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Rail News: December 2020
December 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vossloh, Stantec, CAI, Alstom, Cylus and FSI (Dec. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailACE offers means-based fare option Read More »
ShippersRetailers urge USTR to avoid tariffs on Vietnamese goods Read More »
MechanicalSound Transit tests new light-rail vehicles Read More »
SafetyNTSB investigating fatal accident of Housatonic Railroad worker Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada to help fund rail infrastructure improvements in Alberta Read More »
MechanicalBART to pause Bombardier rail-car delivery to address reliability concerns Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA: PTC is operating on all required rail lines Read More »
December 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailSolutions, Thales, Bombardier, Alstom, TranSystems and Cyient (Dec. 29) Read More »
PeopleSanta Clara VTA names new board leadership Read More »
IntermodalSSA cranes set to arrive at Oakland port Read More »
Passenger RailCDPQ Infra unveils REM light-rail project in Montreal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFAA issues new rules for drone operations Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak preps for Moynihan Train Hall opening Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia DRPT, Maryland DOT seek input on multimodal improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes changes to PTC reporting requirements Read More »
December 28
PeopleMARTA's board elects new leadership Read More »
SecurityMetrolink installs antimicrobial air filters on rail cars Read More »
MOWFRA, RailTEC investigate crosstie spike fastener failures Read More »
Passenger RailOntario government issues RFPs for Ontario Line subway project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR praises stimulus bill, short-line tax credit measure Read More »
Passenger RailInglewood issues DEIR for proposed elevated light-rail line Read More »
PTCMetro-North, LIRR, New Mexico Rail Runner complete PTC implementation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal gain bolsters U.S. rail traffic in Week 51 Read More »
December 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from 360 Transit Alliance, Wabtec, Keolis, Bombardier OneRail, Cubic and HDR (Dec. 23) Read More »
MechanicalNORTA takes over streetcar operations, maintenance Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA to buy land for new container terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I workforce contracted in November, STB data shows Read More »
PeopleCaltrain CEO Hartnett to step down Read More »
Canadian PacificCP completes purchase of Detroit River Rail Tunnel Read More »
Passenger RailCTA Red Line extension enters next phase of development Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CP exceed grain revenue limits for 2019-2020 crop year Read More »
December 22
SecuritySEPTA union criticizes COVID quarantine policy Read More »
PeopleMetrolink's board elects new leadership Read More »
SecurityCDC panel prioritizes transit workers for COVID-19 shots Read More »
PeopleTriMet GM Kelsey to retire Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail appoints Nelson to succeed Whiteman as CFO Read More »
MOWCREATE project wraps up, reduces delays for Metra, CP trains Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina DOT awards grants to fund rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCongress passes massive bill, including COVID relief for Amtrak, short-line tax credit Read More »
December 21
High-Speed RailPalmdale City Council OKs high-speed rail station plans Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA sets first rail for future Orange County light-rail system Read More »
PeopleVRE board elects executive committee Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS wraps up Holiday Express fundraiser for Salvation Army Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line President Cliatt named to FAMU board Read More »
SafetyBLET calls for buffer-car safety standard on hazmat trains Read More »
MechanicalTransLink picks Bombardier to supply new SkyTrain rail cars Read More »
PTCNJ Transit completes PTC implementation Read More »
December 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RSI, Stadler, Rail Vision, Wabtec, Transit Wireless and Fabasoft (Dec. 18) Read More »
PeoplePort Manatee's board names Bellamy chair Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA approves 2021 budgets, capital programs for regional transit Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMaryland DOT seeks input on state rail plan Read More »
IntermodalGCT Deltaport completes rail yard expansion Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards CIG grants to transit-rail projects Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina Railroad wraps up rail bridge replacement project Read More »
MechanicalCanadian Pacific to develop hydrogen-powered locomotive Read More »
December 17
Passenger RailSound Transit light-rail project reaches milestone Read More »
PeopleDCTA elects new officers Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific, IBEW agree to five-year labor pact Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal gain drives total U.S. rail volume increase in Week 50 Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak could better measure PTC system reliability Read More »
M&ASouth Dakota rail board finalizes sale of Sioux Valley Line Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces partnership for new Alabama logistics park Read More »
Passenger RailMTA OKs 2021 budget, postpones service cuts and layoffs Read More »
December 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ARS, BSD, HDR, Hub, Urban and HNTB (Dec. 16) Read More »
SafetyOLI report highlights rail safety education efforts Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX designates Tennessee rail property a 'Select Site' Read More »
PTCSouth Florida RTA receives PTC certification for rail corridor Read More »
SafetyNTSB calls for tank-car placement to mitigate hazmat train risks Read More »
Passenger RailFTA funds transit access improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA final rule requires states to report grade-crossing safety plans Read More »
PeopleBiden to nominate Buttigieg as transportation secretary Read More »
December 15
Passenger RailDART D2 Subway project recognized for excellence Read More »
Passenger RailMetra expands bike-car pilot Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver launches mobile ticketing on Lyft Read More »
PeopleFoothill Gold Line Authority's board reelects Sandoval, Carder Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit execs call on Congress to pass relief bill before recess Read More »
MOWNYCT to begin final phase of Rutgers rail tunnel rehabilitation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada proposes new data collection regs for Class Is Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF designates three new 'certified' sites Read More »
December 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ARM, Alstom, Teleste, Dewberry, Urban and ASLRRA (Dec. 14) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA gives transit agencies a break from certain rules during pandemic Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver launches new first-responder safety course Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia transportation board OKs revenue program to fund rail improvements Read More »
IntermodalSchneider Bulk Express Intermodal expands to Canada via CN Read More »
SafetyWMATA issues investigative report on working conditions Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHuron Central Railway shutdown date extended to June 2021 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues final rule on freight-rail brake safety tests Read More »
December 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram, Wabtec, Siemens, TranSystems, Trinity and Burns (Dec. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline seeks bond sale to finance Florida rail expansion Read More »
SafetyRail safety group urges more caution during switching operations Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to slash rail service due to employee COVID-19 absences Read More »
Passenger RailFlorida DOT to fund Tampa Streetcar expansion Read More »
PTCNJ Transit will meet PTC deadline, CEO says Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates March 2021 opening for new Wisconsin terminal Read More »
SafetyNTSB recommends safety measures in light of CSX derailment Read More »
December 10
High-Speed RailU.S. Rep. Moulton introduces high-speed rail bill Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX, affiliated railroads aid local pandemic relief efforts Read More »
MechanicalVIA Rail advances procurement process for rail maintenance centers Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logged TEU, rail volume growth in October Read More »
MOWCaltrain to replace Guadalupe River rail bridge Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA updates rail equipment accident, incident reporting regs Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar to receive full federal funding request Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTotal U.S. freight-rail volume climbs in Week 49 Read More »
December 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cordel, CTOS, Bombardier, Wood, Icomera and Wago (Dec. 9) Read More »
High-Speed RailWSDOT report outlines high-speed travel in Pacific Northwest Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds new digital payment options Read More »
SustainabilityCSX achieves highest rating on global climate change list Read More »
MOWMichigan DOT awards grants for grade crossing surface improvements Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Murphy announces $190 million in Newark Penn Station renovations Read More »
PeopleUP taps Richardson as EVP, top legal officer, corporate secretary Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCalifornia awards $392 million to freight, passenger rail projects Read More »
December 8
Passenger RailNYCT nears completion of OMNY implementation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA, Transit release transit ridership trend estimator Read More »
Passenger RailVRE updates long-term capital improvement plan Read More »
LogisticsAlpenglow, USA Rail open newest terminal in Texas Read More »
SustainabilityCN, CP recognized for actions on climate change Read More »
Passenger RailEnvironmental report drafted for Valley Link passenger-rail project Read More »
M&AR. J. Corman acquires short lines, transload service provider Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, Delaware complete Northeast Corridor track project Read More »
December 7
Internet-DigitalSTM wraps up cellular data project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to host conference on class exemption, revocation issues Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain adopts FY2021 budgets Read More »
C&SOhio panel OKs short lines' grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro certifies EIR for East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailSacRT awarded state funding for light-rail improvements Read More »
Passenger RailFeds award $638 million to Valley Metro's South Central light-rail expansion Read More »
MOWCSX names construction manager for CREATE grade separation, Forest Hill Flyover projects Read More »
December 4
Supplier SpotlightRail suppliers news from Hub, USIS, Voith, Wabtec, Bombardier, Wi-Tronix and NRC (Dec. 4) Read More »
M&AWest Virginia Rail Authority to acquire, operate rail line Read More »
Canadian PacificCP raises funds for homeless veterans Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver approves 2021 budget, 400 worker layoffs Read More »
SafetyFTA awards grant to improve pedestrian detection at rail crossings Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBaldwin reintroduces shipper 'fairness' bill Read More »
AmtrakFeds, Amtrak settle disability discrimination case Read More »
MOWCTC awards grant to Stockton grade separation project Read More »
December 3
Passenger RailMinneapolis Met Council earns top credit ratings Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA introduces accessible streetcars Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies contract with New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Read More »
SecurityNJ Transit to test technology to combat coronavirus Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CP set new grain haul records in November Read More »
SecurityTwo women charged with train terror attack in Washington Read More »
Canadian PacificCP proposes new transload hub in British Columbia Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Intermodal volume drove rail traffic growth in November Read More »
December 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Simmons, MOW Equipment, Pettibone; and in memoriam: Harold Brace and John Barriger (Dec. 2) Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS issues challenge grant as part of Holiday Express fundraiser Read More »
SustainabilitySound Transit's Link light-rail now runs on clean energy Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN renews support of supply chain education, research programs Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA proposes ending weekend rail service, closing stations Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Butler to its board Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak wins Metrolink operating contract Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, Hapag-Lloyd extend rail pact, add Port Saint John service Read More »
December 1
PeopleIn memoriam: Former BLET General Counsel Ross Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro program seeks to address quality of life Read More »
LaborTTC event aims to recruit women rail operators Read More »
IntermodalRail cars rolling on new track at Garden City Terminal Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail logs ridership, revenue drop in Q3 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA issues grants for transit innovation projects Read More »
PeopleAmtrak names Gardner president Read More »
M&ACSX to acquire Pan Am Railways Read More »
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