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Rail News: December 2021
December 30
Passenger RailMARTA announces first transaction of TOD affordable housing fund Read More »
LaborMetra to begin major hiring push in January Read More »
PeopleDCTA names new regional leaders Read More »
LaborAmtrak BMWED members vote for federation consolidation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB won't suspend rate-dispute rulemaking schedule Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP-served Savage Gulf Rail Facility opens in Texas Read More »
MechanicalSafety panel orders WMATA to revise 7000-series return to service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads’ intermodal volume dipped slightly in Week 51 Read More »
December 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from L.K. Comstock, Keolis, Bluejay Capital, Pacific West and NRC (Dec. 29) Read More »
SecurityL.A. Metro offers new mobile app to combat cybersecurity threats Read More »
Passenger RailBART lists top achievements for 2021 Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Long Beach, L.A. delay container dwell fee to Jan. 3 Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad honors 25 employees for excellence Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to restore commuter-rail service over Gloucester bridge by May 2022 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB posts details for public hearing on reciprocal switching Read More »
IntermodalNS offers incentives to help ease supply-chain bottleneck Read More »
December 28
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Passenger RailTrinity Railway Express to mark 25th anniversary Read More »
MechanicalWMATA pauses 7000-series ramp up Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission OKs grade crossing work on BNSF track Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, CTS reach settlement over Eglinton Crosstown project delays Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, Canadian Tire ink contract extension Read More »
PeopleP&L's Reck to step down as CEO, Garrett named successor Read More »
IntermodalU.S. Maritime Administration awards grants for port, rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN above, CP below grain revenue limits for latest crop year Read More »
December 23
Passenger RailNew River Valley Passenger Rail launches station feasibility survey Read More »
ShippersRail access a factor in GE Appliance's Georgia expansion plans Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline begins construction on shared parking garage for future Boca Raton station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 50: Intermodal still a drag on U.S. rail volume Read More »
Passenger RailDC DOT announces $15 million for transportation infrastructure improvements Read More »
PeopleTriMet appoints Wilson executive director of safety, security Read More »
Canadian PacificCP seals new long-term pact with major potash exporter Read More »
IntermodalBiden touts supply-chain progress at L.A., Long Beach ports Read More »
December 22
Passenger RailSEPTA recognized for social services innovation Read More »
Passenger RailMetro SubwayLink real-time info available on Transit app Read More »
AmtrakRail Passengers Association awards 'Golden Spike' to Amtrak workers Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ budget levels remain below pre-pandemic projections Read More »
Passenger RailCTDOT inks new lease for New Haven Union, State Street stations Read More »
Canadian PacificCP announces millions in funding raised for pediatric hospitals Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators seek study of potential Northwest passenger-rail service Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN network returns to normal after washouts in British Columbia Read More »
December 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Auxo Investment, RR Mergers and Cad Railway (Dec. 21) Read More »
PeopleSound Transit re-elects Keel as chair; Constantine, Somers named vice chairs Read More »
C&SLIRR awards signal system upgrade contract to Hitachi Rail Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Transit Commission OKs 2022 operating, capital budgets Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel approves funding for NS track overpass in Decatur Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline steps up grade-crossing safety efforts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana Rail Road upgrades Odon transload facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB approves Watco purchase of Wisconsin, Michigan rail lines; Begeman moves on Read More »
December 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TRAC, Benesch, Alstom, Nortrak and AmeriStarRail (Dec. 20) Read More »
PeoplePonstein to chair Port NOLA, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Read More »
IntermodalHawtex to develop container-on-vessel service to St. Louis Read More »
SafetyDuPage County council awards rail safety grant to Kroy Railway Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS Holiday Express raises thousands for Salvation Army Read More »
MOWMichigan DOT issues grade crossing repair grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends CP-KCS environmental comment period, issues rail rate study Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to announce new CEO in January; Vena drops out of consideration Read More »
December 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Duos, NYAB, Thales, Stadler, Alstom and HDR (Dec. 17) Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA completes new Chelsea rail station Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit picks Federal Way site for OMF location study Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx issues RFQ for Finch Station upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs environmental report for Antelope Valley Line improvements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOIG: Amtrak HR staff shortage creates hiring challenges Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA adopts transit operating, capital budgets Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS launches industrial site search engine Read More »
December 16
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA extends COVID-19 response reporting requirements Read More »
Passenger RailMTA pilots fare changes to promote transit ridership Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada OKs changes to track inspection regs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post traffic decrease in Week 49 Read More »
MOWPennsylvania OKs $33 million in grants for freight-rail projects Read More »
Passenger RailMTA awards contract for Metro-North's Penn Station Access Project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSTB approves construction, operation of new Uinta Basin Railway Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak CEO Flynn to retire, rail veteran Gardner to succeed him Read More »
December 15
Passenger RailMinneapolis Metro Blue Line extension report open for public input Read More »
PeopleKeolis taps Chajai as CEO of MBTA commuter rail Read More »
MechanicalWMATA to begin restoring 7000-series rail cars to service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada proposes changes to dangerous goods regulations Read More »
PeoplePalmetto Railways names McCrory president, CEO Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN partners with Google Cloud to modernize rail services Read More »
MechanicalBNSF, Progress Rail, Chevron to develop hydrogen locomotive demonstration Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAmtrak, Class Is suspend vaccination mandates Read More »
December 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Bechtel and ENSCO (Dec. 14) Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA awards contract for ad space Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet receives federal grant for COVID recovery Read More »
SafetyOklahoma DOT solicits input on rail crossing safety plan Read More »
MOWNJ Transit invites next round of bids for bridge replacement project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMichigan legislation calls for mandatory two-person train crews Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak posts financial loss for FY2021 Read More »
M&ACP, KCS close into voting trust Read More »
December 13
Passenger RailMARTA issues agency's first 'green' bonds Read More »
MechanicalMTA to retire 1960s-era R-32 subway cars Read More »
MOWMBTA wraps up Green Line D Branch track, signal replacements Read More »
IntermodalFRA's Bose observes supply-chain progress at L.A., Long Beach ports Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS receives 'leadership level' score from CDP Read More »
IntermodalCanada announces funding for cargo handling improvements Read More »
PeopleUP names Miller VP, treasurer; Grosz to retire Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB releases details for CSX-Pan Am merger hearing Read More »
December 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PFL, Blume Global, HDR, STV and Hulcher (Dec. 10) Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver unveils PSA aimed at shift workers Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's board ranks No. 1 in Canada for corporate governance Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating CSX train, SEPTA trolley collision Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada seeks proposals for rail safety funding Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak likely to reduce service over federal vaccine deadline Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS stockholders vote 'yes' on CP merger plan Read More »
December 9
ShippersRetailers anticipate record growth in imports for 2021 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMARTA wins pandemic relief grant Read More »
PeopleTriMet names Todd COO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse passes bill to ease supply-chain challenges Read More »
Passenger RailCP commits to passenger rail in Louisiana Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slips 2.8% in Week 48 Read More »
MechanicalNS, U.S. Steel and Greenbrier collaborate on new gondola rail car Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific shareholders vote for KCS merger plan Read More »
December 8
PeopleGATX CEO Kenney to retire, EVP Lyons appointed as successor Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA sets reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville stations Read More »
IntermodalL.A., Long Beach ports' container dwell fee remains on hold Read More »
Passenger RailMTA announces first 'Zoning for Accessibility' subway station improvements Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina Ports sets new monthly container record Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named to CDP's 'A' list for environmental actions Read More »
Passenger RailFRA issues notice for state of good repair grant funding Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationJudge blocks vaccine mandate for federal contractors Read More »
December 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Savage, Tensar and Commercial Metals (Dec. 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits public input on strategy for fiscal years 2022-26 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA extends face mask requirement through March 18 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGAO to USDOT: Improve documentation of TOD financing decisions Read More »
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IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority to expedite capacity expansion Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized with 'A' score for climate actions Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain electrification project costs increase to $2.4 billion Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP unveils plan to achieve GHG emission reduction targets Read More »
December 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TekTracking, Teleste, American Track and Alstom (Dec. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink hosts future service dogs Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad seating info expands to Google Maps Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA solicits input on civil rights policies for transit Read More »
LaborRail unions seek immediate halt to BNSF, Metra vaccination mandates Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission OKs grant to fund grade-separation project in Elmwood Park Read More »
IntermodalMontana port opens access to expanded rail infrastructure Read More »
Passenger RailOntario officials issue RFQ for transit tunnel contract Read More »
December 3
Passenger RailMTA completes elevator replacements in upper Manhattan Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ: Another cargo record, more PATH riders in October Read More »
LogisticsBadger Mining, TranSand team up on transition to unit train transloads Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC bestows annual environment, safety awards Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman rebrands transloading services as Transload Connect Read More »
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Kansas City SouthernKCS passed another grain volume milestone in November Read More »
PeopleT&I Chair DeFazio won't seek re-election in 2022 Read More »
SecurityTSA issues two cybersecurity directives for railroads Read More »
December 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from NRC, Greenbrier, MUL Railcars and Alstom (Dec. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailFRA, FTA reps visit testing of Caltrain's new trainsets Read More »
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PeopleBRS elects Baldwin president Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro begins environmental review process for Sepulveda Corridor project Read More »
MechanicalSilver Line Rail Yard project at Dulles nears completion Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic fell 4.5% in November Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB alerts transit, commuter railroads to check wheelsets Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's Squires to retire in 2022; Shaw named successor Read More »
December 1
Passenger RailSound Transit to poll public on TOD plan for new station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOSHA extends comment period for COVID vaccination standard Read More »
MechanicalVIA Rail takes wraps off first new modern trainset Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVirginia agency accepting applications for rail, transit grant funds Read More »
MechanicalAlstom to overhaul 94 bilevel cars for GO Transit Read More »
M&AITE Management acquires rail-car lessor C.K. Industries Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS holiday train program pumps funds into Salvation Army Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets new class exemption for emergency temporary trackage rights Read More »
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