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Rail News: February 2021
February 26
ShippersJudge: Railroads' talks should be included in shippers' lawsuits Read More »
IntermodalSchneider marks 30 years of intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA backs emergency transit funding in American Rescue Plan Read More »
LaborSignalman union members ratify Metra agreement Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins civil construction on Lynnwood Link extension station, parking structures Read More »
PeopleTriMet names Desue interim GM Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT approves RRIF loan refinancing for Dallas rail project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak pursuing plan to offer Gulf Coast service in 2022 Read More »
February 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Rajant, Moovit and NRC (Feb. 25) Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports receive six hybrid RTG cranes for Leatherman Terminal Read More »
Canadian PacificCP donates funding to heart research Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators introduce bill to renew WMATA's federal funding Read More »
AmtrakMinnesota's Walz includes second Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago train in bonding proposal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post carload, intermodal traffic decline in Week 7 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN creates Indigenous Advisory Council, updates ESG policies Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Dakota DOT finalizes sale of MRC Rail Line Read More »
February 24
Passenger RailMaine rail authority may relocate Portland station, add round trip to Boston Read More »
PeopleGCRTA names Walker Minor deputy GM Read More »
SafetyPosner Foundation renews Operation Lifesaver grant funding Read More »
IntermodalJaxport unveils five-year strategic plan Read More »
AmtrakMontana senator's bill would restore Amtrak long-distance routes, rehire furloughed workers Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA selects Hensel Phelps-Stantec to build rail facility Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA, Metrolink seek input on Dana Point rail improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCourt rejects FRA effort to preempt states' train-crew laws Read More »
February 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from WSP, Maser, Colliers and HDR Read More »
PeopleRailroad Retirement Board taps Bitzer as HR director Read More »
PeopleUP honors Wilde with J.C. Kenefick Safety Award Read More »
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Passenger RailWMATA seeks public input on proposed 2022 budget Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment levels fell in January Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada revises rules for trains hauling dangerous goods Read More »
February 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, Miner, Thales, Teleste and HDR (Feb. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailMuni Metro Rail routes closed for repairs to restart in May Read More »
High-Speed RailCosta reintroduces bill to fund California high-speed rail project Read More »
Passenger RailGlassboro-Camden light-rail project sponsors complete environmental study Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to issue RFPs for Walter Rand center, 'innovation challenge' Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF advances pile installations at Sandpoint Connector project Read More »
SafetyNCDOT study identifies rail network's trespassing hot spots Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit asks state lawmakers for expansion support Read More »
February 19
PeopleIn memoriam: former AASHTO leader Francois Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, National Park Foundation extend partnership Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro slates scoping meetings on C Line light-rail extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationShort-line leaders meet with House rail subcommittee chair Read More »
PeopleTTD establishes Willis Award, elects new leaders Read More »
PeopleRising Stars Award nomination deadline is coming up Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to avoid 'worst-case' transit cuts Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern drops plan for former brick company site in Atlanta Read More »
February 18
PeopleValley Metro makes staff changes Read More »
PeopleLOSSAN board selects 2021 leadership Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volume remains steady, thanks to intermodal traffic Read More »
MOWMARTA to invest $225 million in state-of-good repair work Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ ends 2020 with record highs in volume Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA rescinds Trump cost-share policy in CIG program Read More »
MechanicalMetra to buy low-emission switch locomotives Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues call for INFRA grant applications Read More »
February 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from KONE, Pro-Tech, IntegriCo, Thales, Focused Technology and Delaware Valley Engineers Read More »
Passenger RailGrand Canyon Railway to return steam engines to service Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA names new stations in Green Line B consolidation project Read More »
Passenger RailMTA seeks design-build teams for subway accessibility project Read More »
IntermodalMississippi DOT issues grants for short line, port projects Read More »
PeopleUP makes appointments in marketing and sales, loup logistics Read More »
IntermodalOmniTRAX marks Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub's debut Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAllegheny Valley Railroad opens Pittsburgh transload terminal Read More »
February 16
LogisticsCenterpoint buys rail-served distribution facility near Houston Read More »
ShippersCeres, FCGS complete joint venture for CP-served grain facility Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro recommends two teams for start of Sepulveda Transit Corridor project Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA changes Metrorail service as part of revised budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA grants unions' request for more time to file certification petitions Read More »
SustainabilitySEPTA solar farm project now operational Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia governor calls for $50 million in general funds to expand Amtrak service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden talks transportation infrastructure with senators Read More »
February 12
Passenger RailBART marks one-year anniversary of 'ambassadors' program Read More »
Passenger RailOntario's Kitchener GO rail tunnel excavation complete Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNew York DOT solicits grant applications for rail, port projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to hold advisory vote on climate action plan Read More »
SustainabilityFTA seeks applicants for $180 million in 'Low-No' emissions grants Read More »
PeopleNS names Cary VP of operations efficiency Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W reveals 2020 U.S. industrial development results Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco recognized as a 'best' midsize employer Read More »
February 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from American Track, Otis, Keolis and WSP Read More »
SecurityDART's 'Say Something' app supports mask mandate Read More »
SustainabilityCN forms partnership with Earth Rangers Read More »
Passenger RailFederal Way Link light-rail extension project advances Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau announces transit project funding plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX extends 'rail-ready' program to Sand Springs Railway Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads moved a bit more traffic in Week 5 Read More »
MOWNew Jersey DOT awards $29 million in freight-rail grants Read More »
February 10
Passenger RailRTD-Denver launches app to book FlexRide, rail, bus connections Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN named one of Montreal’s top employers Read More »
Passenger RailOntario urges federal funding for updated Hamilton light-rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD marks rollout of Coaster locomotives, rail cars Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia seeks input on revised high-speed rail plan Read More »
SustainabilityUP's science-based targets approved for reducing GHG Read More »
LogisticsWatco, Crowley partner to serve offshore wind-energy industry Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF customers invested $1.1 billion in rail-served projects in 2020 Read More »
February 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Cubic, Strato, Consolidated Chassis, Rajant and Kai Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMTI: Biden plan would aid California transit agencies' recovery Read More »
LogisticsRCR Rail opens Taylor Logistics Park Read More »
ShippersNRF: Retail imports expected to continue breaking records Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBrookhaven Rail Terminal projects continued demand for plywood, flour Read More »
IntermodalPort of Indiana-Jeffersonville issues RFP for terminal operator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA endorses House panel's $30B plan for transit Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts record January for Canadian grain transport Read More »
February 8
SecurityBART's top cop lays out reform plans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA: Riders who refuse to wear masks face fines Read More »
SustainabilityDenver's RTD to issue green bonds Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA seeks input on proposed fatigue-risk rule Read More »
MechanicalMetro Ports acquires Tier 4 locomotive Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line names Stokes chief engineer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationButtigieg visits rail workers, agency officials at D.C.'s Union Station Read More »
IntermodalTexas port obtains CARES grant for new rail loop Read More »
February 5
Supplier SpotlightGreenbrier forms venture to grow owned rail-car lease fleet Read More »
MOWVirginia to host virtual 'rail industry day' for contractors Read More »
IntermodalVancouver USA port seeks bulk facility operator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse panel reviews pandemic's impact on transportation workers Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA wraps up rail siding track project early Read More »
PeopleMTA names Arroyo chief accessibility officer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit industry execs ask Congress for $39.3 billion in COVID relief Read More »
MOWSMART awarded grant for Black Point Rail Bridge project Read More »
February 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TrinityRail, Systra, Wabtec, e-railspot (Feb. 4) Read More »
PeopleCleveland RTA names innovation, technology leader Read More »
IntermodalBraskem launches global shipment from Charleston export hub Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNevada DOT solicits input on state rail plan Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP engineers create controlled avalanche at Donner Pass Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco adds fifth Louisiana short line to large U.S. roster Read More »
PeopleLA Metro's Washington to step down in May Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads log traffic gain in January Read More »
February 3
Federal Legislation & RegulationRanking members named to House rail, transit subcommittees Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Tie production, purchases rose in December Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPorts ask feds for pandemic emergency funding Read More »
PeopleAPTA names Nelson new chair Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit close to completing three Northgate Link stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsStockton Terminal and Eastern wins grant to upgrade rail infrastructure Read More »
PeopleButtigieg confirmed as U.S. transportation secretary Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts record grain haul for January Read More »
February 2
Rail Industry TrendsManufacturing Institute, UP partner to shrink workforce gender gap Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CRRC, Tealinc, Bowers, Hitachi (Feb. 2) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB postpones Tennessee Pass exemptions, names Primus vice chair Read More »
LaborCP, union reach tentative pact for traffic controllers Read More »
Passenger RailFTA issues ROD for proposed East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Read More »
PeopleBatory joins R. J. Corman's board Read More »
Passenger RailSRC seeks applications for rail station improvements along Gulf Coast corridor Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal volume gain continued in Q4 Read More »
February 1
Passenger RailIBI Group named lead architect on TTC’s Line 1 Subway enhancement program Read More »
LaborVIA Rail, Unifor reach tentative agreements Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils new station designs for Red Line sites Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies contract with Pan Am Railways Read More »
SafetyTSB: Train securement practices led to fatal incident at CN yard Read More »
Passenger RailMTA announces positive full-year performance results Read More »
SecurityCDC mandates masks on public transit, including rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading launches RailPrime, a premium digital subscription Read More »
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