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Rail News: June 2021
June 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AECOM, TekTracking, Alstom and WSP (June 30) Read More »
Passenger RailTrolley testing begins on San Diego's Mid-Coast extension line Read More »
LogisticsSavannah Gateway hub unveils distribution facility Read More »
ShippersBrookhaven Rail Terminal moving tons of sand for golf courses Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA approves FY2022 operating, capital budgets Read More »
M&ASTB closes comment period on CN-KCS voting trust proposal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationINFRA grants announced for rail projects in three states Read More »
Kansas City SouthernMidstream Texas Operating to build transload facility on KCS line Read More »
June 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from L.B. Foster (June 29) Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro testing streetcars on Tempe alignment Read More »
SafetyVTrans, OL warn Vermonters to stay off rail tracks Read More »
IntermodalJAXPORT sets record for container volumes in May Read More »
Passenger RailMinnesota OKs funds for second daily Twin Cities-Chicago Amtrak train Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad invests in spur track for manufacturing facility Read More »
M&ACN-KCS merger update: Amtrak opposes use of voting trust Read More »
June 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Simmons, BAI and FMW Solutions (June 28) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA testing fare gates at six pilot stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGovernors praise bipartisan deal on infrastructure Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA awards rail-measurement contract to ARM Read More »
Passenger RailEdmonton OKs funding for Capital Line South light-rail extension Read More »
M&AClass I merger update: Letters continue to pile up at STB Read More »
PeopleASLRRA to recognize two Patriot Rail employees with safety awards Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority marks environmental milestone Read More »
June 25
Rail Industry TrendsMTA subway map wins 'Gold Lion' award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLA Metro updates development policy Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTransborder freight by rail slipped in April from March's level Read More »
Passenger RailLOSSAN: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to begin restoring service Read More »
Kansas City SouthernCN-KCS: Merger would offer choices to grain shipper Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF releases 2020 annual report Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern acquires rail line in Pennsylvania Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden: Bipartisan deal reached on infrastructure Read More »
June 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Savage, TRAC and Thales (June 24) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSEPTA to hold job fair aimed at increasing female applicants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB updates Rail Heritage Map Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to install Wabtec locomotive-modernization technologies Read More »
SafetyTSB of Canada to examine rail crossing accident rates Read More »
Canadian PacificCP: Grain shippers concerned about CN-KCS deal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail traffic pandemic recovery continues Read More »
CSX TransportationHoward Street Tunnel project receives final environmental OK Read More »
June 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Sharp & Fellows, Ondas, Alstom and IMT (June 23) Read More »
SecurityMTI: Cybersecurity-focused 'Made in America' EO may cause sourcing issues Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMTA railroads, subway break pandemic ridership records on consecutive days Read More »
Passenger RailWaterloo ION light-rail plan advances Read More »
High-Speed RailReport: Brightline West to hold off bond request until 2022 Read More »
MOWCN slates capex projects across four more provinces Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut Gov. Lamont unveils plan for faster trains Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment level changed little in May Read More »
June 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Teleste, Petroleum Service, Prokar, RR Mergers and Midwest Maintenance Read More »
PeopleBLET: Thurman reelected BNSF general chair Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR's Jefferies: INVEST Act 'incomplete' on U.S. rail policy Read More »
SecuritySTB briefed on freight-rail cybersecurity issues Read More »
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Passenger RailCanada announces new funding for Ottawa airport light-rail station Read More »
PeopleTTCI leader Stabler to retire Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS honors chemical shippers for safe hazmat practices Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro breaks ground on airport connector project Read More »
June 21
Passenger RailNYCT subway daily ridership breaks pandemic-era record Read More »
Kansas City SouthernMerger pros and cons: CN, KSC, CP tout letters that support their own positions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada proposes new deadlines for grade-crossing regs Read More »
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PeopleTNW names Hunter VP of finance Read More »
PeopleTriMet names Desue GM Read More »
MOWCN reveals capital expenditure details for four provinces Read More »
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AmtrakAmtrak, Maryland DOT unveil Baltimore tunnel replacement plan Read More »
M&AEnstructure to acquire Patriot Ports Read More »
June 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Ardenna, Sharma and Stantec (June 18) Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit's new Bloomington station to open June 28 Read More »
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PeopleCTA names Barclay chairman Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP announces DEI giving goals Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit, Amazon make $100 million commitment to affordable housing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail groups applaud Senate panel's vote on transport bill; Democrats call for high-speed rail funding Read More »
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PeopleOneRail Coalition's Canby to step down Read More »
ShippersClass I execs respond to shippers' rail service concerns Read More »
June 17
SustainabilityFTA issues sustainable transit challenge Read More »
IntermodalWhiteland to build new distribution center at CenterPort Canada Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative agreement with Long Island Rail Road Read More »
SafetyICC approves funding for multiple grade crossing projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic for last week rose almost 18% Read More »
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Short Lines & RegionalsL&C short line to serve new Gallo winery in South Carolina Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to serve Richardson’s new grain elevator in Saskatchewan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off $28 million project to upgrade long-distance ride Read More »
June 16
Passenger RailOCTA OKs $1.3 billion budget for FY2021-22 Read More »
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Passenger RailWMATA, Amazon to create affordable housing near D.C. Metrorail stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWabtec, GM to develop advanced battery and hydrogen fuel cell Read More »
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MechanicalGCRTA plans rail-car procurement redo Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWisconsin, Kansas issue grants to help fund Watco-connected rail projects Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central, Lane Construction ink final pact for bullet train project Read More »
Kansas City SouthernCN, KCS respond to STB request for more documents Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W subsidiary acquires Port of Ivory assets, will operate as bulk transfer site Read More »
June 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Kawasaki, TPSC and LAN (June 15) Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North continues service-level increases Read More »
LogisticsTGS short line to serve new logistics center in Houston area Read More »
IntermodalL.A. port sets volume record, presents terminal environmental report to public Read More »
Passenger RailBART budget increases service, cleaning with support from federal emergency funds Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNational Academies completes report on LNG by rail Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, CAGTC back Surface Transportation Investment Act Read More »
PeopleKCS CIO Hancock to retire in July Read More »
June 14
Passenger RailDCTA recognized for COVID-19, Election Day ads Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA issues guide for making ROI case for passenger rail Read More »
Passenger RailDART marks 25 years of light-rail service Read More »
High-Speed RailIllinois bill would create high-speed rail commission Read More »
IntermodalNortheast Georgia Inland Port project lands $2 million grant Read More »
Canadian PacificCP asks public to speak out against CN-KCS deal Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to serve new Northwest Grains transload site Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues $250 million for transit projects; Fernandez confirmed as FTA administrator Read More »
June 11
Passenger RailMARTA adopts balanced budget for 10th consecutive year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA backs Senate Commerce Committee’s surface transportation bill Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver to lift capacity limits on trains, buses Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain approves FY2022 operating, capital budgets Read More »
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CSX TransportationCSX TDSI auto ramps receive 'Terminal of the Year' awards Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB completes documentation of derailed tank cars Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road names Swindall president, CEO Read More »
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High-Speed RailUSDOT, California resolve dispute over high-speed rail project funding Read More »
June 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CIT and Alstom (June 10) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to enhance service as ridership increases Read More »
PeopleCommuter Rail Coalition elects officers, adds members Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils plans for new State and Lake rail station Read More »
IntermodalWashington port obtains grant to continue rail, road expansion Read More »
SafetyAAR marks international grade crossing awareness day Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach, Utah port authorities announce partnership Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic continued upward climb in Week 22 Read More »
June 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and RSI (June 9) Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA solicits comments on transit-industry standards Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports logs record May for containers Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP service unit cuts reportable injuries by 25% Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBLET backs INVEST Act's two-person crew, 'pro rail-worker' measures Read More »
PeopleFeinberg nominated to chair MTA, Lieber named CEO Read More »
Kansas City SouthernSTB sets timetable for CN-KCS voting trust review Read More »
M&AU.S. Steel sells Transtar short lines to Fortress Read More »
June 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA launches SmarTrip app for Android devices Read More »
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Passenger RailMetro-North New Haven Line offers real-time car-by-car seating info Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit restoring rail services Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTask force to address U.S. supply-chain disruptions Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern names Morris VP labor relations; Weaver to retire Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Flynn: CSX-Pan Am merger would hurt passenger-rail service Read More »
June 7
Passenger RailLOSSAN rail corridor agency recognized for pandemic safety ads Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak restores traditional dining on western long-distance routes Read More »
MOWCTA kicks off Lawrence-to-Bryn Mawr Red Line modernization project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Railroads moved more transborder freight in March Read More »
Passenger RailFRA's Bose, Southern Rail Commission discuss interstate rail pacts Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain announces rail electrification delay, cost hike Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: House infrastructure bill offers short lines a 'mixed bag' Read More »
PeopleCSX announces senior leadership changes Read More »
June 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, Alstom, Rototilt and REMSA (June 4) Read More »
Passenger RailBART to ramp up service next week Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro's board OKs development of fareless test program Read More »
PeopleLRW names 2021–22 ‘Railway Woman of the Year’ Award advisory committee Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD approves rail ops, facilities maintenance business model Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIllinois DOT seeks input for statewide rail study Read More »
SafetyCarload Express short lines mark injury-free milestone Read More »
M&ACN, KCS CEOs address conference, outline proposed merger benefits Read More »
June 3
SafetyChicago Rail Link honors shipper safety with police, fire department donations Read More »
PeopleASLRRA names Radford to congressional affairs team Read More »
MOWMTA completes 10th Avenue Bridge project on New Haven Line Read More »
IntermodalPort of Corpus Christi Authority to seek short-line operator Read More »
High-Speed RailLawmakers seek creation of North Atlantic high-speed rail entity Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail traffic in May is 'encouraging' Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA announces Jake Safety Award winners Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Ruest to receive 2021 Railroad Innovator Award Read More »
June 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Brandt, HDR, Cambridge, IMC, Rototilt, NRC and REMSA (June 2) Read More »
PeopleFormer BLET VP Speagle dies Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks input on transportation equity-assessment tools Read More »
Passenger RailPATH ridership down 72 percent of pre-COVID levels Read More »
SecurityMTI study: A majority of transit attacks occur during off-peak hours Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs grade-crossing projects on NS track locations Read More »
Passenger RailVTA suspends light-rail service indefinitely Read More »
Passenger RailMTA wraps up major construction of East Side Access project Read More »
June 1
PeopleTexas DOT names Williams executive director Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail reports continued impact of pandemic in Q1 Read More »
Passenger RailBiden's 2022 budget would hike funding for Amtrak, passenger rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada OKs rule changes to improve track safety Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGenesee & Wyoming won't shut down Huron Central Railway Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to Class Is: Continue reporting demurrage, accessorial fees Read More »
Canadian PacificMerger update: CP touts opposition to CN's use of voting trust Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA, FTA advance Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
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