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Rail News: December 2022

December 29

Passenger Rail
NYCT subway ridership surpasses 1 billion Read More »
People
Sound Transit hires Henry as CFO Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB seeks nominees for rail energy panel Read More »
C&S
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties Read More »
Intermodal
Long Beach port project gets green light under new federal law Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail volumes fell nearly 5 percent in Week 51 Read More »

December 28

Canadian Pacific
CP: Holiday Train raised $1.3 million this year Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain receives $43 million in omnibus bill; CHSRA opens overpasses Read More »
M&A
CMA CGM to acquire two terminals at Port of New York and New Jersey Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
RAC reports Canadian railway data for 2021 Read More »
Amtrak
OIG: Amtrak should improve stakeholder input on major capital programs Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Class I employment grew 4.4 percent in November Read More »

December 27

Passenger Rail
Cantwell: Sound Transit light-rail extension projects to obtain federal funds Read More »
Passenger Rail
NICTD obtains RRIF loan for South Shore Line track project Read More »
MOW
FRA completes environmental review of Livingston Avenue bridge replacement Read More »
Passenger Rail
USDOT solicits applications for $9B in grants for NEC rail projects Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
PSR's impact on rail safety 'inconclusive,' GAO says Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
CN, CP exceeded grain revenue entitlements in 2021-22 crop year Read More »

December 22

People
MARTA's board elects officers, welcomes new members Read More »
C&S
Ohio commission OKs four grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA board blesses 2023 budget, four-year financial plan Read More »
Intermodal
New intermodal facility opens in Oregon Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail traffic continued to tumble in year's 50th week Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP to test 'expeditor' roles to improve conductors' quality of life Read More »

December 21

Union Pacific Railroad
UP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Read More »
Mechanical
Houston METRO launches fourth-generation light-rail vehicle Read More »
Passenger Rail
Maryland rail maintenance facility ready for MARC trains Read More »
Passenger Rail
Alaska Railroad to mark golden anniversary in 2023 Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
U.S. vehicle purchasers strongly consider an automaker's sustainability, NS survey shows Read More »
Passenger Rail
FRA solicits proposals to identify new passenger-rail corridors Read More »

December 20

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Stantec, Brookville, Railinc, Commtrex and STV (Dec. 20) Read More »
Kansas City Southern
KCS holiday train raises $215,000 for Salvation Army Read More »
People
Hall elected BLET national president Read More »
Passenger Rail
FTA awards millions in grants to make older rail stations fully accessible Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP suspends use of traffic-control embargoes Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB adopts, AAR criticizes new smaller rate dispute rules Read More »

December 19

Rail Industry Trends
Metro Transit-St. Louis completes, NJ Transit advances TOD projects Read More »
Safety
Canada launches rail safety program for Indigenous communities Read More »
MOW
Inslee budget proposes funding for Connell Rail Interchange Read More »
Passenger Rail
VIA Rail subsidiary to support high-frequency rail service Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak Cascades train renderings unveiled Read More »
Labor
BLET President Pierce to retire Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX revamps employee attendance policy Read More »

December 16

Norfolk Southern Railway
NS bulk terminal tops Commtrex transloading list Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA adopts hiring, retention incentives for rail, bus workers Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver permanently cancels two light-rail lines Read More »
Security
OIG: Amtrak should strengthen controls over high-security keys Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
PennDOT awards $26 million for rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario to buy trainsets to restore Northlander passenger service Read More »

December 15

Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT solicits applications for FY23 RAISE grants Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra OKs contract to rebuild three Electric Line stations Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CN, CP earn 'A' grade on climate change transparency Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA audit shows lack of proper track maintenance, commission says Read More »
People
Loram CEO Homan to retire; Willems named successor Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Week 49: U.S. freight-rail volumes fell 2.5 percent Read More »

December 14

Passenger Rail
WMATA sets new date for Potomac Yard Station opening Read More »
People
New Orleans RTA CEO Wiggins to retire Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sound Transit delays opening of Link light-rail extensions Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS awards $1 million in grants to Hampton Roads nonprofits Read More »
Safety
Michigan DOT awards grants to fund grade crossing repairs Read More »

December 13

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Actasys, Hanson, Thales and GLX (Dec. 13) Read More »
Safety
California panel OKs funds for Montebello grade separation project Read More »
Kansas City Southern
KCS obtains ISO certification for Shreveport yard operation Read More »
Passenger Rail
PANYNJ issues RFQ for Newark AirTrain project Read More »
Safety
Washington commission OKs two-person train crew rules Read More »
Intermodal
Port of New Orleans to build $1.8B container facility Read More »

December 12

Passenger Rail
MARTA suspends streetcar service over wheel issue Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA opens Freetown station; FTA rejects corrective action plans Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CN, CP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA begins Penn Station access project; LIRR takes over Grand Central Madison Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
North Carolina Railroad to invest in new wood materials plant Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak asks STB to investigate UP's impact on Sunset Limited OTP Read More »

December 9

People
Former BLET leader Rightnowar dies Read More »
Security
TSA seeks input on rail, pipeline cybersecurity Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX named to 'most responsible' companies list Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB names Moyer acting director of passenger-rail office Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX short line to serve new West Virginia steel mill Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
NCDOT awards $12 million in short-line improvement funds Read More »

December 8

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from New York Air Brake and Railinc (Dec. 8) Read More »
MOW
WSDOT awards grant for Spokane Valley grade separation project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB releases details for upcoming hearing on UP embargoes Read More »
Labor
BLET members OK contract with Long Island Rail Road Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Thanksgiving holiday a drag on U.S. freight-rail traffic Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT seeks applicants for intercity passenger-rail grants Read More »

December 7

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Keolis, RailState, Narstco and L&T (Dec. 7) Read More »
People
Valley Metro names Kessler CFO Read More »
Passenger Rail
L.A. Metro applies for $1.9B in funding for light-rail projects Read More »
MOW
NCDOT awards contract for grade separation project Read More »
Labor
Investors call for paid sick leave at NS, UP Read More »
M&A
Regional Rail to buy three Midwest short lines Read More »

December 6

Intermodal
Quality Carriers recognized as a top employer for women Read More »
People
RTD-Denver names Summers chief communications, engagement officer Read More »
Passenger Rail
BART approves developer for North Berkeley TOD project Read More »
People
PANYNJ hires Ehrie as chief security officer Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak to pursue delivery-partner model for B&P Tunnel replacement project Read More »
Passenger Rail
MassDOT, Amtrak, CSX seek CRISI grant for rail corridor projects Read More »

December 5

Passenger Rail
WMATA increases service frequency on Red Line Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ACWR seeks STB approval to acquire NS line in North Carolina Read More »
Passenger Rail
VTA cleared to pursue federal funding for BART Silicon Valley extension Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
NOPB, Watco subsidiary gain grants through new Louisiana program Read More »
Passenger Rail
L.A. Metro breaks ground on advanced utility work for LRT project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Canada mandates paid sick leave for regulated businesses Read More »

December 2

Safety
Ohio commission OKs closing of CSX, NS dual-track crossings Read More »
Safety
Operation Lifesaver awards grants to fund transit-rail safety campaigns Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA releases 2023 budget, financial plan to address $3B deficit Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
R.J. Corman, Sasol announce switching contract Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS announces first Thoroughbred Sustainability Award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Biden signs bill to prevent national rail shutdown Read More »

December 1

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Aecon, Alstom, A. Stucki and Stellex Capital (Dec. 1) Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD issues final 'Zero Fare for Better Air' report Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern honored for HQ building design Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic slide continued in Week 47 Read More »
Amtrak
USDOT delivers $4.3B to Amtrak under IIJA's first year Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
House votes to prevent rail shutdown, OKs separate sick-leave measure Read More »
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