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Rail News: June 2024

June 28

CSX Transportation
CSX recognized for support of military veteran employees Read More »
Passenger Rail
New VIA Rail fleet arrives in southwest Ontario Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sound Transit selects site for Link train-maintenance facility Read More »
Intermodal
Ports of Indiana selects OmniTRAX as development partner Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB chair 'deeply troubled' with NS' actions during East Palestine investigation Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak, CSX to install PTC on Downeaster; Amtrak, NJ Transit to examine NEC service disruptions Read More »

June 27

Amtrak
Amtrak kicks off Brattleboro Station project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WisDOT awards $4.8M in loans to fund freight-rail projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
Valley Metro lands $15.9M grant for streetcar extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
U.S. Supreme Court to consider Utah crude-by-rail case Read More »
High-Speed Rail
California authority awards design contract for high-speed rail track, OCS Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic grew 3.6% in Week 25 Read More »

June 26

Supplier Spotlight
FreightCar produces 10,000th rail car at new Mexico plant Read More »
Safety
OmniTRAX hosts Colorado hazmat training Read More »
Labor
BLET, Pacific Harbor Line reach tentative pact Read More »
BNSF Railway
Flooding impacts BNSF operations across Midwest Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT to award $1.8B in RAISE grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues new safety actions to avert another East Palestine Read More »

June 25

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Cathcart, Wiremind, Movares and Rail Vision (June 25) Read More »
Passenger Rail
OCTA approves $1.76B budget for FY2025 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Zero-emission passenger train arrives in San Bernardino County Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues investigative update for Baltimore bridge collapse Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS takes action on FRA safety culture recommendations Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
PHMSA issues rail hazmat reporting rule Read More »

June 24

People
Bi-State Development Commission's board elects new leadership Read More »
People
NCTD appoints Rogers rail operations director Read More »
People
RTA board elects Dillard to third term as chair Read More »
Passenger Rail
California transit-rail officials kick off Valley Rail construction phase Read More »
Safety
AAR outlines safety actions taken since East Palestine train derailment Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern to establish vent and burn workgroup Read More »

June 21

Passenger Rail
Regular weekend service to resume at PATH station Read More »
C&S
Illinois panel approves multiple crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger Rail
Pittsburgh Regional Transit closes Red Line until late August Read More »
M&A
North American Rail Solutions acquires Tri Innovations Consulting Read More »
People
L.A. councilman McOsker to chair Alameda Corridor authority Read More »
Passenger Rail
MARTA, San Diego MTS adopt FY2025 budgets Read More »

June 20

Passenger Rail
LA Metro ridership grows for 18 consecutive months Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit completes Elizabeth Station renovation Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 3.4% in Week 24 Read More »
People
People news from R.J. Corman, DART and Lake State Railway Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak updates STB on status of future Gulf Coast service Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF advancing plans for massive intermodal, logistics hub near Phoenix Read More »

June 19

People
Trogdon named acting director of Virginia rail, transit department Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific slates Big Boy steam locomotive's fall tour Read More »
Passenger Rail
HART energizes next section of Honolulu's Skyline rail system Read More »
High-Speed Rail
Coalition drafts roadmap for high-speed rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Lawmakers call on House panel to take up East Palestine health-monitoring bill Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Class Is employed fewer U.S. workers in May Read More »

June 18

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Triunity and Keolis (June 18) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Santa Clara VTA, SEPTA break ground on construction projects Read More »
Labor
Arizona Eastern train and engine workers join BLET Read More »
Safety
Canada's rail accidents, incidents declined in 2023, safety board says Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
3i RR to acquire Cincinnati Eastern Railroad Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern publishes latest safety report Read More »

June 17

CSX Transportation
Inbound Logistics recognizes CSX for sustainability practices Read More »
Intermodal
Indiana ports to seek sites for international container facilities Read More »
Passenger Rail
Met Council solicits input on environmental document for Blue Line light-rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
AASHTO asks Congress to back CRISI funding for rail in all states Read More »
People
People news from OmniTRAX, DART and HNTB Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
WisDOT grant to fund rail project at WestRock plant Read More »

June 14

Intermodal
Port NOLA posts double-digit intermodal growth   Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak issues 2023 sustainability report Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB sets meetings for East Palestine final report Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS selects TranSystems for Pullman Junction CREATE project Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA: CARB locomotive rule would lead to more big trucks on highways Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX slates Cumberland Yard infrastructure work Read More »

June 13

Passenger Rail
MBTA OKs five-year capital investment plan Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX named a Forbes Net Zero Leader for second year Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra OKs $33.4M contract for Electric Line station project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail volumes inch up in Week 23 Read More »
Intermodal
Nevada port launches West Coast intermodal service with UP Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak on track to break ridership record in FY24 Read More »

June 12

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and Rail Modal Group (June 12) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra landscapes new station with native plants Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain amps up train testing on electrified corridor Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF auto facilities recognized as best in North America Read More »
Labor
CN 'no closer' to TCRC labor deal Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Virginia, city of Charlotte notify STB of plans to acquire portions of NS lines Read More »

June 11

Intermodal
Retailers: U.S. summer import cargo expected to hit highest level since 2022 Read More »
Passenger Rail
UTA names Preusser COO, slates Frontrunner expansion Read More »
Passenger Rail
Nixed NYC congestion toll prompts review of MTA capital programs Read More »
Logistics
Savage opens transload facility in Utah Read More »
Intermodal
Louisiana state officials pledge $230.5M to Port NOLA projects Read More »
Intermodal
Baltimore port's main shipping channel reopens Read More »

June 10

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Rail Vision and Nexxiot (June 10) Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern solicits applications for safety, community grant programs Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak Harrisburg Line track-renewal project reaches third phase Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Pinsly short lines join EPA SmartWay program Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sound Transit releases final environmental study for maintenance facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB issues environmental report for proposed freight-rail line in New York Read More »

June 7

CSX Transportation
CSX's TDSI automotive facilities recognized for quality Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia panel OKs VRE Manassas Line, Crystal City station projects to reduce I-66 congestion Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad celebrates 10th anniversary Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP selects TexAmericas Center as new Focus Site Read More »
People
Metrolink extends CEO Kettle's contract Read More »
Labor
CN offers binding arbitration to TCRC Read More »

June 6

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from DOE, OneRail, TRAINFO, RATP and Keolis (June 6) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Greater Cleveland RTA awarded $16M FTA grant Read More »
People
Rep. Deluzio to succeed Payne on House T&I Committee Read More »
Safety
Mass Coastal Railroad report highlights trespassing incidents Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak completes accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. Intermodal traffic spiked in May Read More »

June 5

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Vale, Wabtec and HNTB (June 5) Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA to begin advance construction for Red Line Extension Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ logs auto import surge in April Read More »
Passenger Rail
APTA honors 6 transit agencies for rail safety, security, emergency management Read More »
Safety
SLSI to provide short-line peer review for FRA's close-call program Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, NS in talks for new rail agreement Read More »

June 4

Canadian National Railway - CN
CN to expand partnership with Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in support of Indigenous athletes Read More »
BNSF Railway
Report: BNSF sues Texas city over logistics center plans Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario awards contracts to restore northeastern passenger-rail service Read More »
Safety
Metrolink flips switch on 'smart' crossing in Southern California Read More »
People
People news from IANA, NCTD and DART Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF announces Bobb retirement, shuffles leadership roles Read More »

June 3

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Thales, Savage and IANA (June 3) Read More »
People
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Rail leader Mazur to retire Read More »
Passenger Rail
Tri-Rail to introduce express train to MiamiCentral Read More »
Passenger Rail
SacRT completes testing of new low-floor trains Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA obtains $67M grant to make Green Line stations accessible Read More »
Intermodal
Maryland issues RFP for rebuilding Key Bridge Read More »
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