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Rail News: July 2020
July 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, ACCIONA, Alstom, Keolis, STV and WSP (July 31) Read More »
Supplier SpotlightFTA develops pandemic recovery product supplier list Read More »
Passenger RailChicago suburb updates TOD plan near Metra station Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina group seeks to strengthen Triangle's transit connections Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ sees growth potential in CSX's expanded DeWitt Rail Yard Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN issues plan for 2020-21 grain crop year Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPandemic's impact hammers Q2 intermodal traffic Read More »
July 30
PeopleDART names Dye to board post Read More »
Passenger RailSurvey: Caltrain riders to return to rail post-pandemic Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBuckingham Branch Railroad acquires railcar repair facility Read More »
MOWBART issues bonds to pay for rail infrastructure work Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight-rail traffic slump continues Read More »
SafetyKansas DOT proposes two-person train crew rule Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces availability of grant funding to speed up projects Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific issues climate change statement Read More »
July 29
Passenger RailCanadian agencies make rail station accessibility improvements Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro, Austin council recommend Project Connect investment Read More »
PeopleSan Diego MTS security head Guaderrama to retire Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA: Latest pandemic-relief bills ignore transit Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSEPTA sets up fund for frontline workers' families Read More »
PeopleVirtual event will recognize rail industry's 'Rising Stars' Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN outlines cap-ex plans for three Midwest states, Tennessee Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern: Q2 revenue down 29 percent on lower volume Read More »
July 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Alstom, Trinity, Nokia, TRAINFO and SkyRights (July 28) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT document addresses crossmodal technology policy Read More »
Passenger RailMTA speeds up subway station accessibility projects Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority sets tonnage record in FY2020 Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to add express service to BNSF, Rock Island lines Read More »
PeopleAAR recognizes CSX's Davis with Chaffee environmental award Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit, Amtrak commit to Portal Bridge replacement in 2021 Read More »
PeopleSanborn to join Norfolk Southern as EVP, COO Read More »
July 27
Passenger RailAustin’s Cap Metro to upgrade fare system Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina port to serve huge Walmart distribution center Read More »
SustainabilityReport: Caltrain reduces GHG emissions by 44 percent Read More »
SecurityPandemic update: VRE adds trains to promote social distancing Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak tightens mask requirement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail coalition calls on Senate to approve STB nominees Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN rolls out infrastructure plans for Louisiana, Mississippi Read More »
MechanicalNYCT to acquire 25 diesel-electric locomotives Read More »
July 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from OptiFuel, Wi-Tronix, Bourque Logistics, Harsco, Voith and Tealinc (July 24) Read More »
Passenger RailAlaska Railroad revises summer rail service Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries slowed in Q2 Read More »
Passenger RailStudy: Development near DART stations generate billions Read More »
IntermodalPennsylvania extends intermodal cargo incentive program Read More »
Passenger RailWork begins on Newport News Transportation Center Read More »
MOWCN breaks down infrastructure spending in Michigan, Wisconsin Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA reorganizes rail safety office Read More »
July 23
Rail Industry TrendsMetrolink completes ticket machine update Read More »
Passenger RailRocky Mountaineer suspends remainder of 2020 season Read More »
High-Speed RailVirgin Trains advances financing for Vegas high-speed rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX expands rail-ready program to Winchester & Western Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal traffic decline slowed in Week 29 Read More »
Passenger RailMTA slashes expenses to address COVID-related losses Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports lower Q2 revenue across all markets Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's Q2 revenue, profit plummet on lower volumes Read More »
July 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, Leclanche, APTIM, HDR, TransSystems and STV (July 22) Read More »
MOWMTA to rehab Rutgers subway tunnel Read More »
Passenger RailPortland council sends $5B transit measure to voters Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is employed fewer people in June Read More »
Passenger RailMetra asks STB to intervene in UP service dispute Read More »
PTCUSDOT issues loan to MBTA for PTC project Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports lower Q2 revenue, record low operating ratio Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN revenue falls 19 percent in Q2, announces plan to acquire 1,500 grain cars Read More »
July 21
LaborBLET ratifies new contract with WNYP Read More »
IntermodalVolkswagen opens process center at Baltimore port Read More »
PeoplePadgette elected state-Amtrak committee chair Read More »
Passenger RailMetra selects engineering, design firms for 75th Street Corridor projects Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern hires Laubenstine as VP of coal marketing Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to restore rail service to near pre-COVID levels Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsDCTA wins federal grant for TOD planning Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad names Warren president Read More »
July 20
Passenger RailIllinois RTA unveils draft framework of capital investments Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to begin West Hinsdale Station platform replacement Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro awards contract for light-rail extension project Read More »
Passenger RailGAO: FTA should be more transparent with capital grant program Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Retail imports remain far below last year Read More »
C&SOhio commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named 'best place to work' for disability inclusion Read More »
MOWWisDOT seeks comments on Muskego Yard freight-rail bypass project Read More »
July 17
Supplier SpotlightDuos Technologies CEO Arcaini to retire Read More »
SecurityAPTA solicits input on draft security standards Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak met FY19 sustainability targets, report says Read More »
MechanicalNCTD orders 11 rail cars for Coaster commuter-rail service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel awards rail infrastructure grants to short lines, shippers Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way light-rail extension Read More »
High-Speed RailSTB: Texas Central project falls under board's jurisdiction Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS revenue falls 23 percent in Q2 Read More »
July 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LILEE, Alstom, Hub Group; and in memoriam: Steven Beal (July 16) Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT activates contactless fare system at Bronx subway stations Read More »
LogisticsCRANDIC Rail-affiliated firm rebrands as Travero Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs contract to build new station on UP North Line Read More »
IntermodalTTX Co. to open facility at Joliet intermodal center Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Traffic decline continued in Week 28 Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit to buy eight Bombardier locomotives Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF tests autostrads to improve intermodal operations Read More »
July 15
Passenger RailRTD-Denver marks Southwest light-rail line's 20th year Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA launches contactless payment option on regional rail Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain drafts policies to increase rail service availability Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA 'pleased' with rail funding levels in appropriations bill Read More »
SecurityOIG: Amtrak needs to better define police department's role, priorities Read More »
Passenger RailDART receives rail delivery for Silver Line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR poll: A majority of Americans support freight rail's role in U.S. economy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit execs urge Congress to pass $36B in emergency relief funding Read More »
July 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dachser, Colliers, Alstom and Ardanuy (July 14) Read More »
MOWMetrolinx wraps up Rodgers Road rail bridge repairs Read More »
SecurityPandemic update: Metrolink installs sanitizing dispensers on all rail cars Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak will serve new North Carolina transit station Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver seeks rider feedback on future rail needs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationStudy shows major diversion of freight from rail to roads if bigger trucks allowed Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail Conference goes virtual Read More »
IntermodalMississippi port receives grant for North Rail Connector project Read More »
July 13
Passenger RailNJ Transit deploys handheld mobile fare validators Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain hires naming rights, sponsorship consultant Read More »
SafetyTSB investigating wheel cracks on Ottawa light-rail trains Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsA2A Rail taps HDR for survey work in Alberta Read More »
SecurityMTA seeks innovations to keep rail safe during the pandemic Read More »
SecurityRail union urges Class Is to start COVID-19 testing, tracing Read More »
Passenger RailMajor construction begins on Foothill Gold Line Glendora-Pomona segment Read More »
IntermodalDraft EIS unveiled for Port of Long Beach on-dock rail facility Read More »
July 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Alstom, HDR, Railroad Consultants and Transdev (July 10) Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR to eliminate grade crossing in New Hyde Park Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRBMN to challenge latest court ruling on SEDA-COG's authority Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOntario Northland Railway, Monarch Gold ink MOU Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX expands rail-ready program to Stockton Terminal and Eastern Read More »
MOWCN unveils 2020 infrastructure plans for Saskatchewan Read More »
LaborVIA Rail lays off 1,000 employees Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would tie Amtrak funding to preservation of long-distance routes, staff Read More »
July 9
MOWTriMet to close Steel Bridge for MAX light-rail work Read More »
PeopleSFRTA's board elects Valeche chair Read More »
SustainabilityWMATA OKs solar panel installation agreement Read More »
ShippersG3 opens grain terminal at Port of Vancouver, elevators in Alberta Read More »
SecurityEPA studying disinfectants for trains, stations Read More »
PeopleWainscott joins CSX board Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA to release environmental document for San Francisco-San Jose segment Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic slipped 2.4 percent in Week 27 Read More »
July 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Paceline, Sener, TekTracking, WSP and Bergmann (July 8) Read More »
Passenger RailCalgary Transit unveils mobile ticketing app Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis launches on-demand service Read More »
SecurityMetra, Metrolink launch digital tools to support social distancing Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ blames pandemic for lower cargo volume in May Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA awards grants to anti-trespassing programs Read More »
SafetyCanada's rail fatalities, accidents rose in 2019 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN sets another grain haul record in June Read More »
July 7
SecurityPandemic update: Santa Clara VTA unveils safety plan Read More »
C&SMinnesota freight program, Ohio projects target crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh transit agency begins two-year transit tunnel project Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS updates 2019 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailMTA calls on developers to improve seat tracking app Read More »
MOWCN highlights planned infrastructure upgrades in three provinces Read More »
Passenger RailProject team seeks input on planned Colorado transit-rail service Read More »
Canadian PacificCP broke more grain-carrying records in June, Q2 Read More »
July 6
PeopleValley Metro boards elect new officers Read More »
PeopleRSI leader O’Malley to step down at month’s end Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Long-time OCTA board member Winterbottom Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFeds approve environmental analysis for Washington state port rail project Read More »
SecurityMARTA deploys new rail-car disinfectant technology Read More »
PeopleFortson assumes gavel as NMB chair Read More »
High-Speed RailVirgin Trains USA enters right-of-way agreement for Las Vegas-LA high-speed rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco to serve six major Dow chemical plants in the U.S., Canada Read More »
July 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AREMA, Alstom, SENER, VTG, LRW and SISCOG (July 2) Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX awards contract for railroad car dumper system Read More »
LaborBLET, Indiana Southern reach tentative pact Read More »
IntermodalCanada to invest in Vancouver rail infrastructure Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIowa Interstate Railroad opens Duggan Bridge Read More »
PeopleKCS shuffles leadership to carry out PSR strategy Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic recovery accelerated in June Read More »
July 1
Passenger RailBART, VRE unveil new resources to aid passengers Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver’s latest financial projections better than predicted Read More »
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor kicks off environmental review of South Bay rail project Read More »
PeopleOntario Northland names Duquette VP of transportation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKansas DOT awards grants to improve rail service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Freight railroads welcome new era of North American trade Read More »
PTCNJ Transit enters PTC into extended revenue service Read More »
PeopleKCS de Mexico's top exec Zozaya to retire Aug. 1, Del Cueto named successor Read More »
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