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Rail News: June 2024
June 28
CSX TransportationCSX recognized for support of military veteran employees Read More »
Passenger RailNew VIA Rail fleet arrives in southwest Ontario Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit selects site for Link train-maintenance facility Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana selects OmniTRAX as development partner Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB chair 'deeply troubled' with NS' actions during East Palestine investigation Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, CSX to install PTC on Downeaster; Amtrak, NJ Transit to examine NEC service disruptions Read More »
June 27
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off Brattleboro Station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWisDOT awards $4.8M in loans to fund freight-rail projects Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro lands $15.9M grant for streetcar extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Supreme Court to consider Utah crude-by-rail case Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia authority awards design contract for high-speed rail track, OCS Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic grew 3.6% in Week 25 Read More »
June 26
Supplier SpotlightFreightCar produces 10,000th rail car at new Mexico plant Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX hosts Colorado hazmat training Read More »
LaborBLET, Pacific Harbor Line reach tentative pact Read More »
BNSF RailwayFlooding impacts BNSF operations across Midwest Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT to award $1.8B in RAISE grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues new safety actions to avert another East Palestine Read More »
June 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cathcart, Wiremind, Movares and Rail Vision (June 25) Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA approves $1.76B budget for FY2025 Read More »
Passenger RailZero-emission passenger train arrives in San Bernardino County Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues investigative update for Baltimore bridge collapse Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS takes action on FRA safety culture recommendations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA issues rail hazmat reporting rule Read More »
June 24
PeopleBi-State Development Commission's board elects new leadership Read More »
PeopleNCTD appoints Rogers rail operations director Read More »
PeopleRTA board elects Dillard to third term as chair Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia transit-rail officials kick off Valley Rail construction phase Read More »
SafetyAAR outlines safety actions taken since East Palestine train derailment Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to establish vent and burn workgroup Read More »
June 21
Passenger RailRegular weekend service to resume at PATH station Read More »
C&SIllinois panel approves multiple crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh Regional Transit closes Red Line until late August Read More »
M&ANorth American Rail Solutions acquires Tri Innovations Consulting Read More »
PeopleL.A. councilman McOsker to chair Alameda Corridor authority Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA, San Diego MTS adopt FY2025 budgets Read More »
June 20
Passenger RailLA Metro ridership grows for 18 consecutive months Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit completes Elizabeth Station renovation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 3.4% in Week 24 Read More »
PeoplePeople news from R.J. Corman, DART and Lake State Railway Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak updates STB on status of future Gulf Coast service Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF advancing plans for massive intermodal, logistics hub near Phoenix Read More »
June 19
PeopleTrogdon named acting director of Virginia rail, transit department Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific slates Big Boy steam locomotive's fall tour Read More »
Passenger RailHART energizes next section of Honolulu's Skyline rail system Read More »
High-Speed RailCoalition drafts roadmap for high-speed rail projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers call on House panel to take up East Palestine health-monitoring bill Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is employed fewer U.S. workers in May Read More »
June 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Triunity and Keolis (June 18) Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA, SEPTA break ground on construction projects Read More »
LaborArizona Eastern train and engine workers join BLET Read More »
SafetyCanada's rail accidents, incidents declined in 2023, safety board says Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals3i RR to acquire Cincinnati Eastern Railroad Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern publishes latest safety report Read More »
June 17
CSX TransportationInbound Logistics recognizes CSX for sustainability practices Read More »
IntermodalIndiana ports to seek sites for international container facilities Read More »
Passenger RailMet Council solicits input on environmental document for Blue Line light-rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO asks Congress to back CRISI funding for rail in all states Read More »
PeoplePeople news from OmniTRAX, DART and HNTB Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadWisDOT grant to fund rail project at WestRock plant Read More »
June 14
IntermodalPort NOLA posts double-digit intermodal growth Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues 2023 sustainability report Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB sets meetings for East Palestine final report Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS selects TranSystems for Pullman Junction CREATE project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA: CARB locomotive rule would lead to more big trucks on highways Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX slates Cumberland Yard infrastructure work Read More »
June 13
Passenger RailMBTA OKs five-year capital investment plan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named a Forbes Net Zero Leader for second year Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs $33.4M contract for Electric Line station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes inch up in Week 23 Read More »
IntermodalNevada port launches West Coast intermodal service with UP Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak on track to break ridership record in FY24 Read More »
June 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Rail Modal Group (June 12) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra landscapes new station with native plants Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain amps up train testing on electrified corridor Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF auto facilities recognized as best in North America Read More »
LaborCN 'no closer' to TCRC labor deal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationVirginia, city of Charlotte notify STB of plans to acquire portions of NS lines Read More »
June 11
IntermodalRetailers: U.S. summer import cargo expected to hit highest level since 2022 Read More »
Passenger RailUTA names Preusser COO, slates Frontrunner expansion Read More »
Passenger RailNixed NYC congestion toll prompts review of MTA capital programs Read More »
LogisticsSavage opens transload facility in Utah Read More »
IntermodalLouisiana state officials pledge $230.5M to Port NOLA projects Read More »
IntermodalBaltimore port's main shipping channel reopens Read More »
June 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Rail Vision and Nexxiot (June 10) Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern solicits applications for safety, community grant programs Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Harrisburg Line track-renewal project reaches third phase Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPinsly short lines join EPA SmartWay program Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit releases final environmental study for maintenance facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues environmental report for proposed freight-rail line in New York Read More »
June 7
CSX TransportationCSX's TDSI automotive facilities recognized for quality Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia panel OKs VRE Manassas Line, Crystal City station projects to reduce I-66 congestion Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad celebrates 10th anniversary Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP selects TexAmericas Center as new Focus Site Read More »
PeopleMetrolink extends CEO Kettle's contract Read More »
LaborCN offers binding arbitration to TCRC Read More »
June 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from DOE, OneRail, TRAINFO, RATP and Keolis (June 6) Read More »
Passenger RailGreater Cleveland RTA awarded $16M FTA grant Read More »
PeopleRep. Deluzio to succeed Payne on House T&I Committee Read More »
SafetyMass Coastal Railroad report highlights trespassing incidents Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak completes accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. Intermodal traffic spiked in May Read More »
June 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vale, Wabtec and HNTB (June 5) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA to begin advance construction for Red Line Extension Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logs auto import surge in April Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA honors 6 transit agencies for rail safety, security, emergency management Read More »
SafetySLSI to provide short-line peer review for FRA's close-call program Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia Passenger Rail Authority, NS in talks for new rail agreement Read More »
June 4
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to expand partnership with Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in support of Indigenous athletes Read More »
BNSF RailwayReport: BNSF sues Texas city over logistics center plans Read More »
Passenger RailOntario awards contracts to restore northeastern passenger-rail service Read More »
SafetyMetrolink flips switch on 'smart' crossing in Southern California Read More »
PeoplePeople news from IANA, NCTD and DART Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF announces Bobb retirement, shuffles leadership roles Read More »
June 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Thales, Savage and IANA (June 3) Read More »
PeopleCuyahoga Valley Scenic Rail leader Mazur to retire Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail to introduce express train to MiamiCentral Read More »
Passenger RailSacRT completes testing of new low-floor trains Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA obtains $67M grant to make Green Line stations accessible Read More »
IntermodalMaryland issues RFP for rebuilding Key Bridge Read More »
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