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Rail News: January 2023
January 31
PeopleMetro Transit hires Morales as police chief Read More »
PeopleCapMetro names Watkins president, CEO Read More »
SafetyTTC increases subway safety personnel Read More »
PeopleGov. Moore taps Wiedefeld as Maryland transportation secretary Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR asks federal court to review STB rate dispute ruling Read More »
AmtrakBiden announces federal funds for Hudson, B&P rail tunnel projects Read More »
January 30
PeopleIANA names Houfek to at-large board post, Cannizzaro as COO Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to host hearings on Walter Rand Transportation Center project Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach unveils renewable energy, zero emissions initiatives Read More »
Passenger RailMTA: Safety initiative reduced subway crime Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Nehls to chair House railroad subcommittee Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues final environmental review of proposed CP-KCS merger Read More »
January 27
PeopleMARS names 2023 officers, executive committee members Read More »
Passenger RailMTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Penn Station Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro partners with Metrolink, Inglewood on rail projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS customers invested $3.2B along its rail network in 2022 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB denies Class Is' petition to stay rate arbitration program Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDOJ reiterates concerns over CP-KCS merger Read More »
January 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PS Technology, SNC-Lavalin and Comply365 (Jan. 26) Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia to buy five ship-to-shore cranes Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR launches direct train service to Grand Central Madison Read More »
Passenger RailBill calls for MBTA to electrify commuter-rail system by 2035 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic down 2% in Week 3 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports revenue, profit gains in Q4, full-year 2022 Read More »
January 25
IntermodalPorts: Mobile logs record year, Georgia hires Batista as sales VP Read More »
Passenger RailMaine DOT considers Amtrak Downeaster expansion Read More »
LaborBMWED members vote to merge passenger-rail groups Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports revenue, income growth in Q4 2022 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS logs record operating revenue, income in Q4 and full-year 2022 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts higher revenue, lower income in Q4 2022 Read More »
January 24
Rail Industry TrendsEducational programs encourage high-schoolers to explore rail careers Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit solicits input on Everett Link light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA stabilizes track in San Clemente, some rail service to resume Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road's Ray retires Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad names Maddox CFO Read More »
IntermodalPort of Halifax logs TEU milestone in 2022 Read More »
January 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ondas, Siemens, RINA, AITX and Hitachi (Jan. 23) Read More »
IntermodalPorts of L.A., Long Beach log busy year despite volume decline Read More »
Passenger RailNC by Train logged record ridership in 2022 Read More »
SafetyMissouri Gov. Parson proposes funds for grade crossing safety Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to serve new CHS grain facility in South Dakota Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB rejects UP's request for confidentiality in embargo case Read More »
January 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Savage, RSI Logistics, Transtar, Skanska, Rail Vision, Railinc and Duos (Jan. 20) Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Virginia, Houston set cargo volume records in 2022 Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to serve new biofuels terminal in California Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off process to replace overnight trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA warns Class Is to correct training program deficiencies Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $3.96 billion for capital projects in 2023 Read More »
January 19
SafetyMxV Rail reopens in-person training at SERTC Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGeorgia DOT wraps up first CRISI-funded project Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX names Grasso VP of business strategy Read More »
C&SAmtrak petitions FRA to retire fixed wayside signals in Maryland Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal a drag on North American rail traffic totals in Week 2 Read More »
PeopleP&L Transportation promotes Greene to chair, president and CEO Read More »
January 18
SafetyEVs shouldn't compromise road safety, NTSB's Homendy says Read More »
Passenger RailGoTriangle study examines potential for new commuter-rail line Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia ports processed 6 million TEUs in 2022 Read More »
ShippersCargill, CHS to add Houston grain terminal to TEMCO joint venture Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia receives federal funding for two passenger-rail projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak sees improvement in workforce diversity efforts Read More »
January 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Arcadis, Mott MacDonald, WSP, Pacific West and Eagle Remediation (Jan. 17) Read More »
C&SOhio commission approves grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA appeals safety commission directives; granted stay Read More »
Passenger RailCommissions approve VRE operating, capital budgets for 2024 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA's estimated cost, impact of train-crew rule is way off, U.S. SBA says Read More »
January 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from McMillan Jacobs, Delve Underground, GHD and Uber (Jan. 16) Read More »
IntermodalBTS: Port capacity fell in 2022, but throughput rose Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT publishes five-year R&D strategic plan Read More »
PeopleGov.-elect Shapiro nominates Carroll for PennDOT secretary Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Cost of Massachusetts' proposed passenger-rail route starts at $1B Read More »
LaborCP, Unifor reach tentative pact for mechanical workers Read More »
January 13
AmtrakAmtrak seeks student applicants for rail scholarships Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA updates policy guidance for CIG program Read More »
LaborIBEW approves new contract with Bi-State Development Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative agreements with two short lines Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline report highlights ridership, revenue growth Read More »
IntermodalPort of South Louisiana to buy Avondale Global Gateway Read More »
January 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram, FTR, Duos, Thales, Heartwood and MaxAccel (Jan. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit marks 40 years of rail service Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver, Foothill Gold Line add new board members Read More »
Passenger RailNY Gov. Hochul: Interborough Express to advance with light rail Read More »
IntermodalIowa Interstate Railroad to build Iowa City transloading facility Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log carload gain, intermodal decline in Week 1 Read More »
January 11
Passenger RailMetra rolls out real-time train tracking website Read More »
LaborBLET announces new advisory board Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden administration unveils blueprint to decarbonize transportation sector Read More »
SafetyCSX marks safety milestone at Memphis intermodal terminal Read More »
PeopleU.S. Rep. Graves to chair House T&I Committee Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHuron Central Railway awarded government funds for infrastructure project Read More »
January 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GB Railfreight, Akiem, Thales, SGS and RailState (Jan. 10) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline unveils renderings for future Orlando station Read More »
PeopleHedlund named vice chair of STB Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA opens T Third subway line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada to require freight railroads to provide more performance data Read More »
M&APatriot Rail completes acquisition of Delta Southern short line Read More »
January 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram, Atlas, Greenbrier and Rail Vision (Jan. 9) Read More »
PeopleAASHTO elects Thompson VP Read More »
IntermodalIANA elects new board, officers Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road promotes LeDune, McCuan to VP roles Read More »
PeopleLRW names Savage 2022 Railway Woman of the Year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationClass Is ask federal courts to review STB rate dispute ruling Read More »
January 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Burns, Atlas, Michael Baker, RELAM and ZEDAS (Jan. 6) Read More »
Class IsReport: U.S. judge tosses jury trial in CSX antitrust case Read More »
Passenger RailTTC unveils 2023 proposed operating, capital budgets Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS begins operating fully electric cranes at Georgia site Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail rose in October Read More »
CSX TransportationThird South Carolina property designated CSX Select Site Read More »
January 5
Passenger RailWMATA to develop plan to correct internal safety issues Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to award contract for Metro-North viaduct project Read More »
Passenger RailBritish Columbia issues RFP for Surrey Langley SkyTrain project Read More »
IntermodalPort of Pasco obtains federal funds for last-mile rail project Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, Bakken Energy to collaborate on design of clean hydrogen hub Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail volumes fell nearly 2 percent in 2022 Read More »
January 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Longwood and STV (Jan. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA Metro-North Railroad marks 40th anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks input on future Hudson-Bergen light-rail contract Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayC.H. Robinson names Norfolk Southern 'railroad of the year' Read More »
LaborRail traffic controllers ratify new contract with CN Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationClass Is ask STB to stay 'opt-in' rule for rate arbitration program Read More »
January 3
Passenger RailTwo Chicago rail stations recognized for architecture Read More »
Passenger RailUtah Transit Authority OKs new strategic plan Read More »
Passenger RailFoothill Gold Line construction is two-thirds complete Read More »
IntermodalSchneider completes transition to UP for western rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues safety advisory for unintended train brake releases Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB directs UP to deliver trains to Foster Farms Read More »
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