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Rail News: March 2024
March 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cad Railways and Siemens Mobility (March 28) Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver OKs contracts for downtown rail intersection reconstruction Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain retires 32 diesel passenger cars, issues RFI for new HQ Read More »
Passenger RailAtlanta Mayor Dickens announces plans for 4 new MARTA stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 2.1% in Week 12 Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading publishes 'Inspiring Inclusion: Women in Rail and the Equity Embrace' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight-by-rail value fell 6.9% in January Read More »
March 27
Passenger RailMet Council, HRA seek developer for St. Paul Central Station block Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs crossing safety improvement program Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX donates $10M to Jacksonville museum Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRSI seeks STB review of boxcar compensation rule Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN releases new Indigenous relations policy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues prelim report on NS train collisions; Canada TSB cites rail flaw in CP train derailment Read More »
March 26
MechanicalMetro-North to use federal funds for automated rail-car inspection Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayAncora outlines path to a 57% OR at Norfolk Southern Read More »
PeopleCando Rail names Servis CFO Read More »
MOWAmtrak begins Harrisburg Line track renewal Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors railroaders for safety, Sierra Northern for environmental actions Read More »
IntermodalBridge collapses after container ship strike at Port of Baltimore Read More »
March 25
LaborBLET members ratify pact with Utah Railway Read More »
PeopleCSX's Korn named 'best' investor relations professional Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationEPA finalizes waste-storage settlement with Arkansas Midland Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA seeks input on proposed rule to protect track workers Read More »
PeopleUP announces retirements, executive appointments Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA to honor 3 short lines for biz development, Watco for veterans program Read More »
March 22
Passenger RailNew tap-and-go payment system now in all PATH terminals Read More »
C&SOhio commission approves NS crossing upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsKentucky Transportation Cabinet polls public on state rail plan Read More »
PeopleL.A. Metro installs three executives in high-ranking roles Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce widened in February, STB data shows Read More »
SecurityBill that would standardize federal security clearance for transportation workers enters Senate Read More »
March 21
Short Lines & RegionalsUnion Railroad opens car repair shop in Pennsylvania Read More »
Passenger RailCanada's three largest transit agencies urge early launch of permanent transit fund Read More »
SafetyMxV Rail completes loop track for FAST facility in Colorado Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh Regional Transit to begin multiyear light-rail project next month Read More »
LaborUP enhances training programs to help boost safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Intermodal volume remained strong for U.S. roads last week Read More »
March 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, STV, Nexxiot, Thales, MaxAccel and WAGO (March 20) Read More »
SafetyRail Safety Week will have a new name in September Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline ranked No. 1 for 'social good' by Fast Company Read More »
Passenger RailNC By Train ridership continues to grow in 2024 Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina authority to buy paper mill site for port expansion Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: Recruits Orr from CPKC as new COO; sets shareholders meeting date in May Read More »
March 19
PeopleRocky Mountaineer taps second-generation family member as new leader Read More »
IntermodalTransport Canada allocates funds for Port of Thunder Bay upgrades Read More »
MechanicalFabrication underway for two high-tech rail cars, Department of Energy says Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC marks opening of K.C. soccer stadium bearing its name Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB arm releases draft environmental analysis of Meridian & Bigbee proposals Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, city close sale of Cincinnati Southern Railway Read More »
March 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Teleweld, Herzog, Progress Rail and Thales (March 18) Read More »
Passenger RailRTD launches elevator pilot program to address illegal activities Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX commits $10,000 to Red Cross storm-relief efforts in Midwest Read More »
PeoplePresident Biden nominates Homendy to continue as NTSB chair Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX gains Michigan DOT grant to upgrade Detroit intermodal yard Read More »
PeopleNS appoints corporate communications, compliance VPs Read More »
March 15
Passenger RailTriMet proposes $1.75B budget; San Diego MTS OKs FY25 capital program Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to seek public input on proposed Woodstock layover yard project Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada to fund rail safety projects in Quebec Read More »
Passenger RailFRA awards $900,000 through first Interstate Rail Compacts grants Read More »
AmtrakFRA issues final environmental statement for Washington Union Station project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to UP: Employment data must be public; Ancora responds to Oberman's criticism Read More »
March 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Acciona, Amico, Alstom, Unipart and AECOM (March 14) Read More »
IntermodalMARAD solicits grant applications for port infrastructure funding Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit advances ambitious projects at Hoboken Terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsStrong intermodal volume propped up U.S. rail traffic in Week 10 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMichigan DOT ponies up $16 million for 10 freight-rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrain accident highlights need for stricter alcohol consumption regs, Canada safety board says Read More »
March 13
Passenger RailBrightline aims to locate rail station on Florida's Space Coast Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain aces first tests of electric trains, overhead wires Read More »
High-Speed RailAmerican High-Speed Rail Act returns to the House Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Houston METRO, SEPTA, STB and NMB Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNew York awards $111 million to fund port, freight-rail infrastructure upgrades Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationEPA to host hearing on California's in-use locomotive rule Read More »
March 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision and Alstom (March 12) Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ: January volume indicates strong start to 2024 Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail reaches pre-pandemic ridership mark Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern updates Nesquehoning campus Read More »
M&ASavage acquires Cascade Warehouse's transload business Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden FY25 budget proposes nearly $4B for major transit projects Read More »
March 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HNTB and Alstom Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA: New strategy produced ridership increase, other improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces funding opportunity for new grant program Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify contract with B&E Railroad Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA approves construction of East San Jose light-rail extension Read More »
MOWWashington state lawmakers OK $4M for Connell Rail Interchange project Read More »
March 8
Passenger RailAmtrak Pacific Surfliner resumes limited service through San Clemente Read More »
C&SOhio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in three counties Read More »
Passenger RailColorado Gov. Polis rides demo train on Front Range rail route Read More »
SafetyCanada to award rail-safety funding for Toronto area projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayAncora lays out NS safety plan; TTD asks shareholders to reject ouster of CEO Shaw Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA calls on Congress to ensure a level playing field for short-line funding Read More »
March 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, RailPulse, Nexxiot, Nokia, Siemens and Pandrol (March 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIANA backs congressional action to overturn independent contractor rule Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia OKs $6M for Brunswick port harbor project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationREEF Act would exempt RRB insurance account from automatic budget cuts Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes rose nearly 5% in February Read More »
SecurityGov. Hochul to deploy National Guard, state police to help protect NYC subway riders Read More »
March 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bohr, Hitachi, Alstom, Stahl, Tealinc and RSSI (March 6) Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, United Steelworkers reach tentative deal Read More »
Passenger RailTTC issues RFP for Bloor-Yonge subway project Read More »
MechanicalCanadian agency seeks input on Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal expansion project Read More »
AmtrakCaltrans, San Joaquin commission launch Venture passenger trains Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN committed to Milton Logistics Hub despite court ruling Read More »
March 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from North American Rail, TransmetriQ and STG Logistics (March 5) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to locate train station in Stuart, Florida Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA container-on-barge service sets record Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland to delay Purple Line light-rail opening Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB allows alternative service on Oklahoma rail line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names AECOM to develop $1.5B Susquehanna rail bridge project Read More »
IntermodalNS, Florida East Coast to expand joint intermodal service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFRA data affirms rail industry's actions to improve safety, AAR says Read More »
March 4
LaborMet Council OKs labor pact for Metro Transit workers Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Gulf & Atlantic Railways and J.B. Hunt Transport Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report of fatal accident involving NS engineer Read More »
BNSF RailwayUnion asks FRA to inspect BNSF locomotives, rail cars Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards contract for Philadelphia rail yard project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues final environmental assessment of proposed Utah rail line Read More »
PeopleRising Stars Award nominations are due March 8 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern addresses 'mischaracterizations' of its strategy Read More »
March 1
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces $9.9B in FY2024 funding Read More »
SafetyMass Coastal Railroad asks police chiefs to help stop trespassing Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Norfolk Southern, R. J. Corman and TriMet Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, RapidSOS roll out safety platform to aid first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Roadway worker's workload a factor in Caltrain accident Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayAncora complains NS is conducting a smear campaign Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadFRA, STB leaders raise red flags over UP worker furloughs Read More »
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