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Rail News: November 2024
November 27
CSX TransportationCSX Santa Train wraps up 82nd trip through Appalachia Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAGG completes upgrades to improve Hudson Bay Railway operations Read More »
LaborBiden appoints second emergency board to address NJ Transit labor dispute Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN shares first Indigenous reconciliation action plan Read More »
PeopleAmtrak taps Mitchell to oversee strategic planning Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB Chair Primus questions AAR's rail-cost data quality Read More »
November 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Hitachi, Alstom and NSH (Nov. 26) Read More »
SafetyFTA issues safety advisory for on-street running rail collisions Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Railway Supply Institute and Soy Transportation Coalition Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to reinstate temporarily suspended Empire services for winter Read More »
LaborUnifor members favor strike action at CN, union says Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBNSF adds Burlington Junction to Shortline Select program Read More »
November 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, OptiFuel and Schneider (Nov. 25) Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission OKs funding for 2 grade crossing projects along Union Pacific line Read More »
ShippersE3 Lithium selects rail-accessible site in Alberta for processing facility Read More »
LaborRail carriers, 3 labor unions reach contract agreements Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to provide intermodal service to TexAmericas Center Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayThree Norfolk Southern-served industrial sites earn REDI designations Read More »
November 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Tealinc, Holland, Atkins Realis and Hitachi (Nov. 22) Read More »
IntermodalSeaPort Manatee sets record cargo activity in FY2024 Read More »
PeopleOneRail Coalition honors Nissenbaum, Morales with Canby Award Read More »
MechanicalLong Island Rail Road provides pumper tanks to help fight brush fires Read More »
LaborUPDATED: SEPTA, transit workers union reach tentative labor deal Read More »
November 21
SecurityWMATA opens third police station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal volume drives U.S. freight-rail traffic in Week 46 Read More »
M&AAGT Foods sells short line, bulk handling infrastructure Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX honored for support of military members, veterans Read More »
PeopleNational Railroad Hall of Fame inducts Jenks, Stilwell and Tellier Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, NJ Transit update efforts to fix NEC service disruptions Read More »
November 20
PeoplePeople news from Savage, PANYNJ and REMSA Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA board elects Lopez chair Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKentucky awards $7.5M in grants to eight short-line rail projects Read More »
M&ACando acquires rail terminal to serve Northwest Territories Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF logs record ag volume for October; IBB ratifies contract Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC, ATCO EnPower complete construction of Alberta hydrogen production, refueling stations Read More »
November 19
IntermodalSC Ports report steady FY2025 container volume despite October port strike Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain electric service increased ridership Read More »
LaborILA, USMX contract talks stall Read More »
ShippersQuadra, Octium to expand rail infrastructure in Quebec Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific CLO Richardson to retire in spring 2025 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump nominates former U.S. Rep. Duffy to head USDOT Read More »
November 18
PeopleIn memoriam: Former NRC Chair Terry Benton Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel OKs $1.5M grant for rail yard expansion in Youngstown Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ issues $1.2B contract to Tutor Perini/O&G for AirTrain Newark design-build Read More »
IntermodalMaritime Administration awards Ports of Indiana $11.2M for rail yard, transload facility Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards grants to short-line railroads Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, Naik, Industrial Networks and Rail Vision (Nov. 18) Read More »
November 15
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS, DA look to combat 'wildcatting' Read More »
Passenger RailMetra approves $1.1B operating budget for 2025 Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit selects new operator of Hudson-Bergen light-rail system Read More »
LaborRail carriers, SMART-MD reach labor pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to Union Pacific: Fix deficiencies in Arizona rail-line case Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA awards $1.5B to Northeast Corridor passenger-rail projects Read More »
November 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bohr, Greenbrier and FreightCar (Nov. 14) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 4.5% in Week 45 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana obtains CRISI grant for Ohio River bridge project Read More »
LaborNational Carriers Conference Committee announces labor pacts with TCU, BRC Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to serve new Volkswagen center near Houston Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to expand board with new independent director Read More »
November 13
Passenger RailMetrolinx begins procurement process for Hamilton light-rail construction Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCanada completes Quebec Bridge acquisition from CN Read More »
IntermodalLumina Sustainable to open processing facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville Read More »
PeoplePeople news from DRPT, Reading & Northern and Houston METRO Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific honors customers, suppliers for sustainability efforts Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern, Alstom to prototype battery-diesel hybrid locomotives Read More »
November 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, PS Logistics, Savage Alstom and STV (Nov. 12) Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs grade crossing upgrades over Union Pacific track Read More »
Passenger RailGrand Canyon Railway wins CRISI grant to build battery-powered locomotive Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew York Susquehanna & Western's CRISI grant to fund rail line upgrade Read More »
PeopleCSX announces leadership changes in its legal organization Read More »
IntermodalSchneider to launch new intermodal service between U.S. Southeast, Mexico Read More »
November 11
Passenger RailCalifornia agency commits to long-term study of LOSSAN rail corridor Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver leaders concerned about increase in 'subway surfing' Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Floridian makes inaugural trip Read More »
Passenger RailMetra unveils locomotive to honor U.S. veterans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR challenges FRA's inaction on waivers Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts higher revenue, net income in Q3 Read More »
November 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TransmetriQ, Hitachi Rail and Global Ukraine Rail Task Force (Nov. 8) Read More »
Passenger RailCSX Santa Train to stop for hurricane victims; other railroads to run holiday trains Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia awards $71 million in funding for Valley Rail program Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman kicks off transload facility project in Kentucky Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSavage Tooele begins construction of short line to serve Utah business park Read More »
November 7
MechanicalNJ Transit unveils new multilevel electric rail cars Read More »
MechanicalTransLink solicits proposals to repurpose old SkyTrain cars Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Voters OK $25B in U.S. transit ballot measures in 2024 Read More »
IntermodalMobile port begins fourth phase of terminal expansion project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 6.6% in Week 44 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA proposes rule to require pipeline, railroad cyber risk management programs Read More »
November 6
Passenger RailMetrolink Holiday Train to expand service Read More »
PeoplePeople news from TTX, TNW, Ironhorse and NY & Atlantic Railway Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFHWA: Grants available to make transportation systems more resilient Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana-Burns Harbor to double truck access with new bridge Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF named Tyson's 'carrier of the year' Read More »
MechanicalMTA unveils first of Metro-North's new locomotives Read More »
November 5
Rail Industry TrendsMxV Rail opens Pueblo Plex maintenance facility Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia Railway Express, VPRA wrap up Quantico station upgrades Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Winter Park Express to launch earlier this season Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern promotes Carpenter to VP of law Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCRISI grants to boost five new freight-rail projects in Ohio Read More »
November 4
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC, KC Streetcar Authority launch holiday streetcar service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFTA awards $10.5M to fund TOD projects Read More »
PeopleNew York, Susquehanna & Western promotes Held to VP Read More »
IntermodalEPA awards $347M grant to PANYNJ for sustainability efforts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX adds third P&G plant to national rail network Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to serve future solar-panel recycling center in Georgia Read More »
November 1
High-Speed RailCalifornia secures $54.5M grant to build Madera high-speed rail station Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX selects Mobile logistics park as a Platinum Select Site Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific enhances LA cargo safety via tech, infrastructure upgrades Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX, R.J. Corman receive millions in CRISI grant funding Read More »
LaborFreight-rail carriers open collective bargaining process Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak receives federal grants to improve Chicago service, support Midwest projects Read More »
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