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Rail News: May 2023

May 31

Rail Industry Trends
TexAmericas Center launches qualified sites program Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ 'well positioned' to expand flow of goods to St. Louis, deputy director says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MxV Rail, CSU Pueblo to partner on rail education, research Read More »
People
Amtrak names Grasty EVP, chief HR officer; CEO Gardner receives LaHood Award Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific, Port Houston form new intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA proposes certification for rail dispatchers, signal employees Read More »

May 30

Intermodal
Wilmington port named 'most productive' in 2022 Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro, TriMet approve FY2024 budgets Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
TCRC ratifies pact with CN Read More »
Passenger Rail
Rail service cleared to resume in San Clemente Read More »
Intermodal
Essex Terminal Railway awarded funds for Port Windsor project Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC adds 1,000 reefers to expanding MMX service Read More »

May 26

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Turntide, STV and Assa Abloy (May 26) Read More »
Passenger Rail
MARTA partners with Kia, Hyundai to prevent car thefts at rail stations Read More »
MOW
Metro-North to expand use of lasers to combat leaf-fall on rails Read More »
Intermodal
PennDOT extends funding for intermodal cargo incentive program Read More »
Labor
Minnesota passes two-person train crew law Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS taps ANS to evaluate safety; NTSB sets June hearing in East Palestine Read More »

May 25

CSX Transportation
CSX earns spot on climate leaders list Read More »
Passenger Rail
Austin Transit Partnership recommends option for proposed light-rail line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Intermodal nosedive continued in Week 20 Read More »
Amtrak
Gateway panel invites shortlisted teams to respond to Hudson Tunnel RFP Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
T&I Committee OKs bills to address truck weight, supply-chain issues Read More »
Labor
UP, BLET agree to predictable schedules for locomotive engineers Read More »

May 24

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Arup, SISCOG and Cylus (May 24) Read More »
People
Broyles, Rogers join STB's rail-shipper advisory panel Read More »
Intermodal
Virginia port first stop for reworked Asia vessel service Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak adds two Northeast Regional trains Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
STB: Class I employment rose in April; unions question data Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS CEO Shaw, rail unions agree to work together on safety improvements Read More »

May 23

People
Valley Metro names Pal chief transportation officer, Boyles chief of staff Read More »
Shippers
GEM, Rail + Industrial to develop rail, transload site in Utah Read More »
Passenger Rail
Los Angeles Regional Connector to open June 16 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Progressive Railroading to host summit on rail cybersecurity, recruiting Read More »
Labor
CSX, SMART-TD unit tentatively OK sick-leave benefits Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
TNW Corp., TrinityRail announce alliance; Hart named sales, marketing director Read More »

May 22

Passenger Rail
Chicago planners OK guide for development along Red Line Extension Read More »
Passenger Rail
Blue-ribbon panel offers solutions for MTA's fare evasion issues Read More »
Safety
NS conducts training event for first responders in Alabama Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak, NC by Train to expand Piedmont service in July Read More »
Passenger Rail
Honolulu's transit-rail service to launch June 30 Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX earns top spot as best-performing railroad for intermodal customers Read More »

May 19

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Alstom, TiEnergy, NARSTCO, Duos and SGR (May 19) Read More »
Passenger Rail
SEPTA breaks ground on Wissahickon station expansion Read More »
Safety
Illinois, Ohio panels OK funds for grade crossing safety projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail industry fights new bills allowing bigger trucks on highways Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS, BLET agree to paid sick leave; NS unveils emissions report tool Read More »
People
Union Pacific promotes Jalali to EVP Read More »

May 18

Rail Industry Trends
PennDOT updates freight movement plan Read More »
People
Peloquin named president, CEO of VIA Rail Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Intermodal behind rail volume slump in Week 19 Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
NCDOT awards funds to upgrade short-line rail infrastructure Read More »
Amtrak
OIG: Big federal investments increase Amtrak's fraud risks Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF to offer intermodal service from Houston port to Dallas, Denver Read More »

May 17

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Arup, Balfour Beatty, Steel Line Rail, PSC and SecurityScorecard (May 17) Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WisDOT seeks input on final draft of long-term rail plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB allows UP to keep some service reporting info confidential Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Short line advocates to visit Congress today Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Ag Secretary Vilsack asks STB to do more to fix rail service Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Gulf & Atlantic Railways completes acquisition of three short lines Read More »

May 16

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Cargo-Partner, Duos, Starlink, Doran and REMSA (May 16) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Canada announces funding for SkyTrain project Read More »
Mechanical
Metro-North rebrands locomotives to mark 40th anniversary Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA selects teams to submit proposals for Red Line Extension Read More »
MOW
Connecticut DOT begins construction of new Walk Bridge Read More »
Amtrak
FRA solicits input on revised documents for Washington Union Station project Read More »

May 15

People
SEPTA names Lawson police chief Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ORDC awards $750,000 grant to Ohio short line Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC releases some combined historical data, begins reporting consolidated weekly data Read More »
Amtrak
Working group recommends Amtrak improve food, beverage offerings Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Chicago suburbs appeal CPKC merger decision Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail workers' benefit cuts resume now that COVID-19 emergency is over Read More »

May 12

High-Speed Rail
California completes high-speed rail viaduct project Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia Gainesville rail hub project obtains environmental OK Read More »
People
Canton Development taps Barnes as president, CEO Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP issues 2022 'Building America' report Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail industry leaders update House panel on supply-chain progress, challenges Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS CEO Shaw: Current strategy is 'better way forward' Read More »

May 11

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Rail Vision, Hitachi, Ricardo, Amsted, Intramotev and Nokia (May 11) Read More »
People
OmniTRAX parent Broe taps Tecu to lead industrial development Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
US carload, intermodal volumes fell in Week 18 Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak advances plans for train maintenance facilities Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC kicks off Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Senate Commerce Committee approves rail safety bill Read More »

May 10

Safety
Ohio panel OKs two crossing safety projects Read More »
Intermodal
Montreal port officials detail plan for decarbonization Read More »
Passenger Rail
VIA Rail reports ridership, safety achievements in 2022 Read More »
Labor
BLET ratifies labor pact with South Buffalo Railway Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to serve new Oleo-X plant in Mississippi Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Norfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners Read More »

May 9

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Alstom, HDR, Stacy & Witbeck, Myers, Meltar and Keolis (May 9) Read More »
People
APTA names Cameron CFO Read More »
Labor
BRS ratifies contract with Amtrak Read More »
Intermodal
Victorville cancels plans for Southern California logistics rail site Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP, Tiger Express prep for new Northwest intermodal center Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA issues funding notice for interstate passenger-rail compacts Read More »

May 8

Labor
BLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads Read More »
Passenger Rail
Minneapolis Metro Transit logs 21% ridership increase in Q1 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT launches supply-chain data exchange Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
CN objects to CPKC's data reporting intentions under STB oversight Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA allocates $703 million in grants for rail-car replacement Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF posts lower net, operating income in Q1 Read More »

May 5

Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad Museum marks 20 years Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from R. J. Corman and Loram (May 5) Read More »
Labor
BMWED ratifies contract with LS&I Railroad Read More »
Security
St. Louis light-rail system to debut metal detectors Read More »
Mechanical
PHL to test new electric locomotive at California ports Read More »
Safety
Kansas Gov. Kelly calls for two-person train crew rule Read More »

May 4

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Amsted, Greenbrier, Pandrol, Bow Transit and Bear Power (May 4) Read More »
Passenger Rail
San Diego MTS receives its largest state grant to date Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Ohio's Sen. Brown calls on NS to fix Cleveland rail bridge Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak to begin 110 mph train speed on Chicago-St. Louis corridor Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
US railroads faced intermodal headwinds in April Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC, Teck ink new agreement; hydrogen locomotives to haul coal Read More »

May 3

Passenger Rail
Metra unveils 2023 construction plans Read More »
Intermodal
Virginia port to buy 36 automated stacking cranes Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MassDOT seeks applications for industrial rail grants Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA upset with California's new locomotive emissions reg Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN, Crowley to launch Mexico-to-Canada multimodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB extends reporting rule for Class I service, employment data Read More »

May 2

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from AITX, TYLin, Ermewa and Nexxiot (May 2) Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA advances NYCT subway station rebuild project Read More »
Passenger Rail
SFRTA honored for financial reporting excellence Read More »
Passenger Rail
PATH ridership in Q1 hit 59% of pre-pandemic levels Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA to fund rail safety research Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
CTA announces grain crop-year index for CN, CPKC Read More »

May 1

Rail Industry Trends
ARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries dipped in Q1 2023 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
RAC: Canadian rail service 'reliable' in pandemic Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metrolinx issues RFQ for tunneling; SEPTA awards ADA improvements contract Read More »
Labor
Railroads, unions announce labor pacts Read More »
Intermodal
IANA: Low freight demand weakened Q1 intermodal volumes Read More »
People
Progressive Railroading announces Rising Stars for 2023 Read More »
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