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Rail News: April 2024
April 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailPros, Omega Rail, HNTB, Stadler and LG (April 30) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCREATE partners support STEM education in Chicago Read More »
PeopleMxV Rail taps Reiling as AVP of business development Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific issues latest 'Building America Report' Read More »
PeopleCPKC, CN announce director election results Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayAnderson-DeBose to buy site in NS-owned industrial park Read More »
April 29
Passenger RailWMATA $4.8B budget maintains service, avoids drastic cuts Read More »
Passenger RailHonolulu receives FTA funds, 20th train for new rail system Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA investigating derailment at Arizona-New Mexico border Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB Chair Oberman to retire next month Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMOW worker fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern: Ancora's union deal violates Railway Labor Act Read More »
April 26
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road marks 190th anniversary Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA awarded $7M grant; GPA signs 20-year terminal pact Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP ships longest wind-turbine blades in company history Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRepublicans introduce bill to nullify FRA's train-crew rule Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA: BNSF joins close-call reporting system Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayUPDATED: Rail unions divided over Norfolk Southern proxy fight Read More »
April 25
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Intramotev, ALCEA and WVCO (April 25) Read More »
PeopleCongressman and rail subcommittee leader Payne dies Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic ticks up in Week 16 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR to invest in new rail spur for future ICG plant Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading announces Rising Stars for 2024 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadVena: UP delivered 'strong' results in Q1 Read More »
April 24
Passenger RailMTA unveils next round of NYC subway station upgrades Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognizes six customers for sustainability Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail groups report opposition to CARB's zero-emissions locomotive rule Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I employment dipped in March Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports lower revenue, income in Q1 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: Q1 financial results in line with preliminary report Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC posts higher revenue, lower income in Q1 Read More »
April 23
Passenger RailReport: State DOT leader doubts passenger rail will arrive in South Dakota Read More »
Supplier SpotlightBrookville to rehab Dulles' mobile lounge, plane mate prototype vehicles Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain completes integrated testing between San Francisco, San Jose Read More »
C&SICC approves grade-crossing projects across Illinois Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA posts 2024 NEC passenger-rail project inventory Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline West breaks ground on high-speed rail line Read More »
April 22
SecurityRTD-Denver to staff police department 24/7 Read More »
M&AStonepeak acquires rail-served logistics Chicago portfolio Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS introduces mobile app to reinforce safety procedures Read More »
AmtrakOIG provides insights to help detect Amtrak contract and procurement fraud risks Read More »
M&AAlstom to sell North American signaling business to Knorr-Bremse Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators call on EPA to stop California's zero-emissions locomotive rule Read More »
April 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Pettibone and Thales (April 19) Read More »
SafetyOhio OKs grade crossing projects in Columbiana, Lucas counties Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA proposes FY2025 operating, capital budgets Read More »
PeopleMass Coastal Railroad hires Anderson to oversee engineering Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern files new presentation disputing Ancora's claims Read More »
PeopleCN names Lalonde to succeed MacDonald as EVP, CCO Read More »
April 18
Supplier SpotlightWabtec, Australian Rail Track ink systems, software pact Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific, STG Logistics extend partnership Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbed 1.5% in Week 15 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues findings in review of UP's embargo use Read More »
PeopleWatco restructures executive leadership Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX's Q1 a 'good start' to the year, Hinrichs says Read More »
April 17
Passenger RailVirginia proposes rail improvements over six years Read More »
Passenger RailNC-Virginia rail compact obtains federal funds Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayAFL-CIO urges NS shareholders to reject Ancora proposal; Ancora issues plan for NS overhaul Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR adds new economic development programs Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues RFI for zero-emissions technology Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS deploys second DTI portal to improve safety Read More »
MechanicalCSX debuts hydrogen-powered locomotive Read More »
PeopleFormer CSX CEO Jim Foote dies Read More »
April 16
Supplier SpotlightNRC meets with lawmakers to discuss railway industry Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA finalizes regulation for transit safety, security Read More »
LogisticsWSI named operator of CPKC Zacha Transload Terminal Read More »
PeoplePeople news from NTSB, HDR and FTR Read More »
LaborCarmen's union, CPKC reach agreement on paid sick leave Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX adds 14 properties to 'Select Sites' development program Read More »
April 15
AmtrakAmtrak releases fourth annual diversity report Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro issues environmental report on Southeast Gateway Line project Read More »
LaborCN makes new offer to TCRC Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS merges Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Direct subsidiaries Read More »
MechanicalReport: SEPTA cancels $185M rail-car contract with CRRC Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX promotes Brown to EVP Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB surveys Norfolk Southern employees on company's safety culture Read More »
April 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom and Rail Vision (April 12) Read More »
SafetyOLI's first responder training course obtains national certification Read More »
IntermodalMississippi DOT to award $30M in multimodal program grants Read More »
PeopleMTA names Free president of Long Island Rail Road Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail board OKs RFP for new trainsets Read More »
M&AVermont Rail System to acquire New Hampshire Central Read More »
April 11
CSX TransportationCSX donates $50,000 to Baltimore bridge fund Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA: Transit-ridership levels continue post-pandemic recovery Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain fully energizes, tests electrified rail corridor Read More »
LaborBLET, CN reach tentative agreement for Wisconsin Central engineers Read More »
Passenger RailFeds award grants to MTA for rail-yard project, Metrolink for track-intrusion detection system Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads report traffic gain in Week 14 Read More »
April 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Geismar, Rail Vision, Railroad Software, WSP, Littlejohn and STV (April 10) Read More »
Passenger RailNova Scotia to fund feasibility study of Cape Breton light-rail line Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA, Kearney Cos. OK new 10-year lease Read More »
IntermodalRetailers: Import cargo to grow despite supply-chain disruptions Read More »
PeopleSchulte promoted to president of Northern Lines Railway Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad to replace dock, terminal in Seward Read More »
April 9
M&ANorth American Rail acquires Condor Signals Read More »
PeopleBrown, Inman join NTSB Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ unveils $430M PATH improvement plan Read More »
ShippersBNSF to serve future JDH grain-handling facility Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSaskatchewan awards funding for short-line improvements Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS announces preliminary Q1 results, agrees to $600M East Palestine settlement Read More »
April 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Rail Vision, Alstom, Emrill and Brake-Boss (April 8) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPacific Harbor Line hosts STB for port tour; Trinity Metro opens new train station Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro: Federal funding will bolster Olympics-related projects Read More »
PeoplePeople news from NCTD, Tealinc, Hanson and Ginsberg Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to launch direct domestic service between Southern California and Chicago Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT OKs grant pact to speed capacity expansion at Baltimore port Read More »
April 5
Norfolk Southern RailwayGeorgia DOT partners with NS to fund freight-rail improvements Read More »
LaborUnifor ratifies pact with CN, settles Autoport strike Read More »
IntermodalLimited access at Baltimore port to open within 4 weeks, USACE says Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names construction contractor for Wilmington operations center Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB rejects GMXT petition in CGR acquisition due to lack of info Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN buys mainline hybrid locomotive from Progress Rail Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern rolls out productivity, accountability plans Read More »
April 4
Passenger RailMetra kicks off 2024 construction program Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF transports water to Navajo Nation in New Mexico Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards delivery partner contract for Frederick Douglass Tunnel program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 4.2% in March Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB allows Savage Tooele to build 11-mile rail line in Utah Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS to launch dedicated intermodal service in response to Baltimore port crisis Read More »
April 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Savage, Intramotev, MHX and HIMA (April 3) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA seeks master tenant to develop LIRR Grand Central Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNC Railroad launches flagging, safety services product Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro wraps 5-year tunneling project for subway extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits applications for $5B in infrastructure project funding Read More »
IntermodalFirst vessel passes through temporary channel at Baltimore port Read More »
April 2
SafetyOLI awards grants for grade-crossing awareness campaigns Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to test AI to improve safety at light-rail crossings Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF reveals 2023 economic development results Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA solicits applications for next round of CRISI grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS buys Chicago transload site; promotes management efforts in shareholder letter Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA adopts final rule mandating two-person train crews Read More »
April 1
Passenger RailNCDOT solicits input on updated plan for passenger-rail facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to assess environmental impact of proposed Puerto Verde bridge project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG: FRA lacks needed oversight of fatigue management Read More »
Passenger RailNYPD to test weapon-detection technology in subways Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards grants for public awareness campaigns in 11 states Read More »
PeopleOberman names STB passenger-rail advisory committee members Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF tests virtual reality as safety training tool Read More »
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