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Rail News: March 2022
March 31
PeopleIn memoriam: Longtime Trains Editor Jim Wrinn Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Navis and HDR (March 31) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink puts Burrard Station project on back burner Read More »
Passenger RailFederal FY23 budget proposes earlier windfall for Sound Transit Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carloads held steady, intermodal volume fell in Week 12 Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro substantially completes two segments of Crenshaw/LAX light-rail project Read More »
March 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, TRAC, Keolis, Mitsui Rail and Alstom (March 30) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA proposes changes to Capital Investments Grants program Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority advances capacity expansion plan Read More »
PeopleSmith assumes Cando Rail's new AVP post Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad to invest in VinFast auto ramp project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT recommends several transit-rail projects for new, continuing funding Read More »
March 29
Passenger RailSEPTA amends capital budget to include IIJA funds Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port adds two huge container cranes to terminal Read More »
Passenger RailStart of Toronto station upgrades means Ontario Line subway is underway Read More »
IntermodalJacksonville port lands new MSC container service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCSX, NS seek STB mediation in Amtrak Gulf Coast case Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT's FY23 budget proposes funds for Amtrak repairs, Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
March 28
MechanicalReading & Northern to return steam locomotive to service Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA seeks comments on five-year capital improvement plan Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX recognizes safety practices at three Nebraska shippers Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA board signs off on FY23 budget Read More »
Passenger RailRep. Gottheimer calls for progress on Lackawanna Cut-Off rail restoration Read More »
ShippersFocus Equities to develop CentrePort Canada Rail Park in Manitoba Read More »
March 25
Rail Industry TrendsRail supplier news from Brookville, Alstom, STG, XPO and Keolis (March 25) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks more input on reciprocal switching, issues instructions for Amtrak hearing Read More »
Passenger RailMTA Metro-North to speed up Hudson Line service following culvert, track repairs Read More »
LaborRail unions to pursue arbitration in BNSF attendance policy dispute Read More »
PeopleBush to manage two of TNW's short lines Read More »
C&SIllinois implements five-year crossing improvement plan Read More »
March 24
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads logged another traffic decrease in Week 11 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W customers invested $1.5B in development projects last year Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to shareholders: Reject mini-tender offer by TRC Read More »
PeopleFormer MassDOT leader Davey to take NYCT's reins Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT to provide $2.9B in transportation project grants through three major programs Read More »
March 23
C&SWashington state UTC OKs funding for crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA, Goldman Sachs announce new Atlanta TOD effort Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad invests in new rail-served site in Sanford Read More »
PeopleSt. Louis short line appoints Wood president Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsGlobal task force to support Ukrainian rail industry Read More »
MechanicalWabtec to modernize 330 locomotives for Norfolk Southern Read More »
March 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV and Littlepay (March 22) Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal's STM launches campaign to bring riders back to public transit Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to develop sustainability plan Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA completes much of Lechmere Viaduct rehab project Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationDurango & Silverton Railroad to pay damages for 2018 wildfire Read More »
LaborCP, TCRC reach arbitration agreement; work stoppage to end today Read More »
March 21
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ondas, WAGO, AECOM and NRC (March 21) Read More »
IntermodalL.A., Long Beach ports continue to delay container dwell fee Read More »
PeopleHouse transportation committee mourns death of former chair Don Young Read More »
LaborRTD-Denver's board authorizes new contract for union employees Read More »
MechanicalHitachi Rail to build WMATA rail cars in Maryland Read More »
LaborTCRC begins strike at Canadian Pacific Read More »
March 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailComm, Tracsis, TRAC, Transdev and McMillen Jacobs (March 18) Read More »
PeopleBLET, BMWED officials elected to Rail Conference leadership Read More »
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Passenger RailRailWorks, L.K. Comstock to rehab Metro Transit Blue Line Read More »
PeopleDelaware River Port Authority appoints police chief, security-safety officer Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego transit logs ridership spike as gas prices soar Read More »
PeopleValley Metro names Mefford-Miller CEO Read More »
March 17
Short Lines & RegionalsEverett Railroad converts old steam locomotive to fuel oil Read More »
Passenger RailSan Joaquin rail commission to receive federal funds for community projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S railroads report traffic decrease in Week 10 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks clarification of CP-KCS traffic data Read More »
Passenger RailAmazon to fund affordable housing near WMATA, Sound Transit stations Read More »
LaborCP issues 72-hour lockout notice to TCRC Read More »
March 16
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak should improve IT project requirements Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Washington, Kane counties Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN donates to Ukraine relief efforts Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline to replace drawbridge, rehab Loxahatchee River bridge in Florida Read More »
LogisticsTNW, Port of Victoria to develop Texas logistics hub Read More »
IntermodalBNSF, J.B. Hunt launch effort to improve intermodal capacity Read More »
March 15
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Granite and HDR (March 15) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB wants parties to address Amtrak Gulf Coast matters prior to April hearing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO: State DOTs should have key role in FRA's rail corridor plan Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority to expand Brunswick's autoport capacity Read More »
LaborCarriers: Rail unions' request to end mediation is 'premature' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTTCI changes name to MxV Rail, prepares for new campus Read More »
March 14
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SecurityCTA announces new public safety measures Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRegional Rail joins EPA SmartWay program Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS pledges support to Red Cross for Ukraine relief efforts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina short line obtains 'Build Ready Sites' funds Read More »
PeopleVirginia rail director Mitchell to leave for FRA post Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS launches new carbon calculator Read More »
March 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Railroad Consultants, Thales and Koppers (March 11) Read More »
Passenger RailTransport Canada issues REI for high frequency rail project Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver Police Chief Grado steps down Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRailroads subcommittee hears views on STB reauthorization Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is employed fewer people in January Read More »
AmtrakCP gets an 'A' for sixth straight year as Amtrak host railroad Read More »
March 10
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Passenger RailMetroLink, Sound Transit move to single-track light-rail testing, maintenance Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMissouri DOT seeks input on state freight, rail plan Read More »
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ShippersOhio commission OKs rail infrastructure grants for two shippers Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian freight-rail volume fell in early March Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, Wabtec launch biofuels pilot project Read More »
AmtrakFRA awards grant to improve Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail route Read More »
March 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Jacobs, Corteva, SELSCS and Everysens (March 9) Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ seeks input on transit options to LaGuardia Read More »
PeopleDART Chair Wong Krause to be honored for transportation leadership Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLake State Railway receives private equity boost Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, Wabtec partner to cut emissions with higher biodiesel blends Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco to operate short line at Corpus Christi port Read More »
Canadian PacificCP debuts interline service from Mexico to Chicago Read More »
March 8
LaborRail unions launch petition drive on attendance policies Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHDR to study feasibility of freight-rail line in New Mexico Read More »
PeopleDCTA CEO Suarez to step down Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland Purple Line light-rail project obtains TIFIA loan Read More »
Canadian PacificReport: Ackman's Pershing Square fund acquires new stake in CP Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates billions in ARP funds for transit service Read More »
March 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from UTLX, AITX and Hub Group (March 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGraves, Comer launch probe into infrastructure spending Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBART, Hampton Roads transit agency to receive millions in ARP funds Read More »
ShippersSea Lead Shipping brings first U.S. east coast container service to Jaxport Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road promotes Haire to AVP of IT Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAG coalition, RSI urge PHMSA to allow LNG by rail Read More »
March 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PowerRail, Amsted Rail and Masabi (March 4) Read More »
High-Speed RailIllinois bills would allocate funding for new passenger-rail network Read More »
MechanicalNYCT subway cars begin final journey to Ohio Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets schedule for evidence in Amtrak-CN dispute Read More »
SafetySan Gabriel Valley Council marks safety milestone at ACE grade separation site Read More »
SafetyPosner Foundation renews grant funding for Operation Lifesaver Read More »
LaborTeamsters Canada members vote for strike against CP Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF reports 2021 economic development results Read More »
March 3
Passenger RailNJ Transit marks five years without fare hike Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission issues funds for CN, UP grade crossing projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes rose in February Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPioneer Lines marks safety turnaround with injury-free year Read More »
M&AFive Class Is to STB: CP-KCS merger would harm competition Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad Co. launches Build Ready Sites initiative Read More »
March 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Miller Ingenuity, Everysens and Lochner (March 2) Read More »
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Passenger RailGCRTA to receive $20.3 million in IIJA funds Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB postpones Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing to April Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMissouri short line launches service in St. Louis area Read More »
PeopleSeaPort Manatee adds Fitz-Patrick to leadership team Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority completes grade separation project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX Ohio short line acquires all-electric locomotive Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN proposes 'Kansas City Speedway' as part of CP-KCS merger Read More »
March 1
SecuritySEPTA launches new rider safety program Read More »
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Short Lines & RegionalsNYSW Railway honored for 'partnership excellence' Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit advances TOD projects in SeaTac Read More »
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IntermodalPrince Rupert port, DP World to study feasibility of new terminal Read More »
MOWWisDOT awards funding for five freight-rail projects Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $3.6B for capex projects in 2022 Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts record earnings for 2021 Read More »
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