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Rail News: March 2024

March 28

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Cad Railways and Siemens Mobility (March 28) Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver OKs contracts for downtown rail intersection reconstruction Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain retires 32 diesel passenger cars, issues RFI for new HQ Read More »
Passenger Rail
Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces plans for 4 new MARTA stations Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 2.1% in Week 12 Read More »
People
Progressive Railroading publishes 'Inspiring Inclusion: Women in Rail and the Equity Embrace' Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BTS: Transborder freight-by-rail value fell 6.9% in January Read More »

March 27

Passenger Rail
Met Council, HRA seek developer for St. Paul Central Station block Read More »
Safety
Illinois panel OKs crossing safety improvement program Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX donates $10M to Jacksonville museum Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
RSI seeks STB review of boxcar compensation rule Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN releases new Indigenous relations policy Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues prelim report on NS train collisions; Canada TSB cites rail flaw in CP train derailment Read More »

March 26

Mechanical
Metro-North to use federal funds for automated rail-car inspection Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Ancora outlines path to a 57% OR at Norfolk Southern Read More »
People
Cando Rail names Servis CFO Read More »
MOW
Amtrak begins Harrisburg Line track renewal Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA honors railroaders for safety, Sierra Northern for environmental actions Read More »
Intermodal
Bridge collapses after container ship strike at Port of Baltimore Read More »

March 25

Labor
BLET members ratify pact with Utah Railway Read More »
People
CSX's Korn named 'best' investor relations professional Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
EPA finalizes waste-storage settlement with Arkansas Midland Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA seeks input on proposed rule to protect track workers Read More »
People
UP announces retirements, executive appointments Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA to honor 3 short lines for biz development, Watco for veterans program Read More »

March 22

Passenger Rail
New tap-and-go payment system now in all PATH terminals Read More »
C&S
Ohio commission approves NS crossing upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet polls public on state rail plan Read More »
People
L.A. Metro installs three executives in high-ranking roles Read More »
Labor
U.S. Class I workforce widened in February, STB data shows Read More »
Security
Bill that would standardize federal security clearance for transportation workers enters Senate Read More »

March 21

Short Lines & Regionals
Union Railroad opens car repair shop in Pennsylvania Read More »
Passenger Rail
Canada's three largest transit agencies urge early launch of permanent transit fund Read More »
Safety
MxV Rail completes loop track for FAST facility in Colorado Read More »
Passenger Rail
Pittsburgh Regional Transit to begin multiyear light-rail project next month Read More »
Labor
UP enhances training programs to help boost safety Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Intermodal volume remained strong for U.S. roads last week Read More »

March 20

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from FreightCar America, STV, Nexxiot, Thales, MaxAccel and WAGO (March 20) Read More »
Safety
Rail Safety Week will have a new name in September Read More »
Passenger Rail
Brightline ranked No. 1 for 'social good' by Fast Company Read More »
Passenger Rail
NC By Train ridership continues to grow in 2024 Read More »
Intermodal
South Carolina authority to buy paper mill site for port expansion Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS: Recruits Orr from CPKC as new COO; sets shareholders meeting date in May Read More »

March 19

People
Rocky Mountaineer taps second-generation family member as new leader Read More »
Intermodal
Transport Canada allocates funds for Port of Thunder Bay upgrades Read More »
Mechanical
Fabrication underway for two high-tech rail cars, Department of Energy says Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC marks opening of K.C. soccer stadium bearing its name Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB arm releases draft environmental analysis of Meridian & Bigbee proposals Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS, city close sale of Cincinnati Southern Railway Read More »

March 18

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Teleweld, Herzog, Progress Rail and Thales (March 18) Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD launches elevator pilot program to address illegal activities Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX commits $10,000 to Red Cross storm-relief efforts in Midwest Read More »
People
President Biden nominates Homendy to continue as NTSB chair Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX gains Michigan DOT grant to upgrade Detroit intermodal yard Read More »
People
NS appoints corporate communications, compliance VPs Read More »

March 15

Passenger Rail
TriMet proposes $1.75B budget; San Diego MTS OKs FY25 capital program Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra to seek public input on proposed Woodstock layover yard project Read More »
Safety
Transport Canada to fund rail safety projects in Quebec Read More »
Passenger Rail
FRA awards $900,000 through first Interstate Rail Compacts grants Read More »
Amtrak
FRA issues final environmental statement for Washington Union Station project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to UP: Employment data must be public; Ancora responds to Oberman's criticism Read More »

March 14

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Acciona, Amico, Alstom, Unipart and AECOM (March 14) Read More »
Intermodal
MARAD solicits grant applications for port infrastructure funding Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit advances ambitious projects at Hoboken Terminal Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Strong intermodal volume propped up U.S. rail traffic in Week 10 Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Michigan DOT ponies up $16 million for 10 freight-rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Train accident highlights need for stricter alcohol consumption regs, Canada safety board says Read More »

March 13

Passenger Rail
Brightline aims to locate rail station on Florida's Space Coast Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain aces first tests of electric trains, overhead wires Read More »
High-Speed Rail
American High-Speed Rail Act returns to the House Read More »
People
People news from Houston METRO, SEPTA, STB and NMB Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
New York awards $111 million to fund port, freight-rail infrastructure upgrades Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
EPA to host hearing on California's in-use locomotive rule Read More »

March 12

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision and Alstom (March 12) Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ: January volume indicates strong start to 2024 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Tri-Rail reaches pre-pandemic ridership mark Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Reading & Northern updates Nesquehoning campus Read More »
M&A
Savage acquires Cascade Warehouse's transload business Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Biden FY25 budget proposes nearly $4B for major transit projects Read More »

March 11

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from HNTB and Alstom Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA: New strategy produced ridership increase, other improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT announces funding opportunity for new grant program Read More »
Labor
BLET members ratify contract with B&E Railroad Read More »
Passenger Rail
Santa Clara VTA approves construction of East San Jose light-rail extension Read More »
MOW
Washington state lawmakers OK $4M for Connell Rail Interchange project Read More »

March 8

Passenger Rail
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner resumes limited service through San Clemente Read More »
C&S
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in three counties Read More »
Passenger Rail
Colorado Gov. Polis rides demo train on Front Range rail route Read More »
Safety
Canada to award rail-safety funding for Toronto area projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Ancora lays out NS safety plan; TTD asks shareholders to reject ouster of CEO Shaw Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA calls on Congress to ensure a level playing field for short-line funding Read More »

March 7

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, RailPulse, Nexxiot, Nokia, Siemens and Pandrol (March 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
IANA backs congressional action to overturn independent contractor rule Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia OKs $6M for Brunswick port harbor project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
REEF Act would exempt RRB insurance account from automatic budget cuts Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail volumes rose nearly 5% in February Read More »
Security
Gov. Hochul to deploy National Guard, state police to help protect NYC subway riders Read More »

March 6

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Bohr, Hitachi, Alstom, Stahl, Tealinc and RSSI (March 6) Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN, United Steelworkers reach tentative deal Read More »
Passenger Rail
TTC issues RFP for Bloor-Yonge subway project Read More »
Mechanical
Canadian agency seeks input on Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal expansion project Read More »
Amtrak
Caltrans, San Joaquin commission launch Venture passenger trains Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN committed to Milton Logistics Hub despite court ruling Read More »

March 5

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from North American Rail, TransmetriQ and STG Logistics (March 5) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Brightline to locate train station in Stuart, Florida Read More »
Intermodal
Port NOLA container-on-barge service sets record Read More »
Passenger Rail
Maryland to delay Purple Line light-rail opening Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB allows alternative service on Oklahoma rail line Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak names AECOM to develop $1.5B Susquehanna rail bridge project Read More »
Intermodal
NS, Florida East Coast to expand joint intermodal service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
FRA data affirms rail industry's actions to improve safety, AAR says Read More »

March 4

Labor
Met Council OKs labor pact for Metro Transit workers Read More »
People
People news from Gulf & Atlantic Railways and J.B. Hunt Transport Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues preliminary report of fatal accident involving NS engineer Read More »
BNSF Railway
Union asks FRA to inspect BNSF locomotives, rail cars Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak awards contract for Philadelphia rail yard project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB issues final environmental assessment of proposed Utah rail line Read More »
People
Rising Stars Award nominations are due March 8 Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern addresses 'mischaracterizations' of its strategy Read More »

March 1

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA announces $9.9B in FY2024 funding Read More »
Safety
Mass Coastal Railroad asks police chiefs to help stop trespassing Read More »
People
People news from Norfolk Southern, R. J. Corman and TriMet Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS, RapidSOS roll out safety platform to aid first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB: Roadway worker's workload a factor in Caltrain accident Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Ancora complains NS is conducting a smear campaign Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
FRA, STB leaders raise red flags over UP worker furloughs Read More »
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