LRW Honors Amtrak’s Acheson As Railway Woman Of The Year
From Editor-In-Chief Foran: Of Gender Equity And Inclusion
Spotlight On Some Of Today’s Rail Safety Products
Women of Influence in Rail eBook
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry
railPrime
Rail News: January 2024
January 31
IntermodalPort of Brunswick posts growth year for autos Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP amps up use of technology to prevent derailments Read More »
PeopleAAR names Ghayad chief economist, SVP Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Domestic, international container volumes strengthened in Q4 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS issues full-year report on East Palestine recovery efforts Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC posts financial results for a 'transformational' 2023 Read More »
January 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Irwin Car, Alstom, Herzog and Stella-Jones (Jan. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA releases fall 2023 customer-survey results Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet proposes MAX system improvements Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Shaprio budget to call for boost in SEPTA, transit funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA: Norfolk Southern first Class I to join close-call reporting system Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak Baltimore Penn Station platform to open in spring Read More »
January 29
Passenger RailValley Metro celebrates opening of light-rail extension in Phoenix Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA, Metrolink clear tracks after another landslide Read More »
SafetyOhio rail commission OKs grade crossing project funds Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit reallocates federal funds to pay for resiliency projects Read More »
SafetyAAR reports on industry's rail-safety efforts since East Palestine Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSierra Northern, Mendocino short lines obtain $31M RRIF loan Read More »
January 26
Passenger RailRosecrans Avenue Bridge opens over rail line Read More »
LaborBMWED finalizes sick leave pact with CN Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases preliminary report on NYCT train-to-train crash Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues final rule requiring breathing gear on hazmat trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards nearly $5B in Mega, INFRA grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern posts revenue, income declines in Q4 Read More »
January 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Humatics and Duos (Jan. 25) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. weekly rail traffic down 13% Read More »
AmtrakSenate confirms three Amtrak board members Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB adopts rule amending emergency service regs Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports lower net income, revenue for Q4 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts higher net income, flat operating revenue in Q4 Read More »
January 24
PeoplePeople news from Pandrol and Ports of Indiana (Jan. 24) Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern doubles community impact in 2023 Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA receives more federal funding for LIT project Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak Virginia reports ridership record for 2023 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsEmpire Diversified launches short line at West Virginia port Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts Q4 2023 financial, operating results Read More »
January 23
Passenger RailMTA awards utility-relocation contract for Second Avenue Subway extension Read More »
IntermodalHamilton Container Terminal begins direct intermodal service Read More »
IntermodalCPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal service pact Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX service recognized with 'Thompson Award' Read More »
High-Speed RailUSDOT OKs $2.5B in private activity bond allocation for Brightline West project Read More »
January 22
Passenger RailMetra adopts passenger code of conduct Read More »
LaborFlorida Gulf & Atlantic MOW workers vote to join BMWED Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs funding for BNSF crossing improvements Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off construction at Philadelphia rail station Read More »
ShippersCN to serve future Azure SAF facility in Manitoba Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to hold hearing on status of Amtrak Gulf Coast settlement Read More »
January 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from J.B. Hunt, Skanska and Duos Technologies (Jan. 19) Read More »
PeopleGlobal task force delivers more funding to Ukrainian Railways Read More »
LogisticsTexas awards $1.5 million grant to TexAmericas Center Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain marks 160 years of passenger-rail service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX tops survey for intermodal service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I employment steady in December Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to release East Palestine report in spring, early summer Read More »
January 18
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators call on Appropriations to fight for passenger-rail funding Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach preps for 'year of rail' in 2024 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsG&W unveils ESG report Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail volume dips a bit in Week 2 Read More »
LaborCN, Unifor reach tentative agreement for CNTL drivers Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC responds to Mexico's call for passenger-rail expansion plan Read More »
January 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and PS Logistics (Jan. 17) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX Good Neighbor program reaches millions Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ reports rail volume decrease in November Read More »
Passenger RailNC By Train logs record ridership Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX's rail safety initiatives trained thousands in 2023 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA solicits input on proposed self-propelled rail-car test program Read More »
January 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ZTR, GATX, RR Mergers, OptiFuel and McLaren (Jan. 16) Read More »
IntermodalStudy: SC Ports boost Midlands economy Read More »
Passenger RailCTA: Surveys show rider satisfaction is improving Read More »
PeoplePeople news: AllTranstek's Morrow, MARTA's Greenwood (Jan. 16) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsArkansas DOT seeks input on state rail plan Read More »
IntermodalCanada invests in ADM grain terminal expansion at Port Windsor Read More »
January 15
Passenger RailScarsdale Metro-North Station now fully accessible Read More »
Passenger RailVRE approves FY25 budget Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reviews hazmat safety with ExxonMobil rail team, first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to investigate 2 fatal train-vehicle crashes at Florida grade crossing Read More »
AmtrakReport: Amtrak to begin on-track testing of new high-speed trains Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF logs record safety year in 2023 Read More »
January 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hatch and STV (Jan. 12) Read More »
PeopleSound Transit's board approves Sparrman as interim CEO Read More »
PeopleNS's Elkins named vice chair of Georgia Chamber of Commerce panel Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs crossing upgrade projects for CSX, 3 short lines Read More »
MechanicalBART: New fleet projected to come in under budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail unions call on STB, FRA to step up regulation of Class Is Read More »
January 11
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues infrastructure progress report Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS contributes $1 million to preserve Jamestown historic site Read More »
Passenger RailTEXRail marks five years of commuter-rail service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSavannah earns Quiet Zone designation on CSX line Read More »
Supplier SpotlightNRC honors R. J. Corman with 'Small Project of the Year' award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight railroads start 2024 with volume growth Read More »
January 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TekTracking, Comply365, Stantec and PS Logistics (Jan. 10) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA marks construction start of mixed-use building in North Bethesda Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA releases shortlist of potential train suppliers Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Indiana Rail Road, RailPros and Sound Transit (Jan. 10) Read More »
M&APSC Group acquires Bayport Rail Terminal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIntermodal, trucking industries decry DOL rule on gig workers Read More »
January 9
IntermodalNRF: Import cargo enters lull as Red Sea disruptions continue Read More »
Passenger RailThree Caltrain electric trains complete testing Read More »
IntermodalIndiana port nears completion of rail, infrastructure projects Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Greenbrier, AITX, OCTA and House T&I Committee (Jan. 9) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA to induct Grossman, Jacobson, Webb into Short Line Hall of Fame Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS customers invested $3.1B along rail network in '23 Read More »
January 8
Passenger RailTri-Rail's downtown Miami service to launch this week Read More »
Passenger RailFTA set to award $1B grant to Inglewood Transit Connector Read More »
Passenger RailCTA reopens Yellow Line to rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues draft environmental report on proposed NY short line Read More »
PeopleLRW names Gonzales 2023 Railway Woman of the Year Read More »
PeopleCN taps Lalonde as EVP, future CCO Read More »
January 5
IntermodalONE to launch West India container service at Savannah port Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks nominees for passenger-rail advisory panel Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia now powered entirely by clean energy Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS unveils climate transition plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight-by-rail value rose 6.2% in October Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB's Homendy cites 'poor safety culture' in WMATA's 2021 train derailment Read More »
January 4
Passenger RailUSDOT extends comment period on ADA requirements Read More »
Passenger RailMetra phasing in new fares, closing remaining ticket windows Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Landstar and STB (Jan. 4) Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs upgrades at CSX, UP crossings Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR&N posts record year in freight rail, excursion business Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail service improvements helped boost traffic in 2023 Read More »
January 3
PeoplePeople news from Tealinc and DART (Jan. 3) Read More »
.jpg)
Passenger RailMARTA: FTA review cites strong stewardship of public money Read More »
ShippersAg co-op to open grain facility in Wisconsin Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA considers waiving some Buy America requirements for Brightline West project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak solicits public input on Chicago Union Station improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB approves Gulf & Atlantic plan to acquire Northern Indiana Railroad Read More »
January 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales and STV (Jan. 2) Read More »
PeopleBART elects Dufty president, Foley VP Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS reports progress made in 2023 Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA to receive USDOT grant for LIT project Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF officially takes over MRL operations Read More »
M&AGMXT to become G&W's partner in CG Railway Read More »
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
RAIL NEWS ARCHIVES
2025
1
2
3
2024
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2023
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2022
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2021
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2020
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2019
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2018
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2017
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2016
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2015
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2014
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2013
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2012
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2011
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2010
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2009
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2008
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2007
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2006
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2005
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2004
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2003
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2002
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2001
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2000
8
9
10
11
12