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Rail News: August 2023
August 31
SafetyOperation Lifesaver unveils transit safety pledges Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCleveland & Cuyahoga, Wheeling & Lake Erie end lease for Ohio route Read More »
PeopleCTA hires first chief equity and engagement officer Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX hires former KCS VP Howard Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fall nearly 6% in Week 34 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report of CSX conductor trainee fatality Read More »
August 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Kontrol and TiEnergy (Aug. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to wrap up summer maintenance work, reopen 4 stations early Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro: New lines fuel July ridership growth Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGrenada Railroad service returns to Mississippi Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak completes Indiana station construction project Read More »
M&AGulf & Atlantic Railways to buy Pinsly rail assets Read More »
August 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Martinus, STG, Alstom, SISCOG, Railmark and Engelke (Aug. 29) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit OKs spring 2024 opening for eight Link 2 Line stations Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF recognizes customers for hazmat safety Read More »
SafetyKentucky awards $1.25 million in grants for grade crossing improvements Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP goes to court to resolve trackage-rights beef with CPKC Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern operations hit by technology outage Read More »
August 28
Passenger RailWMATA selling bonds to make transit system more sustainable Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Auglaize County Read More »
ShippersSavannah port gains 4 new electric ship-to-shore cranes Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: North American freight-by-rail tumbled in June Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Orleans Public Belt Railroad completes rail yard construction Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's TSB warns of safety risks from locomotive, trackside fires Read More »
August 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HNTB, RailSync, Hitachi and R&LHS (Aug. 25) Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail to invest millions to renovate four heritage stations Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority moves closer to buying first trainsets Read More »
PeopleLRW seeks nominations for 2023 'Railway Woman of the Year' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues safety warning on close-clearance shoving movements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR explains 'impasse' over Class Is joining FRA's safety reporting system Read More »
August 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens Mobility and Voith Turbo (Aug. 24) Read More »
Passenger RailHilltop Tacoma Link Extension light-rail service to launch Sept. 16 Read More »
PeopleSTB appoints rail union leader Ferguson to RSTAC Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic sinks 2.7% in Week 33 Read More »
IntermodalOswego port to fund rail infrastructure upgrade with $4 million EDA grant Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS selects lead structural design consultants for CREATE bridge projects Read More »
August 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Auxo Investment, Cariboo Central and Sener (Aug. 23) Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx begins upgrades at Aurora, Maple GO rail stations Read More »
IntermodalBaltimore port welcomes largest container ship to visit Maryland Read More »
MechanicalTransLink unveils first glimpse of Mark V SkyTrain cars Read More »
Passenger RailNTSB issues preliminary report on SEPTA trolley derailment Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP crews work to clear track, restore service post-Hilary Read More »
August 22
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail acquires scenic railroads in New Hampshire Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, RSI and LRW (Aug. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailDART to kick off construction of Plano light-rail station Read More »
MOWNS completes two Norris Yard projects in 24 hours Read More »
IntermodalOregon port project calls for systemwide upgrades to Coos Bay Rail Line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak orders more Airo trains to meet demand Read More »
August 21
PeopleButtigieg appoints members of transportation equity advisory committee Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Portal North project is 25% completed Read More »
MechanicalStadler to build bi-level battery train for Caltrain Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN preps for 2023 Western Canadian grain harvest Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA grants available for rail infrastructure projects in rural states Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal court pauses Uinta crude-by-rail line construction Read More »
August 18
CSX TransportationCSX Santa Train on track for November launch Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis seeks bids for MetroLink rail platform project Read More »
LaborJudge denies NJ Transit's motion to stop strike authorization Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks nominees for rail energy transportation panel Read More »
SafetyUnion urges Class Is to enroll in 'Close Call' safety reporting system Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern issues six-month report on East Palestine recovery efforts Read More »
August 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bohr, TransmetriQ and Intellitrans (Aug. 17) Read More »
Passenger RailNCDOT study explores TOD along future passenger-rail line Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports earns AQUA Lane certification with U.S. Customs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic falls 4.2% in Week 32 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds first electric bus to fleet Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to take over operation of West Virginia rail line Read More »
August 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GATX, Duos and LRW (Aug. 16) Read More »
PeopleNCTD taps Ballad as interim executive director Read More »
LogisticsBNSF Logistics partners with Trucker Tools Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA accidents prompt mandated safety training for all employees Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT accepting grant applications for freight-rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA extends comment period for proposed rule on train consist information Read More »
August 15
SecurityLong Beach port awarded $2.72 million grant to enhance security Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBrownsville & Rio Grande honors safe shippers, donates funds for disaster relief Read More »
PeopleAPTA announces hall of famers; honors transit agencies, execs Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA hires HDR to lead California coastal rail line study Read More »
PeopleNS names Ceraso VP of integrated resource planning; Neikirk to retire in 2024 Read More »
BNSF RailwaySTB denies BNSF petition for partial stay in NTEC coal-shipping case Read More »
August 14
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits applications for second round of SMART grants Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX unveils C&O commemorative locomotive Read More »
Passenger RailMTA cites misaligned switch as factor in LIRR derailment Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA: Operations control center policies meet FTA requirements Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W Georgia short lines seek FRA's OK to pilot zero-emissions rail technology Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadVena pens letter to UP team on first day as CEO Read More »
August 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RR Mergers, C&S and ITS Logistics (Aug. 11) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards transit worker safety research grant to USF Read More »
LaborMetro Transit-St. Louis, ATU ratify labor agreement Read More »
Passenger RailHonolulu to use bond proceeds to fund transit-rail construction Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSeminole Gulf Railway repairs expected to wrap up by year's end Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to open permanent office in East Palestine Read More »
August 10
Passenger RailTriMet signs lease for new HQ in downtown Portland Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSandersville Railroad adds road builder to future rail spur users Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes fell 3.2% in Week 31 Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut to buy 60 Alstom rail cars for commuter lines Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak,Texas Central join to explore Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA completes safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Read More »
August 9
ShippersG3 opens new CN-served grain elevator in Alberta Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA: Grant funding now available for TOD planning Read More »
LaborBLET calls for strike vote at NJ Transit Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak poll shows strong support for passenger rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment rose nearly 6% in June Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS agrees to settlement in worker health, safety investigations at East Palestine Read More »
August 8
SafetyNCDOT launches rail safety training program Read More »
PeopleNCTD Executive Director Tucker retires Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS awards economic development grant to East Palestine Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak seeks public input on accessibility of long distance trains Read More »
CSX TransportationNTSB investigating CSX employee fatality in Maryland Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF: Sandpoint Junction Connector Bridge now open Read More »
August 7
High-Speed RailCHSRA completes Wasco grade separation project Read More »
Passenger RailMTA restores LIRR service following last week's derailment Read More »
Passenger RailTrinity Metro selects Huitt-Zollars, TranSystems for TEXRail project Read More »
LaborCanadian dockworkers OK tentative pact to end strike Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX TDSI using electric vehicles at auto terminals Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF revenue, income dip on lower volumes in Q2 Read More »
August 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Kawasaki, INFORM, Bohr and IntelliTrans (Aug. 4) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNYSDOT seeks applicants for rail project grants Read More »
LaborMBTA, union agree on retention, recruitment issues Read More »
Passenger RailConsultant hired for Interborough Express environmental review Read More »
Passenger RailIllinois, Amtrak seek federal funds for Union Station, regional rail upgrades Read More »
PeopleBoychuk to exit CSX Read More »
August 3
Rail Industry TrendsAlberta to provide more funding for hydrogen innovation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail groups, union urge Congress to maintain Railroad Retirement Board funding Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads post 'mixed' traffic results for July Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern invests $8.7 million in Alabama megasite Read More »
LaborUnion sues BNSF over MOW workforce cuts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Grade crossing design contributed to fatal Amtrak-truck collision Read More »
August 2
LaborBNSF, BLET agree on sick leave, schedule changes Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW marks new interchange between Texas short line, UP Read More »
ShippersFastfrate to open site at CentrePort Canada Rail Park Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN unveils 2023-24 plan for transporting Canadian grain Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on NS coal train derailment Read More »
M&ARegional Rail acquires Clinton Terminal Railroad Read More »
August 1
PeopleNMB names Beebe mediation services director Read More »
PeopleTransport Minister Rodriguez announces Imbleau as CEO of VIA High Frequency Rail Read More »
MOWOhio panel awards grant to upgrade rail service at Metalico sites Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards disaster recovery funds to eight states Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, SMART-TD partner for enhanced conductor training Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC issues 2023-24 grain service report Read More »
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