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Rail News: November 2023
November 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Miner Enterprises and Alstom (Nov. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA finds $427MM in savings in proposed 2024 budget Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post 2.4% traffic increase in Week 47 Read More »
SafetyRAC honors Canada's rail safety, environmental leaders Read More »
MechanicalSiemens to provide new LRVs to Metro Transit-St. Louis Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to open new intermodal terminal in Phoenix Read More »
November 29
PeopleIn memoriam: David Steele Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPANYNJ, Vietnam port to collaborate on trade Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro marks 11 months of ridership growth Read More »
IntermodalTexAmericas' rail-served Brazos site ready for development Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX: Failed wheel bearing caused train derailment in Kentucky Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to manage West Virginia short line Read More »
November 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Omaha Track, STV and Thales (Nov. 28) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana Rail Road rolls out Santa Train for 33rd year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse rail subcommittee slates hearing on passenger rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT opens multimodal freight office Read More »
Passenger RailMTA selects HDR to oversee ADA design of subway stations Read More »
MechanicalG&W's Rail Link lands multiple contracts Read More »
November 27
Passenger RailReading & Northern adds Pittston to holiday train stops Read More »
C&SIllinois panel approves 3 safety projects at CSX crossings Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA safety advisory addresses weather events Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volume rose 4% in Week 46 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to serve Plastic Express facility in Savannah Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends reply comment time for reciprocal switching rule Read More »
November 22
Passenger RailMetra debuts decorated trains for the holidays Read More »
IntermodalPort of Bienville kicks off rail yard project Read More »
PeopleCSX's Riefler honored for corporate governance Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, UTA, Salt Lake City partner to build pedestrian bridge Read More »
PeopleAAR recognizes Norfolk Southern's Motsinger for environmental excellence Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: North American freight-by-rail value rose 6.7% in September Read More »
November 21
Passenger RailNC Gov. Cooper takes a train ride to promote passenger rail Read More »
C&SOhio approves grade crossing projects on NS, IORY lines Read More »
MechanicalFirst of Toronto's new streetcars begin service Read More »
LaborBLET members vote to authorize strike at SEPTA Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I employment levels down slightly in October Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak launches procurement for Sawtooth Bridges replacement project Read More »
November 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from WSP, Lochner and Triunity (Nov. 20) Read More »
LaborCalifornia authority, unions sign MOU for future high-speed rail system Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadDana Transport opens Midwest transload facility in shuttered UP rail yard Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCathcart Rail to handle INRD's rail-car repair, inspection Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Design issue behind CTA train collision Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF Railway awards three new Certified Sites Read More »
November 17
PeopleAASHTO elects WisDOT's Thompson president Read More »
PeopleThomas inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN honors 68 customers, suppliers for sustainable practices Read More »
PeopleAAR honors two railroarders for environmental achievements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to investigate CTA train crash Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA puts capital needs at $24.5 billion Read More »
PeopleSTB Chair Oberman won't seek second term Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC reviewing Mexico's draft decree on passenger rail Read More »
November 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stantec, RailPros, Thales and STV (Nov. 16) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA solicits input on proposed updates to state safety oversight regs Read More »
MechanicalMetro-North debuts New York Central locomotive from Heritage Series Read More »
SafetyOhio rail commission seeks applications for crossing upgrade funding Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log carload, intermodal increases in Week 45 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: EPA final rule on state locomotive regs is 'very concerning' Read More »
November 15
Passenger RailMontana's Big Sky rail authority receives grant for rail-service planning Read More »
PeopleTibbits-Nutt named Massachusetts transportation secretary Read More »
Passenger RailAlstom inks contract to overhaul DFW's Skylink rail system Read More »
ShippersOhio panel OKs funding for rail projects at JSW Steel plant Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP honors 12 customers, suppliers for sustainable business practices Read More »
PeopleCSX's Hinrichs to lead B&O Museum capital campaign Read More »
November 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Coast, Nexxiot, Alstom and WSP (Nov. 14) Read More »
PeopleTransport Minister Rodriguez reappoints VIA Rail directors, chair Read More »
Passenger RailSacRT begins light-rail project for Folsom service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio rail panel OKs funds for upgrades to Napolean Defiance & Western, Kanawha River railroads Read More »
SafetySan Gabriel Valley Council OKs contract for final Alameda Corridor-East grade separation project Read More »
IntermodalBNSF, GMXT, J.B. Hunt launch intermodal service to and from Mexico Read More »
November 13
PeopleHART names Drainville permanent CEO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRailroad retirement benefits to increase in 2024 Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs 2024 budgets, revises fare structure Read More »
LaborBLET, Amtrak reach tentative pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to form passenger-rail advisory committee Read More »
M&ARegional Rail to acquire Indiana Eastern, Ohio South Central railroads Read More »
November 10
Passenger RailMBTA track-improvement program aims to eliminate speed restrictions Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF honors 10 companies for sustainable practices Read More »
Passenger RailMetra station to close Nov. 20 for complete rehab Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX deploys Ohio's first all-battery electric locomotive Read More »
Passenger RailMexican president to urge freight railroads to open tracks to passenger trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry, customers provide input on STB's reciprocal-switching rule Read More »
November 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier and Pandrol (Nov. 9) Read More »
ShippersATA projects continued growth of truck freight Read More »
CSX TransportationFour Class Is rank as 'best employers' for military veterans Read More »
LaborSMART-TD members ratify BNSF pact on quality-of-life issues Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic a mixed bag in Week 44 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN signs MOU for new intermodal service at Port of Gulfport Read More »
November 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, SMBC, Tideworks and REMSA (Nov. 8) Read More »
AmtrakSecond Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities Amtrak train on hold until 2024 Read More »
CSX TransportationReport: CSX sues Tennessee over fuel tax Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada launches client ID database for hazmat transportation Read More »
IntermodalJ.B. Hunt, BNSF launch Quantum intermodal service Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayVoters clear path for Norfolk Southern to acquire Cincinnati Southern Railway Read More »
November 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ballard, Marmon Rail, Wabtec and FreightCar America (Nov. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailVTA OKs tunnel-boring machine for BART extension project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP awards $5 million in grants to 543 nonprofits Read More »
PeopleTNW names Franklin COO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets schedules to consider CPKC, CSX plan to acquire G&W short line Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts Q3 profit decline on lower volume Read More »
November 6
PeopleTransportation champion Downey dies at 87 Read More »
LaborBMWED ratifies paid sick leave; BLET, Keolis agree on VRE pact Read More »
MechanicalU.S. Steel converts diesel locomotives at Mon Valley plants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB focuses on maintenance, inspection procedures in BNSF coal train derailment Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards $3.4B to Second Avenue Subway extension project Read More »
Passenger RailBiden to announce $16.4B for Northeast Corridor passenger-rail projects Read More »
November 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Alstom and Rajant (Nov. 3) Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs crossing upgrades in two counties Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA issues RFQ for track design, overhead contact systems Read More »
IntermodalBrunswick port's auto, machinery volumes soar Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Hiawatha service launches new fare schedule Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT awards $653 million to fund port improvement projects Read More »
November 2
MechanicalWatco to use new eco-friendly locomotive at Jaxport Read More »
PTCNTSB calls on rail industry to update PTC technology Read More »
CSX TransportationNeighborhood group complains to STB about CSX noise, pollution Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 1% in October Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN acquires part of Novia Scotia short line from G&W Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to cut some management jobs as part of organizational restructuring Read More »
November 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, Thales, Wabtec and Absher Construction (Nov. 1) Read More »
LaborBMWED ratifies contract at Iowa Interstate Railroad Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsVolpe study finds safety culture improvements at short lines Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP invested $275 million to support Southern California growth Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC asks STB to rule in dispute over Wisconsin bridge repairs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse bill would slash Amtrak funding by 64% Read More »
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