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Rail News: December 2023
December 28
AmtrakAmtrak posts top score in 2023 corporate equality index Read More »
Passenger RailMTA lists top 2023 stats for NYCT, LIRR, Metro-North Read More »
C&SWashington state OKs grants for grade crossing upgrades Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognized for workplace diversity Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB focuses on worker protections in fatal NYCT accident investigation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian freight-rail traffic numbers soar in Week 51 Read More »
December 27
High-Speed RailBrightline marks highlights of 2023 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTransport Canada, Railway Association of Canada partner to reduce emissions Read More »
PeopleNCTD appoints Donaghy CEO Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro to open light-rail extension next month Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC Holiday Train raises record $1.8 million for food charities Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues RFP for Long Distance fleet, awards contracts for Susquehanna Bridge replacement project Read More »
December 22
Federal Legislation & RegulationBREAKING NEWS: Eagle Pass, El Paso crossings to reopen today Read More »
PeoplePeople news from CSX and Tracsis (Dec. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA diversity efforts result in dozens of DBE, SBE contracts in '23 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailway Association of Canada reports industry financial data, stats Read More »
Passenger RailMTA OKs $1.8 billion in contracts for infrastructure projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS capital production gangs keep railroad on track Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CPKC exceeded grain revenue limits for 2022-23 crop year Read More »
December 21
Passenger RailUpdated: Mexico, CPKC reach agreement on Monterrey passenger line Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities' Metro Transit to implement new code of conduct Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reinstates Milwaukee-to-Chicago Hiawatha line monthly pass Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA seeks to curb violence against transit workers Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic momentum continued in Week 50 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR: Economic hits continue as El Paso, Eagle Pass remain closed Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is' total employment down a bit in November Read More »
December 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Railinc and TiEnergy (Dec. 20) Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx awards contract for Eglinton Crosstown West extension's elevated section Read More »
IntermodalJaxport terminal modernization project reaches halfway mark Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues call for scholarship applications Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards grants for short-line, port projects Read More »
December 19
Passenger RailSonoma-Marin corridor selected for future passenger-rail study Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA, transit police reach tentative labor pact Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Ports of Indiana, Railway Association of Canada (Dec. 19) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA: FY25 shortfall prompts plan for 'drastic' service, job cuts Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port obtains $283 million Mega grant for on-dock rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR calls on feds to reopen Eagle Pass, El Paso rail crossings Read More »
December 18
PeoplePeople news from ACTA, UP and NMB (Dec. 18) Read More »
SafetyOhio unveils tool to measure impact of blocked grade crossings Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS names 13 Thoroughbred Sustainability award winners Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ's 2024 budget includes AirTrain project Read More »
SafetyNY Gov. Hochul signs two-person train crew bill Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX exec, rail trailblazer Torres wraps up career Read More »
December 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, AITX and FlexRail (Dec. 15) Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA project recognized for environmental benefits Read More »
PeopleOneRail Coalition honors Canby Award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB retires 'Most Wanted' safety list Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB dismisses BNSF, NTEC case; rate dispute rules argued in court Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPennsylvania awards $42.5 million to fund freight-rail improvements Read More »
December 14
PeopleIANA announces 2024 board officers, directors Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 1.7% traffic increase in Week 49 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CPKC, CSX, UP land on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Read More »
PeopleSound Transit CEO Timm to step down next month Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTexAmericas Center, Texas A&M partner on tuition deal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues prelim report on Chicago Yellow Line train crash; CTA enacts new safety measures Read More »
December 13
MOWUP investing in alternative materials for rail ties Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS donates to Atlanta fire rescue efforts, homelessness fight Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues grants for rural rail projects in Georgia, West Virginia Read More »
M&ACando Rail acquires Transmark terminal in Alberta Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN acknowledges historical colonial role; Indigenous council resigns Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC honors Viterra Weyburn, Elbow Lake Co-op as 'elevators of the year' Read More »
December 12
SafetyOLI reports impact of Rail Safety Week 2023 Read More »
Passenger RailSacramento transit agency begins final testing of new light-rail trains Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail to expand service to Miami Central Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFAA grants MassDOT waiver to fly rail-inspection drones farther Read More »
Passenger RailPennDOT awarded $144 million to expand passenger-rail access Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, Nutrien partner to improve efficiency, reduce emissions Read More »
December 11
Passenger RailBART creates new CFO position Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify contract with Amtrak Read More »
ShippersWhite River Soy to develop Nebraska industrial rail park Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern reaches anthracite benchmark Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, passenger-rail advocates laud FRA grants to improve, expand service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada unveils train-brake inspection, safety rules Read More »
December 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from L.K. Comstock, RailWorks, RR Mergers, Snyder and HDR (Dec. 8) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canada announce joint effort to reduce rail-sector emissions Read More »
PeopleINRD promotes Ward to VP of finance Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes changes to freight car safety standards Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to FRA: Require backup cameras on RMMs Read More »
Passenger RailFRA awards $8.2B for passenger-rail projects, selects 69 corridors for future service planning Read More »
December 7
Federal Legislation & RegulationSupply chain coalition calls for modernized security screening bill Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA seeks public input on Five Points Station project Read More »
SafetyMichigan DOT awards $3 million to fund grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia rail authority selects construction partners for Long Bridge, bypass projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal traffic trend swings upward Read More »
M&ACN to acquire Iowa Northern Railway Read More »
December 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki and Apogee (Dec. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA adds auto doors to Red Line trains Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink names eight stations for Vancouver's Surrey Langley SkyTrain Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority OKs funds for Blue Ridge Connector Read More »
Passenger RailSens. Tillis, Brown announce federal funds for passenger-rail expansion Read More »
High-Speed RailBiden administration OKs $6B for two high-speed rail projects Read More »
December 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cathcart Rail and Michael Baker (Dec. 5) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada launches National Supply Chain Office Read More »
Passenger RailCTA's modernization project begins final major stage Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific completes track machine overhaul Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCourt declines to rehear decision rejecting Uinta crude-by-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailConstruction begins on New Jersey side of Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
December 4
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA solicits applications for FY24 transit station accessibility grants Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBNSF, Wabtec earn top scores on corporate equality index Read More »
SafetyOhio approves crossing upgrades on B&LE, IORY rail lines Read More »
MechanicalWMATA begins returning repaired rail cars to service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Cascades to add two daily round trips Read More »
Passenger RailColorado DOT seeks fleet info for potential mountain rail line Read More »
December 1
PeopleMontreal Port Authority names Gascon president, CEO Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP earns top score on index measuring inclusive workplaces Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port to solicit construction bids for on-dock rail facility in early '24 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits RAISE grant applications for 2024 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS rolls out new technology to improve rail yard safety, efficiency Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak logs ridership, revenue gains in FY23 Read More »
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