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Rail News: October 2021
October 29
Passenger RailPena named MBTA's chief of capital transformation Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA launches development program for transit-rail corridors Read More »
ShippersNRF predicts record-high holiday retail sales Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRio Grande, WestRock ink industrial rail services pact Read More »
LaborRail unions seek injunction against NS in train-service crafts dispute Read More »
LaborAmtrak, building trades unions agree to expand workforce pipeline Read More »
Canadian PacificCP releases 2020 sustainability report Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX promotes senior executives Read More »
October 28
PeopleIn memoriam: Thomas Streicher Read More »
Passenger RailMTA marks new pandemic-era ridership records Read More »
Passenger RailUTA opens new rail station at Salt Lake airport Read More »
SafetyWMATA must improve Metrorail's traction power programs, audit finds Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 42: Intermodal volume reflects ongoing supply chain issues Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern's Scoble honored for environmental stewardship Read More »
PeopleFormer BNSF CIO dePass Olsovsky joins CN board Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on Amtrak train derailment Read More »
October 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Nisus, Auxo, Genesis Rail and Ondas (Oct. 27) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline unveils door-to-door transit booking service Read More »
LaborNRLC: Arbitrator ruling advances health-care network proposal Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA’s federal grant request advances for BART extension project Read More »
ShippersTrex to build new rail-served plant at Little Rock port Read More »
IntermodalL.A., Long Beach ports issue surcharges to help clear congestion Read More »
PeopleRail industry honors Raglin, Hornick, Fronczak for environmental work Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts Q3 records for income, earnings, operating ratio Read More »
October 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, HDR and Industry-Railway (Oct. 26) Read More »
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Passenger RailNYCT now required to submit subway noise reports Read More »
Passenger RailBiden helps kick off Portal North Bridge project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS donates Southern Railway archives to Atlanta museum Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAnacostia names Batory, others to new advisory board Read More »
IntermodalPort of Coos Bay to acquire Georgia-Pacific mill site Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP steps up efforts to reduce supply chain congestion Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS to serve new auto distribution center in Mexico Read More »
October 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Vossloh, Blume and Kuehne+Nagel (Oct. 25) Read More »
PeopleLRW names deputy chairs Vaughn, Stewart to board Read More »
Passenger RailCTA proposes $1.75 billion operating budget for 2022 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak breaks ground on Baltimore Penn Station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTTCI to open new testing, training facilities in Colorado Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS mandates vaccination, sues unions Read More »
October 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Advanced Rail, Tideworks, Greenbrier, Jaxon, Thales and SKF (Oct. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit awards design contract for Walter Rand Transportation Center project Read More »
IntermodalPort of Savannah set cargo record in September Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia passenger-rail agencies form advocacy coalition Read More »
MechanicalMetra awards equipment contract to Wabtec Read More »
IntermodalNewsom's executive order aims to alleviate congestion at California ports Read More »
PeoplePioneer Lines names Service SVP of corporate development Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak again asks STB to order passenger-rail access to Gulf Coast freight tracks Read More »
October 21
Passenger RailFeds reviewing Valley Metro grant application for light-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail returns to full train schedule next week Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 41: U.S. rail traffic total fell 4.2 percent Read More »
PeopleSMART names Cumins its next GM Read More »
SafetyWMATA to hire outside safety advisers Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX in Q3: Higher net earnings, lower operating ratio Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific posts Q3 records for income, operating ratio Read More »
October 20
Passenger RailDART solicits public input on future transit system plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate transportation appropriations bill includes funds for passenger-rail, transit Read More »
PeopleMTA reorganizes leadership team Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Morris GM of Lakeshore Railcar & Tanker Read More »
IntermodalUP receiving cargo 24/7 near L.A., Long Beach ports Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific reports Q3 revenue increase, profit decrease Read More »
PeopleUP's Whited honored as 'Railway Woman of the Year' Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces Ruest's retirement, Q3 financial results Read More »
October 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Huitt-Zollars and STV (Oct. 19) Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail announces final phase of gradual service resumption Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad to offer bike storage program at Grand Central Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to suspend 7000-series cars for at least this week Read More »
PeopleSC Ports CEO Newsome to retire in 2022 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific hauls historic military vehicle Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts Q3 revenue increase despite traffic disruptions Read More »
October 18
Passenger RailTransLink report calls for quadrupling transit network Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSan Diego MTS OKs housing construction along trolley line Read More »
SafetyWMATA pulls 7000-series rail cars due to safety issues Read More »
Passenger RailNew York sets new pandemic-era subway ridership record Read More »
ShippersNRF: Retail sales rose in September Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD releases map, analysis of Del Mar bluffs fenching project Read More »
AmtrakSTB sets schedule for Amtrak Gulf Coast service case Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP files federal suit over unions' objections to vaccine requirement Read More »
October 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, Teleste and VLS (Oct. 15) Read More »
PeopleMARTA announces legal department changes Read More »
PeopleSEPTA appoints former Assistant U.S. Attorney Wolf as inspector general Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs $3.1 million contract to renovate historic station Read More »
MOWNJ Transit rolls out AquaTrack unit for fall cleanup Read More »
PeopleDART's board elects Krause chair Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas high-speed rail investors form station development company Read More »
SustainabilityCSX wins award for emissions reduction program Read More »
October 14
Rail Industry TrendsSound Transit, Seattle finalize land transfer for housing development Read More »
Passenger RailMetra proposes $900 million operating budget for 2022 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP recognizes 51 shippers for hazmat safety practices Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX honors 71 customers with annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic dips again in Week 40 Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS announces EVP Sameh Fahmy will leave company Read More »
Passenger RailFRA unveils plan for Midwest passenger-rail network expansion Read More »
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LogisticsAAR applauds news that West Coast ports, shippers will operate 24/7 Read More »
October 13
Short Lines & RegionalsSLSI offers new safety culture educational materials Read More »
IntermodalRetail imports drive record September at SC Ports Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North begins safety improvements at Breakneck Ridge Station Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA's King of Prussia rail project enters New Starts development phase Read More »
PeopleTexAmericas Center names Thompson GM of rail, transload operations Read More »
PeopleAnacostia promotes Khatami, installs Turubanova as her successor Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit OKs Portal North Bridge construction contract Read More »
IntermodalTiger Cool Express announces Tri-Cities intermodal initiative Read More »
October 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Shift5, Alstom and Hanson (Oct. 12) Read More »
LaborU.S. transportation sector's unemployment rate fell in September Read More »
PeopleHigh-Speed Rail Alliance names Roberts to board of directors Read More »
IntermodalThe Andersons to lease grain storage facility at Port of Oswego Read More »
IntermodalFlorida awards $9.4 million in grants for CSX-served intermodal center Read More »
SustainabilityCP preps hydrogen-powered locomotive for launch Read More »
October 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from REMSA and Harmon Communications (Oct. 11) Read More »
SustainabilityFTA encourages transit agencies to reduce GHG emissions Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro begins preconstruction work on East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Read More »
High-Speed RailReport: Brightline planning Miami-to-Tampa route by 2028 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP's Holiday Train to remain virtual this year Read More »
PeopleGov. Baker appoints MBTA board members Read More »
SafetyCSX rolls out safety train for first-responder education Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS enlists Commtrex to boost supply-chain efficiency Read More »
October 8
SustainabilityMetrolinx GO station recognized for sustainable design Read More »
Passenger RailFTA: Grants available for access, mobility projects Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Imports remain high; port congestion still an issue Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT accepting unsolicited P3 proposals Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit’s Kwon recognized for fostering diversity at work Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX adds Alabama short line to 'rail-ready' program Read More »
SecurityTSA to issue cybersecurity mandates for rail industry Read More »
October 7
Passenger RailRTD-Denver gathers input on proposed 2022 service changes Read More »
SustainabilityTransLink offers free transit in exchange for fossil fuel cars Read More »
SecuritySEPTA to hire social outreach workers Read More »
Passenger RailDART named to best-in-Texas employer list Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPANYNJ: Rail ridership down, port volumes up in August Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail appoints Zander CRO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal kept a lid on U.S. rail traffic total in September Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada sets deadline for vaccine mandate Read More »
October 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PowerRail, Cattron, JMA Railroad, WSP and Alstom (Oct. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailVivarail, Lithion Battery to test Pop-Up Metro in U.S. pilot project Read More »
Passenger RailIndiana Rail Road restores Santa Train event Read More »
PeopleSC Ports CEO Newsome named to International Maritime Hall of Fame Read More »
SafetySchumer calls for probe of Blue Point Rail Bridge Read More »
Canadian PacificCP submits winter plan to Canadian government Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTCI counters CN's claims of 'inaccuracies' Read More »
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ShippersCSX to serve Ford's new campuses in Tennessee, Kentucky Read More »
October 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from R.J. Corman, Mitsui Rail, AllTranstek, Wabtec, Invision AI and Thales (Oct. 5) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA opens renewed Metro-North Port Jervis Station Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink resumes rail service to southern Orange County, Oceanside Read More »
SafetyWashington UTC OKs grants for grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationState DOT leaders frustrated with short-term solution to infrastructure funding Read More »
SecuritySt Louis-Metro Transit adds off-duty police officers Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP: Supply chain challenges need coordinated response Read More »
LogisticsAlter Logistics terminal project includes rail track expansion Read More »
October 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, STV, Geopier and LRW (Oct. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar Authority to study multimodal transit options Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMTA employee COVID-19 vaccination program enters new phase Read More »
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MOWGreater Cleveland RTA wraps up track construction project Read More »
MOWCaltrain completes Menlo Park, San Mateo grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit opens Northgate Link light-rail extension Read More »
LaborRail unions allege NS seeks to 'eliminate' train-service crafts Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN sets shareholder meeting requested by TCI Read More »
October 1
PeopleNARS elects officers, gives awards Read More »
Passenger RailMetra kicks off project to replace rail bridge, rebuild Grayland Station Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN wins AREMA's Hay award for Louisiana bridge project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB urges railroads to better protect rail roadway workers Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific elects Edison to its board Read More »
SustainabilityNorfolk Southern, Progress Rail partner on Tier 4 locomotive Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB: Previous voting trust approval applies to latest CP-KCS merger plan Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN rips TCI for making 'false' claims, calls out 'conflict of interest' Read More »
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