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Rail News: April 2023

April 28

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from ENSCO, KLD Labs, RailPros and Advanced Rail (April 28) Read More »

People
Miner Enterprises CEO Withall dies Read More »

Intermodal
FHWA to offer grants for projects that cut truck emissions at ports Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
Construction underway at MxV Rail's PuebloPlex Read More »

Passenger Rail
LIRR, Metro-North log ridership gains in 2022; MTA sets emissions reduction goal Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA advises railroads to address train-length safety concerns Read More »

April 27

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Thales, Genesis Electronics and Keolis (April 27) Read More »

Safety
OLI awards crossing safety education grants in 12 states Read More »

Amtrak
Amtrak designated a 'best employer' for diversity Read More »

Intermodal
Jaxport issues RFP for rail-served property lease Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
US carload volumes up, intermodal down in Week 16 Read More »

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC reports revenue, income growth in Q1 Read More »

April 26

Passenger Rail
Twin Cities Met Council creates transit infrastructure division Read More »

High-Speed Rail
Lawmakers ask Buttigieg to fast-track Brightline West funding Read More »

Passenger Rail
California awards $690 million in transit funding Read More »

People
AAR awards Chafee environmental award to BNSF's Barnard Read More »

People
Bruder reelected as CN chair Read More »

People
G&W leadership moves: Hellmann named exec chair; Miller, CEO Read More »

Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern's Q1 results reflect Ohio derailment costs Read More »

April 25

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from ENSCO, Hitachi Rail and Tai Ginsberg (April 25) Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
Alabama & Tennessee River Railway to serve new transload facility Read More »

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Maine officials unhappy with CPKC derailment cleanup Read More »

Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific honors 95 companies with Pinnacle Award Read More »

Intermodal
CPKC, Knight-Swift ink intermodal service agreement Read More »

Canadian National Railway - CN
CN reports 'strong' Q1 performance, updates 2023 guidance Read More »

Intermodal
CN, UP, GMXT form new intermodal service Read More »

April 24

Labor
Rail unions launch campaign to halt stock buybacks Read More »

Passenger Rail
Brightline unveils new Orlando station Read More »

CSX Transportation
CSX honors customers for sustainability practices Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FHWA offering grants to protect infrastructure from climate change impacts Read More »

People
Union Pacific EVP Whited recognized for sustainability efforts Read More »

Passenger Rail
MTA to seize property for Second Avenue subway extension Read More »

Canadian National Railway - CN
CN, TCRC agree on tentative labor contract Read More »

April 21

Mechanical
Tri-Rail trains get a new look Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect ROW workers Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
Class I employment increase continued in March Read More »

Security
Alaska Railroad reports cybersecurity breach Read More »

Intermodal
CPKC, Schneider ink multiyear intermodal pact Read More »

CSX Transportation
CSX posts revenue, earnings growth in Q1 Read More »

April 20

Federal Legislation & Regulation
IANA testifies in favor of independent contractor model Read More »

Intermodal
LA, Long Beach ports log slow March Read More »

Passenger Rail
GCRTA prefers Siemens for new rail-car contract; Metra buys digital monitors Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
US rail carloads up, intermodal units down in Week 15 Read More »

Amtrak
Amtrak to STB: Sunset Limited trains still running late Read More »

Union Pacific Railroad
UP posts higher operating revenue, earnings in Q1 Read More »

April 19

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hanson, American Track, Universal Rail and TX Holdings (April 19) Read More »

Passenger Rail
BART awards fare-gate contract to STraffic America Read More »

Safety
Operation Lifesaver awards grant to NY chapter; Canada OL develops crossing alert Read More »

Passenger Rail
Report: Startup proposes San Francisco-LA overnight train service Read More »

BNSF Railway
BNSF, BRC agree on sick-leave benefits Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB drops National Steel Car as party to NS derailment investigation Read More »

April 18

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Duos and Koppers (April 18) Read More »

Passenger Rail
North Carolina passenger-rail service logs record ridership in Q1 Read More »

Canadian National Railway - CN
CN launches carbon emissions calculator Read More »

MOW
Wyoming DOT awarded federal funds for rail bridge replacement Read More »

MOW
Oregon port rehabs bridges to prep Coos Bay Rail Line for growth Read More »

Norfolk Southern Railway
NS completes soil excavation at derailment site; negotiates sick leave with BRS Read More »

April 17

Passenger Rail
Pittsburgh Regional Transit schedules escalator work, earns 'military friendly' employer designation Read More »

Passenger Rail
Potential expansion of MARC service into Delaware, Virginia advances Read More »

Passenger Rail
Brightline to rehab bridge, install new reservation system Read More »

Amtrak
Amtrak issues RFQ for East River Tunnel rehab project services Read More »

Passenger Rail
WMATA board OKs $4.8 billion budget for FY2024 Read More »

Labor
Genesee & Wyoming mobile MOW workers join BMWED Read More »

April 14

People
R. J. Corman hosts STB, Herzog hosts U.S. Rep. Nehls for site tours Read More »

Passenger Rail
APTA guides address transit workforce development Read More »

Passenger Rail
UTA marks 15 years of FrontRunner rail service Read More »

Mechanical
New PATH rail cars to enter service next week Read More »

Passenger Rail
MBTA completes Widett Circle purchase Read More »

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
It's official: CP, KCS are now CPKC Read More »

April 13

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Nexxiot, Keolis and Leclanche (April 13) Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
Schumer calls for passage of Rail Safety Act Read More »

Passenger Rail
WMATA advances to final phase of 7000-series return-to-service plan Read More »

People
R. J. Corman's Broyles named ASLRRA vice chair Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
Cimarron Valley Railroad kicks off major rehab project Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
US freight-rail traffic fell 11.2% in Week 14 Read More »

April 12

People
CentrePort Canada taps Edmundson as president, CEO Read More »

Labor
MBTA to boost hiring bonuses Read More »

People
BART Police Chief Alvarez to retire Read More »

Intermodal
Long Beach port extends HDR's design contract for on-dock rail facility Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
GAO: Pandemic complicates ridership predictions for CIG-funded projects Read More »

Norfolk Southern Railway
NS website posts status of East Palestine cleanup Read More »

April 11

Passenger Rail
CTA to 'revitalize' 29 stations in 2023 Read More »

CSX Transportation
CSX, SMART-MD ink paid sick-leave pact Read More »

Passenger Rail
Amtrak, Metrolink resume San Clemente service following emergency track work Read More »

MOW
Illinois begins $68 million Springfield rail underpass construction Read More »

Intermodal
Northwest Seaport Alliance to offer rail cargo incentives Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
Patriot Rail to serve Rocky Mountain Rail Park Read More »

April 10

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Foster, Arup, Harsco, Arcadis and Greenbrier (April 10) Read More »

C&S
PUCO approves funds to upgrade over 100 crossings Read More »

Amtrak
FRA holds stakeholder meetings to study long-distance Amtrak service Read More »

Safety
Ohio's new transportation budget includes train crew-size mandate Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
NCRR to fund eight 'Build Ready' projects Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA calls for reevaluation of train makeup Read More »

April 6

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Stantec, PTSI and Frasle Mobility (April 6) Read More »

People
Global task force donates money to feed Ukrainian railroaders Read More »

Passenger Rail
Brightline, Florida college partner to educate future rail workers Read More »

Passenger Rail
Tri-Rail logs 25% ridership increase in Q1 Read More »

Passenger Rail
GCRTA recommends Siemens as preferred rail-car manufacturer Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Broader economic factors hurt U.S. rail traffic in March Read More »

April 5

Passenger Rail
VIA Rail expands waste reduction strategy Read More »

Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern T&E workers get time off for medical care Read More »

Amtrak
Amtrak wraps up North Carolina station project Read More »

Intermodal
Port updates: PANYNJ moves most U.S. cargo in February; Virginia invests $18 million in inland ports Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
Reading & Northern to serve new Stella-Jones location Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA honors short lines, individuals with annual awards Read More »

April 4

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Cordel, D/Gauge and Nexxiot (April 4) Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
PennDOT solicits P3 proposals Read More »

Safety
Ohio PUCO seeks applicants for hazmat training grants Read More »

Passenger Rail
MTA LIRR installs new Garden City overpass Read More »

CSX Transportation
CSX, SMART-TD B&O agree on sick-leave benefits Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
Lawmakers, environmentalists call on feds to block bonds for Uinta Basin rail project Read More »

April 3

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Hitachi and NRC (April 3) Read More »

Passenger Rail
British Columbia identifies two firms for Surrey Langley SkyTrain RFP Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB's Homendy commends FRA for rule requiring breathing equipment on hazmat trains Read More »

Short Lines & Regionals
Indiana Rail Road kicks off container yard construction Read More »

Rail Industry Trends
Illinois awards $200 million to freight mobility improvement projects Read More »

Federal Legislation & Regulation
US lawmakers introduce another bill aimed at rail safety Read More »

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