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Rail News: July 2022
July 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Shuttlewagon, West Side Tractor and Icomera (July 29) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak observes ADA anniversary, continues rail station improvements Read More »
Passenger RailMetra launches historic Blue Island station rehab project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern awards scholarships to railroaders' children Read More »
PeopleSouth Florida RTA appoints Dech executive director Read More »
Passenger RailSt. Louis light-rail officials estimate up to $20 million in flood damage Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I workforce grew in June Read More »
July 28
Passenger RailMTA releases preliminary 2023 budget, updates ridership recovery forecast Read More »
PeopleAAR honors Norfolk Southern's Helmer with Chafee Environmental Award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log carload volume increase in Week 29 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRailroads oppose FRA's proposed train crew rule, labor backs it Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF opens new Tacoma intermodal facility Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific reports 'strong' results in Q2 Read More »
July 27
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad to help preserve historic train depot Read More »
IntermodalPort of Savannah logs another record month in June Read More »
MechanicalUP, Wabtec ink locomotive modernization pact Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN delivers record revenue, income in Q2 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS logs record operating revenue, income in Q2 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes two-person train crew requirement Read More »
July 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Asite, Trainyard Tech, Thales and Road & Rail (July 26) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAmtrak, STB earn spots on 'best place to work' lists Read More »
Passenger RailBuckingham Branch launches Virginia tourism rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA lays out plan to make subway stations more accessible Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIllinois reps, senators oppose CP-KCS merger Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian government to audit CP safety practices, announces new rail safety actions Read More »
July 25
Passenger RailBrightline's new pink, green trains arrive in Orlando Read More »
IntermodalPort Everglades logs cargo records for May, June Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers tout Illinois as site for rail research 'center of excellence' Read More »
LaborBLET members OK contract with Illinois and Midland Railroad Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets public hearing dates in CP-KCS merger case Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on Amtrak derailment in Missouri Read More »
July 22
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad to sell bonds to fund Seward dock upgrades Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel issues grants to Wheeling & Lake Erie, transload facility project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern bumps up conductor trainee pay, incentives Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adopts FY23 operating budget, secures capital funding Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS updates sustainability data Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB rejects Foster Farms' request to extend UP service order Read More »
July 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Randon Implementos and Hitachi Rail (July 21) Read More »
MechanicalMetrolink puts first of refurbished rail cars into service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume continues to slide Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain’s first electric trainset undergoes clearance testing Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports higher revenue, earnings in Q2 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific posts operating revenue, income gains in Q2 Read More »
July 20
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Passenger RailMARTA awards HVAC contract to Wabtec Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA names contractor for Codman Yard expansion project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUinta Basin Railway clears final regulatory hurdle to rail line construction Read More »
M&AAIMCo to acquire Cando Rail & Terminals Read More »
Passenger RailTransit-rail agencies prep for heat wave Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCSM to invest in Celaya rail line, exclusivity rights extended in Mexico Read More »
July 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Road & Rail, Southern National, RSI and Everysens (July 19) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA names co-chairs of fare evasion panel Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak opens ticket sales for Ethan Allen Express service to NYC Read More »
Passenger RailVRE to eliminate fares during WMATA closures Read More »
Passenger RailNew York Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams OK financial pact for Penn Station project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP starts returning its rail cars to service Read More »
July 18
Rail Industry TrendsIowa DOT solicits applications for diesel emissions reduction grants Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA honors transit agencies, leaders with 2022 awards Read More »
IntermodalLos Angeles, Long Beach ports log record volumes in June Read More »
IntermodalConstruction begins on future rail-served commerce center at Little Rock port Read More »
M&ACP, KCS respond to merger comments Read More »
LaborBiden names PEB in rail labor dispute Read More »
July 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from IMC, H&M Intermodal, Transdev and AllTranstek (July 15) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Mexico Rail Runner fare cuts extended, service to increase Read More »
PeopleMTA appoints four to NYCT leadership team Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada announces millions in funding for rail projects in Saskatchewan, Manitoba Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak can do more to recruit, retain engineers Read More »
LaborSMART TD leaders indicate support for rail strike Read More »
July 14
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Rail Industry TrendsMaryland DOT solicits input on draft freight, rail plans Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF honors top safety employees of 2021 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume decline continued in Week 27 Read More »
IntermodalJ.B. Hunt launches Southern California transload service Read More »
PeopleIANA to honor Prince, Newsome, Lowenthal at EXPO Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to STB: Reject CN request for divestiture of KCS line Read More »
July 13
PeopleOCTA names Dunning chief operating officer Read More »
IntermodalVirginia, South Carolina ports post record cargo volumes Read More »
IntermodalPort of Windsor receives funding for warehouse expansion Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit obtains federal funds for Newark light-rail study Read More »
LogisticsDevelopers acquire CMC Railroad, Houston logistics park Read More »
LaborBLET members vote in favor of strike authorization Read More »
July 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cathcart, The Andersons, Greenbrier, Cyclyx and Pandrol (July 12) Read More »
PeopleMet Council taps Beckwith as Blue Line Extension project director Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad promotes O'Dowd to director of engineering Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia transit agencies secure millions in TIRCP funding Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX issues 2021 ESG report Read More »
LaborVIA Rail, Unifor reach tentative agreements Read More »
July 11
Rail Industry TrendsNJ Transit advances Hoboken train station redevelopment Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink receives $25 million CalSTA grant Read More »
C&SIllinois commission OKs latest round of grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro dedicates future Expo/Crenshaw Station Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Crotty AVP business development Read More »
Canadian PacificBettendorf council OKs pact with CP to mitigate increased train traffic Read More »
July 8
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco hosts Sen. Moran at Kansas short line Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Union Station improvements in full swing Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak relaunches Toronto service, seasonal connection to Newport Read More »
Passenger RailGovernment, transportation leaders form coalition to support Chicago Union Station project Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road taps McCuan as AVP engineering Read More »
Canadian PacificCP joins UN Global Compact Read More »
July 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Humatics, Hitachi Rail, Thales, Alstom and Koppers (July 7) Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro breaks ground on 'Rail-to-Rail' corridor project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada unveils measures to protect rail infrastructure from extreme weather Read More »
LaborVIA Rail worker union issues strike mandate Read More »
LaborRetailers to Biden: Get involved in the rail labor dispute Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail volume fell 3.2% in June Read More »
July 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision, Alstom, TRAC and Pacific Drayage (July 6) Read More »
PeopleValley Metro boards elect new officers Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSierra Northern Railway relocates Ventura headquarters Read More »
C&SOhio panel approves LED light installations at NS grade crossings Read More »
Passenger RailGovs. Murphy, Hochul sign MOU to advance Gateway rail projects Read More »
LaborRail shippers call on Biden to help Class Is, unions settle contract dispute Read More »
July 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HDR, Koppers, MTA, Radiant Logistics, Railmark, Strato, STV and Volvo Penta (July 5) Read More »
PeopleDART confirms Reich as CFO Read More »
PeopleL.A. Metro appoints six to executive cabinet Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB continues emergency order in Foster Farms, UP case Read More »
AmtrakDueling lawsuits filed over Amtrak train derailment Read More »
LaborIBEW agrees to arbitration, ending strike at CN Read More »
July 1
Passenger RailMBTA breaks ground on Winchester Center station work Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPort of Benton terminates Tri-City Railroad lease Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN earns another 'best corporate citizen' ranking, announces more capex budgets Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA names 2021 Jake Safety Award winners Read More »
Passenger RailNS, Virginia finalize Western Rail Initiative pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLetters citing rail service crisis continue to circulate at STB Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks applicants for new crossing elimination grant program Read More »
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