Museum Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA: Nearly all North American transit agencies short on workers Read More »
FinancialsPANYNJ proposes $8.3B capital, operating budget for 2023 Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF trains start using new Sandpoint Connector Bridge Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is' hiring binge continued in October Read More »
M&ANorfolk Southern to acquire Cincinnati Southern Railway Read More »
November 21
Passenger RailMetra to offer holiday train rides on Electric Line Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Los Angeles, Long Beach postpone container dwell fee Read More »
SecuritySEPTA to implement gun detection pilot program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFTA awards grants for TOD planning Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project Read More »
LaborBREAKING NEWS: BLET, SMART-TD report split vote on rail contract Read More »
November 18
MOWConrail hosts congressional tour of Point-No-Point Bridge Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Michael Baker, Intersection, Buttcon, Pomerleau and IntelliTrans (Nov. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailBritish Columbia issues RFQ for final Surrey Langley SkyTrain contract Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's Alghabra proposes bill to improve ports, railway safety Read More »
CSX TransportationHonda recognizes CSX for excellence Read More »
SecurityTSA names rail officials to security advisory committee Read More »
November 17
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Railinc (Nov. 17) Read More »
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ShippersOhio panel OKs grant for Dwight & Church rail infrastructure project Read More »
PeopleSouthern California rail corridor agency names Jewell managing director Read More »
ShippersRail strike would push U.S. economy into recession, chemical manufacturers say Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS contributes funds to Georgia Tech sustainability program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload, intermodal volumes fell in Week 45 Read More »
November 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RHT, Alstom, STV and McLaren Applied (Nov. 16) Read More »
IntermodalLos Angeles port volumes softened in October Read More »
Passenger RailConstruction begins on San Clemente track stabilization project Read More »
AmtrakChicago's Lightfoot calls on USDOT to OK Amtrak's Union Station project Read More »
PeopleSan Diego MTS names Riley COO of rail division Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific issues latest Climate Action Plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA unveils Northeast Corridor project priorities Read More »
November 15
IntermodalLong Beach port logs cargo movement slowdown Read More »
Passenger RailOntario Transit Group awarded contract for Ontario Line South package Read More »
Passenger RailTriRail to begin training, testing for MiamiCentral Station Read More »
LaborIBB rejects contract ratification; BLET, LIRR ink tentative pact Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF adds four locations to Certified Sites program Read More »
M&AR.J. Corman signs agreement to acquire 19th railroad Read More »
November 14
Passenger RailVirginia sets ridership record on state-backed trains Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana recognized for support of military veterans Read More »
IntermodalHamilton port awarded funding to ease supply-chain congestion Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs 2023 operating, capital budgets Read More »
M&ARegional Rail expands into Canada with freight-rail acquisitions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB postpones final hearing in Amtrak Gulf Coast case Read More »
PeopleSanborn to leave NS, Duncan named successor Read More »
November 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Ricardo, Savage, Wabtec, AECOM, Hitachi Rail and RailPros (Nov. 11) Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to add environmental sustainability to giving program Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA's November scorecard shows improved rail service Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet to pursue fare increase in 2024 Read More »
IntermodalIntermodal container yard coming to northern Illinois short line Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN joins EMP program, sets new Gulf Coast export program record Read More »
November 10
Passenger RailRTD seeks corporate partner for line naming rights Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC releases 2020 rail performance report Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT sets new single-day pandemic-era ridership record Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Another week of carload gains, intermodal traffic losses Read More »
Canadian PacificCP honors three grain elevators' efforts during past crop year Read More »
LaborNCCC, BMWED extend contract cooling-off period into December Read More »
November 9
PeopleLRW honors Sander as Member of the Year Read More »
SafetyAIHA provides free occupational health resources to freight-rail workers Read More »
Passenger RailCapMetro logged 2 million riders in September Read More »
Passenger RailStudy confirms VTA's single bore tunnel proposal for extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNUnited Nations Global Compact enlists CN as member Read More »
IntermodalGlobal Port Tracker report: Despite healthy holiday shopping, imports aren't robust Read More »
November 8
C&SIllinois, Ohio commissions approve grade crossing upgrades Read More »
PeopleFormer railroad CEOs Gaskins, Hagen and Krebs enter hall of fame Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA appoints Febles IG, resumes Blue Line service at closed stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPrivate, public sectors show support for rail Interchange project in Washington Read More »
Canadian PacificOctober grain volume: New monthly record in the books for CP Read More »
FinancialsBNSF's revenue rose, income and volume fell in Q3 Read More »
November 7
Passenger RailAPTA honors RTD with top marketing award Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX industrial team members earn global recognition Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIowa Interstate renames Illinois yard to honor longtime leader Robert Pietrandrea Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Major Alaska Railroad contributor, former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield Read More »
Passenger RailVTA seeks more federal funding for Silicon Valley project Read More »
LaborIAM workers ratify national labor agreement with major freight roads Read More »
November 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Plasser, AECOM, STV, Knorr-Bremse, Thales, Wabtec and Cylus (Nov. 4) Read More »
PeopleNARBW elects Carmouche president Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink to break ground on Burbank speed improvement project Read More »
C&SKentucky to provide grants for 17 crossing projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian government, Lac-Megantic agree on land sale for rail bypass project Read More »
PeopleBouchard becomes Caltrain's first executive director Read More »
November 3
PeopleDRPT names Trogdon public transportation chief Read More »
PeopleBNSF's Taylor takes home AAR's top environmental professional award Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN logs another grain movement record in October Read More »
Passenger RailCanadian government advances high-frequency rail procurement process Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP opens grain transload terminal at Chicago-area intermodal hub Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN derailment causes acid spill, evacuation in Louisiana town Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. carload tally in October reached year's highest monthly mark Read More »
November 2
PeopleGleeson to lead sales, marketing for New York & Atlantic Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco completes expansion, upgrades at Texas terminal Read More »
ShippersHighbar to build Class I-served steel mill in Arkansas Read More »
PeopleONTC: Moore steps down as CEO, Evans fills in as leader Read More »
BNSF RailwayCoast Guard releases final environmental analysis of BNSF's proposed North Dakota bridge project Read More »
PeopleMBTA leader Poftak to step down in 2023 Read More »
November 1
Passenger RailUTA attains Urban Design honor for TRAX light-rail system Read More »
Passenger RailTTC reaches 33 billion rides since 1921 launch Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTyson Foods honors Iowa Northern Railway as 'premier carrier' Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA's Silver Line extension to open Nov. 15 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX rail improvement project underway in North Carolina Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Q3 intermodal volume dropped despite higher container counts Read More »
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