TexAmericas Center launches qualified sites program
PANYNJ 'well positioned' to expand flow of goods to St. Louis, deputy director says
MxV Rail, CSU Pueblo to partner on rail education, research
Amtrak names Grasty EVP, chief HR officer; CEO Gardner receives LaHood Award
Union Pacific, Port Houston form new intermodal service
FRA proposes certification for rail dispatchers, signal employees
Wilmington port named 'most productive' in 2022
LA Metro, TriMet approve FY2024 budgets
Rail service cleared to resume in San Clemente
Essex Terminal Railway awarded funds for Port Windsor project
CPKC adds 1,000 reefers to expanding MMX service
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Turntide, STV and Assa Abloy (May 26)
MARTA partners with Kia, Hyundai to prevent car thefts at rail stations
Metro-North to expand use of lasers to combat leaf-fall on rails
PennDOT extends funding for intermodal cargo incentive program
Minnesota passes two-person train crew law
NS taps ANS to evaluate safety; NTSB sets June hearing in East Palestine
CSX earns spot on climate leaders list
Austin Transit Partnership recommends option for proposed light-rail line
AAR: Intermodal nosedive continued in Week 20
Gateway panel invites shortlisted teams to respond to Hudson Tunnel RFP
T&I Committee OKs bills to address truck weight, supply-chain issues
UP, BLET agree to predictable schedules for locomotive engineers
Rail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Arup, SISCOG and Cylus (May 24)
Broyles, Rogers join STB's rail-shipper advisory panel
Virginia port first stop for reworked Asia vessel service
Amtrak adds two Northeast Regional trains
STB: Class I employment rose in April; unions question data
NS CEO Shaw, rail unions agree to work together on safety improvements
Valley Metro names Pal chief transportation officer, Boyles chief of staff
GEM, Rail + Industrial to develop rail, transload site in Utah
Los Angeles Regional Connector to open June 16
Progressive Railroading to host summit on rail cybersecurity, recruiting
CSX, SMART-TD unit tentatively OK sick-leave benefits
TNW Corp., TrinityRail announce alliance; Hart named sales, marketing director
Chicago planners OK guide for development along Red Line Extension
Blue-ribbon panel offers solutions for MTA's fare evasion issues
NS conducts training event for first responders in Alabama
Amtrak, NC by Train to expand Piedmont service in July
Honolulu's transit-rail service to launch June 30
CSX earns top spot as best-performing railroad for intermodal customers
Rail supplier news from Alstom, TiEnergy, NARSTCO, Duos and SGR (May 19)
SEPTA breaks ground on Wissahickon station expansion
Illinois, Ohio panels OK funds for grade crossing safety projects
Rail industry fights new bills allowing bigger trucks on highways
NS, BLET agree to paid sick leave; NS unveils emissions report tool
Union Pacific promotes Jalali to EVP
PennDOT updates freight movement plan
Peloquin named president, CEO of VIA Rail
Intermodal behind rail volume slump in Week 19
NCDOT awards funds to upgrade short-line rail infrastructure
OIG: Big federal investments increase Amtrak's fraud risks
BNSF to offer intermodal service from Houston port to Dallas, Denver
Rail supplier news from Arup, Balfour Beatty, Steel Line Rail, PSC and SecurityScorecard (May 17)
WisDOT seeks input on final draft of long-term rail plan
STB allows UP to keep some service reporting info confidential
Short line advocates to visit Congress today
Ag Secretary Vilsack asks STB to do more to fix rail service
Gulf & Atlantic Railways completes acquisition of three short lines
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Cargo-Partner, Duos, Starlink, Doran and REMSA (May 16)
Canada announces funding for SkyTrain project
Metro-North rebrands locomotives to mark 40th anniversary
CTA selects teams to submit proposals for Red Line Extension
Connecticut DOT begins construction of new Walk Bridge
FRA solicits input on revised documents for Washington Union Station project
SEPTA names Lawson police chief
ORDC awards $750,000 grant to Ohio short line
CPKC releases some combined historical data, begins reporting consolidated weekly data
Working group recommends Amtrak improve food, beverage offerings
Chicago suburbs appeal CPKC merger decision
Rail workers' benefit cuts resume now that COVID-19 emergency is over
California completes high-speed rail viaduct project
Georgia Gainesville rail hub project obtains environmental OK
Canton Development taps Barnes as president, CEO
UP issues 2022 'Building America' report
Rail industry leaders update House panel on supply-chain progress, challenges
NS CEO Shaw: Current strategy is 'better way forward'
Rail supplier news from Rail Vision, Hitachi, Ricardo, Amsted, Intramotev and Nokia (May 11)
OmniTRAX parent Broe taps Tecu to lead industrial development
US carload, intermodal volumes fell in Week 18
Amtrak advances plans for train maintenance facilities
CPKC kicks off Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service
Senate Commerce Committee approves rail safety bill
Ohio panel OKs two crossing safety projects
Montreal port officials detail plan for decarbonization
VIA Rail reports ridership, safety achievements in 2022
BLET ratifies labor pact with South Buffalo Railway
CSX to serve new Oleo-X plant in Mississippi
Norfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners
Rail supplier news from Alstom, HDR, Stacy & Witbeck, Myers, Meltar and Keolis (May 9)
BRS ratifies contract with Amtrak
Victorville cancels plans for Southern California logistics rail site
UP, Tiger Express prep for new Northwest intermodal center
FRA issues funding notice for interstate passenger-rail compacts
BLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads
Minneapolis Metro Transit logs 21% ridership increase in Q1
USDOT launches supply-chain data exchange
CN objects to CPKC's data reporting intentions under STB oversight
FTA allocates $703 million in grants for rail-car replacement
BNSF posts lower net, operating income in Q1
Union Pacific Railroad Museum marks 20 years
Rail supplier news from R. J. Corman and Loram (May 5)
BMWED ratifies contract with LS&I Railroad
St. Louis light-rail system to debut metal detectors
PHL to test new electric locomotive at California ports
Kansas Gov. Kelly calls for two-person train crew rule
Rail supplier news from Amsted, Greenbrier, Pandrol, Bow Transit and Bear Power (May 4)
San Diego MTS receives its largest state grant to date
Ohio's Sen. Brown calls on NS to fix Cleveland rail bridge
Amtrak to begin 110 mph train speed on Chicago-St. Louis corridor
US railroads faced intermodal headwinds in April
CPKC, Teck ink new agreement; hydrogen locomotives to haul coal
Metra unveils 2023 construction plans
Virginia port to buy 36 automated stacking cranes
MassDOT seeks applications for industrial rail grants
ASLRRA upset with California's new locomotive emissions reg
CN, Crowley to launch Mexico-to-Canada multimodal service
STB extends reporting rule for Class I service, employment data
Rail supplier news from AITX, TYLin, Ermewa and Nexxiot (May 2)
MTA advances NYCT subway station rebuild project
SFRTA honored for financial reporting excellence
PATH ridership in Q1 hit 59% of pre-pandemic levels
FRA to fund rail safety research
CTA announces grain crop-year index for CN, CPKC
ARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries dipped in Q1 2023
RAC: Canadian rail service 'reliable' in pandemic
Metrolinx issues RFQ for tunneling; SEPTA awards ADA improvements contract
Railroads, unions announce labor pacts