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Rail News: February 2020
February 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from BNSF Logistics, Tutor Perini, Agility, STV, Abloy and G2 (Feb. 28) Read More »
LaborWyoming House passes two-person train crew bill Read More »
C&SOhio rail panel OKs crossing improvements Read More »
SecurityMARTA taps Kreher as chief of police Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao: Fix Hudson River rail tunnel instead of building new Read More »
Passenger RailMTA unveils 2020 capex commitments Read More »
PTCFRA: Eight railroads at risk of missing PTC deadline Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTRRA awarded federal grant for Merchants Bridge project Read More »
February 27
Passenger RailUber launches train-rider app feature in NYC, San Francisco Read More »
MechanicalOmniTRAX donates historic locomotive to Pennsylvania rail museum Read More »
MechanicalCalgary Transit orders 15 Siemens light-rail vehicles Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post traffic slump in Week 8 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal lawmakers introduce bill to expand RRIF program Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF customers' economic development projects topped $1B in 2019 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNReport: CN, CP collaborate to circumvent some rail blockades Read More »
PTCAPTA: Commuter railroads on track for PTC implementation Read More »
February 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO, The Andersons, STV, 4SECURail and REMSA (Feb. 26) Read More »
Passenger RailTTC makes Royal York Station accessible Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD Coaster commuter-rail service turns 25 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American transborder freight moved by rail rose in December Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB checks off safety recommendation issued after Lac-Megantic rail disaster Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA to release draft environmental report for Bakersfield-Palmdale segment Read More »
PeopleFormer FRA Administrator Feinberg named NYCT's interim leader Read More »
February 25
C&STTC extends signal system to Queen Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelmarva Central Railroad opens new Seaford Transload Terminal Read More »
PeopleMARTA names Wright deputy chief of rail operations Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina DOT to upgrade CSX southeast rail line Read More »
Passenger RailBART seeks design-build contractor for new headquarters Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is employed fewer workers in January Read More »
MechanicalNYCT seeks proposals for subway car purchase Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts revenue decline on lower volumes in Q4, full-year 2019 Read More »
February 24
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern to restore Pennsylvania train station's platform Read More »
Passenger RailPATCO honored for elevator installation project Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA makes service improvements to Market-Frankford Line Read More »
MOWMBTA completes Orange Line track, station improvement project Read More »
Passenger RailU.S. Reps. McAdams, Curtis introduce bill to broaden FAST Act grant criteria Read More »
Canadian PacificCP's Creel calls on Trudeau to hold talks with Wet'suwet'en Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNavajo Nation, San Juan County consider forming new freight railroad Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern elects Huffard, Jones directors Read More »
February 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Biarri Rail, Navis, STV, Infinity Intermodal and Abloy (Feb. 21) Read More »
SafetyOLI's new safety video addresses truck, train collisions Read More »
PeopleRail Passengers Association to honor U.S. Rep. Lipinski Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee streetcar to install digital kiosks Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOntario's Mulroney calls for expediting subway projects Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA announces DeKalb County rail improvements Read More »
PeopleRising Stars Award nominations deadline extended to March 6 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP in talks to sell Burnham Rail Yard to Colorado DOT Read More »
February 20
PeopleMidwest rail shippers group elects 2020 officers Read More »
SecurityTwin Cities' Metro Transit to increase policing Read More »
Passenger RailMTA rail systems record on-time performance improvements Read More »
Passenger RailAtlanta-area county commissioners OK sales tax extension to fund MARTA service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic remains sluggish Read More »
High-Speed RailU.S. Rep. Costa to unveil bill to fund California high-speed rail project Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail to lay off 1,000 due to rail line shutdown Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT: $1 billion in BUILD grant funding is available Read More »
February 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from OptiFuel, STV, Cylus, TRAC and Transfesa (Feb. 19) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA partners with Strike Force to detect fraud Read More »
SecurityLA Metro reports crime decrease Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW acquires Texas transload, logistics facility Read More »
PTCNJ Transit to begin PTC revenue service; Metra announces PTC-related schedule change Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN lays off 450 workers after shutting down Eastern Canada network Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues 'risk reduction' rule for freight railroads Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to close Roanoke Distribution Center Read More »
February 18
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor logs record ridership in FY2019 Read More »
PeopleMARTA names Allen chief customer experience officer Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad names Mesloh CMO Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA names joint venture for HQ redevelopment project Read More »
SustainabilityCSX recognized for sustainability efforts Read More »
Passenger RailCTA selects T.Y. Lin for Red Line extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN supports Garneau's train speed amendment Read More »
M&AAlstom signs MOU to acquire Bombardier's rail business Read More »
February 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, VLS, WSP, Jacobs and Ardanuy (Feb. 14) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern Railroad to resume train rides in Jim Thorpe Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT grant to help fund new rail spur at Louisiana port Read More »
PeopleKCS promotes Godderz to SVP, chief legal officer Read More »
Passenger RailFTA to provide $7.3 million in transit-rail safety research grants Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF Railway's latest logistics center to serve Houston area Read More »
AmtrakAcela to begin high-speed testing on next-gen Acela train Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN shuts down operations in Eastern Canada due to protest blockades Read More »
February 13
Passenger RailSan Diego trolley posts ridership gains Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT launches mobile ticketing app for CTrail Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line promotes Perri to VP Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver approves interim CEO Ballard’s contract Read More »
MechanicalNYCT retires 1960s rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post traffic decline; Canadian, Mexican railroads post gains in Week 6 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA rates Hudson River rail tunnel project 'medium-low' priority Read More »
LaborNRLC: Federal court allows railroads to negotiate over train crew staffing Read More »
February 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from NYAB, Terracon, Skelly and Loy, Stantec and Alstom (Feb. 12) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Northeast Regional set December ridership record in Virginia Read More »
Passenger RailNorthern Indiana commuter district to enter engineering phase for track project Read More »
Passenger RailFTA improves NJ Transit Portal Bridge project rating Read More »
Passenger RailMTA selects qualified bidders for Penn Station access project Read More »
IntermodalDuluth Seaway Port Authority awarded federal grant for rail-served warehouse Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT commits $1.3 billion for last phase of LA's Purple Line subway extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNProtest blockades prompt CN, VIA Rail to shut down rail service Read More »
February 11
Passenger RailTar sands, maintenance issues impact LA Metro Purple Line tunnel project Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA declares climate emergency Read More »
Passenger RailDART licenses GoPass app to Trinity Metro Read More »
SustainabilityRAC files latest locomotive emissions report Read More »
Passenger RailCTA creates scholarship for construction, engineering students Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian government to invest in new Alberta rail yard Read More »
CSX TransportationIndiana panel awards grant to connect industrial park to CSX line Read More »
AmtrakTrump's budget slashes Amtrak funding, phases out long-distance routes Read More »
February 10
SustainabilityAPTA recognizes Keolis, Clever Devices for sustainability commitment Read More »
MechanicalNorth Carolina DOT seeks proposals for Piedmont train mechanical services Read More »
SafetyMetrolinx expands anti-trepass panel installation Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF awards grant to support military behavioral health Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain adopts land use, development policies Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationKCS disagrees with Mexico panel's report on competition in Veracruz Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators demand FRA action on Gateway rail tunnel project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCP derailment prompts Canada to order train slowdown Read More »
February 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, SCI Rail, Salco, Asite, Alstom, HEPACO and FTS (Feb. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailNYC Transit to reopen Nostrand Avenue Station entrance Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies contract with Great Western Railway Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA accelerates rail project timelines Read More »
ShippersVitro Chemicals to locate in new KCS-served industrial park Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail 2020 adds presenters, new sessions Read More »
PeopleMontana Rail Link promotes Racicot, Lewis, Lane Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal volumes fell 7.4 percent in Q4 Read More »
February 6
Passenger RailValley Metro preps track for Tempe Streetcar crossover Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit Connect 2020 project reaches halfway mark Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCoalition gears up for legislative fight over bigger trucks Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet releases Southwest Corridor light-rail design concepts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern Railroad opens rail bridge Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRep. Lipinski: Grade crossing safety a priority for FAST Act reauthorization bill Read More »
Canadian PacificCP sets record for grain movements in January Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: January rail traffic trends offer 'glimmers of hope' Read More »
February 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HNTB, DSC Logistics, RR Mergers, Herzog, Network Rail Consulting and Stahl Recruiting (Feb. 5) Read More »
SustainabilityBrightline highlights 'carbon neutral' practices in February Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennsylvania DOT warns against drone use during EMS events Read More »
C&SCascade and Columbia River Railroad obtains grant for crossing safety projects Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority acquires land to expand Savannah port Read More »
PeopleMTA names transformation team, issues RFP for overnight rail service Read More »
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Rail Industry TrendsFRA report identifies four states with highest fatal railroad trespasser strikes Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ sets record cargo volume in 2019 Read More »
February 4
Rail Industry TrendsWisconsin DOT seeks public input on updated rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailDART to install light-rail platform barriers Read More »
Passenger RailNYC Transit expands contactless fare payment system Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN honored as a 'top employer' in Montreal, Canada Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain's electric trains pass structural tests Read More »
Passenger RailBART kicks off station modernization project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP launches API-driven portal for customers Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $3.4 billion for capital expenditures in 2020 Read More »
February 3
Passenger RailHouston METRO revamps Magnolia Park Transit Center Read More »
SecurityMetro Transit-St. Louis delays start date for new security guards Read More »
Passenger RailMTA LIRR opens rebuilt Nostrand Avenue Station Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Downeaster logs record ridership in 2019 Read More »
MOWDurfee Avenue closes for ACE grade separation project Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail issues RFQ for rail maintenance project Read More »
M&ARegional Rail to acquire Carolina Coastal Railway Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTeamsters Canada Rail Conference ratifies CN contracts Read More »
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