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Rail News: November 2023

November 30

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Miner Enterprises and Alstom (Nov. 30) Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA finds $427MM in savings in proposed 2024 budget Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. railroads post 2.4% traffic increase in Week 47 Read More »
Safety
RAC honors Canada's rail safety, environmental leaders Read More »
Mechanical
Siemens to provide new LRVs to Metro Transit-St. Louis Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific to open new intermodal terminal in Phoenix Read More »

November 29

People
In memoriam: David Steele Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
PANYNJ, Vietnam port to collaborate on trade Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro marks 11 months of ridership growth Read More »
Intermodal
TexAmericas' rail-served Brazos site ready for development Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX: Failed wheel bearing caused train derailment in Kentucky Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX to manage West Virginia short line Read More »

November 28

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Omaha Track, STV and Thales (Nov. 28) Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Indiana Rail Road rolls out Santa Train for 33rd year Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
House rail subcommittee slates hearing on passenger rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT opens multimodal freight office Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA selects HDR to oversee ADA design of subway stations Read More »
Mechanical
G&W's Rail Link lands multiple contracts Read More »

November 27

Passenger Rail
Reading & Northern adds Pittston to holiday train stops Read More »
C&S
Illinois panel approves 3 safety projects at CSX crossings Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA safety advisory addresses weather events Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail volume rose 4% in Week 46 Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to serve Plastic Express facility in Savannah Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB extends reply comment time for reciprocal switching rule Read More »

November 22

Passenger Rail
Metra debuts decorated trains for the holidays Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Bienville kicks off rail yard project Read More »
People
CSX's Riefler honored for corporate governance Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP, UTA, Salt Lake City partner to build pedestrian bridge Read More »
People
AAR recognizes Norfolk Southern's Motsinger for environmental excellence Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BTS: North American freight-by-rail value rose 6.7% in September Read More »

November 21

Passenger Rail
NC Gov. Cooper takes a train ride to promote passenger rail Read More »
C&S
Ohio approves grade crossing projects on NS, IORY lines Read More »
Mechanical
First of Toronto's new streetcars begin service Read More »
Labor
BLET members vote to authorize strike at SEPTA Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. Class I employment levels down slightly in October Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak launches procurement for Sawtooth Bridges replacement project Read More »

November 20

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from WSP, Lochner and Triunity (Nov. 20) Read More »
Labor
California authority, unions sign MOU for future high-speed rail system Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Dana Transport opens Midwest transload facility in shuttered UP rail yard Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Cathcart Rail to handle INRD's rail-car repair, inspection Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB: Design issue behind CTA train collision Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway awards three new Certified Sites Read More »

November 17

People
AASHTO elects WisDOT's Thompson president Read More »
People
Thomas inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN honors 68 customers, suppliers for sustainable practices Read More »
People
AAR honors two railroarders for environmental achievements Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB to investigate CTA train crash Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA puts capital needs at $24.5 billion Read More »
People
STB Chair Oberman won't seek second term Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC reviewing Mexico's draft decree on passenger rail Read More »

November 16

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Stantec, RailPros, Thales and STV (Nov. 16) Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA solicits input on proposed updates to state safety oversight regs Read More »
Mechanical
Metro-North debuts New York Central locomotive from Heritage Series Read More »
Safety
Ohio rail commission seeks applications for crossing upgrade funding Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. railroads log carload, intermodal increases in Week 45 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
ASLRRA: EPA final rule on state locomotive regs is 'very concerning' Read More »

November 15

Passenger Rail
Montana's Big Sky rail authority receives grant for rail-service planning Read More »
People
Tibbits-Nutt named Massachusetts transportation secretary Read More »
Passenger Rail
Alstom inks contract to overhaul DFW's Skylink rail system Read More »
Shippers
Ohio panel OKs funding for rail projects at JSW Steel plant Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP honors 12 customers, suppliers for sustainable business practices Read More »
People
CSX's Hinrichs to lead B&O Museum capital campaign Read More »

November 14

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Coast, Nexxiot, Alstom and WSP (Nov. 14) Read More »
People
Transport Minister Rodriguez reappoints VIA Rail directors, chair Read More »
Passenger Rail
SacRT begins light-rail project for Folsom service Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Ohio rail panel OKs funds for upgrades to Napolean Defiance & Western, Kanawha River railroads Read More »
Safety
San Gabriel Valley Council OKs contract for final Alameda Corridor-East grade separation project Read More »
Intermodal
BNSF, GMXT, J.B. Hunt launch intermodal service to and from Mexico Read More »

November 13

People
HART names Drainville permanent CEO Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Railroad retirement benefits to increase in 2024 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra OKs 2024 budgets, revises fare structure Read More »
Labor
BLET, Amtrak reach tentative pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to form passenger-rail advisory committee Read More »
M&A
Regional Rail to acquire Indiana Eastern, Ohio South Central railroads Read More »

November 10

Passenger Rail
MBTA track-improvement program aims to eliminate speed restrictions Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF honors 10 companies for sustainable practices Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra station to close Nov. 20 for complete rehab Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX deploys Ohio's first all-battery electric locomotive Read More »
Passenger Rail
Mexican president to urge freight railroads to open tracks to passenger trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail industry, customers provide input on STB's reciprocal-switching rule Read More »

November 9

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier and Pandrol (Nov. 9) Read More »
Shippers
ATA projects continued growth of truck freight Read More »
CSX Transportation
Four Class Is rank as 'best employers' for military veterans Read More »
Labor
SMART-TD members ratify BNSF pact on quality-of-life issues Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail traffic a mixed bag in Week 44 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN signs MOU for new intermodal service at Port of Gulfport Read More »

November 8

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from AITX, SMBC, Tideworks and REMSA (Nov. 8) Read More »
Amtrak
Second Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities Amtrak train on hold until 2024 Read More »
CSX Transportation
Report: CSX sues Tennessee over fuel tax Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Canada launches client ID database for hazmat transportation Read More »
Intermodal
J.B. Hunt, BNSF launch Quantum intermodal service Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Voters clear path for Norfolk Southern to acquire Cincinnati Southern Railway Read More »

November 7

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Ballard, Marmon Rail, Wabtec and FreightCar America (Nov. 7) Read More »
Passenger Rail
VTA OKs tunnel-boring machine for BART extension project Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP awards $5 million in grants to 543 nonprofits Read More »
People
TNW names Franklin COO Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB sets schedules to consider CPKC, CSX plan to acquire G&W short line Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF posts Q3 profit decline on lower volume Read More »

November 6

People
Transportation champion Downey dies at 87 Read More »
Labor
BMWED ratifies paid sick leave; BLET, Keolis agree on VRE pact Read More »
Mechanical
U.S. Steel converts diesel locomotives at Mon Valley plants Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB focuses on maintenance, inspection procedures in BNSF coal train derailment Read More »
Passenger Rail
FTA awards $3.4B to Second Avenue Subway extension project Read More »
Passenger Rail
Biden to announce $16.4B for Northeast Corridor passenger-rail projects Read More »

November 3

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Alstom and Rajant (Nov. 3) Read More »
Safety
Ohio panel OKs crossing upgrades in two counties Read More »
High-Speed Rail
CHSRA issues RFQ for track design, overhead contact systems Read More »
Intermodal
Brunswick port's auto, machinery volumes soar Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak Hiawatha service launches new fare schedule Read More »
Intermodal
USDOT awards $653 million to fund port improvement projects Read More »

November 2

Mechanical
Watco to use new eco-friendly locomotive at Jaxport Read More »
PTC
NTSB calls on rail industry to update PTC technology Read More »
CSX Transportation
Neighborhood group complains to STB about CSX noise, pollution Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 1% in October Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN acquires part of Novia Scotia short line from G&W Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP to cut some management jobs as part of organizational restructuring Read More »

November 1

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Thales, Wabtec and Absher Construction (Nov. 1) Read More »
Labor
BMWED ratifies contract at Iowa Interstate Railroad Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Volpe study finds safety culture improvements at short lines Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP invested $275 million to support Southern California growth Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC asks STB to rule in dispute over Wisconsin bridge repairs Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
House bill would slash Amtrak funding by 64% Read More »
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