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Rail News: March 2025
March 28
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Wabtec, APM, Alstom and Russell-Kroese Partners (March 28) Read More »
Passenger RailBART eliminates projected $35M budget gap for FY26 Read More »
PeoplePeople news from RCR Rail, Brown Advisory and B&O Railroad Museum Read More »
LaborSanta Clara County judge orders VTA employees back to work Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Dow Constantine CEO Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnion Pacific, Jaguar Transport sign pact for short-line service in KC Read More »
March 27
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Tealinc, Motive Power and Phoenix Contact (March 27) Read More »
Passenger RailCanada announces C$1.1B in funding for Quebec, Montreal transit projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 5.5% in Week 12 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMaryland DOT seeks P3 to operate, improve freight-rail corridors Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF: Customers spent $4.2B on facilities in 2024 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak pulls 70 rail cars after inspections find corrosion Read More »
March 26
LaborSanta Clara VTA takes ATU to court over strike Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio approves grants for two freight-rail projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsASLRRA to recognize HDR for support of military veterans Read More »
LaborCarriers reach tentative labor pact with IBB Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern marks key step in Hurricane Helene recovery Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to serve future Hyundai steel plant in Louisiana Read More »
March 25
IntermodalSupply chain stakeholders assess proposed U.S. shipbuilding remedies Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Indiana Rail Road and Intramotev Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCanada awards C$175M to support Hudson Bay Railway Read More »
LaborCSX, signalmen tentatively agree to 5-year contract Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNine Norfolk Southern-served sites deemed ready for development Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail infrastructure earns B- on ASCE 2025 Report Card Read More »
March 24
IntermodalSC Ports to add service to Turkey, Israel Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA: Transit services will be cut without state help Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA kicks off South Coast Rail service Read More »
LaborSanta Clara transit strike enters third week Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific names Conlin SVP, chief legal officer, corporate secretary Read More »
AmtrakEuropean rail group knocks Amtrak's views on privatization Read More »
March 21
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific honors CEO Excellence Award winners Read More »
PeoplePeople news from DART, NCTD, Delta Railroad Services and NITL Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh agency considers slashing transit, light-rail services to fill budget gap Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT extends deadline for ending New York City's congestion pricing Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX enters first battery-electric locomotive into revenue service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB report: NOPB Railroad among bridge owners that should evaluate risk of bridge collapse Read More »
March 20
MOWTransdev redecking Pacific Harbor Line bridges Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 6% in Week 11 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA announces 2025 Business Development Award recipients Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX modernizing SD-70 locomotives to boost efficiency Read More »
LaborNational Carriers Conference, Union Pacific announce labor agreements Read More »
AmtrakReport: White House forced Amtrak CEO Gardner to resign Read More »
March 19
AmtrakBREAKING: Amtrak CEO Gardner steps down Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsASLRRA creates rail education resource list Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern donates funds to Atlanta museum expansion Read More »
Passenger RailLuxury train Canyon Spirit adds Salt Lake City to Southwest route Read More »
IntermodalPlaquemines Port rebrands to Louisiana Gateway Port Read More »
Passenger RailABB to supply converters, batteries for new Caltrans, Metra trains Read More »
Passenger RailMetra announces planned 2025 construction upgrades Read More »
March 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, RSI and Curry Rail (March 18) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIronhorse Resources to develop Gateway Rail Park in Texas Read More »
PeopleMARTA appoints Parker, Dawkins, Hunt to C-suite roles Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: FRA pauses dispatcher, signal worker certification rule Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityUnited Steelworkers ratify 4-year contract with CPKC Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSTB issues draft EIS on proposed rail line in Eagle Pass Read More »
March 17
IntermodalCABT: Nation's bridges at risk if Congress allows bigger trucks on U.S. highways Read More »
Passenger RailMTA schedules open houses for Interborough Express project Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA seeks Newsome's help to end ATU strike Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNorfolk Southern's proposed takeover of port rail line requires further review, STB says Read More »
M&ACounty Line Rail acquires Sabine River and Northern Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB shifts gears on rate review rule Read More »
March 14
Passenger RailTwin Cities' Metro Transit offers riders trip-planning app to solicit feedback Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain begins second installation of AI-based hazard detection system Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Pinsly Railroad and Wooster Products Read More »
AmtrakTrump nominates Gleason to serve on Amtrak's board Read More »
ShippersBNSF to serve new grain-loading terminal in Wisconsin Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Mixed economic signs could signal headwinds for rail Read More »
March 13
PeopleOperation Lifesaver honors volunteer Crawford for safety education efforts Read More »
LaborRTD-Denver, Fraternal Order of Police sign labor pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSlashing FRA personnel would make railroading less safe, unions say Read More »
PeopleRising Stars nomination deadline is Friday Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 5.4% traffic gain in Week 10 Read More »
M&AOmniTRAX to acquire California short line via joint venture Read More »
March 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Renfe Group and Skanska (March 12) Read More »
IntermodalRetailers: Container imports will remain high in spring despite threat of tariffs Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, CPKC educate first responders in EV hazard mitigation Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA takes legal action in effort to end strike Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, Rexmark resolve legal claims over Washington Union Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail to build transload facility on CPKC network in Texas Read More »
March 11
Federal Legislation & RegulationDuffy rescinds two Biden-era policy memos for infrastructure projects Read More »
SafetyIllinois commission OKs crossing upgrades in Stephenson County Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsColumbia Basin Railroad donates 3 miles of rail for port project Read More »
LogisticsFlorida awards $1.5M grant to expand logistics park's rail access Read More »
LaborBLET, NJ Transit reach tentative agreement on labor pact Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC deploys hydrogen locomotive to field location for mainline service Read More »
March 10
Passenger RailTransLink begins field-testing new Mark V trains Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Transit Commission begins streetcar storage expansion project Read More »
PeoplePeople news from VIA Rail Canada and STV Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA light-rail, bus operations shut down as workers go on strike Read More »
PeopleRegistration opens for 'Women of Influence in Rail' celebration Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMetra to STB: Require UP to continue allowing commuter service on 3 Chicago lines Read More »
March 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from DavRail and Michael Baker (March 7) Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet calls for light-rail extensions, new light-rail vehicles Read More »
IntermodalAlaska Railroad to issue revenue bonds to fund new Seward dock, terminal Read More »
SafetyAAR touts rail safety improvements Read More »
AmtrakMusk says feds should privatize Amtrak; Duffy orders anti-crime plan for DC station Read More »
M&AWatco to acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad Read More »
March 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Wi-Tronix (March 6) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to replace multilevel rail-car windows by 2028 Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ cargo volume, PATH ridership grew in January Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 5.4% in Week 9 Read More »
IntermodalArctic Gateway, Hudbay to increase critical mineral exports from Port of Churchill Read More »
PeopleAnacostia taps former KCS exec Naatz to become COO Read More »
March 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Pandrol, Hitachi Rail and Keolis (March 5) Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA strike won't happen this week, union says Read More »
ShippersCanada issues C$1M loan to rail-car tech developer Read More »
MechanicalNYC Transit debuts open-gangway cars on subway's G Line Read More »
ShippersShipper groups warn tariffs could slow supply chain, raise prices Read More »
March 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, AECOM and STV (March 4) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA, Google partner on AI track maintenance project Read More »
LaborIAM members OK 5-year contract with CSX Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC honors Cargill Elva, Elbow Lake as top grain elevators Read More »
IntermodalAlabama port breaks ground on future CSX-served facility in Montgomery Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB rejects request to reconsider approval of new rail line in Utah Read More »
March 3
Passenger RailVIA Rail issues RFQ for Dorval hub project Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils final designs for open space under elevated rail infrastructure Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA hikes FY26 revenue projection by $20M Read More »
SecurityAAR: Cargo theft cost Class Is $100M in 2024 Read More »
PeopleBelt Railway of Chicago names Peck as president, GM Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Iowa Northern officially combine operations Read More »
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