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Rail News: December 2023

December 28

Amtrak
Amtrak posts top score in 2023 corporate equality index Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA lists top 2023 stats for NYCT, LIRR, Metro-North Read More »
C&S
Washington state OKs grants for grade crossing upgrades Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX recognized for workplace diversity Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB focuses on worker protections in fatal NYCT accident investigation Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S., Canadian freight-rail traffic numbers soar in Week 51 Read More »

December 27

High-Speed Rail
Brightline marks highlights of 2023 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Transport Canada, Railway Association of Canada partner to reduce emissions Read More »
People
NCTD appoints Donaghy CEO Read More »
Passenger Rail
Valley Metro to open light-rail extension next month Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC Holiday Train raises record $1.8 million for food charities Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak issues RFP for Long Distance fleet, awards contracts for Susquehanna Bridge replacement project Read More »

December 22

Federal Legislation & Regulation
BREAKING NEWS: Eagle Pass, El Paso crossings to reopen today Read More »
People
People news from CSX and Tracsis (Dec. 22) Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA diversity efforts result in dozens of DBE, SBE contracts in '23 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Railway Association of Canada reports industry financial data, stats Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA OKs $1.8 billion in contracts for infrastructure projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS capital production gangs keep railroad on track Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
CN, CPKC exceeded grain revenue limits for 2022-23 crop year Read More »

December 21

Passenger Rail
Updated: Mexico, CPKC reach agreement on Monterrey passenger line Read More »
Passenger Rail
Twin Cities' Metro Transit to implement new code of conduct Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak reinstates Milwaukee-to-Chicago Hiawatha line monthly pass Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA seeks to curb violence against transit workers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail traffic momentum continued in Week 50 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
AAR: Economic hits continue as El Paso, Eagle Pass remain closed Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Class Is' total employment down a bit in November Read More »

December 20

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Railinc and TiEnergy (Dec. 20) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metrolinx awards contract for Eglinton Crosstown West extension's elevated section Read More »
Intermodal
Jaxport terminal modernization project reaches halfway mark Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak issues call for scholarship applications Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
NCDOT awards grants for short-line, port projects Read More »

December 19

Passenger Rail
Sonoma-Marin corridor selected for future passenger-rail study Read More »
Passenger Rail
SEPTA, transit police reach tentative labor pact Read More »
People
People news from Ports of Indiana, Railway Association of Canada (Dec. 19) Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA: FY25 shortfall prompts plan for 'drastic' service, job cuts Read More »
Intermodal
Long Beach port obtains $283 million Mega grant for on-dock rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
AAR calls on feds to reopen Eagle Pass, El Paso rail crossings Read More »

December 18

People
People news from ACTA, UP and NMB (Dec. 18) Read More »
Safety
Ohio unveils tool to measure impact of blocked grade crossings Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS names 13 Thoroughbred Sustainability award winners Read More »
Passenger Rail
PANYNJ's 2024 budget includes AirTrain project Read More »
Safety
NY Gov. Hochul signs two-person train crew bill Read More »
People
OmniTRAX exec, rail trailblazer Torres wraps up career Read More »

December 15

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, AITX and FlexRail (Dec. 15) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Santa Clara VTA project recognized for environmental benefits Read More »
People
OneRail Coalition honors Canby Award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB retires 'Most Wanted' safety list Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB dismisses BNSF, NTEC case; rate dispute rules argued in court Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Pennsylvania awards $42.5 million to fund freight-rail improvements Read More »

December 14

People
IANA announces 2024 board officers, directors Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight railroads post 1.7% traffic increase in Week 49 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CN, CPKC, CSX, UP land on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
People
Sound Transit CEO Timm to step down next month Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
TexAmericas Center, Texas A&M partner on tuition deal Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues prelim report on Chicago Yellow Line train crash; CTA enacts new safety measures Read More »

December 13

MOW
UP investing in alternative materials for rail ties Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS donates to Atlanta fire rescue efforts, homelessness fight Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT issues grants for rural rail projects in Georgia, West Virginia Read More »
M&A
Cando Rail acquires Transmark terminal in Alberta Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN acknowledges historical colonial role; Indigenous council resigns Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC honors Viterra Weyburn, Elbow Lake Co-op as 'elevators of the year' Read More »

December 12

Safety
OLI reports impact of Rail Safety Week 2023 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sacramento transit agency begins final testing of new light-rail trains Read More »
Passenger Rail
Tri-Rail to expand service to Miami Central Station Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
FAA grants MassDOT waiver to fly rail-inspection drones farther Read More »
Passenger Rail
PennDOT awarded $144 million to expand passenger-rail access Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX, Nutrien partner to improve efficiency, reduce emissions Read More »

December 11

Passenger Rail
BART creates new CFO position Read More »
Labor
BLET members ratify contract with Amtrak Read More »
Shippers
White River Soy to develop Nebraska industrial rail park Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Reading & Northern reaches anthracite benchmark Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak, passenger-rail advocates laud FRA grants to improve, expand service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Canada unveils train-brake inspection, safety rules Read More »

December 8

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from L.K. Comstock, RailWorks, RR Mergers, Snyder and HDR (Dec. 8) Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S., Canada announce joint effort to reduce rail-sector emissions Read More »
People
INRD promotes Ward to VP of finance Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA proposes changes to freight car safety standards Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB to FRA: Require backup cameras on RMMs Read More »
Passenger Rail
FRA awards $8.2B for passenger-rail projects, selects 69 corridors for future service planning Read More »

December 7

Federal Legislation & Regulation
Supply chain coalition calls for modernized security screening bill Read More »
Passenger Rail
MARTA seeks public input on Five Points Station project Read More »
Safety
Michigan DOT awards $3 million to fund grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia rail authority selects construction partners for Long Bridge, bypass projects Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. intermodal traffic trend swings upward Read More »
M&A
CN to acquire Iowa Northern Railway Read More »

December 6

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki and Apogee (Dec. 6) Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA adds auto doors to Red Line trains Read More »
Passenger Rail
TransLink names eight stations for Vancouver's Surrey Langley SkyTrain Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia Ports Authority OKs funds for Blue Ridge Connector Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sens. Tillis, Brown announce federal funds for passenger-rail expansion Read More »
High-Speed Rail
Biden administration OKs $6B for two high-speed rail projects Read More »

December 5

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Cathcart Rail and Michael Baker (Dec. 5) Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Canada launches National Supply Chain Office Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA's modernization project begins final major stage Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific completes track machine overhaul Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Court declines to rehear decision rejecting Uinta crude-by-rail line Read More »
Passenger Rail
Construction begins on New Jersey side of Hudson Tunnel project Read More »

December 4

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA solicits applications for FY24 transit station accessibility grants Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BNSF, Wabtec earn top scores on corporate equality index Read More »
Safety
Ohio approves crossing upgrades on B&LE, IORY rail lines Read More »
Mechanical
WMATA begins returning repaired rail cars to service Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak Cascades to add two daily round trips Read More »
Passenger Rail
Colorado DOT seeks fleet info for potential mountain rail line Read More »

December 1

People
Montreal Port Authority names Gascon president, CEO Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP earns top score on index measuring inclusive workplaces Read More »
Intermodal
Long Beach port to solicit construction bids for on-dock rail facility in early '24 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT solicits RAISE grant applications for 2024 Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS rolls out new technology to improve rail yard safety, efficiency Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak logs ridership, revenue gains in FY23 Read More »
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