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Rail News: September 2020
September 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Icomera, Bombardier, Wood, Parsons and LINXS Constructors (Sept. 30) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIndiana DOT to update state rail plan Read More »
SustainabilityLA Metro approves sustainability plan Read More »
Passenger RailBART seeks input on next generation fare gates Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX adds northern Ohio short line to rail-ready program Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak workers rally to call on Congress to preserve jobs Read More »
SafetyNS honors chemical customers for safe rail-shipping practices Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA unveils new health insurance program for short lines Read More »
September 29
C&STriMet to wrap up Gresham light-rail project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP named top ‘military-friendly’ employer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB rejects Metra's request for declaratory order in dispute with UP Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern taps Peters as VP Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak, Metra kick off Homewood Station project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco acquires property, files with STB to lease Chicago-area rail line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse Democrats unveil bill to provide $32 billion in emergency transit funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA identifies South Dakota, Alaska rail projects to receive grant funds Read More »
September 28
Passenger RailSTM seeks public input on rail maintenance shop Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail extends long-distance service suspension Read More »
PeopleOL Canada honors CN's LeBreux with Cyr safety award Read More »
MechanicalNYCT to return R179 rail cars to service following safety review Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Loose rail joint led to fatal rail-car accident Read More »
Canadian PacificPandemic prompts CP to cancel Holiday Train tour Read More »
Passenger RailFTA announces TOD funding Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTrump tweets support for Alaska to Alberta Railway project Read More »
September 25
Internet-DigitalCTA, Metra redesign mobile app Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro approves 30-year transportation plan Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS unveils 2020 sustainability report Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds booking feature to provide real-time seating availability Read More »
PeopleChicago South Shore names Kazakevicius head of sales, marketing Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro begins Northwest Extension Phase II construction Read More »
MechanicalBTS: More rail tank cars meet new safety standards Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, CEMEX agree to transport liquid carbon dioxide from Texas port Read More »
September 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Rajant, Thales, Stantec, Keolis and LAN (Sept. 24) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on proposed service changes Read More »
SafetyNS again uses Waze app to promote rail safety Read More »
PeopleAPTA inducts Jablonski into Hall of Fame Read More »
PeopleIAIS Vice Chair Miller to retire Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA final rule amends project management oversight regs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads' intermodal volume climbs in Week 38 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA unveils full list of 2020 CRISI grants Read More »
September 23
Supplier SpotlightRSI unveils product quality certification standard for tank car suppliers Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA, Nextdoor to provide agency alerts to Atlanta residents Read More »
SafetyAPTA recognizes excellence in rail safety, security Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I workforce ticked up in August Read More »
Passenger RailBART advances station access improvement projects Read More »
Passenger RailLawmakers urge MassDOT to purchase Pan Am assets for future passenger service Read More »
Kansas City SouthernProtestors' blockade impacts KCS freight movement in Mexico Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal grants awarded to rail infrastructure projects in four states Read More »
September 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Mobilitie, Webuild, HDR, Alstom, Sener and Abloy (Sept. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit marks 20 years of commuter-rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOSHA amends crane standard for rail work Read More »
LaborTTC to recall 132 more laid off operators Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro seeks feedback on improving the movement of goods in LA County Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationContinuing resolution would extend FAST Act by a year Read More »
Passenger RailNCDOT receives federal grant to acquire S-Line corridor segment Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to rail suppliers: All contracts in jeopardy without federal aid Read More »
September 21
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS restores light-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit launches app to track rail ridership levels Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink receives COVID-19 relief funding Read More »
IntermodalCN handles cargo arriving on CMA CGM Brazil at Halifax port Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPioneer wins federal grant to replace ties, rail on NDW short line Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver opens N commuter-rail line Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA releases final safety regs, ROD for Texas bullet train Read More »
September 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Transdev, Siemens, VAI, Savage and Transport Strategies (Sept. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailDART to restore light-rail service to near pre-pandemic levels Read More »
SafetyGarneau announces funding for rail safety initiatives Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak needs more effective track outage planning Read More »
MOWOhio commission OKs two grants for rail infrastructure repair projects Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to consider layoffs, rail service cuts to balance budget Read More »
SafetySLSI's safety assessment tool 'transferable' to commuter railroads, report says Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP awards millions in grants to pandemic-related efforts Read More »
September 17
Passenger RailSCVTA seeks contractor feedback for BART project Read More »
LaborPacific Harbor Line, BLET sign five-year labor contract Read More »
Passenger RailMTA seeks Westbury Station TOD proposals Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Carload and intermodal volumes fall in Week 37 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX adds sites along Georgia & Florida Railway to rail-ready program Read More »
PeopleMetra elects Brown as chair Read More »
MOWNJ Transit breaks ground on Raritan Bridge replacement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces full list of FY20 BUILD grant awards Read More »
September 16
SafetyMetrolink partners with sheriff’s departments to encourage crossing safety Read More »
Passenger RailMetra rolls out campaign to bolster rider confidence during pandemic Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMassDOT dashboard tracks COVID-19 impact on transportation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOneRail poll: Americans support rail expansion Read More »
SecurityLA Metro offers reward for info in shooting of two LASD deputies Read More »
PeopleAPTA recognizes VRE’s Bulova for distinguished service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB renews call for mandated cameras on locomotives Read More »
PeopleBNSF names Igoe to succeed Farmer as EVP of operations Read More »
September 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, Hanson, Dewberry, Trinity, Vix Technology and HDR (Sep. 15) Read More »
IntermodalMega ship CMA CGM Brazil arrives at PANYNJ Read More »
SustainabilityMetrolink to be recognized for energy management Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA approves CTrail Hartford Line safety plan Read More »
MOWUSDOT awards BUILD grant to Stockton grade separation project Read More »
Canadian PacificCP opens Montreal transload site, inks pact with Maersk for new Vancouver facility Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards BART, Metro Transit full funding grant agreements Read More »
PeopleBNSF promotes Farmer to succeed Ice as president, CEO Read More »
September 14
Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana Rail Road cancels 2020 Santa Train Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail to add rail service, reinstate fares Read More »
SecurityCTA launches dashboard to promote social distancing on trains Read More »
MOWMetro-North Railroad wraps up Mount Vernon bridge work Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana Railroad designated 'military friendly' employer Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Shetty executive director of operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBUILD grants announced for North Carolina, Tennessee rail projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak drops off-shore IT provision in RFP Read More »
September 11
Supplier SpotlightRail suppliers news from VisioStack, Duos Technologies, Alstom, NARSTCO and Strato (Sept. 11) Read More »
SafetyCP announces Safe Shipper Award winners for 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro receives federal grant to develop travel rewards program Read More »
SecurityNTSB: No criminal activity involved in UP train derailment Read More »
LogisticsCRANDIC Rail to serve Iowa logistics park now under construction Read More »
SecurityMTA to fine train riders who refuse to wear masks Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS rejects takeover bid, report says Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards BUILD grants to KC Streetcar extension, Cleveland RTA rail-car project Read More »
September 10
Passenger RailSTM to begin Pie-IX station upgrade Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia authority launches website for high-speed rail training Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks input on proposed service changes Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach posts best August in its history Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA, PATCO to reopen all rail stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHuron Central Railway to shut down in December Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUS, Canadian railroads log traffic increase in Week 36 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak now needs $5 billion in federal funds, Flynn tells Congress Read More »
September 9
Internet-DigitalNYCT launches cellular connectivity in first under-river subway tunnel Read More »
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road unveils train crowding app Read More »
SafetySERTC launches online program Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain suspends fare increase, approves equity framework Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN joins Commtrex exchange for transload service Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS Holiday Express train won't run in 2020 Read More »
LaborRTD-Denver to slash jobs to address financial crunch Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP dispatches 'water train' to fight California wildfires Read More »
September 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Smiths Detection, Rail Vision, Acciona, Holden America, Cubic and HNTB (Sept. 8) Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA to draft development plan for Cary Metra station Read More »
Passenger RailFTA grants RTD-Denver funding for multimodal app Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ seeks designer for AirTrain LGA-related promenade work Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMidwest & Bluegrass Rail acquires four short lines Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT introduces National Freight Strategic Plan Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink restores some service, certifies new Tier 4 locomotives Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to furlough nearly 2,000 workers, cut 100 managers Read More »
September 4
PeopleIn memoriam: Long-time transit industry contributor Joseph Alexander Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB adopts final rule on waybill data collection Read More »
SafetyUP announces 2020 hazmat safety award winners Read More »
PeopleDalton takes helm as VRE's CEO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada publishes locomotive voice, video recorder regs Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline breaks ground on Aventura Station in south Florida Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to operate contaminated rail under consent decree Read More »
MOWLong Bridge project poised to advance to design phase Read More »
September 3
Passenger RailMetrolink earns financial reporting honor, unveils flex pass Read More »
Passenger RailThree agencies take pandemic-related measures Read More »
SecurityTemporary art murals damaged at Sound Transit station site Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationEDA awards grant for Texas industrial park rail spur Read More »
SafetyMetrolinx adopts mats to curb trespassing at GO Transit crossings Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to operate Bailey Yard as single classification yard Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationClass I CEOs respond to FRA-STB's letter on service issues Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads registered intermodal volume gain in August Read More »
September 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Transdev, Duos, Bombardier, HUBER+SUHNER, Ardenna and Cubic (Sept. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA creates rider advisory council Read More »
PeopleRailroad Retirement Board names Bonson chief medical officer Read More »
C&SOhio rail panel approves two NS crossing projects Read More »
MOWNICTD closer to federal funding pacts for two major projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelmarva Central Railroad to upgrade aging rail bridges Read More »
PTCCap Metro completes PTC implementation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR endorses FRA rule on continuous rail inspection technology Read More »
September 1
Passenger RailTTC recalls 150 laid off operators Read More »
SecuritySan Diego MTS unveils new fare enforcement program Read More »
LaborBLET: Court vacates FRA approval of KCSM engineer certification Read More »
MOWTriMet caps off Steel Bridge project, light-rail revitalization Read More »
SustainabilityNS completes 'living shoreline' project near Lamberts Point terminal Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro posts progress with four major rail projects Read More »
AmtrakGateway Program Development updates Hudson Tunnel cost Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to order 50 all-electric trucks for intermodal fleet Read More »
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