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Rail News: June 2022
June 30
IntermodalJaxport renews lease with Trailer Bridge; Port of Oshawa to expand Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report carload, intermodal declines in Week 25 Read More »
PeopleOneRail Coalition honors Baker, Davisson with first Canby Awards Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces more cap-ex projects in four states Read More »
PeopleMTA appoints Mueller police chief Read More »
LaborThree rail unions ratify labor pact with Canadian Pacific Read More »
Passenger RailVRE to contribute millions to advance passenger-rail expansion Read More »
June 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, RailPros, Alstom and Tenneco (June 29) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline's Disney Springs rail station is a no-go Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD brings rail maintenance, operations under direct management Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA approves FY23 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Passenger RailNew York increases transit worker protections against assault Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Amtrak train derailed at 'passive' grade crossing Read More »
June 28
PeopleSound Transit's board confirms Timm as CEO Read More »
PeopleNS promotes Nag, Morris, Wong to executive team Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates cap-ex projects in two states, two provinces Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMxV Rail, U.K. rail center enter knowledge-sharing agreement Read More »
Passenger RailPennDOT, Norfolk Southern agree to expand passenger-rail access Read More »
AmtrakThree dead, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri Read More »
June 27
PeopleBi-State Development Board elects officers Read More »
PeopleSouth Carolina port executives receive high honors Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA takes control of Silver Line Extension Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central wins court ruling, but railroad's future is uncertain Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS kicks off new operating plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards New York Penn Station design contract to Arup Read More »
June 24
Passenger RailMet Council, Hennepin County Board OK Blue Line route recommendation Read More »
IntermodalJaxport completes berth improvements at Blount Island Terminal Read More »
Passenger RailMTA settles class-action lawsuits on accessibility issues Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal Maritime Commission members object to CP-KCS merger Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak promotes Harris to president, Williams to EVP Read More »
BNSF RailwayCongestion prompts BNSF to limit certain California-bound shipments Read More »
June 23
Passenger RailMetra breaks ground on new Auburn Park Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 24: Intermodal a drag on U.S. rail traffic Read More »
LaborBLET to hold strike authorization vote Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates cap-ex projects in four more provinces Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX kicks off Chicago intermodal yard expansion project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak orders 50 ALC-42 locomotives from Siemens Read More »
June 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Global Rail, Advanced Rail Management, Humatics and Hitachi (June 22) Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA to build new city hall at Brookhaven station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGreat Western Railway honors Tarquin-Coolpro for safe-shipping practices Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency expands underground train storage space Read More »
MechanicalReport: MBTA pulls Orange Line cars from service due to battery failure Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off procurement phase for B&P Tunnel program Read More »
June 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stantec, Thales and STV (June 21) Read More »
Passenger RailFoothill Gold Line light-rail project reaches halfway mark Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies new contract with DM&E Read More »
CSX TransportationCREATE Program wraps up Argo Connections project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad to serve new soybean plant Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues emergency service order to Union Pacific Read More »
June 20
LaborJudge bars NJ Transit engineers from future strikes Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates cap-ex projects for British Columbia, Quebec Read More »
LaborNMB: Carriers, 12 rail unions enter cooling-off period Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT issues loan to Indiana commuter-rail project Read More »
LaborCN maintains rail operations as IBEW begins strike Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS to serve Middle Georgia Megasite Read More »
June 17
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards funds to boost public transit access to health services Read More »
PeopleLake State Railway adds Davis, Earl to board Read More »
IntermodalUSDA, Port of Houston partner to ease congestion for ag shippers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink testing earthquake warning system that slows, stops trains Read More »
LaborIBEW sends CN 72-hour strike notice Read More »
June 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, ARINC, Koppers and Ricardo (June 16) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra solicits public input on new strategic plan Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR, Metro-North set new pandemic-era ridership records Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP funds trade school expansion in Texas Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes tumble 3.6% in Week 23 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA orders safety improvements to Boston's transit-rail system Read More »
June 15
Rail Industry TrendsS.D. Rail Board considers federal funding for quiet zones Read More »
PeopleRDC taps Olaechea to lead global business development Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBankruptcy trustee seeks auction of San Luis & Rio Grande rail assets Read More »
C&SIllinois commission issues grants for six rail bridge, crossing projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak seeks federal grant for Chicago Union Station project; speeds up Acela trains Read More »
LaborNMB calls for arbitration in rail labor contract talks Read More »
June 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom and Rolling Stock Solutions (June 14) Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA releases final environmental report on Northern California project section Read More »
IntermodalRail service to return to Thorold Multimodal Hub Read More »
SafetyFRA boosts funding for rail trespass enforcement, suicide prevention Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases findings in two rail-worker fatality cases Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB orders four Class Is to provide more detailed service recovery plans Read More »
June 13
IntermodalCharleston port logs record May Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit moves closer to environmental review of proposed Blue Line Extension Read More »
PeopleCarr tapped to lead Washington Union Station Redevelopment Corp. Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA OKs FY23 budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA requires railroads to create fatigue risk management programs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB orders mediation in Amtrak Gulf Coast case Read More »
June 10
IntermodalRetailers: U.S. ports anticipate near-record volumes Read More »
Passenger RailBART approves first two-year budget Read More »
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Passenger RailSt. Louis governments OK MetroLink corridor study agreement Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port logs second-busiest month in May Read More »
Passenger RailAllegheny County port authority rebrands to Pittsburgh Regional Transit Read More »
Passenger RailMTA requests proposals for Penn Station reconstruction Read More »
June 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HyperloopTT, Rail Operations, Aspen Equipment, Hitachi Rail and Transit Wireless (June 9) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX recognizes safe shipping practices of Sand Springs Railway customers Read More »
SafetyRail industry marks International Level Crossing Awareness Day Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fell 2.8% in Week 22 Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia sets new monthly cargo record in May Read More »
BNSF RailwaySan Bernardino council clears BNSF intermodal project's environmental report Read More »
June 8
Passenger RailAPTA honors transit-rail agencies with 2022 safety, security awards Read More »
MOWUP to begin major tie project on Metra UP-West Line Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern rings NYSE bell to mark 40th anniversary Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak upgrades Virginia station, launches bus service in Pennsylvania Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad names Terry external affairs director Read More »
IntermodalNS, UP, Hapag-Lloyd, Virginia port form coast-to-coast shipping option Read More »
June 7
PeopleFormer BLET VP Wingo dies Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain OKs FY2023 capital, operating budgets Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsConsortium to research climate-change risks to U.S. rail network Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP joins RailPulse coalition Read More »
IntermodalIndiana port wraps up TIGER-funded rail infrastructure projects Read More »
PeopleTimm endorsed as next Sound Transit CEO Read More »
June 6
PeopleNew York Senate confirms new, returning MTA board members Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada announces rail safety improvements Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina DOT to update passenger-rail study Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIRG to reconnect Macon industrial site to CSX, NS Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances summer Northeast Corridor infrastructure work Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN signs on to Wabtec's new precision dispatch system Read More »
June 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailPulse, Railinc, Keolis, Mi-Jack, L.B. Foster and Transdev (June 3) Read More »
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Passenger RailMaryland advances potential development of new transit corridor Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards service restoration funds, seeks applicants for TOD planning grants Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro begins Rosecrans/Marquardt grade separation project Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada OKs measures to reduce derailment risk Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCRISI grants awarded to projects that will expand passenger rail Read More »
June 2
Passenger RailMetra to test $100 flat-rate monthly pass Read More »
Passenger RailNew LIRR terminal ito be named Grand Central Madison Read More »
LaborNew York lawmakers pass bill mandating two-person train crews Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak designated 'best' employer for new graduates Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads moved fewer carloads, intermodal units in May Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA awards $368 million in CRISI grant funds to 46 rail projects Read More »
June 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Kawasaki, Transdev, Nexxiot, Huber+Suhner and Rail Vision (June 1) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink OKs 2022 investment plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNCDOT's 10-year transportation plan open for review Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal grant dollars continue flowing to rail projects Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to become CMA CMG's primary rail provider in Canada Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX wraps up Pan Am acquisition Read More »
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