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Rail News: August 2024
August 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, HNTB and Rail Vision (Aug. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver wraps up first phase of Downtown Loop reconstruction Read More »
SafetyLA Angels join California rail partners to promote Rail Safety Month Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet opens MAX Red Line extension Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS launches new reservation system at intermodal terminals Read More »
LaborNorfolk Southern reaches tentative pacts with 5 more unions Read More »
August 29
SecurityCTA pilots AI technology to detect guns Read More »
CSX TransportationNTSB opens docket for 2023 CSX fatal accident Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS recognized by Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E for emissions reduction Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPinsly Railroad to buy Texas-based Hondo Railway Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volumes rise 9.5%, Canada's fall during week of work stoppage Read More »
BNSF RailwayFRA calls for safety culture improvements at BNSF Read More »
August 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from voestalpine, Unitrac, Greenbrier, Progress Rail, IntelliTrans and LRW (Aug. 28) Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA to increase Regional Rail line service Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Charlotte to spend $91M to acquire track, land for commuter-rail project Read More »
PeopleMTA hires Falasca as agency's first criminal justice advocate Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP deploys helicopters to manage vegetation Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia, NS advance new pact to enable passenger-rail expansion Read More »
August 27
Passenger RailWMATA to reopen 4 Red Line stations Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro logged rail ridership growth in July Read More »
IntermodalMinnesota DOT calls for input on freight infrastructure plan Read More »
PeopleDelta Railroad Services promotes Linda Laurello to CEO Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ, PATH post record high July activity Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB extends Class Is' data reporting deadline for reciprocal switching reg Read More »
August 26
Passenger RailAmtrak Virginia service arrives at Newport News station Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Transdev and SEPTA Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, NJ Transit issue report on service disruptions Read More »
IntermodalPortland port drafts plan to maintain Terminal 6 container service Read More »
LaborCIRB orders CN, CPKC to resume operations; TCRC to appeal Read More »
LaborBNSF, NS, CSX reach tentative labor pacts with multiple unions Read More »
August 23
SecurityTransLink steps up fare enforcement Read More »
SafetyPUCO OKs safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings Read More »
LaborWMATA approves 4-year labor pact with ATU Read More »
IntermodalHighway Motor to expand at CentrePort Canada Rail Park Read More »
LaborCSX reaches early tentative pacts with 2 more unions Read More »
August 22
Passenger RailKC Streetcar begins rail testing on line extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, Heartland Co-op partner on grain shuttle facility Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic rose 8% in Week 33 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is employed fewer U.S. workers in July Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX finalizes early agreements with three unions Read More »
LaborCN, CPKC worker lockout begins Read More »
August 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from D/Gauge, Cordel, AECOM, STV and LRW (Aug. 21) Read More »
PeopleAPTA names 2024-25 board executives Read More »
IntermodalAertssen opens equipment processing center near Savannah port Read More »
PeopleNS promotes Zampi to SVP, treasurer Read More »
Passenger RailHART awards $1.66B contract for Honolulu's Skyline rail extension Read More »
LaborAg groups call on Trudeau to avert rail strike in Canada Read More »
August 20
Passenger RailAll contracts awarded for Surrey Langley SkyTrain project Read More »
PeopleBoardman to succeed Thompson as WisDOT secretary Read More »
ShippersSteel processing firm to expand at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA disputes audit that says it overcharged Atlanta for transit expansion Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF named 'Large Employer of the Year' for Texas veterans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets schedule for Amtrak Sunset Limited proceeding Read More »
August 19
Passenger RailSound Transit updates public on Kent Station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMinneapolis to seek federal grant for grade separation project Read More »
SafetyConnecticut DOT to begin rail crossing upgrades on PW line Read More »
SafetyNorfolk Southern hosts RailCAST summit Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB's Passenger Rail Advisory Committee sets inaugural meeting Read More »
LaborCN issues lockout notice; TCRC serves strike notice to CPKC Read More »
August 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PNR RailWorks, Tutor Perini, Intramotev, Custom Inc., GATX and STV (Aug. 16) Read More »
Passenger RailTwo WMATA buildings receive LEED Gold certification Read More »
C&SIllinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco agency obtains first approval for train-control upgrade Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA awards contract for Red Line Extension Read More »
ShippersNorth Carolina Railroad, CSX among partners in new Natron battery plant Read More »
August 15
Passenger RailPATH's TAPP system tops 10 million taps Read More »
SafetyFTA updates safety training requirements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada provides funds for three transportation projects Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to launch battery-electric trains, add bi-level cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload volume fairly flat in Week 32 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB monitors potential strike's impact on U.S. rail network Read More »
August 14
Supplier SpotlightProgressive Railroading recognizes suppliers with 2024 Reader's Choice Awards Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain welcomes first riders on new electric trains Read More »
IntermodalFederal FLOW initiative adds more West Coast ports Read More »
PeoplePeople news from ASLRRA, Eno Center and Port of Coos Bay Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS suspends some hazmat shipments due to potential Canadian rail strike Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF CEO responds to STB concerns over harvest season preparations Read More »
August 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar, Gannett Fleming, TranSystems, Rail Vision and LRW (Aug. 13) Read More »
PeopleFerguson reelected president of SMART-TD Read More »
Passenger RailVRE, MARC partner on cross-system fares Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA awards $41M in grants to improve hazmat safety Read More »
Passenger RailFlorida expands SunRail commuter-rail service to DeLand Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF wraps up mainline upgrade in New Mexico Read More »
August 12
Passenger RailCTA reopens Damen Station after 70 years Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA seeks Alewife Station joint development partner Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro seeks input on K Line rail extension Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX Huntington repair shop earns AAR certification Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak slated to complete $260M in NEC renewal projects Read More »
LaborCN, CPKC: Rail strike could begin Aug. 22 Read More »
August 9
Passenger RailSound Transit begins Sumner Station project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, Entergy location becomes first state-certified site in New Orleans Read More »
PeopleCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority names Choudri CEO Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP cranks up potash moves for Canpotex in Q2 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationD.C. doings: Rail bridge bill enters Senate; Baldwin asks STB to review certain exemptions Read More »
IntermodalMajor ports projected to score near-record import volume in August Read More »
August 8
LogisticsSavage to develop transload terminal in southern Nevada Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia port authority continues to expand inland connectivity Read More »
PeopleMARTA hires TSA exec to lead external affairs team Read More »
M&AFort Worth & Western acquires Texas Central Railroad Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume rose in July Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS adds three PSR veterans to transportation team Read More »
August 7
Passenger RailKeolis to assume dispatching for MBTA's South Coast Rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT solicits freight-rail grant applications Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR, Terracon launch economic development program Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia opens expanded Central Rail Yard Read More »
PeopleNS names Bhatt EVP, chief information and digital officer Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak clears major hurdle to resume Gulf Coast service Read More »
August 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from A. Stucki, Cornerstone and Miner (Aug. 6) Read More »
LaborASWC unions agree on pact for Amtrak on-board service workers Read More »
Passenger RailVTA: BART Silicon Valley Extension to receive $5.1B in FTA funding Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco to operate transload facility for NYSW Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, ATDA join FRA's close-call reporting system Read More »
CSX TransportationHinrichs: CSX achieved 'strong' Q2 results Read More »
August 5
Passenger RailCTA updates station accessibility program Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on July 5 CPKC train derailment Read More »
PeopleSTB names Cooper general counsel Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG finds flaws in FTA 'Buy America' guidance on SEPTA rail-car contract Read More »
SafetyFinal ACE grade separation project underway Read More »
BNSF RailwayLitigation costs impact BNSF's Q2 net income Read More »
August 2
Supplier SpotlightStantec selected for Newark AirTrain replacement project Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports' container volume dips, ro/ro volume up 21% Read More »
AmtrakGateway commission awards contract for Palisades Tunnel project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to contribute $2M to flyover project in Massachusetts Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road names Gioe president, CEO Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to spend $200M on Alabama rail infrastructure Read More »
August 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Freightcar, PS Technology, Vossloh, TekTracking, Digi, Cylus and Bohr (Aug. 1) Read More »
SafetyAudit: WMATA's roadway worker protections are lacking Read More »
AmtrakFeds tour Amtrak, NJ Transit sites to assess service improvements Read More »
Passenger RailNY Gov. Hochul commits $54M for Second Avenue Subway project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volumes climb 5.3% in Week 30 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCN, CPKC report plans for Canada's 2024-25 grain season Read More »
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