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Rail News: February 2024

February 29

Ports of Indiana log 12.6 million tons in 2023

OCTA, Metrolink begin construction of San Clemente catchment wall

Downtown Denver light-rail reconstruction project to start in May

U.S. carload, intermodal volumes up 7.7% in Week 8

Oklahoma DOT asks STB to OK alternative rail service on Blackwell line

Gateway commission awards delivery partner contract for Hudson Tunnel Project

February 28

Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Stadler, Innovative Rail and VHB (Feb. 28)

People news from NTSB and STB

St. Louis Freightway: UP-served port site ready for development

Unifor members strike at CN-run Autoport hub

New Orleans Public Belt awards construction contract for industrial park

Unions oppose Ancora takeover attempt at Norfolk Southern

February 27

NEOS Grenadier to deliver new SUV via Georgia port

OIG: Amtrak faces MoE challenges

North Carolina DOT: Rail contributes $20B to state economy

R. J. Corman Switching opens new facility in West Virginia

CPKC, Fastfrate extend pact to connect Canada, U.S., Mexico

STB wants Amtrak Gulf Coast status update by March 15

February 26

WMATA beefs up security on trains, buses

PANYNJ opens PATH station house

Arctic Gateway obtains more funding for Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port projects

G3 acquires another grain elevator in Quebec

BNSF posts lower Q4 revenue, income; sets 2024 capex at $3.9B

NS urges shareholders to reject Ancora's nominees, proposes 2 new candidates

February 23

Sound Transit launches digital wayfinding app

TNW appoints Noe director of safety

Metra, Metrolink to acquire zero-emission rail vehicles

U.S. Class I employment rose in January

Americold to build cold storage facilities on CPKC network

Investor group Ancora says safety is its 'top priority' at Norfolk Southern

February 22

Rail supplier news on CRRC, Wabtec, Parsons, Duos, STRABAG, Wells Fargo and STV (Feb. 22)

Georgia port's January rail cargo soared 27%

U.S. rail traffic up almost 4% in Week 7

Seminole Gulf Railway runs first train over Florida river since Hurricane Ian

Union Pacific sets 2024 capex plan at $3.4B

FRA's Bose to Norfolk Southern: Stay focused on safety

February 21

Rail supplier news from Skanska, Savage and L.B. Foster (Feb. 21)

Ohio DOT awards $9.5M to GCRTA for transit projects

Sierra Northern promotes MacDonald to VP

SEPTA, Maryland Transit secure federal funds to replace rail cars

Kansas DOT awards $16.5M to short-line projects

NS CEO Shaw defends company strategy in letter to employees

February 20

People news from Hanson and Railroad Software

California panel awards $7.2M to OCTA to restore rail link

CSX rolls out chatbot to streamline real estate inquiries

FRA seeks input on study of Amtrak long-distance service

CPKC, CN file notices of dispute in TCRC labor negotiations

UPDATED: Investor group proposes new leaders for Norfolk Southern

February 16

Rail supplier news from Progress Rail and Brookville (Feb. 16)

Hampton Roads Transit selected for FEMA disaster mitigation prep effort

People news from Valley Metro, WeGo Public Transit and MARTA

Montreal, Seattle transit systems update rail expansion plans

STB approves UP request to restore service on Utah rail line

Norfolk Southern, FRA, rail unions sign C3RS safety agreement

February 15

Caltrans orders more hydrogen-powered trains from Stadler

Bill would block feds from closing southern ports of entry

FRA issues bulletin on train-control software malfunction

NTSB to investigate CSX worker fatality in North Carolina

CPKC commits $1.5 million to support American Heart Association

Intermodal volume lifts U.S. rail traffic total in Week 6

February 14

Rail supplier news from Tri-Cities, ENSCO, CDL, Burns, Thales and Road & Rail (Feb. 14)

LA Metro's 2023 ridership highest since the pandemic

CN recognized for sustainability

NC Railroad to invest in Siemens Energy plant expansion

Palmetto Railways to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power

FRA safety bulletin reminds railroads to secure rolling equipment

February 13

California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks input on draft business plan

WMATA unveils three-year construction plan

ICC OKs crossing improvements on BNSF, Illinois Central lines

Report: Ohio lawmakers consider rejoining Midwest passenger-rail compact

BNSF recognizes 175 years of railroading

CSX, Wabtec extend pact to modernize 200 locomotives

February 12

Ontario to extend Hazel McCallion LRT line, build Mississauga loop

BNSF marks first train departure at Colorado intermodal facility

MassDOT's Koziol to oversee West-East Rail effort

UP honored as Home Depot's rail carrier of the year

FRA sets hearing for G&W's proposed zero-emissions tech test

NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Brightline crash

February 9

Rail Supplier news from Stadler, DavRail and Duos (Feb. 9)

Newest KC streetcar starts overnight testing

Union takes issue with loss of sick leave for some CPKC dispatchers

People news from Union Pacific, CN, TNW, Consolidated Chassis, HDR and STV

Norfolk Southern breaks a record for laying rail

STB reiterates decision to hear status of Amtrak Gulf Coast case

February 8

RSA to FRA: Rule would help protect freight-rail security

FTA chief Fernandez to retire

U.S. freight-rail traffic down slightly in January

G3 renews long-term pact with Quebec port

TNW: BNSF names logistics site a 'premier' transload location

CSX to partner with Alabama port on new intermodal facility

February 7

PANYNJ officials anticipate a strong 2024

CN legal team recognized for supporting diversity

Honolulu officials sign FTA funding pact for rail expansion project

BNSF assembles team to help communities advance safety projects

NTSB sets June 25 for final East Palestine report

FRA shuts down Oklahoma railroad

February 6

SFMTA: Muni ridership rose 25% in 2023

FTA awards $110 million in emergency relief funding

UP rolls over rock-hauling record in 2023

AAR to Buttigieg: Rail safety record has been 'misrepresented'

NS wrapped up $1B worth of capital improvement projects in 2023

Amtrak awards Douglass tunnel contract to Kiewit joint venture

February 5

Rail supplier news from Hyperloop, Alstom and Ingram (Feb. 5)

MTA launches open-gangway train into service

BLET ratifies contract with St. Lawrence & Atlantic

Retired UP Chair Fritz named to Nebraska Business Hall of Fame

Caltrans issues emergency declaration after Orange County landslide

Amtrak, CSX, NS and Alabama port officials ask STB to cancel hearing on Gulf Coast service

February 2

MARS elects O'Kray president, Blinn VP

CPKC announces 2024 Steam Tour schedule

North Carolina Railroad awards $2M in 'build ready' investments

BNSF marks record performance at Hobart Intermodal Facility

CSX reaches four paid sick-leave agreements

East Palestine anniversary: Buttigieg, labor call for a safer freight-rail industry

February 1

Anacostia: Short-haul shuttle trains could divert 1M trucks on LA expressway

U.S. rail volumes gained a bit in Week 4

ASLRRA to honor Bowers with Schlosser Award

CPKC, Bunge join RailPulse

Amtrak aims to double ridership by 2040

STB extends Class I employment data reporting reg

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