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Rail News: September 2023

September 29

People
Global rail leaders raise funds to aid Ukrainian rail workers Read More »
Intermodal
Indiana port gains federal grant to buy heavy-lift crane Read More »
People
Lanham takes reins as Trinity Metro's VP of rail Read More »
People
NS creates public engagement director position Read More »
Logistics
Watco opens logistics warehouse in Arkansas Read More »
Labor
BNSF, SMART-TD reach tentative pact on PEB issues, work-life benefits Read More »

September 28

People
In memoriam: Intermodal pioneer, management style trendsetter William Greenwood Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA set to start last key stage of North Belmont Red-Purple reconstruction Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metro Transit-St. Louis to test single-car trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB adds staff to accelerate investigations, keep up with tech Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail traffic rose for second-straight week, AAR data shows Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS creates department to more sharply focus on first-, last-mile market Read More »

September 27

Passenger Rail
Capitol Corridor to use CRISI grant for third-track project Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia Ports Authority adds rail connections with Carolina Connector Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to receive 'Patriots in Business' Award Read More »
M&A
Cincinnati voters to decide if NS can acquire Ohio railroad Read More »
Mechanical
Metro-North orders more Siemens locomotives Read More »
Intermodal
NS, Florida East Coast Railway to expand intermodal service Read More »

September 26

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Railhead and Millstone Weber (Sept. 26) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Florida DOT grant helps Tampa streetcar stay fare-free Read More »
Safety
Operation Lifesaver Canada presents 2022 Roger Cyr Awards Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Canada's railways mark progress in emissions reduction efforts Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX hosts 2023 conference for short lines, regionals Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak awarded nearly $200 million in CRISI grants Read More »

September 25

Passenger Rail
Brightline kicks off Orlando-to-Miami rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Lawmakers introduce rail worker safety bill Read More »
Passenger Rail
PennDot, NS sign pact to expand Pennsylvanian Amtrak access Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Biden issues executive order to hold NS accountable for East Palestine derailment Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP ends rail embargo at Eagle Pass; execs visit southern border Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA announces $1.4 billion in FY2022 CRISI grants Read More »

September 22

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, TiEnergy, AAM, H.W. Lochner, Watco and Railway Interchange (Sept. 22) Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF completes Argentine rail yard project in 48 hours Read More »
Safety
Testing completed on Atlas rail car Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Progressive Railroading to host virtual summit on freight-rail trends Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern breaks ground on East Palestine training center for first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA awards millions in funds to restore Gulf Coast Amtrak service, construct Virginia rail bridge Read More »
Class Is
UPDATE: BNSF joins rail traffic embargo on southern border Read More »

September 21

Union Pacific Railroad
UP, 'Creators Wanted' tour encourage interest in manufacturing Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain marks electrification project milestones Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS, RapidSOS partner to improve first responder access to safety info Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail volume climbed 1.8% in Week 37 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. Class I employment steady in August Read More »

September 20

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Skanska, WSP, Thales, Hitachi Rail and Rail Modal (Sept. 20) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Met Council, Hennepin County agree to extend Blue Line Extension project funding through '24 Read More »
Amtrak
OIG: Amtrak unlikely to complete ADA upgrades at stations by target date Read More »
Intermodal
Inland Port Greer logs record rail moves in August Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS details plan to pay for lost home values in East Palestine Read More »
Safety
AAR: Railroads leverage emergency dispatch services to increase AskRail access Read More »

September 19

People
CII presents 2023 Connie Award to Sappio Read More »
People
Hamann named to Steel Dynamics' board Read More »
Passenger Rail
Valley Metro taps STV to plan, design streetcar extension Read More »
People
MARTA approves Greenwood's contract as GM, CEO Read More »
People
Amtrak taps Hamlisch as EVP, CCO Read More »
Labor
BNSF, BMWED reach agreement on paid sick days Read More »
High-Speed Rail
FRA completes environmental reviews of Brightline West HSR project Read More »

September 18

Labor
BLET members ratify contract with New England Central Railroad Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Ohio panel OKs grants for W&LE, NSR projects Read More »
Safety
Operation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week 2023 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect right-of-way workers Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB investigating fatal accident involving CSX carman Read More »
Logistics
J.B. Hunt to acquire brokerage assets of BNSF Logistics Read More »

September 15

Passenger Rail
Training program to prepare businesses for AirTrain Newark project contracts Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA issues RFP for Red Line Extension track structure, 4 stations Read More »
Shippers
ACC wants STB to look into Class I liability requirements for hazmat shipments Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA issues advisory on flat switching, 'kicking' operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB reports probable cause of 2021 CSX, SEPTA collision Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Consultant issues initial report on safety at Norfolk Southern Read More »

September 14

Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB releases public docket for fatal UP train accident Read More »
Intermodal
Howland Hook Marine terminal to be expanded, improved Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP to help communities apply for federal grade-crossing separation grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern recognized for sustainability efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to hold environmental hearing on Conrail plan to abandon NJ rail line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. railroads log slight carload increase in Week 36 Read More »

September 13

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, MHX, RailPros and NRC (Sept. 13) Read More »
Safety
Operation Lifesaver aims new safety message at MOW workers Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit rail projects to receive FHWA funding Read More »
High-Speed Rail
Brightline's Orlando airport station to open Sept. 22 Read More »
Intermodal
CN upgrades Falcon Premium intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA advisory: High-impact wheels damage rails, track structures Read More »

September 12

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Sasser, Blume and Parallel Systems (Sept. 12) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain won't hike fares until 2025 Read More »
Labor
BLET members voting for contracts at two G&W railroads Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak awards contracts for Baltimore tunnel project Read More »
Intermodal
CN, NS to launch new intermodal service Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety Read More »

September 11

Security
Health experts find no public health risk from drug residue on TriMet Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA: Federal grant application advances for Red Line Extension project Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA releases track maintenance audit and safety review Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rep. Deluzio calls on Congress to pick up the pace on rail safety bills Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak's New Orleans-to-Mobile service to launch in 2024 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
FRA raises safety concerns about UP's rolling stock Read More »

September 8

Safety
Ohio commission approves upgrades at four crossings Read More »
People
MxV Rail hires Werner as VP of engineering Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Planned spur helps Sandersville Railroad gain two more customers Read More »
People
MTA appoints Zapata chief diversity and inclusion officer Read More »
Intermodal
CSX, Georgia Ports Authority offer new intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Major transportation stakeholders urge USDOT to create national freight office Read More »
People
CSX assigns Cory to top operating post, Boone to top commercial position Read More »

September 7

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Duos, Koppers, HDR, A. Stucki, TransmetriQ and LRW (Sept. 7) Read More »
Passenger Rail
LIRR's major Penn Station project is nearly complete Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS invests in DrayNow, launches two community grant programs Read More »
Labor
TCU/IAM: Martinez to retire, Bryant to become president Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. traffic tumbled for third-straight month in August Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB addresses 'revenue adequate' Class Is, reciprocal switching access Read More »

September 6

Short Lines & Regionals
TNW teams with Easy Recycling at Texas short line Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA HQ achieves LEED platinum certification Read More »
People
Patriot Rail adds Mindrup, Monroe as regional VPs Read More »
Safety
Ohio, Washington offer funds to upgrade or close crossings Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP uses 2022 green bond proceeds to reduce carbon footprint Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CSX, NS donate thousands to Red Cross for Hurricane Idalia relief efforts Read More »

September 5

Passenger Rail
Metrolinx hires contractor for pedestrian connection at two stations Read More »
Logistics
Jaguar Transport to operate Dallas transload facility for Loup Logistics Read More »
Labor
BLET engineers unanimously endorse strike at NJ Transit Read More »
People
UP SVP Moore to retire next month Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS: Vendor's software defect led to tech outage Read More »
BNSF Railway
AAR files brief in BNSF lawsuit against STB Read More »

September 1

Intermodal
ONE selects Port Everglades for new FLX service Read More »
Passenger Rail
VIA Rail posts revenue, ridership growth in Q2 Read More »
Intermodal
IANA, BIC to collaborate on geofencing Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain energizes second traction power substation Read More »
Labor
United Electrical workers ratify contract with Wabtec, end strike at Erie plant Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
PHMSA to suspend LNG-by-rail rule for further study Read More »
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