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Rail News: March 2023
March 31
PeopleSMART's Sellers to retire Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana issues RFQ for terminal operator; SeaPort Manatee inks pact with Oceanus Line Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver groups win rail-safety grants Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX names Kentucky rail park as premium Select Site Read More »
Passenger RailUnion Pacific begins shifting commuter-rail operations to Metra Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayDOJ sues NS over Feb. 3 train derailment Read More »
March 30
IntermodalSavannah port to install 55 hybrid gantry cranes Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volume tumbled 7.5% in Week 12 Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia rail authority issues RFQ for Long Bridge project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMinnesota DOT awards grants to nine freight-rail projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Jersey DOT awards FY23 freight-rail improvement grants Read More »
BNSF RailwayUPDATED: BNSF train derails, catches fire in Minnesota Read More »
March 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Alstom, Cummins and TransmetriQ (March 29) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA grants available for transit systems hit by natural disasters Read More »
SafetyMetra plans 49 safety 'blitzes' in 2023 Read More »
IntermodalPorts America, Mississippi port sign long-term pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCABT: More than 72,000 U.S. bridges can't handle heavier trucks Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsEIA: US electricity from renewables surpasses coal for first time Read More »
March 28
Passenger RailSt. Louis Bi-State Development signs MOU for MetroLink rail expansion Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs 5-year crossing improvement plan Read More »
MOWWashington State House adds Connell Rail Interchange funds to transportation budget Read More »
Passenger RailEng named MBTA's new GM Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGulf & Atlantic Railways to acquire three short lines Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Calgary Logistics Park to be site of new transload facility Read More »
March 27
LaborATA asks for Biden's help in West Coast port labor talks Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit awarded SMART funds, picks preferred alternative light-rail route Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ shortlists firms for Newark people-mover project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX highlights 'strong performance' in 2022 report Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, 10 unions OK tentative labor pacts Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, SMART-TD reach agreement to keep two-person crews Read More »
March 24
IntermodalJaxport launches European container service Read More »
AmtrakStudy outlines potential Amtrak NYC-Scranton route Read More »
Passenger RailReport: LaGuardia AirTrain plan is dead Read More »
PeopleNS taps Loeb to oversee first-and-last-mile markets Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak hires former NYCT exec Byford to advance HSR service Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern, SMART-TD end ground-based conductor talks Read More »
March 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Wabtec, Duos and MCS (March 23) Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX updates 'carbon calculator' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes plunge 9.4% in Week 11 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA urges tank car owners to upgrade fleets to DOT-117s Read More »
LaborUP, CSX sign additional sick-leave agreements with rail unions Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayShaw updates Senate panel on NS derailment response Read More »
March 22
Passenger RailWMATA opens New Carrollton office building, police HQ Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak service to Montreal to reopen April 3 Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port reports rail expansion progress Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNational League of Cities calls on Congress to act on rail safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment rose in February Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB examines pressure relief devices on derailed tank cars Read More »
March 21
PeopleGulf and Atlantic taps Bevil as general counsel, chief legal officer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA: Grant funding available for hazmat safety Read More »
PeopleR&N names Muller-Levan EVP of strategic planning Read More »
Passenger RailRising costs prompt SEPTA to pause King of Prussia rail project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Unifor reach tentative pacts Read More »
SafetyRailroads pilot AskRail data to increase first responder information access Read More »
March 20
SecurityTriMet to participate in transit drug use study Read More »
Passenger RailBritish Columbia awards funds to TransLink for 'urgent financial needs' Read More »
IntermodalGPA: Savannah port logs highest national market share Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. House members introduce RAIL Act Read More »
LaborBNSF, CP announce labor agreements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationConductor fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin Read More »
March 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Pandrol, RailState, Alstom, Duos, AITX and IntelliTrans (March 17) Read More »
PeopleMetrolink expands leadership team, deploys earthquake warning system Read More »
SecurityL.A. Metro to study creating a police force, other safety measures Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, IBBB agree on paid sick leave benefits Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA green-lights Virginia state rail plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to STB: Sunset Limited trains still running late on UP line Read More »
M&ACP sets date for combination with KCS, announces CPKC leadership team Read More »
March 16
Passenger RailMTA adjusts LIRR service into Grand Central Madison Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS rail traffic fell again in Week 10 Read More »
IntermodalCanada to invest millions in CentrePort rail park Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX merges network operations, design teams Read More »
M&AMerger decision prompts reactions across the board Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB addresses hazmat safety concerns over CP-KCS merger approval Read More »
March 15
PeopleSound Transit names Doucettperry chief DEI officer Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline West, trade unions sign MOU Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern shifts marketing roles Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS launches daily service at Virginia port, signs more sick leave pacts Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayOhio AG sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBREAKING NEWS: STB approves Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger Read More »
March 14
Rail Industry TrendsVIA Rail Canada, PANYNJ earn DEI recognition Read More »
PeopleSTB adds Erstad, Kitchin to rail shipper council Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA issues RFP for infrastructure study Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal Brightline accident at Florida grade crossing Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific names Barr SVP of transportation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden's budget calls for more rail-safety funding; US mayors endorse Railway Safety Act Read More »
March 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, RSI, Bilton, Honeywell, Transdev and Bohr (March 13) Read More »
PeopleNew Orleans RTA names Hankins CEO Read More »
MechanicalMTA begins rollout of new R211 subway cars on A Line Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies pacts with CP/Soo Line, Springfield Terminal Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, two more unions agree to sick-leave benefits Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, Southern Rail Commission to seek funding for Crescent route expansion Read More »
March 10
High-Speed RailBrightline tests 'fastest' train at 130 mph Read More »
PeopleSTB appoints nine to rail energy committee Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNS will 'do what's right' in derailment cleanup, Shaw tells Senate panel Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT recommends $4.45B boost for transit projects Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, three unions agree to paid sick day benefits Read More »
SafetyNS discovers loose wheel on certain rail cars; AAR issues safety advisory Read More »
March 9
LaborThree rail unions sue BNSF over locomotive outsourcing work Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail volumes continue downward slide Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to begin construction activities for B&P tunnel replacement Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR to provide $1 million for new Siemens passenger-car plant Read More »
BNSF RailwaySTB approves MRL lease termination, BNSF to assume operations Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: Shaw to testify before Senate panel, first-responder training center in works Read More »
March 8
PeopleProgressive Railroading publishes 'Women of Influence in Rail' Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadReport: Union Pacific's board is majority diverse Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationClass Is agree to join FRA's close-call system; CSX highlights record safety performance Read More »
PeopleASLRRA names 2023 'Hall of Fame' inductees Read More »
Passenger RailSiemens to build rail manufacturing plant in North Carolina Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNTSB, FRA intensify safety reviews of Norfolk Southern operations Read More »
March 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos, Nexxiot and Nexyst (March 7) Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana log 6% shipment increase in 2022 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak restores Cascades service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating second NS derailment in Ohio; NS conductor killed in Cleveland Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail safety data shows progress, areas to improve Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, four unions negotiate paid sick leave benefits Read More »
March 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from New York Air Brake, Thales and TC Electric (March 6) Read More »
SafetyBrightline completes CRISI-funded grade crossing projects Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify pacts with DM&E, KCS, Union Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden urges Congress to pass Rail Safety Act Read More »
M&ASTB OKs Batory as CP-KCS voting trustee; Sen. Warren urges board to reject merger Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern rolls out new safety plan Read More »
March 3
Passenger RailU.S. Rep. Duarte tours San Joaquin rail maintenance site Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailState, Keolis, TUV, Duos and Transit Wireless (March 3) Read More »
Passenger RailMinneapolis Metro Transit logs ridership growth in 2022 Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx picks new location for GO Transit train layover site Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCanada awards funds to address climate impacts on rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDerailment update: NTSB examines tank car parts; CSX, NS join FRA close-call reporting system Read More »
March 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, STV, MAC-IMPulse and ClearBlade (March 2) Read More »
PeopleRising Stars Award nominations open until March 10 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fell in February Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN set another grain movement record in February Read More »
PeopleCP proposes Batory to head voting trust Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNS derailment prompts lawmakers to craft rail safety bill, FRA to create hazmat initiative Read More »
March 1
Passenger RailMBTA launches dashboard to monitor FTA safety orders Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRailUSA rebrands as Gulf and Atlantic Railways Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKansas awards $5 million to fund short-line rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases public docket for 2021 WMATA train derailment Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards 'Reconnecting Communities' grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA advises railroads to examine wayside detectors Read More »
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