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Rail News: April 2023
April 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO, KLD Labs, RailPros and Advanced Rail (April 28) Read More »
PeopleMiner Enterprises CEO Withall dies Read More »
IntermodalFHWA to offer grants for projects that cut truck emissions at ports Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsConstruction underway at MxV Rail's PuebloPlex Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR, Metro-North log ridership gains in 2022; MTA sets emissions reduction goal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA advises railroads to address train-length safety concerns Read More »
April 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Genesis Electronics and Keolis (April 27) Read More »
SafetyOLI awards crossing safety education grants in 12 states Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak designated a 'best employer' for diversity Read More »
IntermodalJaxport issues RFP for rail-served property lease Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS carload volumes up, intermodal down in Week 16 Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC reports revenue, income growth in Q1 Read More »
April 26
Passenger RailTwin Cities Met Council creates transit infrastructure division Read More »
High-Speed RailLawmakers ask Buttigieg to fast-track Brightline West funding Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia awards $690 million in transit funding Read More »
PeopleAAR awards Chafee environmental award to BNSF's Barnard Read More »
PeopleBruder reelected as CN chair Read More »
PeopleG&W leadership moves: Hellmann named exec chair; Miller, CEO Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's Q1 results reflect Ohio derailment costs Read More »
April 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO, Hitachi Rail and Tai Ginsberg (April 25) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlabama & Tennessee River Railway to serve new transload facility Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityMaine officials unhappy with CPKC derailment cleanup Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific honors 95 companies with Pinnacle Award Read More »
IntermodalCPKC, Knight-Swift ink intermodal service agreement Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports 'strong' Q1 performance, updates 2023 guidance Read More »
IntermodalCN, UP, GMXT form new intermodal service Read More »
April 24
LaborRail unions launch campaign to halt stock buybacks Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline unveils new Orlando station Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX honors customers for sustainability practices Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFHWA offering grants to protect infrastructure from climate change impacts Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific EVP Whited recognized for sustainability efforts Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to seize property for Second Avenue subway extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, TCRC agree on tentative labor contract Read More »
April 21
MechanicalTri-Rail trains get a new look Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA to MBTA: Act now to protect ROW workers Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment increase continued in March Read More »
SecurityAlaska Railroad reports cybersecurity breach Read More »
IntermodalCPKC, Schneider ink multiyear intermodal pact Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts revenue, earnings growth in Q1 Read More »
April 20
Federal Legislation & RegulationIANA testifies in favor of independent contractor model Read More »
IntermodalLA, Long Beach ports log slow March Read More »
Passenger RailGCRTA prefers Siemens for new rail-car contract; Metra buys digital monitors Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS rail carloads up, intermodal units down in Week 15 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to STB: Sunset Limited trains still running late Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts higher operating revenue, earnings in Q1 Read More »
April 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hanson, American Track, Universal Rail and TX Holdings (April 19) Read More »
Passenger RailBART awards fare-gate contract to STraffic America Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards grant to NY chapter; Canada OL develops crossing alert Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Startup proposes San Francisco-LA overnight train service Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, BRC agree on sick-leave benefits Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB drops National Steel Car as party to NS derailment investigation Read More »
April 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, Duos and Koppers (April 18) Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina passenger-rail service logs record ridership in Q1 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN launches carbon emissions calculator Read More »
MOWWyoming DOT awarded federal funds for rail bridge replacement Read More »
MOWOregon port rehabs bridges to prep Coos Bay Rail Line for growth Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS completes soil excavation at derailment site; negotiates sick leave with BRS Read More »
April 17
Passenger RailPittsburgh Regional Transit schedules escalator work, earns 'military friendly' employer designation Read More »
Passenger RailPotential expansion of MARC service into Delaware, Virginia advances Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to rehab bridge, install new reservation system Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues RFQ for East River Tunnel rehab project services Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA board OKs $4.8 billion budget for FY2024 Read More »
LaborGenesee & Wyoming mobile MOW workers join BMWED Read More »
April 14
PeopleR. J. Corman hosts STB, Herzog hosts U.S. Rep. Nehls for site tours Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA guides address transit workforce development Read More »
Passenger RailUTA marks 15 years of FrontRunner rail service Read More »
MechanicalNew PATH rail cars to enter service next week Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA completes Widett Circle purchase Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityIt's official: CP, KCS are now CPKC Read More »
April 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Nexxiot, Keolis and Leclanche (April 13) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSchumer calls for passage of Rail Safety Act Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA advances to final phase of 7000-series return-to-service plan Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman's Broyles named ASLRRA vice chair Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCimarron Valley Railroad kicks off major rehab project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS freight-rail traffic fell 11.2% in Week 14 Read More »
April 12
PeopleCentrePort Canada taps Edmundson as president, CEO Read More »
LaborMBTA to boost hiring bonuses Read More »
PeopleBART Police Chief Alvarez to retire Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port extends HDR's design contract for on-dock rail facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGAO: Pandemic complicates ridership predictions for CIG-funded projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS website posts status of East Palestine cleanup Read More »
April 11
Passenger RailCTA to 'revitalize' 29 stations in 2023 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, SMART-MD ink paid sick-leave pact Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, Metrolink resume San Clemente service following emergency track work Read More »
MOWIllinois begins $68 million Springfield rail underpass construction Read More »
IntermodalNorthwest Seaport Alliance to offer rail cargo incentives Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail to serve Rocky Mountain Rail Park Read More »
April 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Foster, Arup, Harsco, Arcadis and Greenbrier (April 10) Read More »
C&SPUCO approves funds to upgrade over 100 crossings Read More »
AmtrakFRA holds stakeholder meetings to study long-distance Amtrak service Read More »
SafetyOhio's new transportation budget includes train crew-size mandate Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR to fund eight 'Build Ready' projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA calls for reevaluation of train makeup Read More »
April 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stantec, PTSI and Frasle Mobility (April 6) Read More »
PeopleGlobal task force donates money to feed Ukrainian railroaders Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline, Florida college partner to educate future rail workers Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail logs 25% ridership increase in Q1 Read More »
Passenger RailGCRTA recommends Siemens as preferred rail-car manufacturer Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Broader economic factors hurt U.S. rail traffic in March Read More »
April 5
Passenger RailVIA Rail expands waste reduction strategy Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern T&E workers get time off for medical care Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak wraps up North Carolina station project Read More »
IntermodalPort updates: PANYNJ moves most U.S. cargo in February; Virginia invests $18 million in inland ports Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern to serve new Stella-Jones location Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors short lines, individuals with annual awards Read More »
April 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cordel, D/Gauge and Nexxiot (April 4) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT solicits P3 proposals Read More »
SafetyOhio PUCO seeks applicants for hazmat training grants Read More »
Passenger RailMTA LIRR installs new Garden City overpass Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, SMART-TD B&O agree on sick-leave benefits Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers, environmentalists call on feds to block bonds for Uinta Basin rail project Read More »
April 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Brookville, Hitachi and NRC (April 3) Read More »
Passenger RailBritish Columbia identifies two firms for Surrey Langley SkyTrain RFP Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB's Homendy commends FRA for rule requiring breathing equipment on hazmat trains Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana Rail Road kicks off container yard construction Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIllinois awards $200 million to freight mobility improvement projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUS lawmakers introduce another bill aimed at rail safety Read More »
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