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Rail News: July 2024
July 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision and HDR (July 31) Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC Women's Open raises millions for heart health Read More »
Passenger RailNashville's WeGo Star rail service could expand under draft transit plan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX issues 2023 ESG report Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC reports 'robust' Q2 revenue growth Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. sues Norfolk Southern for delays on Amtrak Crescent route Read More »
July 30
Passenger RailPittsburgh Regional Transit considers new rail-car purchase Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS awards more than 100 scholarships to employees' children Read More »
SecurityCopper-wire thefts impact Denver's light-rail service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak takes over Washington Union Station, plans improvement project Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal momentum continued in Q2 Read More »
PeopleFormer Kansas City Southern CEO Ottensmeyer dies Read More »
July 29
PeopleTriMet board names Lewis president Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink: Half of transit services may be cut without new funding model Read More »
PeopleBlue Ridge Scenic Railway renames depot after John Fenton Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel OKs 3 grants to fund rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayToyota Logistics recognizes NS for environmental efforts Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific announces leadership appointments Read More »
July 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec and Hitachi Rail (July 26) Read More »
SafetySLSI: Safety assessments show rail industry strengths Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to buy 36 additional multilevel cars Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsChicago South Shore acquires rail cars for steel coil shipments Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts 'strong' Q2 results Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC's Creel to receive 2024 Railroad Innovator Award Read More »
July 25
Passenger RailFinal car in BART's original 'Fleet of the Future' contract ready to roll Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA, California renew federal pact for high-speed rail environmental reviews Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver lifts speed restrictions as it completes light-rail repairs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes up a bit in Week 29 Read More »
LaborBiden creates presidential board for NJ Transit labor dispute Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards grants for short-line infrastructure upgrades Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts Q2 growth in revenue, income Read More »
July 24
Passenger RailHiring success prompts Metro Transit to expand service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTeamsters praise bipartisan rail safety bill Read More »
IntermodalToyota auto-processing site advances at Jaxport Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Transborder freight moved by rail rose in May Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues final report on 2023 NS conductor fatality Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports mixed Q2 results Read More »
July 23
Passenger RailSacRT begins construction on transit center improvement project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Training Center adds virtual-reality program Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern promotes Busher to VP of real estate Read More »
Passenger RailInglewood picks 'best value proposer' for LA-area people mover Read More »
ShippersUP to rail shippers: Plan ahead for major storms Read More »
SafetySERTC to expand emergency response training for alternative fuels, EV Read More »
July 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, Alstom and DT Infrastructure (July 22) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA reports success with new chatbot Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS OKs new Copper Line Trolley Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off Susquehanna bridge project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce shrank a bit in June Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues final investigative report on NS train derailment in Ohio Read More »
July 19
Passenger RailSound Transit sets public hearing for transit development plan Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify new SEPTA contract Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak unveils revised design for West Baltimore MARC Station Read More »
CSX TransportationHyundai GLOVIS honors CSX as a top vehicle transport service provider Read More »
Passenger RailCanada commits to largest-ever public transit investment Read More »
IntermodalMajor on-dock rail project begins at Long Beach port Read More »
July 18
Passenger RailMetrolinx: Ontario Line connection work begins Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina port authority notes volume growth in FY24 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak completes accessibility work at two central Nebraska stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal volume up, carloads down in week 28, AAR says Read More »
PeopleIANA leader Casey to retire at year's end Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF earns recognition for disability inclusion efforts Read More »
July 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Skanska and STV (July 17) Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX earns top Disability Equality Index score Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver celebrates serving 50 million A-Line commuter-rail riders Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern AVP Corletto to chair RailMarketplace board Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern shuffles coal business team Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB slates public hearing on freight-rail industry growth Read More »
July 16
Passenger RailBART releases 2023 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA breaks ground on Crystal City Metrorail station entrance Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA completes grade separations in Fresno County Read More »
PeopleMarier to lead Canada's Transportation Safety Board Read More »
SafetyFTA orders SEPTA to fix safety problems Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards construction contract for East River Tunnel rehabilitation Read More »
July 15
MechanicalMaryland unveils first Purple Line light-rail vehicle Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases final report on East Palestine train derailment Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse bill would enhance safety requirements for hazmat trains Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies contract extension with Pacific Harbor Line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA announces $153M in funding for intercity passenger-rail services Read More »
MOWConstruction begins on new CSX-owned rail bridge over Hudson River Read More »
July 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Carboline, Transdev, Holland and First Group (July 12) Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs $1 million in grade-crossing upgrades Read More »
IntermodalPort of Montreal wraps up rail project Read More »
SafetyConstruction begins on Montebello Corridor grade separation project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern publishes its first climate transition plan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX joins RailPulse coalition Read More »
July 11
IntermodalRetailers: Monthly import cargo rising despite challenges Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail unveils exterior design for Lumi train Read More »
IntermodalUP's Port Houston on-dock service expands again Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 3.3% last week Read More »
IntermodalPort of LA completes on-dock rail yard expansion Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS execs meet with NTSB's Homendy, endorse board's safety recommendations Read More »
July 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Road & Rail, Greenbrier and Alstom (July 10) Read More »
High-Speed RailHigh Desert bullet-train authority, unions sign labor pacts Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to run 'sing-along' trains to Swift's Miami concerts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCARB reg 'not feasible' for short lines, California rail exec tells Congress Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNVancouver port sets construction date for rail overpass project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA announces $1.1B available for rail crossing safety projects Read More »
July 9
SecuritySEPTA logs decrease in serious crime in 2024's first half Read More »
IntermodalPort NOLA buys warehouse, signs 10-year lease with Kearney Cos. Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to begin environmental review of proposed Green Eagle Railroad line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Borealis ridership tops 18,500 in first month Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR's new monthly report to detail economic trends based on rail traffic data Read More »
Passenger RailHudson River Tunnel rail project locks in key federal funding Read More »
July 8
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA to mark 60th anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit Lynnwood station earns LEED Gold certification Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak improves Ethan Allen Express, adds New Jersey airport stops Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF recognizes customers for excellence in product safety Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to investigate CPKC derailment, UP worker fatality Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsHurricane Beryl impacts rail service in greater Houston Read More »
July 5
SafetyOLI solicits grant applications for rail safety campaigns Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNSBTi validates CN net-zero emissions target Read More »
LaborMBTA negotiates labor contracts in record time Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlabama short line wins grant to fund rail bridge replacement Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF advances construction of new Bismarck-Mandan bridge Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. freight-rail volumes surged 3.8% in June Read More »
July 3
PeoplePeople news from Metrolink, HNTB and NMB Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina officials break ground on S-Line rail project Read More »
IntermodalU.S. Customs OKs Indiana port's plans for new container terminal Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific identifies five Focus Sites ready for development Read More »
IntermodalOregon port to pursue federal funds for intermodal terminal project Read More »
M&A3i, Regional Rail complete acquisition of Cincinnati Eastern Read More »
July 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stacy Witbeck, Miner, Hitachi Rail and LRW (July 2) Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: IAIS Founding Chair Banner Read More »
SecurityLA Metro to launch public safety department Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPacific Harbor Line recognized for safety, sustainability Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland to pursue light-rail service for Baltimore's Red Line Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF honors four states for grade-crossing safety efforts Read More »
July 1
LaborBLET members approve contract with CF&E Read More »
Passenger RailVTA taps Bechtel as BART Silicon Valley Extension construction manager Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKansas DOT solicits applications for rail-service improvement grants Read More »
LaborNRLC: Freight-rail employees reach pay, compensation milestones Read More »
PeoplePeople news from R. J. Corman, RailPros, NCTD, GPA, Bentley and NARBW Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards Connecticut River Bridge construction contract Read More »
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