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Rail News: February 2023
February 28
SafetyOCTA drafts long-term plan for stabilizing California coastal rail line Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs San Fernando Valley contract, logs ridership increase Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, EPA agree to more testing at former wood-tie site Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationButtigieg to Class Is: Sign up for close-call reporting system Read More »
PeopleFormer KCS President and CEO Starling dies Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF reports higher revenue, lower income in 2022 Read More »
February 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, RATP, Nexxiot and Western IntermodeX (Feb. 27) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG to audit SEPTA's Buy America compliance under CRRC contract Read More »
IntermodalPorts: Virginia logs cargo increase in January, manufacturer expands at Jaxport Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment rose 6% in January Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS agrees to paid sick leave for mechanical railroaders Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific CEO Fritz to step down in 2023 Read More »
February 24
Rail Industry TrendsMTI awarded $15 million for transportation research Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsGlobal task force honors Ukrainian Railways for service during a year of war Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN employee, pensioner fund raises record donations Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA awards contracts for rail expansion, new trolley fleet Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, two unions negotiate sick leave benefits Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNTSB's Homendy: Train derailment was preventable Read More »
February 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bohr, Siemens, RailInc and Transdev (Feb. 23) Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Longtime short-line industry contributor David Buccolo Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port unveils five-year infrastructure investment plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBREAKING NEWS: NTSB issues preliminary report on train derailment Read More »
LaborSTB lauds CSX, UP for negotiating sick leave pacts Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAnother week, another traffic decline for U.S. railroads Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS enhances Ohio cleanup plan, agrees to paid sick leave for BMWED members Read More »
February 22
SafetyNorth Carolina DOT considers crossing closure on CSX line Read More »
LaborBrightline West inks pact with High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition Read More »
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AmtrakNTSB opens public docket for 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana Read More »
IntermodalTradepoint Atlantic to build transload warehouse at Tampa port Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIllinois' federal lawmakers urge STB to put off CP-KCS merger decision Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayEPA orders Norfolk Southern to pay for derailment cleanup Read More »
February 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Siemens and TraConcepts (Feb. 21) Read More »
MechanicalBrightline's 'Bright Orange 2' train arrives in Orlando Read More »
Passenger RailTransport Canada issues RFQ for high-frequency rail project Read More »
Passenger RailUkrainian Railways CEO describes Biden's rail mission to Kyiv Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, two unions OK agreements for paid sick leave Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationButtigieg calls on railroads to improve safety now; NS updates latest actions in Ohio Read More »
February 17
Passenger RailValley Metro transported more than 250,000 riders during Super Bowl Read More »
IntermodalLos Angeles, Long Beach ports log cargo decline in January Read More »
LaborUnifor members ratify new contract with Canadian Pacific Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia, Brightline West agree to build overcrossings for wildlife Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Gov. Healey expedites MBTA rail-car contract with CRRC Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayDerailment update: NS' Shaw addresses East Palestine residents; NTSB's Homendy responds to critics Read More »
February 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Rail Vision and Wabtec (Feb. 16) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs four-year strategic plan Read More »
C&SIllinois commission approves grade crossing projects in two counties Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak recognized as a 'best' large employer Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport: Canada's rail rates among the world's lowest Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload, intermodal volumes fall in Week 6 Read More »
February 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos, ENSCO, IntelliTrans and AllTranstek (Feb. 15) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA adds $2.2 billion to intercity passenger-rail grant funding Read More »
IntermodalAPM announces major rail expansion project at Mobile port Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF customers invested $1.6B in projects in 2022 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reaches sick leave pacts with additional IAM, BRC divisions Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNTSB: Overheated wheel bearing may have caused derailment; NS sets up $1 million fund Read More »
February 14
Rail Industry TrendsReport highlights rail supply industry's U.S. economic impact Read More »
IntermodalIndiana ports authority names Peacock CEO Read More »
Passenger RailCTA awards contract for Racine Blue Line station renovation Read More »
IntermodalZIM to increase express service, ship size at Baltimore port Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSB: Crossing incident raises concerns about Ontario railway safety oversight Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers reintroduce Freight RAILCAR Act Read More »
February 13
Federal Legislation & RegulationOMB proposes rule to revise 'Buy America' guidance Read More »
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Passenger RailMARTA: Violent crime fell in 2022 Read More »
Passenger RailNewark Penn Station to receive air conditioning upgrade Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies new contract with Illinois Railway Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN on its way to meeting grain volume expectations Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX inks sick-leave agreements with two more unions Read More »
February 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Transdev, Diesel Technology, Tealinc and Duos (Feb. 10) Read More »
PeopleU.S. Sen. Kelly to chair EPW transportation subcommittee Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific, USW reach tentative labor agreement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks applications for small business funding Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative agreements with CP, KCS, DM&E Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Sen. Sanders calls on six Class Is to provide paid sick leave Read More »
February 9
PeopleMaryland transportation officials tap Fenner as DEI director Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to step up police patrols, seeks input on strategic plan Read More »
Passenger RailOhio Gov. DeWine directs state to apply for passenger-rail corridor ID funds Read More »
PeopleASLRRA hires Sherman as AVP of policy, industry affairs Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS removes rail cars from Ohio derailment site Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 5: U.S. rail volume slide continues Read More »
February 8
Passenger RailL.A. Metro's Red Line turns 30 Read More »
C&SIllinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in Randolph, Logan counties Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA extends application deadline for passenger-rail corridor ID program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment rose nearly 4% in December 2022 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS begins clearing derailment site Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, two rail unions negotiate pacts for paid sick leave Read More »
February 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Rail Vision, Duos, Scan Global, Harting, Comply365 and REMSA (Feb. 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG: Feds' oversight of Seattle transportation funds 'insufficient' Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet marks halfway point on MAX Red Line extension project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWisDOT seeks public input on state rail plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationClass Is again ask STB to stay rate-dispute arbitration program Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS completes controlled release of fumes at derailment site Read More »
February 6
Rail Industry TrendsUP named 'most admired' company; VIA Rail named 'best employer' Read More »
LaborRail unions adopt resolution calling for paid sick leave Read More »
Passenger RailMTA unveils new R211 subway cars Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2023 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak crews to begin training for future Gulf Coast route Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayOhio officials issue urgent order following hazmat train derailment Read More »
February 3
Passenger RailOCTA completes upgrades at Metrolink's Anaheim Canyon station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUkrainian Railways honored as 'Railway Champion' for wartime service Read More »
IntermodalPort of Duluth-Superior logs slow 2022 Read More »
PeopleHouston METRO's Lambert to retire in December Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts record January for Canadian grain transport Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal volume down 3.6% in Q4 2022 Read More »
February 2
Rail Industry TrendsNorth Dakota DOT publishes combined state freight, rail plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Rail-car orders fell, deliveries rose in Q4 Read More »
PeopleINRD promotes Milton to safety, training director Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail service is improving, AAR's Jefferies tells T&I Committee Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia awards $2.5B to passenger rail, transit agencies Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Last month was intermodal's worst January in a decade Read More »
February 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, Mitsui Rail, Talgo and STV (Feb. 1) Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports to expand refrigerated container capacity Read More »
Passenger RailFeds award Metra UP North rebuild project $117 million Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro releases draft environmental report for C Line extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadEPA outlines path for cleanup at UP's former wood-tie treatment site Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports revenue increases in Q4, full-year 2022 Read More »
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