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Rail News: February 2022
February 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Keolis, TRAC, IMC and Holland (Feb. 28) Read More »
Passenger RailNorthern Indiana commuter district pursues TOD project Read More »
IntermodalPort of Savannah to expand capacity Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB clarifies decision in Sanimax v. UP Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak begins Baltimore Penn Station construction Read More »
PeopleRising Stars nomination deadline is one week away Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro's West Santa Ana Branch project advances Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP marks third straight year of lower fuel consumption Read More »
February 25
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB publishes latest rail rate report Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDurango & Silverton Railroad creates division for contract work Read More »
SecurityMTA unveils new effort to stop track trespassing Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA Green Line Extension to open Union Square branch next month Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Belman acting CEO upon Rogoff's departure Read More »
PeopleUP honors Vanzant with J.C. Kenefick Safety Award Read More »
PeopleMetrolink announces new executive leadership team Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR: Feds' supply-chain recommendations won't help freight rail Read More »
February 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Koppers, Stadler, Kaleris, East Chicago Transload and STV (Feb. 24) Read More »
IntermodalPort of Toronto logs more than 2 million tons of cargo in 2021 Read More »
PeopleBroe Group names Spiegleman OmniTRAX's chief legal officer, general counsel Read More »
SafetyMetra to conduct 51 Operation Lifesaver 'safety blitzes' in 2022 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log traffic increase in Week 7, but total volume is down so far this year Read More »
Passenger RailRTD hires HDR to study possible peak service schedule in northwest Denver Read More »
LaborRail unions consider appeal of court ruling on BNSF attendance policy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCSX requests delay in STB hearing on Amtrak Gulf Coast case Read More »
February 23
Supplier SpotlightLOSSAN corridor updates Wi-Fi service Read More »
LaborMetra's BMWED members elect Shanahan GM of new union Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad to boost weekday service in March Read More »
Passenger RailTransportation panel advises WMATA to tighten 2023 budget Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT makes grant funding available for port projects Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reveals slate of board nominees Read More »
ShippersUP to serve renewable chemicals plant in Missouri Read More »
February 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Hatch, Mitsui Rail and Burns (Feb. 22) Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas transportation council cancels hyperloop plans Read More »
PeopleRDC names Asplund executive VP Read More »
ShippersBNSF to serve South Dakota seed processing plant Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues environmental study scope for CP-KCS merger Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, PennDOT to collaborate on freight-, passenger-rail improvements Read More »
February 18
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2022 Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hotstart, Konecranes, AECOM and NRC (Feb. 18) Read More »
PeoplePANYNJ board re-elects leadership Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee rebrands as 'SeaPort Manatee' Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT updates five-year capital plan Read More »
IntermodalPort of L.A. logs busiest-ever January Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern offers bonuses to recruit more conductor trainees Read More »
February 17
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS breaks ground on TOD project Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom and Carboline (Feb. 17) Read More »
High-Speed RailReport: Investing in high-speed rail lifts California's economy Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach logs busiest January on record Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose in Week 6 Read More »
PeopleNS taps BNSF's Duncan to become VP of network planning, operations Read More »
AmtrakMoorman, Foote, Gardner testify at STB Amtrak hearing Read More »
February 16
LaborBLET members ratify new Metra contract Read More »
Passenger RailInfrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx issue RFP for Scarborough subway extension project Read More »
Internet-DigitalTTCI posts 30 years' worth of rail research on new e-library Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR to STB: 'Forced' switching is unnecessary Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF Logistics recognizes supplier excellence for 2021 Read More »
AmtrakSTB hears from advocates, opponents of Amtrak Gulf Coast service Read More »
February 15
Passenger RailPort Authority of Allegheny County steps up rail station construction Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUTC issues rail-safety grant to Tacoma Rail Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline wraps up first major construction zone for Orlando project Read More »
IntermodalCeres, Jaxport to invest in TraPac container terminal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA publishes Amtrak performance report Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak tweets its case for Gulf Coast service Read More »
February 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Industrial Nanotech, Railroad Software and EnviroServe (Feb. 14) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak named to Forbes’ best U.S. employers list Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Import growth to remain high in 2022's first half Read More »
Passenger RailNYC subway ridership tops 3 million for first time in months Read More »
IntermodalGov. Wolf announces additional funding for Philadelphia port projects Read More »
AmtrakShippers, short lines question impact of Amtrak Gulf Coast service Read More »
February 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, OPW and Siemens (Feb. 11) Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern recognized for climate work with suppliers Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak should improve Gateway program management Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit names Sincaglia SVP rail operations, acquires multilevel rail cars Read More »
PeopleEng to retire as LIRR president, Rinaldi named to interim role Read More »
PeopleNS promotes execs McClellan, Nag, Moore Read More »
February 10
IntermodalPort of Savannah logged cargo increase in January Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on CSX, SEPTA collision Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak debuts new locomotives on Chicago-Seattle route Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 5: U.S. freight-rail traffic slowdown continues Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP issues first 'human capital' report Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters to hold strike vote at Canadian Pacific Read More »
February 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Mullen Group and Alstom (Feb. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline’s 'Bright Blue 2' rolls into Orlando Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA issues draft business plan for 2022 Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards pandemic-recovery grant to Chicago Transit Authority Read More »
ShippersSherwin-Williams to expand NS-served plant in North Carolina Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail, California county agree to form new rail district Read More »
February 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Semcon, Shift5 and WSP (Feb. 8) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA calls for nominations to TRACS Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to launch fare pilot program Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana names new general cargo terminal operator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA solicits input on new passenger-rail corridor program Read More »
AmtrakCSX asks shippers to 'express concerns' about Amtrak Gulf Coast plan Read More »
February 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, FTS, Alstom, Carboline, Edna A. Rice and WAGO (Feb. 7) Read More »
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Passenger RailMARTA issues RFP for development at Bankhead rail station Read More »
SecurityTSA recognizes WMATA for transit security efforts Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada proposes ETC plan to improve rail safety Read More »
PeopleFormer UPS exec elected to Union Pacific board Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, CP dispute continues over STB review of KCS merger application Read More »
February 4
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA: Nearly $5B now available in transit formula funding Read More »
PeopleWMATA names Anzallo police chief Read More »
ShippersCHS, MKC to build new rail terminal in Kansas Read More »
PeopleMetro Transit appoints Funk deputy GM, COO Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific names Whited EVP of sustainability, strategy Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNew York awards $76 million in freight-rail infrastructure grants Read More »
February 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Tai Ginsberg, Pacific West and RELAM (Feb. 3) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNY region agencies issue latest Transit Tech Lab challenge Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, VRE kick off rail station projects Read More »
AmtrakOIG report: Amtrak has more work to do to improve state partnerships Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. freight-rail volume fell in most categories last month Read More »
IntermodalUP, TuSimple partner to move freight on AV truck lane in Arizona Read More »
February 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GIS, GATX, Savage, Keolis, RATP and Carboline (Feb. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT awards Metra pandemic-recovery grant Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro advances West Santa Ana Branch light-rail project Read More »
ShippersSmart Sand opens Pennsylvania transload terminal near NS line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets stage for Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing Read More »
ShippersSoybean plant to locate near Class I, Nebraska Central rail lines Read More »
February 1
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Rail-car orders rose, deliveries fell in Q4 Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LRW, Alstom and HDR (Feb. 1) Read More »
Passenger RailFinal foundation set for Caltrain electrification project Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF earns high rating among 'best places to work' for LGBTQ+ equality Read More »
PeopleSTM CEO Tremblay to step down Read More »
MechanicalExo purchases 10 Siemens Charger locomotives Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Q4 intermodal volume tumbled, total volume rose in 2021 Read More »
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