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In memoriam: Longtime Trains Editor Jim Wrinn
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Navis and HDR (March 31)
TransLink puts Burrard Station project on back burner
Federal FY23 budget proposes earlier windfall for Sound Transit
U.S. rail carloads held steady, intermodal volume fell in Week 12
L.A. Metro substantially completes two segments of Crenshaw/LAX light-rail project
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, TRAC, Keolis, Mitsui Rail and Alstom (March 30)
FTA proposes changes to Capital Investments Grants program
Georgia Ports Authority advances capacity expansion plan
Smith assumes Cando Rail's new AVP post
North Carolina Railroad to invest in VinFast auto ramp project
USDOT recommends several transit-rail projects for new, continuing funding
SEPTA amends capital budget to include IIJA funds
Virginia port adds two huge container cranes to terminal
Start of Toronto station upgrades means Ontario Line subway is underway
Jacksonville port lands new MSC container service
CSX, NS seek STB mediation in Amtrak Gulf Coast case
USDOT's FY23 budget proposes funds for Amtrak repairs, Hudson Tunnel project
Reading & Northern to return steam locomotive to service
MBTA seeks comments on five-year capital improvement plan
OmniTRAX recognizes safety practices at three Nebraska shippers
WMATA board signs off on FY23 budget
Rep. Gottheimer calls for progress on Lackawanna Cut-Off rail restoration
Focus Equities to develop CentrePort Canada Rail Park in Manitoba
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Alstom, STG, XPO and Keolis (March 25)
STB seeks more input on reciprocal switching, issues instructions for Amtrak hearing
MTA Metro-North to speed up Hudson Line service following culvert, track repairs
Rail unions to pursue arbitration in BNSF attendance policy dispute
Bush to manage two of TNW's short lines
Illinois implements five-year crossing improvement plan
U.S. railroads logged another traffic decrease in Week 11
G&W customers invested $1.5B in development projects last year
UP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts
CSX to shareholders: Reject mini-tender offer by TRC
Former MassDOT leader Davey to take NYCT's reins
USDOT to provide $2.9B in transportation project grants through three major programs
Washington state UTC OKs funding for crossing upgrades
MARTA, Goldman Sachs announce new Atlanta TOD effort
North Carolina Railroad invests in new rail-served site in Sanford
St. Louis short line appoints Wood president
Global task force to support Ukrainian rail industry
Wabtec to modernize 330 locomotives for Norfolk Southern
Rail supplier news from STV and Littlepay (March 22)
Montreal's STM launches campaign to bring riders back to public transit
NJ Transit to develop sustainability plan
MBTA completes much of Lechmere Viaduct rehab project
Durango & Silverton Railroad to pay damages for 2018 wildfire
CP, TCRC reach arbitration agreement; work stoppage to end today
Rail supplier news from Ondas, WAGO, AECOM and NRC (March 21)
L.A., Long Beach ports continue to delay container dwell fee
House transportation committee mourns death of former chair Don Young
RTD-Denver's board authorizes new contract for union employees
Hitachi Rail to build WMATA rail cars in Maryland
TCRC begins strike at Canadian Pacific
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Tracsis, TRAC, Transdev and McMillen Jacobs (March 18)
BLET, BMWED officials elected to Rail Conference leadership
RailWorks, L.K. Comstock to rehab Metro Transit Blue Line
Delaware River Port Authority appoints police chief, security-safety officer
San Diego transit logs ridership spike as gas prices soar
Valley Metro names Mefford-Miller CEO
Everett Railroad converts old steam locomotive to fuel oil
San Joaquin rail commission to receive federal funds for community projects
U.S railroads report traffic decrease in Week 10
STB seeks clarification of CP-KCS traffic data
Amazon to fund affordable housing near WMATA, Sound Transit stations
CP issues 72-hour lockout notice to TCRC
OIG: Amtrak should improve IT project requirements
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Washington, Kane counties
CN donates to Ukraine relief efforts
Brightline to replace drawbridge, rehab Loxahatchee River bridge in Florida
TNW, Port of Victoria to develop Texas logistics hub
BNSF, J.B. Hunt launch effort to improve intermodal capacity
Rail supplier news from Granite and HDR (March 15)
STB wants parties to address Amtrak Gulf Coast matters prior to April hearing
AASHTO: State DOTs should have key role in FRA's rail corridor plan
Georgia Ports Authority to expand Brunswick's autoport capacity
Carriers: Rail unions' request to end mediation is 'premature'
TTCI changes name to MxV Rail, prepares for new campus
CTA announces new public safety measures
Regional Rail joins EPA SmartWay program
KCS pledges support to Red Cross for Ukraine relief efforts
North Carolina short line obtains 'Build Ready Sites' funds
Virginia rail director Mitchell to leave for FRA post
NS launches new carbon calculator
Rail supplier news from Railroad Consultants, Thales and Koppers (March 11)
Transport Canada issues REI for high frequency rail project
RTD-Denver Police Chief Grado steps down
Railroads subcommittee hears views on STB reauthorization
Class Is employed fewer people in January
CP gets an 'A' for sixth straight year as Amtrak host railroad
MetroLink, Sound Transit move to single-track light-rail testing, maintenance
Missouri DOT seeks input on state freight, rail plan
Ohio commission OKs rail infrastructure grants for two shippers
U.S., Canadian freight-rail volume fell in early March
BNSF, Wabtec launch biofuels pilot project
FRA awards grant to improve Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail route
Rail supplier news from Jacobs, Corteva, SELSCS and Everysens (March 9)
PANYNJ seeks input on transit options to LaGuardia
DART Chair Wong Krause to be honored for transportation leadership
Lake State Railway receives private equity boost
UP, Wabtec partner to cut emissions with higher biodiesel blends
Watco to operate short line at Corpus Christi port
CP debuts interline service from Mexico to Chicago
Rail unions launch petition drive on attendance policies
HDR to study feasibility of freight-rail line in New Mexico
Maryland Purple Line light-rail project obtains TIFIA loan
Report: Ackman's Pershing Square fund acquires new stake in CP
FTA allocates billions in ARP funds for transit service
Rail supplier news from UTLX, AITX and Hub Group (March 7)
Graves, Comer launch probe into infrastructure spending
BART, Hampton Roads transit agency to receive millions in ARP funds
Sea Lead Shipping brings first U.S. east coast container service to Jaxport
Indiana Rail Road promotes Haire to AVP of IT
AG coalition, RSI urge PHMSA to allow LNG by rail
Rail supplier news from PowerRail, Amsted Rail and Masabi (March 4)
Illinois bills would allocate funding for new passenger-rail network
NYCT subway cars begin final journey to Ohio
STB sets schedule for evidence in Amtrak-CN dispute
San Gabriel Valley Council marks safety milestone at ACE grade separation site
Posner Foundation renews grant funding for Operation Lifesaver
Teamsters Canada members vote for strike against CP
BNSF reports 2021 economic development results
NJ Transit marks five years without fare hike
Illinois commission issues funds for CN, UP grade crossing projects
U.S. freight-rail volumes rose in February
Pioneer Lines marks safety turnaround with injury-free year
Five Class Is to STB: CP-KCS merger would harm competition
North Carolina Railroad Co. launches Build Ready Sites initiative
Rail supplier news from Miller Ingenuity, Everysens and Lochner (March 2)
GCRTA to receive $20.3 million in IIJA funds
STB postpones Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing to April
Missouri short line launches service in St. Louis area
SeaPort Manatee adds Fitz-Patrick to leadership team
California High-Speed Rail Authority completes grade separation project
OmniTRAX Ohio short line acquires all-electric locomotive
CN proposes 'Kansas City Speedway' as part of CP-KCS merger
SEPTA launches new rider safety program
NYSW Railway honored for 'partnership excellence'
Sound Transit advances TOD projects in SeaTac
Prince Rupert port, DP World to study feasibility of new terminal
WisDOT awards funding for five freight-rail projects
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