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Rail News: May 2023
May 31
Rail Industry TrendsTexAmericas Center launches qualified sites program Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ 'well positioned' to expand flow of goods to St. Louis, deputy director says Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMxV Rail, CSU Pueblo to partner on rail education, research Read More »
PeopleAmtrak names Grasty EVP, chief HR officer; CEO Gardner receives LaHood Award Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific, Port Houston form new intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes certification for rail dispatchers, signal employees Read More »
May 30
IntermodalWilmington port named 'most productive' in 2022 Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro, TriMet approve FY2024 budgets Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTCRC ratifies pact with CN Read More »
Passenger RailRail service cleared to resume in San Clemente Read More »
IntermodalEssex Terminal Railway awarded funds for Port Windsor project Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC adds 1,000 reefers to expanding MMX service Read More »
May 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Turntide, STV and Assa Abloy (May 26) Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA partners with Kia, Hyundai to prevent car thefts at rail stations Read More »
MOWMetro-North to expand use of lasers to combat leaf-fall on rails Read More »
IntermodalPennDOT extends funding for intermodal cargo incentive program Read More »
LaborMinnesota passes two-person train crew law Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS taps ANS to evaluate safety; NTSB sets June hearing in East Palestine Read More »
May 25
CSX TransportationCSX earns spot on climate leaders list Read More »
Passenger RailAustin Transit Partnership recommends option for proposed light-rail line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Intermodal nosedive continued in Week 20 Read More »
AmtrakGateway panel invites shortlisted teams to respond to Hudson Tunnel RFP Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I Committee OKs bills to address truck weight, supply-chain issues Read More »
LaborUP, BLET agree to predictable schedules for locomotive engineers Read More »
May 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Arup, SISCOG and Cylus (May 24) Read More »
PeopleBroyles, Rogers join STB's rail-shipper advisory panel Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port first stop for reworked Asia vessel service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds two Northeast Regional trains Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class I employment rose in April; unions question data Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS CEO Shaw, rail unions agree to work together on safety improvements Read More »
May 23
PeopleValley Metro names Pal chief transportation officer, Boyles chief of staff Read More »
ShippersGEM, Rail + Industrial to develop rail, transload site in Utah Read More »
Passenger RailLos Angeles Regional Connector to open June 16 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading to host summit on rail cybersecurity, recruiting Read More »
LaborCSX, SMART-TD unit tentatively OK sick-leave benefits Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW Corp., TrinityRail announce alliance; Hart named sales, marketing director Read More »
May 22
Passenger RailChicago planners OK guide for development along Red Line Extension Read More »
Passenger RailBlue-ribbon panel offers solutions for MTA's fare evasion issues Read More »
SafetyNS conducts training event for first responders in Alabama Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, NC by Train to expand Piedmont service in July Read More »
Passenger RailHonolulu's transit-rail service to launch June 30 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX earns top spot as best-performing railroad for intermodal customers Read More »
May 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, TiEnergy, NARSTCO, Duos and SGR (May 19) Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA breaks ground on Wissahickon station expansion Read More »
SafetyIllinois, Ohio panels OK funds for grade crossing safety projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry fights new bills allowing bigger trucks on highways Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, BLET agree to paid sick leave; NS unveils emissions report tool Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific promotes Jalali to EVP Read More »
May 18
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT updates freight movement plan Read More »
PeoplePeloquin named president, CEO of VIA Rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal behind rail volume slump in Week 19 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards funds to upgrade short-line rail infrastructure Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Big federal investments increase Amtrak's fraud risks Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to offer intermodal service from Houston port to Dallas, Denver Read More »
May 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Arup, Balfour Beatty, Steel Line Rail, PSC and SecurityScorecard (May 17) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWisDOT seeks input on final draft of long-term rail plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB allows UP to keep some service reporting info confidential Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort line advocates to visit Congress today Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAg Secretary Vilsack asks STB to do more to fix rail service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGulf & Atlantic Railways completes acquisition of three short lines Read More »
May 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Cargo-Partner, Duos, Starlink, Doran and REMSA (May 16) Read More »
Passenger RailCanada announces funding for SkyTrain project Read More »
MechanicalMetro-North rebrands locomotives to mark 40th anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailCTA selects teams to submit proposals for Red Line Extension Read More »
MOWConnecticut DOT begins construction of new Walk Bridge Read More »
AmtrakFRA solicits input on revised documents for Washington Union Station project Read More »
May 15
PeopleSEPTA names Lawson police chief Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsORDC awards $750,000 grant to Ohio short line Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC releases some combined historical data, begins reporting consolidated weekly data Read More »
AmtrakWorking group recommends Amtrak improve food, beverage offerings Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityChicago suburbs appeal CPKC merger decision Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail workers' benefit cuts resume now that COVID-19 emergency is over Read More »
May 12
High-Speed RailCalifornia completes high-speed rail viaduct project Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Gainesville rail hub project obtains environmental OK Read More »
PeopleCanton Development taps Barnes as president, CEO Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP issues 2022 'Building America' report Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry leaders update House panel on supply-chain progress, challenges Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS CEO Shaw: Current strategy is 'better way forward' Read More »
May 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Rail Vision, Hitachi, Ricardo, Amsted, Intramotev and Nokia (May 11) Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX parent Broe taps Tecu to lead industrial development Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS carload, intermodal volumes fell in Week 18 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances plans for train maintenance facilities Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC kicks off Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate Commerce Committee approves rail safety bill Read More »
May 10
SafetyOhio panel OKs two crossing safety projects Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port officials detail plan for decarbonization Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail reports ridership, safety achievements in 2022 Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies labor pact with South Buffalo Railway Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to serve new Oleo-X plant in Mississippi Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNorfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners Read More »
May 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, HDR, Stacy & Witbeck, Myers, Meltar and Keolis (May 9) Read More »
PeopleAPTA names Cameron CFO Read More »
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LaborBRS ratifies contract with Amtrak Read More »
IntermodalVictorville cancels plans for Southern California logistics rail site Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, Tiger Express prep for new Northwest intermodal center Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues funding notice for interstate passenger-rail compacts Read More »
May 8
LaborBLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads Read More »
Passenger RailMinneapolis Metro Transit logs 21% ridership increase in Q1 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT launches supply-chain data exchange Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN objects to CPKC's data reporting intentions under STB oversight Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA allocates $703 million in grants for rail-car replacement Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts lower net, operating income in Q1 Read More »
May 5
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific Railroad Museum marks 20 years Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from R. J. Corman and Loram (May 5) Read More »
LaborBMWED ratifies contract with LS&I Railroad Read More »
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SecuritySt. Louis light-rail system to debut metal detectors Read More »
MechanicalPHL to test new electric locomotive at California ports Read More »
SafetyKansas Gov. Kelly calls for two-person train crew rule Read More »
May 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Amsted, Greenbrier, Pandrol, Bow Transit and Bear Power (May 4) Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS receives its largest state grant to date Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOhio's Sen. Brown calls on NS to fix Cleveland rail bridge Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to begin 110 mph train speed on Chicago-St. Louis corridor Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS railroads faced intermodal headwinds in April Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC, Teck ink new agreement; hydrogen locomotives to haul coal Read More »
May 3
Passenger RailMetra unveils 2023 construction plans Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port to buy 36 automated stacking cranes Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMassDOT seeks applications for industrial rail grants Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA upset with California's new locomotive emissions reg Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Crowley to launch Mexico-to-Canada multimodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends reporting rule for Class I service, employment data Read More »
May 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, TYLin, Ermewa and Nexxiot (May 2) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA advances NYCT subway station rebuild project Read More »
Passenger RailSFRTA honored for financial reporting excellence Read More »
Passenger RailPATH ridership in Q1 hit 59% of pre-pandemic levels Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA to fund rail safety research Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCTA announces grain crop-year index for CN, CPKC Read More »
May 1
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries dipped in Q1 2023 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC: Canadian rail service 'reliable' in pandemic Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx issues RFQ for tunneling; SEPTA awards ADA improvements contract Read More »
LaborRailroads, unions announce labor pacts Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Low freight demand weakened Q1 intermodal volumes Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading announces Rising Stars for 2023 Read More »
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