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Rail News: June 2026

June 30

Virginia Railway Express acquires Seminary Yard in Alexandria

Rail supplier news from Intramotev, FTS, Hydra and Cattron

Amtrak, NJ Transit advance Sawtooth Bridges replacement project

Norfolk Southern recognized for emergency response training

PlasCred enters lease with CN for Scotford Yard recycling operation

CPKC receives 170th Tier 4 locomotive from Wabtec

June 29

Rail history group awards $187,000 in 'Heritage' grants

BART recognized for excellent fiscal responsibility

Short Line Training Center adds 2 online programs

Boise secures federal grant to study passenger-rail restoration

SC Ports consolidating container operations amid trade uncertainty

CN issues 2025 sustainability data

June 26

Boca Raton receives $2M federal grant for rail crossing upgrades

Amtrak opens new Brattleboro, Vermont, station

CHSRA issues RFQ for Merced-Madera civil works package

Wisconsin DOT renews push for Amtrak Hiawatha expansion

CN enters track supply agreement with voestalpine Railway Systems

June 25

Metra unveils commemorative locomotive for U.S. 250th anniversary

U.S. freight-rail traffic rises 7% in Week 24

CHSRA adds Momentum Alliance Partners as codeveloper

Long Beach port invests $58M in zero-emission equipment

Port of Baltimore's Daniels leaving for PortMiami CEO role

BNSF begins construction of North Texas industrial park rail link

June 24

Alto to assess new stop in Kingston, launches developer engagement process

People news from RATP Dev USA, FreightCar America and Los Angeles Harbor Commission

Hudson Bay Railway expanding role in western Canada mineral exports

Ontario to invest CA$2.8M for upgrades to Lake Superior ports

Amtrak, Penn Transformation Partners sign pre-development agreement

Genesee & Wyoming's Miller to receive 2026 Railroad Innovator Award 

June 23

M&E, Skunk Train unveil locomotives to celebrate U.S. 250th

San Diego MTS approves $482.5M budget for 2027

Rail supplier news from Indra Group, Wabtec, Forsee Power, Alstom and Forte Construction

Oregon Coos Bay port project advances with INFRA grant

Fairwinds secures grant for Norfolk facility rail improvements

CSX marks start of double-stack service through Howard Street Tunnel

June 22

San Francisco MTA adopts cost-savings strategies

LIRR, Metra workers ratify contracts with BLET

People news from TYLin and Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

BLET gains OmniTRAX short line, reaches tentative pacts with Watco, Keolis

Virginia inaugurates East Coast's deepest shipping channel

CN recognizes Southern Railway of BC for strong collaboration

June 19

PANYNJ: April port volume returns to steady level following March surge

Specialty chemical manufacturer selects TexAmericas Center for $50 Million expansion

Thomas to succeed Wells as TTX leader

Palmetto Railways, SLSI host first-responder training in South Carolina

Short-line projects: Saskatchewan provides more grants; Kansas DOT seeks funding applicants

June 18

Gateway commission opens New Jersey community engagement center

Montreal enters planning stage for 2 new REM stations

Virginia transportation board authorizes $29B multiyear improvement plan

U.S. freight railroads report traffic gains in Week 23

Americold opens import-export hub at CPKC-served New Brunswick port

STB authorizes rail line to serve Laredo Gateway Industrial Park

June 17

WMATA to mark US 250th anniversary with exhibition, custom wraps

SEPTA seeking information for Germantown station TOD

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Siemens Mobility and ProVision

Carriers reach tentative pact with signal workers union

CN, Grupo Mexico and 2 short lines launch America's Harvest service

BNSF Barstow International Gateway project approved by California city council

June 16

LA Metro D Line extension drove May ridership growth

Brightline Florida logs fewer collisions in Q1 2026

Contract awarded for CPKC Fraser Valley rail overpass project

Kentucky awards $1.8M in latest round of rail infrastructure grants

Amtrak bolsters NEC service, security for World Cup traffic

People news from Genesee & Wyoming, Patriot Rail and Railroad Construction Co.

June 15

Rio Grande Pacific to provide maintenance for Texas commuter-rail line

Port of Long Beach reports increased cargo flow in May

Rail supplier news from Intramotev, Alstom and Stadler

TCU members ratify contracts with BNSF, LIRR

NTSB calls for phaseout of DOT-111 cars amid derailment investigation

USDOT launches American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative

June 12

PATCO, NYSW and MBTA unveil US 250th anniversary wraps

Ontario seeks proposals for TTC Line 1 subway extension

GoRail launches petition for new freight train emoji

Transit news from OCTA, BART, MTA, Harris County Metro, Metrolink and RTD-Denver

Forbes names CSX to list of best employers for new grads

June 11

NJ Transit advances development of Red Bank TOD project

U.S. freight railroads post 7.8% traffic increase in Week 22

Alstom, Export Development Canada renew strategic partnership

Amtrak debuts first US-Canada preclearance facility in Vancouver

IBEW strike at CPKC enters second week, federal hearing scheduled

USDOT opens application period for INFRA grants

June 10

US Customs to open chilled cargo inspection site at Savannah port

Port tracker report: Imports to rise in June, decline into fall

FTA to develop transit performance dashboard, seeks public input

USDOT, Amtrak and developers unveil new Penn Station design

US Rep. Beyer introduces 3 bills to support rail modernization

McGill appointed president of Transco Rail Services

June 9

CHSRA completes Kings County grade separation

FRA collected increased rail safety fines in 2025

People news from IANA, TNW and HNTB

Freedom Intermodal opens bulk liquid facility at Port NOLA

Ray-Mont Logistics building new export facility at Mobile port

CSX unveils commemorative locomotives for US' 250th anniversary

June 8

LA Metro launches recruitment drive for public safety officers

Caltrain adopts FY27 operating budget

Nissan names CSX supply chain management partner of the year

CN sets monthly record for propane shipments to Watson Island

Kloster sworn in to Surface Transportation Board

Union Pacific announces death of former CEO, chairman Davidson

June 5

Wisconsin DOT seeks feedback on draft freight Public Involvement Plan

California voters reauthorize sales tax for Sonoma-Marin rail district

Canada board continues push for PTC following near-collision

Supplier news from Alstom, Hitachi Rail and Railserve

CN, CPKC sign agreements with BHP to serve Jansen mine

June 4

U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 7.2% in Week 21

FTA launches investigation into MARTA security

BNSF launches Reload container reuse program, reaches TCU agreement

UP No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission, hauling Artemis III components

STB launches case status webpage

House appropriations committee approves FY27 transportation funds

June 3

TriMet adopts tighter budget that cuts staff, services

Sound Transit shuffles project timelines in cost-saving measure

Jaxport Blount Island vehicle berth construction reaches halfway mark

LSI acquires Five Rivers Distribution

CN, CPKC report continued record grain movement in May

OmniTRAX adds Alabama chemical manufacturer to network

June 2

Oklahoma DOT seeks input on state rail plan final draft

Utah Inland Port Authority approves funding for rail yard relocation

BLET ratifies contract with D&H, sends Metra agreement to members

Long Ridge Railroad acquiring Ohio rail line

Major contracts awarded for MTA subway, Hudson Tunnel and CHSRA projects

People news from Hub Group, Miner, Vancouver Fraser Port, Northern Lines and GDC

June 1

MARTA completes renovations at several rail stations

Metrolinx begins expansion of Oakville GO station

Long Beach board authorizes $283M federal grant for Pier B rail project

First NEC-bound Amtrak Airo trainset departs manufacturer

Norfolk Southern taps Barr for COO, Orr to remain as advisor

CPKC rail service continues during IBEW strike

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