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Rail News: July 2021
July 30
SecuritySan Diego MTS extends fare-evasion program, OKs security contract Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB opens public docket for Tempe train derailment Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSoCalGas to work with Sierra Northern Railway on hydrogen fuel-cell engine Read More »
LaborArbitrator affirms rail union must negotiate over train-crew size Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX: Maine governor, others file support for Pan Am merger Read More »
IntermodalIANA report: Intermodal continues surge in Q2 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP proxy statement asks KCS shareholders to vote against CN-KCS deal Read More »
July 29
Short Lines & RegionalsEast Chicago Rail Terminal opens Chicago transload facility Read More »
SustainabilityIndiana Rail Road wraps up solar project Read More »
PeopleTesler to head MassDOT Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American railroads report carload, intermodal volume increases in Week 29 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR to rehab lead track for beverage plant Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN solicits input on interim 'extreme' weather fire plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA revises regs for PTC changes, performance reporting Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record Q2 revenue Read More »
July 28
Passenger RailFunding priority considered for Edmonton Capital Line South light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailMetra awards construction contract for Auburn Park Station Read More »
IntermodalAPM Terminals Mobile targets Midwest supply chains Read More »
PeopleTTCI names Bennett, Lippy to director roles Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink OKs environmental report for Simi Valley double-track project Read More »
PeopleLRW seeks nominations for 'Railway Woman of the Year' Read More »
LogisticsTNW to help develop Port of Victoria in Texas Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern posts revenue, income, OR records in Q2 Read More »
July 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hatch and Sharp & Fellows (July 27) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA requires employee vaccinations Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA delays Potomac Yard Metrorail Station opening Read More »
IntermodalJaxport posts 'strong' cargo volumes through first three quarters of FY21 Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to upgrade SkyTrain bridge Read More »
MOWPennDOT accepting applications for state rail grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS unveils science-based target to reduce GHG intensity Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse Transportation Chair DeFazio opposes CN-KCS voting trust plan Read More »
July 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX and Humatics (July 26) Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee's 'Hop' streetcar returns to regular service Aug. 1 Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit teams with regional agencies for 'Trees for Rail' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport: FTA made progress in providing Hurricane Sandy funds, but transparency issues exist Read More »
Canadian PacificCP unveils climate strategy to reduce emissions Read More »
IntermodalVirginia DRPT approves grant for Norfolk Terminal rail yard project Read More »
PeopleMetrolink names Kettle CEO Read More »
ShippersAg shippers call on STB to adopt competitive rail measures Read More »
July 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Trinity, WAGO and Railinc (July 23) Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD advances fencing project along Del Mar bluffs Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit authorized to secure FY2022 capital funding Read More »
Passenger RailBART accelerated work during the pandemic to support rebuilding project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGovernors call on Congress to pass infrastructure package Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNP&H to upgrade grain elevator, other Quill Lake facilities Read More »
Passenger RailFAA clears proposed LaGuardia AirTrain project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB asks Class Is to report on intermodal supply chain problems Read More »
July 22
Passenger RailCanada to explore southwest Ontario passenger-rail opportunities Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA begins Anaheim Canyon Metrolink improvements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American transborder freight by rail rose in May Read More »
Passenger RailMTA: Federal funds provide financial stability through first half of 2024 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. weekly rail traffic rose 6.6 percent in Week 28 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS adjusts Chicago intermodal site to accommodate record demand Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports growth across all business lines in Q2 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP produces 'record' quarterly results Read More »
July 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dyco Electronics, Alstom and Rolls-Royce Power (July 21) Read More »
SecuritySTM launches regional security strategy Read More »
Passenger RailKeele becomes 53rd accessible TTC subway station Read More »
SafetyMichigan bill would use federal funds for grade crossing repairs Read More »
PeopleTriMet names Glazier executive director of transportation operations Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, PA rail authority to partner on Scranton-NYC rail service Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts ‘strong’ results in Q2 Read More »
July 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Alstom and HDR (July 20) Read More »
Passenger RailDallas to mark 32 years of streetcar service Read More »
High-Speed RailCoalition forms to advocate for federal high-speed rail dollars Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad to resume ferry service Read More »
IntermodalLA port extends comment period on revised DEIR for Gateway project Read More »
PeopleRising Stars to be honored today in virtual ceremony Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX names Ward, Goutcher to SVP roles Read More »
PeopleCanadian Pacific names Arpin VP, CIO Read More »
July 19
PeopleAPTA honors public transportation organizations, leaders Read More »
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Passenger RailNJ Transit advances Metropark TOD project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX listed as 'best' place to work in IT Read More »
Passenger RailOntario advances plans for Yonge North Subway extension Read More »
Canadian PacificCP: Speculation over Lytton fire's cause is 'irresponsible' Read More »
High-Speed RailGDOT issues environmental report for Atlanta-Charlotte high-speed rail line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsButtigieg tours Chicago-area rail yards Read More »
July 16
PeopleBiden nominates Fauth, Puchala to NMB Read More »
SecurityWMATA proposes suspensions for offenders of sex, weapons crimes Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA issues RFIs on CIG program, safety issues Read More »
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PeopleBhatti appointed CEO of Calgary Green Line LRT Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIAIS joins SmartWay partnership on environmental issues Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognized as a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' Read More »
Passenger RailCalgary-Banff passenger-rail project enters development phase Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts revenue gain, net loss in Q2 Read More »
July 15
Passenger RailTransLink to upgrade to Burrard SkyTrain Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT releases transportation equity report Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to close Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices Read More »
Passenger RailVTA extends suspension of light-rail service after shooting Read More »
IntermodalCG Railway rail ferry en route to Gulf of Mexico Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carload volume climbs, intermodal falls in Week 27 Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central names Renfe early operator of Dallas-Houston bullet train Read More »
Passenger RailNEC Commission unveils 15-year plan to upgrade passenger-rail service Read More »
July 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, ENSCO and Michael Baker (July 14) Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR flips WiFi switch in Atlantic Terminal Read More »
SecurityFTA offers new transit safety, crime prevention resources Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA completes first phase of L Taraval improvements Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia transit group hails budget actions aimed at public transportation Read More »
Passenger RailPennDOT solicits bids for Coatesville Train Station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCanada provides more funding for trade corridor projects Read More »
IntermodalSC Ports mark record fiscal year for containers handled Read More »
July 13
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Passenger RailTrudeau announces federal funding for TransLink project Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro begins work on $900 million airport connector Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP tank cars assist lava fire fight Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit light-rail projects gain federal funding Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN donates to Lytton wildfire relief efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCSX, NS to STB: Dismiss Amtrak's request for interim order Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA, Palmdale agree to advance rail station planning Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCREATE partners unveil details of Archer, BRC grade separation Read More »
July 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from EillisDon, Greenbrier and Alstom (July 12) Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail reaches 100 million riders Read More »
Passenger RailCTA ridership up more than 55 percent in 2021 so far Read More »
PeopleSEPTA names Deiger assistant GM for human resources Read More »
IntermodalPort of Montreal advances Contrecoeur expansion Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB Chair Oberman 'welcomes' Biden’s executive order Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry views vary on executive order's impact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's Alghabra orders CN, CP to take fire safety precautions Read More »
July 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, Wabtec, Hub and Industrial Networks (July 9) Read More »
MOWBART turns to goats to help manage vegetation Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ reports record rail activity, cargo volume for May Read More »
Passenger RailTshiuetin Rail to receive funding for upcoming projects Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports ESG progress made in 2020 Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau confirms government investments in Calgary Transit rail line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, Class Is make some progress in Gulf Coast talks Read More »
July 8
Passenger RailSound Transit launches Northgate Link website Read More »
Passenger RailFirst NYCT R211 subway cars arrive for testing Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport: Railroads adapted to volatile pandemic conditions Read More »
Canadian PacificCP pledges funds to support wildfire recovery efforts in Lytton Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline West acquires Las Vegas site for high-speed rail station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Q2 freight-rail traffic reflects a recovering economy Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS sets stockholder meeting date for CN merger vote Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to spend $7B on new Siemens rail cars, locomotives Read More »
July 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Transdev, Vix Technology and WAGO (July 7) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain delays station opening Read More »
SecurityNYC's 311 system to expand to subway system Read More »
ShippersCN to serve new P&H grain facility in Saskatchewan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrudeau honors eighth anniversary of Lac-Megantic rail disaster Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco adds investment partner Read More »
Passenger RailCanada to issue RFP for new Toronto-Quebec City rail service Read More »
M&ACN, KCS make case for 'pro-competitive' combination in latest filing Read More »
July 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Mullen Group, R.H. Harris and Alstom (July 6) Read More »
PeopleNTSB Chair Sumwalt retires from government service Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail to increase corridor service levels Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA: Grants available for transit projects in underserved areas Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIAIS marks founder Banner's centennial Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFeds to invest $2.2 million to replace Missouri rail infrastructure Read More »
Passenger RailColorado Gov. Polis signs Front Range passenger-rail law Read More »
July 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Quala, ULTX and Alstom (July 2) Read More »
PeopleBLET mourns death of Shahraim Allen Read More »
Passenger RailBART, Metra reveal more service restoration plans Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver seeks applicants for transit-rail safety grants Read More »
PeopleNCRR names Dobronski general counsel Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS lists 2020 sustainability achievements in new report Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry offers mixed reviews of House INVEST bill Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX files expanded application with STB to acquire Pan Am Railways Read More »
July 1
IntermodalLong Beach port marks 110 years of service Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit trains to return to full capacity Read More »
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IntermodalPort NOLA issues RFP for program manager, controls services Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American railroads report higher carload, intermodal volumes for Week 25 Read More »
MOWMinnesota DOT awards $4 million in rail improvement grants Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF announces two new 'certified' development sites Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT to award $905 million in INFRA grants Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX completes acquisition of Quality Carriers Read More »
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