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Rail News: February 2025
February 28
PeopleSan Diego honors county's first Black woman locomotive engineer Read More »
Passenger RailPoll indicates strong support for Caltrain Read More »
Passenger RailMTA: Congestion toll revenue on track to meet 2025 projection Read More »
ShippersG3 to build new grain facility at Port of Trois-Rivieres Read More »
ShippersViterra breaks ground on UP-served Texas grain facility Read More »
IntermodalBaltimore port marks banner year in spite of Key Bridge collapse Read More »
February 27
PeopleHouse T&I Chair Graves announces subcommittee vice chairs Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX affiliate marks 40 years of serving Port of Brownsville Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic slides 5.1% in Week 8 Read More »
IntermodalLongshoremen ratify 6-year contract with USMX Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Study confirms catenary system infeasible for U.S. freight-rail network Read More »
High-Speed RailUpdated: Amtrak issues RFQ for Texas high-speed rail project Read More »
February 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cordel, TDI, RDC, Alstom and Hitachi (Feb. 26) Read More »
Passenger RailTransit news from SacRT, RTD and CTA Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF replaces South Transcon mainline bridge in two weekends Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA to honor Iowa Interstate Railroad with environmental award Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports CEO: Cargo volume rose in 2024, expansion plans underway Read More »
Passenger RailMnDOT, Met Council announce likely end to Northstar Commuter Rail Read More »
February 25
Federal Legislation & RegulationOhio reps reintroduce RAIL Act to require two-person crews Read More »
IntermodalCanada awards C$87M in funding for pier project at Port Trois-Rivieres Read More »
MechanicalMetro-North to introduce battery- and electric-powered locomotives Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAnacostia to add RailPulse technology to Chicago-Indiana railroad Read More »
LaborUnifor mechanical workers ratify contract with CPKC Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF reports revenue dip, adjusted net income growth in Q4 Read More »
February 24
PeoplePeople news from SFMTA, LOSSAN and PTSI Transportation Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro rail ridership grew 5.4% in 2024 Read More »
SafetyIllinois, Ohio commissions OK rail crossing safety upgrades Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific offers tuition help for employees returning to school Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB advances several long-standing cases Read More »
SafetyShort Line Safety Institute marks milestone in hazmat training Read More »
February 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV and Tideworks (Feb. 21) Read More »
Class IsBNSF, Norfolk Southern, CN receive industry awards Read More »
High-Speed RailCanada picks firm to develop Toronto-to-Quebec City HSR project Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC outlines 2025 sustainability goals Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern continues service restoration efforts in flooded areas Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA launches review of California's high-speed-rail funding Read More »
February 20
PeoplePeople news from R. J. Corman, Ports of Indiana and Sound Transit Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs $8.7M contract for Rock Island Line station reno Read More »
Passenger RailRail projects in question due to federal funding freeze, PennDOT leader says Read More »
ShippersVirginia awards grant to Hitachi Energy for rail track improvements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic inches up 1.5% in Week 7 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT revokes approval of NYC congestion toll; Hochul, MTA vow to fight decision Read More »
February 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV and Fluor (Feb. 19) Read More »
SafetyUnion Pacific, Texas Operation Lifesaver train police officers in rail safety Read More »
Passenger RailEdmonton selects 3 bidders for light-rail vehicle RFP Read More »
LaborIBEW ratifies 4-year contract with CN Read More »
IntermodalTariff concerns prompt volume surge at Long Beach port Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsExtreme weather causes outages, delays on Norfolk Southern, CSX networks Read More »
February 18
Passenger RailCalifornia transit district to mark 30 years of Coaster commuter rail Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to unveil heritage locomotive to honor Lincoln Read More »
LaborBLET, Alstom agree on tentative contract for MARC engineers Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, rail companies meet to discuss rail infrastructure projects Read More »
LaborTCRC-MWED ratifies 4-year pact with CPKC Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Orleans Public Belt Railroad, GGT expand liquid bulk storage, service Read More »
February 14
Passenger RailLA Metro's Glendora-to-Pomona light rail slated to open this summer Read More »
IntermodalIndiana ports log second-highest cargo volume in 2024 Read More »
LaborMBTA locomotive engineers ratify 5-year pact with Keolis Read More »
PeoplePeople news from New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway and HDR Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX lands on Forbes Best Large Employers list Read More »
IntermodalJaxport completes first of 2 vehicle berth expansions at Blount Island Read More »
February 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Cando Rail & Terminals (Feb. 13) Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Hochul announces $150M to connect Long Island Rail Road station to airport Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports CEO: Brunswick now top port for autos, heavy equipment Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight rail traffic rose 3.7% in Week 6 Read More »
PeopleASLRRA to recognize Lane, Crosson for rail safety efforts Read More »
IntermodalCanada awards C$33 million to support rail, port projects Read More »
February 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Kelso (Feb. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailNew York MTA testing new technology for hard-of-hearing passengers Read More »
Passenger RailMDOT offers grants to small businesses along Purple Line alignment Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA advances California coastal rail stability projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN renews 'Responsible Care' status, awards tree-planting grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationReps. LaHood, Schneider reintroduce Freight RAILCAR Act Read More »
February 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Bourque Logistics and Sixth Street (Feb. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA begins rehabbing elevators Read More »
SafetyToronto tests surveillance of motorists passing streetcars Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to launch South Coast Rail service next month Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGeorgia judge affirms ruling to allow Sandersville Railroad's property takeover for rail spur Read More »
Passenger RailUnion Pacific to transfer commuter-lines' train operations to Metra in April Read More »
February 10
PeopleIn memoriam: Frank Turner, former ASLRRA president Read More »
PTCMBTA installs ATC, PTC all commuter-rail lines Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Container imports to remain high despite tariffs on China Read More »
M&ASierra Northern Railway acquires RailPower Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern wraps up $1B in capital improvements Read More »
February 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Union Tank Car, Procor, Camlin Rail and J.B. Hunt (Feb. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail reached pre-pandemic ridership in 2024 Read More »
SafetyIllinois, Ohio commissions OK grade crossing upgrades Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX moves up on 'Most Admired Companies' list Read More »
PeopleVonashek to succeed Rinaldi as Metro-North president Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC dedicates Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge Read More »
AmtrakReport: Amtrak to end DEI resources, enforce 4-day office mandate Read More »
February 6
Passenger RailAustin Transit seeks input on light-rail project's first phase Read More »
IntermodalCanada to invest C$25M in environmental sustainability at Halifax port Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Indiana Rail, Anacostia and Metrolink Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad initiates industrial site readiness program Read More »
PeopleASLRRA to honor McKechnie with Distinguished Service Award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.5% in Week 5 Read More »
February 5
PeopleOmniTRAX parent company taps Stoll as SVP of IT Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logs third busiest cargo year, PATH ridership growth in 2024 Read More »
SafetyOklahoma DOT to evaluate grade crossings ahead of commuter-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT selects Palmer site for future train station Read More »
IntermodalManitoba, federal officials announce funding for Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port upgrades Read More »
LaborCPKC, United Steelworkers reach tentative agreement Read More »
February 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, Wabtec and STV (Feb. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailTransit agencies honor Rosa Parks' birthday with 'equity day' Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia rail authority completes overpass project Read More »
IntermodalIntermodeX to develop transload facility at Prince Rupert port Read More »
Passenger RailGateway Commission OKs $1.2B contract for NYC side of Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX begins reconstruction of Howard Street Tunnel Read More »
February 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Genesis Rail, Granite and Evertrak (Feb. 3) Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA, Lineage expand cold storage capabilities Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain logs 41% ridership boost after electric service launch Read More »
SecurityRTD-Denver opens detective bureau to crack down on crime Read More »
SafetyRail unions call on Class Is to join FRA's close-call reporting system Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading announces 50 Women of Influence in Rail Read More »
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