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Rail News: October 2022
October 31
Passenger RailMinnesota, Wisconsin DOTs to host meetings on intercity passenger-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to return all 7000-series cars to service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Freight-car orders soar in Q3 Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA issues RFQ for Red Line Extension Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to select contractor for new Connecticut River Bridge Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets hearing on Amtrak Gulf Coast service; extends Class I reporting period Read More »
October 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Transdev, Greenbrier, AECOM and IntelliTrans (Oct. 28) Read More »
SafetyCanada's Transportation Safety Board releases 2022 'watchlist' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA sets hearing on two-person train crew rule Read More »
PeopleMARTA confirms Greenwood as GM, CEO Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT to award $703 million in port infrastructure grants Read More »
LaborBusiness groups ask Biden to intervene in rail labor negotiations Read More »
October 27
SafetyASLRRA honors Pacific Harbor Line with President's Safety Award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes dipped 1.1% in Week 42 Read More »
IntermodalCoos Bay port wins federal grant for rail tie, ballast project Read More »
IntermodalTradepoint Atlantic to build container terminal, rail facility in Maryland Read More »
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LaborRail signalmen reject tentative labor agreement Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts 'solid' Q3 financial results Read More »
October 26
SecurityMTA, NY leaders step up efforts to stop violence on subways Read More »
Canadian PacificCP honors 59 customers with 'Safe Shipper Award' Read More »
M&AAlpenglow, CC&L to acquire Alberta Midland Railway Terminal Read More »
MOWCREATE partners break ground on Forest Hill Flyover, 71st Street grade separation projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Q3: New revenue, operating income records Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS sets revenue, earnings and income records in Q3 Read More »
October 25
MechanicalNYCT approves order for more R211 subway cars Read More »
PeopleProgress Rail CEO Haycraft to retire, Newman named successor Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN logs another grain-haul record Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Hall COO Read More »
AmtrakCP agrees to back Amtrak expansion plans Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS to break ground next week on second International Bridge Read More »
October 24
PeopleAASHTO elects Millar, Ajegba to board leadership roles Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx wraps up Rouge River Bridge rehab project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNew hearings set for Lac-Megantic rail bypass project Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to appeal court decision in land sale case Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada orders VIA Rail to address HEP rail-car safety Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak should use data to help achieve emissions reduction goals Read More »
October 21
High-Speed RailCHSRA awards design contract for Central Valley stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsACWR opens North Carolina logistics park for rail customers Read More »
PeopleKCSM's Oscar del Cueto named president of Mexico's rail association Read More »
ShippersCSX to serve new Manna Beverages complex in Alabama Read More »
LaborCN, Unifor begin contract negotiations Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific logs record results in Q3 Read More »
CSX TransportationHinrichs: CSX produced 'solid earnings growth' in Q3 Read More »
October 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO, Stadler, Skanska, RDC, RailPulse, Transdev, Cervello and Nexxiot (Oct. 20) Read More »
M&AKoppers to acquire crosstie supplier Gross & Janes Read More »
PeopleMxV Rail names Toussaint AVP of marketing Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink Arrow to begin service next week Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report carload volume increase in Week 41 Read More »
LaborRail carriers: BMWED's latest contract demands will be rejected Read More »
October 19
IntermodalSeaPort Manatee posts year-end growth; Savannah port logs Q1 growth Read More »
MechanicalUTA to auction off Comet rail cars Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers want CRRC on federal list of state-directed enterprises Read More »
PeopleBNSF Logistics taps Misch as interim president Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment increased in September Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA issues cybersecurity directive for freight, passenger railroads Read More »
October 18
Passenger RailCTA advances Red Line extension project Read More »
Passenger RailMetra awards Homewood Station rehab contract Read More »
Passenger RailRail authority OKs land purchase agreement for Valley Link project Read More »
MechanicalWabtec completes first CN Dash 9 locomotive overhaul Read More »
MechanicalHitachi Rail releases final designs for new train factory in Maryland Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports Authority breaks ground on new near-dock rail facility Read More »
October 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hill International and LRW (Oct. 17) Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut Gov. Lamont OKs TOD grants Read More »
PeopleSamTrans taps Chan as GM, CEO Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina's intercity passenger-rail service logs record ridership Read More »
Passenger RailMetra unveils 2023 budget, long-term strategic plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak returns service to Florida following Hurricane Ian Read More »
October 14
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Arup (Oct. 14) Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs safety improvements at NS, BNSF grade crossings Read More »
IntermodalCalifornia seeks applications for freight-rail, port project funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA seeks applications for rail-car replacement funds; issues safety advisories Read More »
LaborNCFO becomes sixth union to ratify rail labor pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB creates office to analyze Amtrak's OTP Read More »
October 13
High-Speed RailCHSRA advances Kings County construction; applies for more federal funds Read More »
MechanicalMetra unveils remanufactured 'heritage' locomotive Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIowa commission OKs $6.3 million in rail project grants, loans Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific to relaunch its Holiday Train Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload and intermodal volumes fell in Week 40 Read More »
LaborSMART MD ratifies labor pact with freight railroads Read More »
October 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Koppers, TA Services, KPI and Hyster (Oct. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA honors Metrolink for sustainability Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG: USDOT faces challenges in infrastructure bill implementation Read More »
PeopleNTSB hires Marshall as agency's first chief HR officer Read More »
LaborCN, IBEW end arbitration, announce new contract Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to acquire Colorado short line out of bankruptcy Read More »
October 11
Passenger RailConstruction begins on Hamilton Confederation GO station Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit breaks ground on Hoboken Connect project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMinnesota DOT solicits rail-service improvement grant applications Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak's Virginia routes log ridership growth Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNWisDOT awards funding to link two businesses to CN line Read More »
LaborBMWED rejects tentative pact with freight railroads Read More »
October 10
Rail Industry TrendsState transportation leaders to pledge contract opportunities for HUBs Read More »
IntermodalRetailers: Import volume growth is slowing Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT accepting unsolicited P3 proposals Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro opens K Line for service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, Novelis break ground on new aluminum recycling plant Read More »
PeopleMARTA advances Greenwood as sole finalist for GM, CEO Read More »
October 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, Duos, Transdev, Harting and TTI (Oct. 7) Read More »
SecuritySEPTA unveils safety plan for vulnerable population Read More »
C&SPUCO approves funds to improve NS, short-line grade crossings Read More »
LogisticsSavage to build UP-served rail port in Utah Read More »
LaborAmtrak, Delaware DOT win federal grant to offer rail-worker training Read More »
MechanicalUP, ZTR to build hybrid-electric locomotives Read More »
October 6
PeopleKansas DOT names Davis multimodal director Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA launches fare evasion deterrence campaign Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT expands financing for transit projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA, Iowa Northern launch training center Read More »
MOWNS names Benesch to perform final track design for CREATE project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fell 3% in September Read More »
October 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Railhead, Edwin Bohr, Road & Rail and RailPros (Oct. 5) Read More »
C&SToronto Transit Commission line now running on ATC Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern EVP Elkins joins NAM board Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP adds to its electric vehicle fleet Read More »
MOWCalifornia transportation officials declare track emergency along parts of southern coastline Read More »
LaborTrain dispatchers ratify labor pact; BLET ratifies agreements with BNSF Read More »
October 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from J.B. Hunt and Nexxiot (Oct. 4) Read More »
PeopleCII to honor Kellaway, Lawrence Read More »
Passenger RailFTA approves Honolulu recovery plan for future passenger-rail system Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN unveils 2022-23 winter operating plan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to serve new Georgia-Pacific plant in Tennessee Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS combines transportation, network operations; promotes Duncan Read More »
October 3
PeopleCTA's Carter selected as APTA chair Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends CP-KCS merger hearing Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA again delays Potomac Yard station opening Read More »
MechanicalTrinity Rail, GATX agree to $1.8B rail-car order Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX donates $200,000 to hurricane recovery efforts Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Pacific Surfliner service suspended for emergency track repairs Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to build $1.5B rail complex in Southern California Read More »
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