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Rail News: December 2025

December 23

Rail supplier news from GATX, FreightCar America, Alstom and Green Mobility

North Carolina DOT solicits input on 30-year rail plan

ICC approves state funds for Illinois grade-crossing project

CN railroaders donated time, funds to 770 community groups in 2025

Hochul vetoes two-person crew mandate for NYC subway trains

FTA rejects CTA's security plan, demands revision

December 22

OmniTRAX donates $75,000 to Brownsville nonprofits

USDOT seeks applicants for university transportation research grants

Michigan DOT awards grants to fund grade crossing surface repairs

Duffy: Mexican rail crews must be English proficient when operating cross-border trains

CN below, CPKC above grain revenue limits for 2024-25 crop year

STB seeks comments on, industry reps react to UP-NS merger app

December 19

OIG: Amtrak could lower its risks on Hudson Tunnel project

Senate confirms Schultz to second STB term

MBTA invites 3 teams to bid on commuter-rail operator contract

PANYNJ's new capital plan calls for PATH service increases

CPKC honors 80 customers with 2024 Safe Shipper Award

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern file merger application with STB

December 18

Rail supplier news from Railinc, Alstom and Railway Interchange

VIA Rail CEO Peloquin to retire in mid-January

U.S. freight-rail traffic slides 1.4% in Week 50

ASLRRA to honor Carne, Wilcox for rail safety efforts

Teamsters Rail Conference says it opposes UP-NS merger plan

UP, NS to file merger application with STB on Friday

December 17

B&O Museum to unveil restored Freedom Train locomotive next month

Hacegaba to lead California port group

STB renews charter for Passenger Rail Advisory Committee

CTA submits security plan to FTA, advances safety measures

MTA using P3s to complete Grand Central train shed project

CSX to serve new Southern Coil Solutions warehouse

December 16

Rail supplier news from AllTranstek, STV, Multi-Service Center and Shelter Resources

WMATA proposed FY26-27 budget calls for increased rail service

BLET signs pacts with SEPTA, CPKC Soo Line; adds short line to union

Mt. Rainier Railroad seeks to acquire, operate Tacoma Rail line

OmniTRAX CEO Piacente announces retirement

USDOT opens applications for FY26 BUILD grants

December 15

Canada selects Ottawa-Montreal as first segment of future high-speed rail line

NTSB: Low-light conditions led to fatal NJ Transit accident

CSX-served Appalachian Regional Port logs container record for November

Short Line Safety Institute taps Machenberg for hazmat program director

Union Pacific names Will to board of directors

FTA to Milwaukee: Address fare evasion, security on streetcar, bus systems

December 12

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and OTIV

People news from Urban Engineers and Kimley-Horn

TransLink marks 40 years of SkyTrain service

MxV Rail, India nonprofit center sign MOU for rail research

FRA issues safety advisory for rail workers at passive grade crossings

Amtrak unionized workers to receive $900 bonuses

December 11

KC Streetcar ridership doubles after expansion

ASLRRA: Short line tax credit bill gains support in Congress

People news from OmniTRAX, CII and Ports of Indiana

BLET reaches tentative pact with New York, Susquehanna & Western

CPKC takes delivery of 100th Tier 4 locomotive

U.S. freight-rail traffic down 2.3% in Week 49

December 10

Rail supplier news from Granite, CCM, Stadler and Vossloh

Sound Transit, Metrolinx open new light-rail lines

Illinois panel OKs funding for crossing projects on UP, Metra lines

Cargo security bill would curb theft, lawmakers say

ASLRRA to induct Corman, McCaffrey, Smith into Hall of Fame

Norfolk Southern to serve new Eli Lilly plant in Alabama

December 9

Rail supplier news from TTX, Hitachi Rail and STV

CSX, Union Pacific land on 'most responsible companies' list

Norfolk Southern recognizes 13 companies for sustainability efforts

CN set new grain haul record in November

SEPTA, TWU Local 234 reach tentative deal on 2-year contract

FTA to CTA: Improve safety or risk losing federal funds

December 8

FTA issues guidance for transit during major events

IANA's board elects 2026 officers, members

Developers explore rail expansion at BNSF, UP-served Houston park

CHSRA drafts environmental statement for LA-Anaheim segment

Amtrak: Mardi Gras route tops preliminary ridership estimates

FRA panel OKs waiver to allow automated track inspection

December 5

RTD-Denver wraps up another downtown light-rail track project

Keolis: Over 29M trips taken on MBTA commuter rail in 2025

Cando Rail completes acquisition of Texas Deepwater Partners

Virginia Railway Express names Choe CEO

MxV Rail, Korea Railroad Research Institute agree to share info

Former STB Chair Primus adds race discrimination to lawsuit against Trump

December 4

NTSB seeks applicants for transportation disaster assistance course

CN reports lowering emissions, train accident frequency

Indiana River & Rail Terminals expands Jeffersonville port capacity

Long Beach port to name Hacegaba next CEO

U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 1.8% in Week 48

Seminole Gulf Railway's $18M project set to prep corridor for growth

December 3

Rail supplier news from Fay S&B, Railinc and UTLX

Port NOLA appoints App chief commercial officer

Oklahoma DOT seeks public input on rail plan update

New panel to study passenger rail along Wisconsin-Illinois lakeshore

RAC honors leaders in safety, environmental innovation

AAR analysis backs rail's role in containing inflation, boosting supply chains

December 2

Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision, neomind and SEKISUI KYDEX

Amtrak restores train service to Lake Shore Limited route

MTA updates dashboard for public to track transit-rail projects

People news from Alstom, TNW and Soy Transportation Coalition

PSA Halifax adds Mediterranean service to CN-served port

BNSF asks STB to review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger conditions

December 1

Washington UTC OKs funds to improve seven rail crossings

Maryland takes delivery of final light-rail vehicle for Purple Line

FTA removes ICE-related mandate from grant agreements

CHSRA issues RFP for $3.5B track and systems buildout

U.S. freight-rail traffic slips 0.2% in Week 47

STB approves Fortress' acquisition of two short lines

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