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Rail News: March 2021
March 31
Passenger RailSEPTA to stop accepting paper tickets on regional rail Read More »
LaborRescue plan extends benefits for railroaders, RRB member says Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ posts record February TEU volume Read More »
Passenger RailAlabama senator calls for more data before Amtrak resumes Gulf Coast service Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern shuffles marketing, sales roles Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT announces funding availability for port infrastructure program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment grew a bit in February Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia inks deal with Amtrak, CSX, VRE to expand rail service Read More »
March 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RSI, Alstom, Voith and LRW (March 30) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink modernizes SkyTrain rider communication technology Read More »
PeopleMetrolink hires first chief people officer Read More »
LogisticsSC Ports expands cold storage capabilities Read More »
LaborBLET, St. Lawrence & Atlantic reach tentative agreement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces $30.5 billion in pandemic relief funding Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority OKs plan to increase container capacity Read More »
M&ACN, Watco agree on sale of rail lines in Ontario, Wisconsin and Michigan Read More »
March 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram Technologies, GB Railfreight and Alstom (March 29) Read More »
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High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority revises 2020 business plan Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia Gov. Northam signs law creating new passenger-rail authority Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on SAFE analysis of Northgate light-rail extension Read More »
PeopleLangenstein named chair of New Orleans port, Public Belt Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers propose permanent funding for Amtrak Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsStudy: COVID-19 has cost Illinois over $1B in transportation revenue Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA extends DEIS comment period for proposed Northeast Maglev system Read More »
March 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Procor, VIP Rail, Mitsui and Siemens (March 26) Read More »
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PeopleGCRTA's board elects Lucas, Moss as leaders Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak: Piedmont to resume full service from Raleigh to Charlotte Read More »
Passenger RailDallas council backs federal funding for $1.7 billion downtown subway Read More »
Passenger RailReport: USDOT moving ahead on Gateway tunnel project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRail shipper council calls on Congress to be fair to short lines Read More »
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Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs contracts for pre-development of Sepulveda Transit Corridor project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB denies Colorado Midland's request to expedite Tennessee Pass proposal Read More »
March 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dayton T. Brown, WSP and MERMEC (March 25) Read More »
MechanicalValley Metro receives first streetcar for Tempe fleet Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities officials seek input on Metro Transit Blue Line extension route Read More »
SafetyWinchester & Western recognizes safety efforts with donation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Railed transborder freight dipped in January Read More »
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road unveils technology for real-time trip planning Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail traffic report reflects 2020 shutdowns Read More »
IntermodalSavage to build, run intermodal terminal at UP yard in Idaho Read More »
March 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Easy Aerial, VTG, Thales and HNTB (March 24) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReader's Choice Awards deadline is next week Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver to end N Line fare pilot Read More »
SecuritySEPTA police officers suspended for social media posts Read More »
IntermodalPort Everglades commissions new super-sized cranes Read More »
ShippersReport: Canadian oil producers hope CP deal results in new route to Gulf Coast Read More »
Passenger RailNew York City Transit made subway speed improvements during pandemic Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to review CSX, CP-KCS cases 'expeditiously,' chair says Read More »
March 23
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SustainabilityAPTA honors MARTA for sustainability efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLA transportation agencies receive $1.6B in American Rescue Plan funds Read More »
Passenger RailHilltop Tacoma Link light-rail extension work reaches milestone Read More »
SecuritySheriff’s office takes command of TriMet police division Read More »
Passenger RailSRC: Community leaders support Amtrak Gulf Coast service Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel clears five-year grade crossing safety plan Read More »
M&ANS concerns over CSX-Pan Am deal resolved Read More »
M&AWabtec to acquire Nordco Read More »
March 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Keolis, LocoTech and Travero (March 22) Read More »
SecurityUSDOT launches 'Mask Up' campaign Read More »
MOWMBTA advances Green Line D track, signal replacement project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMinnesota bill would fund state’s share of some rail infrastructure Read More »
MechanicalMetra places initial order of 200 Alstom rail cars Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Moulton introduces high-speed rail legislation Read More »
PeopleCP amends Creel's contract Read More »
Class IsCanadian Pacific to acquire Kansas City Southern Read More »
March 19
Passenger RailCaltrain adjusts schedule to maintain regional connections Read More »
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Passenger RailGeorgia moves to establish transit funding mechanism Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina short line restores six locomotives Read More »
PeopleMetra names McCann COO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationColorado, Midland & Pacific amends STB filing to prevent oil, coal trains on Tennessee Pass Read More »
SustainabilityWabtec, G&W, Carnegie Mellon to collaborate on new freight-rail technologies Read More »
Passenger RailOntario advances Yonge North Subway Extension Read More »
CSX TransportationIn STB filing, CSX responds to critics of proposed Pan Am acquisition Read More »
March 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LILEE, Selectron, BAI and STV Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink: Essential workers represent core ridership Read More »
FinancialsRTD-Denver issues certified green bonds Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to arm rail cars with high-tech air purification systems Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak unveils 50th anniversary commemorative locomotives Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads log carload, intermodal growth in Week 10 Read More »
MechanicalCanada announces funding for TransLink locomotive project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSierra Northern Railway obtains funding to build, test hydrogen switcher locomotive Read More »
March 17
SafetyMetrolinx introduces Shisa Kanko pointing practice for GO Transit trains Read More »
Passenger RailMTA launches rider survey, anti-hate campaign Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC annual report cites carload, passenger-trip growth on Canada's railways Read More »
PeopleAAPA honors Shelby, DeFazio with Port Person of the Year Award Read More »
IntermodalIANA, BIC standardize intermodal facility identification Read More »
Passenger RailFAA issues final environmental statement on AirTrain project Read More »
MechanicalWMATA picks Hitachi Rail to build 8000-series rail cars Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak asks STB to force CSX, NS to allow passenger rail on Gulf Coast route Read More »
March 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Brookville, Progress Rail, TekTracking, Teleste and Hatch LTK (March 16) Read More »
Passenger RailAlaska Railroad revises summer train schedule Read More »
PeopleBrightline names Kefauver SVP of corporate development Read More »
LaborUnifor Council 4000 ratifies pacts with VIA Rail Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman names Hosey VP of operations Read More »
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Passenger RailNYCT subway logs busiest ridership day since pandemic's start Read More »
PeopleCN appoints Reporter VP of government, regulatory affairs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA solicits input on trespasser data collection request Read More »
March 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Tutor Perini, IMC and Kaleris (March 15) Read More »
SecurityCaltrain reaffirms zero tolerance for hate/racism after attack Read More »
Passenger RailDC Streetcar marks fifth anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailBART to use federal grant to attract businesses Read More »
Passenger RailFTA seeks public input on VRE's new station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute to offer emergency response plan Read More »
ShippersCanadian grain shippers call for rail capacity increase Read More »
SafetyIowa Northern Railway develops short-line safety training program Read More »
March 12
IntermodalACTA unveils new website Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro workers prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad CFO retires Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ set volume record in January Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX adds two rail-ready development sites in Ohio Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach logs busiest February on record Read More »
MOWGeorgia DOT considers replacing bridge over CSX line Read More »
IntermodalCG Railway launches new rail ferry Read More »
March 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Amsted Digital, Trinity and IBI Group (March 11) Read More »
SecurityMTA launches employee vaccination site at Grand Central Terminal Read More »
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Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis expands cleaning protocols Read More »
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Rail Industry TrendsORDC approves grants and loans for rail access projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFreight-rail leaders testify on industry's economic, environmental impact Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post carload, intermodal gains in Week 9 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's Alghabra orders measures to reduce risk of rail accidents Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to restore long-distance routes, recall workers Read More »
March 10
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PeopleWTS recognizes Hartnett with Ray LaHood Award Read More »
ShippersRetail imports expected to jump during first half of 2021 Read More »
IntermodalIowa DOT panel OKs funding for container terminal project Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to use box-jacking method to build rail underpass Read More »
SafetyWMATA rail maintenance machine program needs improvement, audit finds Read More »
MOWMinnesota DOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement grants Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to complete platform repairs on Gulf Coast stations Read More »
MechanicalCP to employ Ballard fuel cells in hydrogen locomotive project Read More »
March 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Keolis and Princeton Consultants Read More »
PeopleCAGTC praises Raimondo's confirmation as U.S. commerce secretary Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds private rooms to overnight Northeast Regional trains Read More »
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SecurityTransLink study: Copper kills bacteria on transit surfaces Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal accident involving UP track worker Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx picks FNPs for Scarborough, Eglinton Crosstown rail tunnel projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight moved by rail fell 17 percent in 2020 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsENSCO awarded contract to manage Transportation Technology Center Read More »
March 8
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA seeks input on new COVID-19 recovery reporting tool Read More »
LaborBLET seeks mediation in LIRR contract talks Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland Purple Line partners short-list 3 design-build contractor teams Read More »
PeopleBrightline Holdings names Reininger CEO Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA issues RFP for Yellow Line tunnel, bridge project Read More »
PeopleSTB names Itzkoff, Jakubowski to railroad-shipper council Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak comments on NEC privatization proposal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate passes American Rescue Plan, includes $30.5B in funding for transit Read More »
March 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from L.B. Foster, FMW, Irdeto, TRAC and Hatch Read More »
PeopleColorado Freight Advisory Council names Ogborn chair Read More »
SecurityDART to continue enforcing mask mandate Read More »
High-Speed RailRep. Steel's bill would end federal funding of California high-speed rail project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's Bailey Yard hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRailway Interchange postponed to 2023 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal accidents involving BNSF, KCS workers Read More »
AmtrakAmeriStarRail proposes privatizing Amtrak NEC service Read More »
March 4
Passenger RailRail Runner passenger service to resume March 8 Read More »
SustainabilityVIA Rail achieves LEED Gold certification for Ottawa station Read More »
IntermodalAS Savanna makes first call to Savannah’s Ocean Terminal Read More »
Passenger RailMetra, BOMA to host return-to-work summit Read More »
Passenger RailPandemic relief bill includes funding for Honolulu rail project Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port terminal expansion project clears environmental hurdle Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWinter storms slowed February rail traffic Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads earn 'B' on infrastructure report card Read More »
March 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trapeze, Keolis, CJ Logistics and Quandel Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCommuter-rail group seeks delay of passenger liability cap increase Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline told to finalize Orlando-Tampa plan by mid-summer Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA meets federal funding deadline Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Railed transborder freight value rose in December Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT seeks applicants for short-line project grants Read More »
MOWWisconsin awards grant funding for rail spur at Komatsu plant Read More »
CSX TransportationMaryland issues EA for Howard Street rail tunnel project Read More »
March 2
Passenger RailEngineers honor Michigan's accelerated rail project Read More »
PeopleSFRTA board appoints four new members Read More »
Internet-DigitalLA port launches cargo-tracking data tool Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain’s first electric trainset shipped to TTCI for testing Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Robinson chief officer of diversity, equity, inclusion Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators reintroduce bill to improve RRIF loan program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCanadian crude-by-rail exports rebounding after drastic drop in 2020, regulator says Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN marks grain-haul record for 12 straight months Read More »
March 1
Passenger RailRTD-Denver OKs housing development policy Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA approves five-year strategic plan Read More »
LaborIllinois & Midland, BLET reach tentative agreement Read More »
SafetyLIRR project eliminates final grade crossing Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR calls for market-based solutions to combat climate change Read More »
SafetyMetrolink awarded $13.6 million for grade crossing safety projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues face-mask mandate Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts lower revenue, higher income in Q4 Read More »
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