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Rail News: December 2024
December 30
Passenger RailReading & Northern to resume steam-powered train excursions in 2025 Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh Regional Transit to conduct 2 light-rail repair projects Read More »
M&AWabtec acquires Bloom Engineering Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBNSF, Union Pacific among top 50 companies for Latina employees Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern trained 5,500 first responders in 2024 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 7.8% traffic gain in Week 51 Read More »
December 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from R&A Railroad Consultants and Rail Vision (Dec. 27) Read More »
PeopleSFMTA names Kirschbaum acting director of transportation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX, Brownsville port short line donate funds to Texas nonprofits Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers introduce House bill to protect Amtrak riders' legal rights Read More »
PeopleBiden appoints Alvin Brown vice chair of NTSB Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCPKC exceeded, CN fell below revenue grain limits in 2023-24 Read More »
December 26
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB reports early findings in fatal UP train derailment in Texas Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail Vision joins MxV Rail's technology roadmap Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink opens SkyTrain station on Canada Line Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA completes T Track improvements, removes slow zones Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC Holiday Train raises C$1.75M to support food banks Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards contracts for Sawtooth Bridges replacement Read More »
December 23
IntermodalUSDOT issues 2021-24 supply chain review Read More »
Passenger RailCTA surpasses rail operator hiring goal, restores pre-pandemic service levels Read More »
PeopleASLRRA Hall of Famer Grossman dies Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC recognizes 73 shippers for safe hazmat handling Read More »
LaborUnifor ratifies CN contracts; NCFO ratifies NCCC pact Read More »
PeopleTrump nominates David Fink to lead FRA Read More »
December 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, A. Stucki, Telegraph and Lineage (Dec. 20) Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak's initial fleet procurement requirements led to delay Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Sen. Markey, Rep. Deluzio introduce All Aboard Act Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT releases $250M for Honolulu passenger-rail project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern names Barr VP investor relations, treasurer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal train derailment in Texas Read More »
December 19
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Progress Rail, AECOM, STV, TLS Logistics and Direct ChassisLink (Dec. 19) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.8% in Week 50 Read More »
LaborRail labor news from IBEW, Keolis and Jobs to Move America (Dec. 19) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennsylvania, Kansas DOTs award millions in grants for rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA implements freight-car security rule Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRailroader benefits legislation heads to Biden's desk Read More »
December 18
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Delta Railroad, RINA and Nevomo (Dec. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailPATH to slash fares for passengers with disabilities Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports: Infrastructure investments are supporting growth Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak removes final remnant pier from Susquehanna River Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern updates timeline for Hurricane Helene recovery Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC wraps up construction on Ottensmeyer international rail bridge Read More »
December 17
Passenger RailMTA's board to consider $1.27B order for NYCT subway cars Read More »
IntermodalTanco Terminals to expand, add rail loading track at Ports of Indiana site Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Norfolk Southern, TNW, SFRTA and House T&I Committee Read More »
LaborILA: Trump backs dockworkers' concerns over automation Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern added, expanded shipping options for 94 customers in '24 Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF adds four Certified Sites Read More »
December 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler and Alstom (Dec. 16) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra reopens Homewood Station Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on proposed Link extension's environmental impact Read More »
PeopleNomination deadline nears for Woman of Influence in Rail Read More »
Class IsCSX, Union Pacific make 'most responsible companies' list Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCREATE receives $290M for next phase of 75th Street Corridor work Read More »
December 13
High-Speed RailCHSRA kicks off Fresno grade separation project Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify contract with Indiana Southern Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail security group calls on feds to finalize SAFE TRAINS rule Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to return Metrorail trains to automatic control mode Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, Norfolk Southern honor businesses for sustainability work Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit awards $444M contract for Raritan River Bridge lift Read More »
December 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO Rail, A. Stucki and STV (Dec. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Hochul lauds MTA improvements at Metro-North Railroad Read More »
Passenger RailTTC issues RFP for new Line 2 subway trains Read More »
PeoplePritzker taps Biagi to head Illinois DOT Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC, Americold to explore co-development projects in Mexico Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.4% in Week 49 Read More »
December 11
IntermodalNRF: Retailers prepare for potential second ILA strike, Trump tariffs Read More »
IntermodalHarbor Industrial to operate Portland port's Terminal 6 Read More »
PeopleUpdated: NJ Transit CEO Corbett to step down in January, Kolluri to assume role Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF logs operations performance highs for November Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific transfers local service at Eugene Yard to G&W short line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Holiday cheer fuels rail momentum, but challenges persist Read More »
December 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Ballard, Koppers and Keen (Dec. 10) Read More »
SafetyCalifornia commission awards funds for rail crossing upgrades in Pomona Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSupreme Court to hear arguments today in Uinta Basin Railway case Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail Canada issues RFQ for new trainsets Read More »
LaborCN, Unifor reach tentative labor pact; TCU, BRC ratify agreements Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern names Adams chief human resources officer Read More »
December 9
LaborBLET ratifies contracts with two G&W railroads Read More »
Passenger RailUtah Transit Authority marks 25 years of light-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailADOT forms panel to guide study of potential Phoenix-Tucson rail line Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF completes construction of double-track section in Texas Read More »
LaborCarriers, train dispatchers reach tentative labor pact Read More »
Passenger RailOntario awards Northlander station construction contract, unveils exterior train design Read More »
December 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Siemens, Ondas and Hitachi Rail (Dec. 6) Read More »
SafetyOhio commission OKs safety upgrades at Union County CSX crossing Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain to move HQ to Millbrae Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak completes upgrades at North Carolina station Read More »
PeopleSauer takes over as SEPTA's interim GM Read More »
PeopleIANA elects 2025 board, reelects Ash as chairman Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC orders more Ballard fuel cell engines for hydrogen locomotive program Read More »
December 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, Bohr, Railinc and RSI (Dec. 5) Read More »
Passenger RailBART to hike fares 5.5% in 2025 Read More »
Passenger RailFTA seeks applicants for technology transfer research grant Read More »
LaborTeamsters: BMWED, BLET members ratify rail labor contracts Read More »
PeopleOntario government appoints Lindsay interim leader at Metrolinx Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic fell nearly 14% in Week 48 Read More »
December 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CDL Electric and Rail Vision (Dec. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailOntario commits C$758M investment for new Toronto subway trains Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver issues RFP for remaining downtown rail reconstruction phases Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR CEO responds to STB chair's concerns over rail cost data reports Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to provide rail service at future Georgia industrial site Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reports ridership record, revenue improvements for FY2024 Read More »
December 3
SafetyWashington commission OKs funds for safety project near BNSF line Read More »
SafetyRailway Association of Canada announces 2024 Safety Awards Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports outline rail, sustainability projects to be funded with $120M in federal grants Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Short Line Safety Institute and TriMet Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT unveils final report on Northern Tier passenger-rail study Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGenesee & Wyoming launches first railroad in western Canada Read More »
December 2
Supplier SpotlightA. Stucki completes sale of Velocity Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission approves grade-crossing upgrades in 3 counties Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Shore Railroad raises funds for veterans groups Read More »
Passenger RailPATH logs record rail ridership for October Read More »
Passenger RailFirst of three arches arrives for new Portal North Bridge project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 25.6% in Week 47 Read More »
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