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Rail News: December 2022
December 29
Passenger RailNYCT subway ridership surpasses 1 billion Read More »
PeopleSound Transit hires Henry as CFO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks nominees for rail energy panel Read More »
C&SIllinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port project gets green light under new federal law Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fell nearly 5 percent in Week 51 Read More »
December 28
Canadian PacificCP: Holiday Train raised $1.3 million this year Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain receives $43 million in omnibus bill; CHSRA opens overpasses Read More »
M&ACMA CGM to acquire two terminals at Port of New York and New Jersey Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC reports Canadian railway data for 2021 Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak should improve stakeholder input on major capital programs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment grew 4.4 percent in November Read More »
December 27
Passenger RailCantwell: Sound Transit light-rail extension projects to obtain federal funds Read More »
Passenger RailNICTD obtains RRIF loan for South Shore Line track project Read More »
MOWFRA completes environmental review of Livingston Avenue bridge replacement Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT solicits applications for $9B in grants for NEC rail projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPSR's impact on rail safety 'inconclusive,' GAO says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CP exceeded grain revenue entitlements in 2021-22 crop year Read More »
December 22
PeopleMARTA's board elects officers, welcomes new members Read More »
C&SOhio commission OKs four grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailMTA board blesses 2023 budget, four-year financial plan Read More »
IntermodalNew intermodal facility opens in Oregon Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic continued to tumble in year's 50th week Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to test 'expeditor' roles to improve conductors' quality of life Read More »
December 21
Union Pacific RailroadUP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Read More »
MechanicalHouston METRO launches fourth-generation light-rail vehicle Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland rail maintenance facility ready for MARC trains Read More »
Passenger RailAlaska Railroad to mark golden anniversary in 2023 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayU.S. vehicle purchasers strongly consider an automaker's sustainability, NS survey shows Read More »
Passenger RailFRA solicits proposals to identify new passenger-rail corridors Read More »
December 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stantec, Brookville, Railinc, Commtrex and STV (Dec. 20) Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS holiday train raises $215,000 for Salvation Army Read More »
PeopleHall elected BLET national president Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards millions in grants to make older rail stations fully accessible Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP suspends use of traffic-control embargoes Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB adopts, AAR criticizes new smaller rate dispute rules Read More »
December 19
Rail Industry TrendsMetro Transit-St. Louis completes, NJ Transit advances TOD projects Read More »
SafetyCanada launches rail safety program for Indigenous communities Read More »
MOWInslee budget proposes funding for Connell Rail Interchange Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail subsidiary to support high-frequency rail service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Cascades train renderings unveiled Read More »
LaborBLET President Pierce to retire Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX revamps employee attendance policy Read More »
December 16
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS bulk terminal tops Commtrex transloading list Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA adopts hiring, retention incentives for rail, bus workers Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver permanently cancels two light-rail lines Read More »
SecurityOIG: Amtrak should strengthen controls over high-security keys Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPennDOT awards $26 million for rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Passenger RailOntario to buy trainsets to restore Northlander passenger service Read More »
December 15
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits applications for FY23 RAISE grants Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs contract to rebuild three Electric Line stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CP earn 'A' grade on climate change transparency Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA audit shows lack of proper track maintenance, commission says Read More »
PeopleLoram CEO Homan to retire; Willems named successor Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 49: U.S. freight-rail volumes fell 2.5 percent Read More »
December 14
Passenger RailWMATA sets new date for Potomac Yard Station opening Read More »
PeopleNew Orleans RTA CEO Wiggins to retire Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit delays opening of Link light-rail extensions Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS awards $1 million in grants to Hampton Roads nonprofits Read More »
SafetyMichigan DOT awards grants to fund grade crossing repairs Read More »
December 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Actasys, Hanson, Thales and GLX (Dec. 13) Read More »
SafetyCalifornia panel OKs funds for Montebello grade separation project Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS obtains ISO certification for Shreveport yard operation Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ issues RFQ for Newark AirTrain project Read More »
SafetyWashington commission OKs two-person train crew rules Read More »
IntermodalPort of New Orleans to build $1.8B container facility Read More »
December 12
Passenger RailMARTA suspends streetcar service over wheel issue Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA opens Freetown station; FTA rejects corrective action plans Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
Passenger RailMTA begins Penn Station access project; LIRR takes over Grand Central Madison Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad to invest in new wood materials plant Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak asks STB to investigate UP's impact on Sunset Limited OTP Read More »
December 9
PeopleFormer BLET leader Rightnowar dies Read More »
SecurityTSA seeks input on rail, pipeline cybersecurity Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named to 'most responsible' companies list Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB names Moyer acting director of passenger-rail office Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX short line to serve new West Virginia steel mill Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards $12 million in short-line improvement funds Read More »
December 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from New York Air Brake and Railinc (Dec. 8) Read More »
MOWWSDOT awards grant for Spokane Valley grade separation project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB releases details for upcoming hearing on UP embargoes Read More »
LaborBLET members OK contract with Long Island Rail Road Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Thanksgiving holiday a drag on U.S. freight-rail traffic Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks applicants for intercity passenger-rail grants Read More »
December 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Keolis, RailState, Narstco and L&T (Dec. 7) Read More »
PeopleValley Metro names Kessler CFO Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro applies for $1.9B in funding for light-rail projects Read More »
MOWNCDOT awards contract for grade separation project Read More »
LaborInvestors call for paid sick leave at NS, UP Read More »
M&ARegional Rail to buy three Midwest short lines Read More »
December 6
IntermodalQuality Carriers recognized as a top employer for women Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver names Summers chief communications, engagement officer Read More »
Passenger RailBART approves developer for North Berkeley TOD project Read More »
PeoplePANYNJ hires Ehrie as chief security officer Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to pursue delivery-partner model for B&P Tunnel replacement project Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT, Amtrak, CSX seek CRISI grant for rail corridor projects Read More »
December 5
Passenger RailWMATA increases service frequency on Red Line Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsACWR seeks STB approval to acquire NS line in North Carolina Read More »
Passenger RailVTA cleared to pursue federal funding for BART Silicon Valley extension Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNOPB, Watco subsidiary gain grants through new Louisiana program Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro breaks ground on advanced utility work for LRT project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada mandates paid sick leave for regulated businesses Read More »
December 2
SafetyOhio commission OKs closing of CSX, NS dual-track crossings Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards grants to fund transit-rail safety campaigns Read More »
Passenger RailMTA releases 2023 budget, financial plan to address $3B deficit Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR.J. Corman, Sasol announce switching contract Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS announces first Thoroughbred Sustainability Award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden signs bill to prevent national rail shutdown Read More »
December 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Aecon, Alstom, A. Stucki and Stellex Capital (Dec. 1) Read More »
Passenger RailRTD issues final 'Zero Fare for Better Air' report Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern honored for HQ building design Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic slide continued in Week 47 Read More »
AmtrakUSDOT delivers $4.3B to Amtrak under IIJA's first year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse votes to prevent rail shutdown, OKs separate sick-leave measure Read More »
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