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Rail News: May 2021
May 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, Alstom, Dayton T. Brown, Ambipar and HNTB (May 28) Read More »
SafetyCaltrain slates crossing projects for San Mateo, Menlo Park Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad'We Are ONE' commemorative locomotive debuts Read More »
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Passenger RailGCRTA projects year-end budget balances will ensure long-term stability Read More »
PeopleTriMet's board elects first female president Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak unveils details, cost of corridor expansion plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB's Oberman to Class Is: Are you ready to meet demand? Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, Canadian government forge pact on Lac-Megantic bypass Read More »
May 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, RailTerm, Agracel and A&R Logistics (May 27) Read More »
SafetyFDNY task force conducts rail tunnel emergency exercise Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: EPW bill addresses some short-line priorities Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. carload, intermodal volumes climb in Week 20 Read More »
SafetyCalifornia panel awards grant funds for ACE grade separation projects Read More »
M&AMerger update: CP critiques CN plan to divest KCS line; unions file concerns Read More »
CSX TransportationSTB rejects CSX application for review of Pan Am acquisition Read More »
Passenger RailVTA mourns loss of 9 workers killed in rail yard shooting Read More »
May 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Everysens, Gowanda and Texelis (May 26) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCAGTC backs bipartisan transportation reauthorization bill Read More »
MOWMBTA to accelerate Green Line D track, signal replacement work Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers reintroduce proposed grade crossing safety act Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards grants for rail public safety campaigns Read More »
Passenger RailOntario awards tunnel contract for Scarborough subway extension Read More »
Kansas City SouthernMerger update: CN, KCS file with STB for voting trust approval Read More »
May 25
PeopleGeorgia Ports Authority announces board officers Read More »
PeopleBiden nominates Homendy to chair NTSB Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT clarifies TOD guidelines for RRIF, TIFIA loans Read More »
PeopleSanta Clara VTA names Gonot GM, CEO Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad names Jeng CFO Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro begins construction of final Purple Line Extension section Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBogalusa Bayou Railroad acquires Louisiana rail line Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to serve new canola processing facility in Saskatchewan Read More »
May 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Radixx, Hub, KSE, HNTB, HDR and LRW (May 24) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA speeds up station improvement program Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ sets a new big-ship record Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would establish freight-rail innovation institute Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRio Grande Pacific-sponsored firm announces IPO plan Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators introduce bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill Read More »
PeopleAmtrak hires Mason as EVP of major program delivery Read More »
M&AMerger update: CN, KCS CEOs to address Wolfe conference Read More »
May 21
Passenger RailSound Transit completes new light-rail base in Bellevue Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx completes new Kipling Transit Hub Read More »
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SafetyCanada announces investment in rail safety Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, transit-rail service ramps up as COVID cases decline Read More »
MechanicalCTC allocates funds for L.A. Metro to buy light-rail vehicles Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSLSI reports short lines' safety strengths, program development plans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Failure to adhere to speed requirements caused fatal 2018 train collision Read More »
Kansas City SouthernMerger update: KCS terminates CP deal; CP to seek STB authority for control of KCS Read More »
May 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Harsco, CAF, Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs (May 20) Read More »
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Rail Industry TrendsUSDOT expands local hire, workforce pilot programs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGOP transportation committee leaders unveil infrastructure plan Read More »
Passenger RailMTA publishes environmental assessment of Penn Station access project Read More »
SafetyTransportation Technology Center marks 50 years of research, innovation Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline completes first half of Orlando high-speed rail construction Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: All 10 carload groups post YOY rail traffic increase Read More »
Canadian PacificCP calls on KCS board to reject CN's merger proposal Read More »
May 19
LaborVIA Rail, Unifor agreement ratified Read More »
SustainabilityAnacostia's six short lines named EPA 'SmartWay' partners Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA seeks FTA funding for BART Silicon Valley project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOmniTRAX, Team NEO partner to attract manufacturers to northeast Ohio Read More »
PeopleTransLink taps Maryland Transit's Quinn as CEO Read More »
MechanicalTNW, Andersons expand rail-car services in Texas Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, central Ohio leaders discuss proposed rail expansion Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN files STB request to set schedule for voting trust review Read More »
May 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, Progress Rail and Alstom (May 18) Read More »
MechanicalSound Transit's first new Link light-rail vehicles enter service Read More »
MechanicalVRE to consider rail-car contract with Alstom Read More »
Passenger RailMetra puts Auburn Park Station construction contract out for bid Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDeFazio, Payne ask GAO to examine PSR's impacts Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Midwest trains get green light to increase max speed on Michigan route Read More »
PeopleNTSB Chair Sumwalt to step down next month Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB: New merger rules apply to CN+KCS proposal Read More »
May 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and OIS (May 17) Read More »
Passenger RailMETRORail Red Line resumes service Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach reports strongest April on record Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards $200,000 for crossing safety awareness campaign Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTTCI freight-rail research marks milestone Read More »
Passenger RailEnvironmental report OK'd for Valley Link commuter-rail project Read More »
High-Speed RailBose: FRA, California in settlement talks over high-speed rail funds Read More »
Canadian PacificCP agrees with DOJ's concern that CN+KCS would be anti-competitive Read More »
May 14
Rail Industry TrendsAASHTO, COMTO sign pact to support minority advancement in transportation careers Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit awards contract for Perth Amboy station renovation Read More »
PeoplePioneer Lines institutes leadership changes Read More »
Passenger RailCanada will invest $26.8 billion in four public transit projects Read More »
PeopleRegional Rail promotes Petree, Schwerin to VP roles Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern elects board directors Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Penn Station access project to resume Read More »
Kansas City SouthernMerger mayhem: CN ups KCS offer; CP seeks to respond Read More »
May 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Railinc, Miner, PST, Quandel and Cambridge Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Cohen introduces Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA Issues RFP for Louisiana terminal design contractor Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail traffic numbers continue to improve Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio rail panel approves grant funds for short-line projects Read More »
SecurityU.S. customs agency to replace rail scanning systems Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS promotes Livingston to VP, urges shareholders to reject TRC offer Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS issues green bonds to fund sustainable business initiatives Read More »
May 12
Passenger RailMTA seeks tenants for Metro-North Pearl River Station retail Read More »
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Passenger RailMARTA lauds funding for station renovation in FY22 Georgia budget Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports handle record cargo volumes in April Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN sends STB more letters of support for proposed KCS deal Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA's Baker urges Congress to pass infrastructure policies that benefit smaller railroads Read More »
Passenger RailNewark airport's AirTrain project issues RFP Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements, closings Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to acquire Quality Carriers Read More »
May 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki and Leclanche (May 11) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain considers fare changes as part of pandemic recovery Read More »
MechanicalCTA puts new 7000-series rail cars into scheduled service Read More »
Passenger RailVRE to resume full service June 1; MacIsaac appointed general counsel Read More »
Passenger RailMTA posts single-day rail ridership record since pandemic's start Read More »
SafetyUP issues Pinnacle Award to recognize safe chemical transporters Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian government expects to complete Lac-Megantic rail bypass in 2023 Read More »
AmtrakUSDOT urges STB to approve Amtak’s petition to restore Gulf Coast service Read More »
May 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Siemens, Alstom, Thales and HDR (May 10) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Rail-car orders climb, deliveries fall in Q1 Read More »
SecurityNYPD responds to MTA, union requests for more police Read More »
SustainabilityCN recognizes 55 businesses for sustainability practices Read More »
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ShippersNRF: Retail cargo imports set new record as economy recovers Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports more shipper support for merger with KCS Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRock Island Rail to restore service to Mississippi industrial park Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN orders 1,000 new high-capacity grain cars Read More »
May 7
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Davids tours RailMark Trucks facility Read More »
LaborBLET to mark 157th anniversary Read More »
SustainabilityKCS emissions-reduction targets OK'd by SBTi Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN sets new record for Canadian grain haul Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Auto volume decline led to February’s decrease in railed transborder freight Read More »
High-Speed RailHouse subcommittee hosts hearing on high-speed rail, emerging tech Read More »
PeopleConrail taps Gorton as president, COO Read More »
Canadian PacificSTB approves voting trust for CP’s proposed acquisition of KCS Read More »
May 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, Duos and STV Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers’ bill would fund ‘high-performance’ passenger-rail projects Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro proposes $8 billion balanced budget for FY2022 Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ's March volume at all-time high Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPioneer Railcorp changes name to Pioneer Lines Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Many rail traffic categories have recovered from pandemic's impact Read More »
Passenger RailNorfolk Southern, Virginia agree to expand passenger-rail service Read More »
May 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Jacobs (May 5) Read More »
SafetyPanhandle Northern Railroad donates funds to Texas fire department Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA seeks public input on new rail car design Read More »
ShippersEDA investing $2 million in Alabama rail spur Read More »
Passenger RailOntario advances two-way, all-day GO service on Kitchener Line Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Virginia Gov. Northam to announce passenger-rail deal with NS Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWatco opens rail, transload terminal in southeast Texas Read More »
IntermodalUP to open Southern California intermodal terminal Read More »
May 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PST, SMBC Rail and Brilex Read More »
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LaborMARTA frontline employees to receive pandemic payment Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT to resume 24-hour subway service May 17 Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern Railroad hires Raffa for marketing role Read More »
PeopleTTCI names Carriere executive director of technical services Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific unveils ESG goals in annual report Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central signs $1.6B pact with Kiewit for bullet train electric system installation Read More »
Passenger RailMexico City railway overpass collapses; at least 23 dead Read More »
May 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis (May 3) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA extends face mask requirements Read More »
MOWMetro-North Railroad slates Waterbury Branch infrastructure work Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit breaks ground on Lyndhurst Station Read More »
SafetyPanel requires WMATA to address two safety recommendations Read More »
AmtrakBiden celebrates 50 years of Amtrak; bill would address railroad's OTP Read More »
Kansas City SouthernCP objects to CN using merger waiver that STB granted to CP-KCS deal Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posted higher net income, lower operating ratio in Q1 Read More »
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