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Rail News: April 2026

April 30

CTA starts construction on Red Line extension

Operation Lifesaver issues rail safety education grants in 12 states

Freight-rail traffic ticked up in Week 16

New NS intermodal service targets Midwest, Southeast markets

CPKC reports slight revenue decline, volume increase in Q1

UP, NS submit amended application to the STB

April 29

FRA holds first-ever rail technology summit

Metrolink's weekday service cuts to continue indefinitely

Amtrak takes Metro-North to court in track usage spat

Coalition calls on DOJ to tap funds for cargo theft, retail crime prevention

Legislators introduce bill to give FRA oversight of dispatch systems

CN's revenue dipped, operating ratio slipped in Q1

April 28

Kansas DOT seeks public input on state freight, rail plan

Rail supplier news from Siemens, L.K. Comstock, Wabtec, HDR and Intramotev

Gateway commission lets contract for Hudson Tunnel boring

Oregon port secures federal grant to develop ship-to-rail terminal

UP honors 138 shippers for hazmat safety efforts

CPKC to serve new gypsum plant in Alberta

April 27

San Francisco MTA OKs budget for next 2 fiscal years

People news from ASLRRA, Long Beach port and Transdev

Legislators introduce bill to tighten rail security at U.S.-Mexico border

CSX to serve new Toyota processing facility at Jacksonville port

USDOT solicits applicants for rail crossing grant program

CPKC, 2 labor unions forge 'historic' tentative pacts

April 24

WMATA's FY27 budget to support rail service, Red Line changes

Vancouver port, GCT explore joint terminal development

Alaska Railroad scores one of state's 7 federal grants for port projects

Broe teams with OmniTRAX arm to develop multimodal hubs

Norfolk Southern reports flat revenue, lower income for Q1

April 23

KC Streetcar to open extension next month

Virginia drafts 6-year transit, freight-rail improvement plan

U.S. freight railroads report slight traffic gain in Week 15

STB approves creation of Green Eagle Railroad in Texas

UP set several financial, operating records in Q1

CSX in Q1: Higher revenue, lower costs

April 22

MBTA opens renovated outbound headhouse at Red Line station

Ontario to extend GO Transit service into Stratford

Railinc CEO West to retire in July, be succeeded by Smemoe

Legislators introduce Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

Cargill opens Class I-served canola plant in Saskatchewan

CSX-served wood product facility opens in Virginia

April 21

Metrolinx bolstering transit security ahead of summer ridership boom

Rail supplier news from Kiewit Austin Partnership and STV

Burlington Junction lands agreement to serve Iowa industrial park

BNSF to serve new corn mill in Texas

USDOT solicits grant applications for Northeast Corridor improvement projects

Application process opens for federal CRISI grants

April 20

Valley Metro wins several awards for light-rail expansion

BLET members approve Tacoma Rail agreement

People news from DART, RailPros and Northern Plains Rail

CSX auto service subsidiary secures AAR award again

Report: Federal government to release MTA subway funding

CPKC designates Winnipeg yard as terminal of the year

April 17

Railmark restarts passenger-rail service, appoints Keefe to manage it

Long Beach port's volume fell in March, first quarter

Tunnel work starts for Toronto's new subway line

CSX highlights partnership with Regional Rail

BLET-represented workers ratify pact with Utah short line

April 16

People news from STV, Plasser, HNTB, TRB, Kentucky cabinet and STB

U.S. freight-rail traffic increased slightly in Week 14

STB releases draft environmental report for proposed rail line in Texas

Modal parity permitting legislation enters House

UP inks deal with Rocky Mountain Steel

Amtrak seeks supplier bids for new long-distance fleet

April 15

Ohio panel directs short line to upgrade Toledo crossing

BART, Tri-Rail reach ridership highs

LA port's cargo volumes fell in March, first quarter

ASLRRA honors railroads, individuals at annual conference

Canadian, Manitoba governments forge pact to accelerate projects

UP adds aggregate terminal to northern Texas yard

April 14

MBTA seeks input on 2050 investment plan

DART recognized for exceptional budgetary management

NJ Transit, SEPTA mark milestones

Testing underway for Northlander service relaunch

Illinois port gains state grant for industrial development project

NS gains Ohio furniture distribution center as intermodal customer

April 13

MTA seeks rider input on Jamaica Station redesign

Plans progress for Palmdale's planned grade separation

SEPTA unveils operating, capital budget proposals for FY27

NJ Transit light-rail mechanics join TWU

People news from Michael Baker, STV, Bohr Electronics and GoRail

Freight, passenger transportation indices posted gains in February

April 10

Georgia DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail project funding program

Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Siemens Mobility, Wi-Tronics and Comet

New Jersey DOT provides grants for 11 freight-rail projects

Construction starts in earnest on Montreal port container terminal

BNSF, Metra sign 10-year passenger-service pact

April 9

Portland Streetcar purchases new vehicles from CAF USA

Metra lays out 2026 maintenance-of-way program

U.S. freight-rail traffic mostly flat in Week 13

Progress Rail provides locomotives to short line, enters tie deal with Triton Group

Global disruptions not good for container volume at U.S. ports, retail group says

OmniTRAX adds 3 Arkansas short lines to its roster

April 8

Public dubs Front Range passenger-rail service the 'Colorado Connector'

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner to gain daily roundtrip next month

Idaho city advances quiet zone project at UP crossings

Minnesota DOT awards grants for 5 freight-rail projects

U.S. labor bureau: Size of rail workforce slipped in March

Norfolk Southern recognizes Elkhart facility as terminal of the year

April 7

Ohio commission to provide grants for 5 rail projects

Caltrain outlines potential service cuts ahead of funding vote

Rail-served export facility reaches completion at Milwaukee port

People news from DART, NTSB, Omaha Track, Transdev, Miner and VRE

AAR sues New Jersey over 2-person crew law

CN set another grain movement record in March

April 6

South Shore Line's Monon Corridor enters service

VIA Rail, SEPTA make rail-car fleet moves

Rail supplier news from Marmon Rail, Hitachi Rail, STV and TekTracking

Amtrak to modernize historic Pennsylvania station

NS partners with Jaguar Transport to grow Atlanta-area corridor traffic

UP, dispatchers union reach post-merger job security pact

April 2

Federal judge dismisses Brightline lawsuit against union vote

U.S. freight-rail traffic inched up in Week 12

TCU members ratify BNSF labor agreement

Amtrak, UP forge track-usage pact for Sunset Limited

Mercedez-Benz to expand NS-served plant in Alabama

April 1

Rail supplier news from Timken, Urban Engineers, Greenbrier, TTX and Alstom

RTD-Denver to adjust service for next phase of downtown light-rail project

STB proposes adjustment to freight-rail productivity rate

FTA designates $20.4B for public transit in FY26

BNSF readies Galesburg hump yard for second track

OmniTRAX to restore rail service at Texas rock quarry

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