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Rail News: September 2021
September 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from New York Air Brake, WSP, Alstom and HDR (Sept. 30) Read More »
PeopleDelaware River Port Authority appoints Kernodle deputy CEO Read More »
PeopleOLI honors Glasgow with rail safety 'champion' award Read More »
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Passenger RailBacteria-killing copper to be installed on Toronto, Vancouver transit vehicles Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline, Siemens unveil new high-speed trainsets Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN prepares plan for upcoming winter season Read More »
M&ARailWorks to be sold to Bernhard Capital Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal volume down again in latest AAR traffic report Read More »
September 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, IMC, Holland, Cordel, Cedar AI, Bourque and ICC Read More »
Passenger RailBART opens first of rebuilt escalators Read More »
PeopleGov. Hochul recognizes MTA progress in MWBE contracting Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet breaks ground on MAX Red Line extension, improvement project Read More »
PeopleRTD Chair Rivera-Malpiede honored for leadership Read More »
Passenger RailFTA requests transit worker safety information Read More »
IntermodalCGR rail ferry completes first roundtrip voyage Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I workforce shrank in August Read More »
September 28
Supplier SpotlightBART awards ICF environmental services contract Read More »
SecurityUSDOT Volpe Center highlights report on suicide-prevention training Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA to develop new vision for Regional Rail service Read More »
IntermodalSavannah port to expedite TEU capacity expansion Read More »
IntermodalJAXPORT awards construction contract for Blount Island project Read More »
Passenger RailFTA completes environmental review of Metro-North Penn Station access project Read More »
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AmtrakNTSB: Amtrak train was traveling below speed limit Read More »
ShippersG3 to build new CN-served grain elevators in Alberta, Saskatchewan Read More »
September 27
Passenger RailLA Metro kicks off 'Keep Metro Clean and Safe' campaign Read More »
Passenger RailDART expands contactless-payment system Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Northam, Virginia officials mark milestone in rail expansion program Read More »
MOWUP overpass project included in Louisiana's TIFIA loan Read More »
Passenger RailSouthern Rail Commission to issue grants to help fund train-station upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet Red Line Extension project lands federal grant Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB begins investigation of Amtrak train derailment Read More »
September 24
Passenger RailAmtrak to install photo walls as part of 50th anniversary Read More »
PeopleSavage appoints rail exec Duren to board of directors Read More »
Passenger RailCURA to lead Metro Transit Blue Line Extension project's anti-displacement work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB issues environmental report for proposed Conrail line abandonment Read More »
MechanicalBTS: More rail tank cars met DOT-117 safety standards in 2020 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBuckingham Branch seeks to acquire rail line from CSX Read More »
PeopleSound Transit CEO Rogoff to leave post in 2022 Read More »
September 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Amsted, Alstom, Gowanda, Trapeze and Sentient Read More »
LaborCBC issues contract negotations update Read More »
SecurityMTA steps up mask enforcement Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American transborder freight moved by rail rose in July Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic total dipped in Week 37 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRiver Ridge authority deal to expedite expansion plan with OmniTRAX Read More »
PeopleGonzales appointed TTCI president, CEO Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro distributes $250,000 in small business grants Read More »
September 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, L.B. Foster and TTX (Sept. 22) Read More »
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Passenger RailMARTA, Georgia Tech awarded grant for multimodal transit system Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adjusts COVID policies, pushes return-to-work date Read More »
Passenger RailCTA Garfield Gateway station honored with architecture award Read More »
SafetyPolice conduct 'Operation Clear Track' to enforce rail safety Read More »
MOWMetrolinx to rehab Rouge River Bridge Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT solicits input for transportation, freight movement plans Read More »
M&ATGM acquires grain assets from The Andersons Read More »
September 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Advent eModal, TekTracking, Woolpert, TRAC and Hatch LTK (Sept. 21) Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA releases 2021 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver marks one year of N Line service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Dakota rail-yard expansion to triple capacity Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain announces leadership changes for electrification project Read More »
LogisticsTravero wraps up construction of rail-served transload facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT reveals first INFRA Extra project designees Read More »
MOWMerchants Bridge project crosses milestone with truss installation Read More »
September 20
PeopleAPTA committee nominates Holzendorf as next vice chair Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit receives TIFIA loan package Read More »
Passenger RailOntario issues RFQ for Scarborough subway extension Read More »
SafetyRail industry shares public safety message during 'Rail Safety Week' Read More »
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PeopleMTA names Ko NYCT's chief mechanical officer Read More »
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Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana Rail Road launches intermodal expansion Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards $5 million for regional infrastructure projects Read More »
September 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stantec, WSP and Caltrax (Sept. 17) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN to pay fine for Fisheries Act offense Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNRF: August retail sales rise despite headwinds Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit named to 'best employers' list Read More »
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Passenger RailMARTA to require COVID testing for unvaccinated employees Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadIllinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements on UP line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits public input on supply-chain problems Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN outlines details of its strategic plan Read More »
PeopleDemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 17th Read More »
September 16
PeopleDemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 16th Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TRAC, Strato, Alstom and Circle Logistics (Sept. 16) Read More »
Supplier SpotlightASLRRA to recognize Vancer with Veterans Engagement Award Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards pandemic recovery funds to San Diego transit agency Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio rail panel OKs grants to fix railroad bridges Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationEPA settles with UP over crude oil spill near Columbia River Read More »
PeopleIndiana Rail Road restructures management, announces promotions Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, PIP reach financing agreement for Philadelphia station project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 36: Intermodal volume a drag on U.S. rail traffic total Read More »
September 15
PeopleDemo Week Prize Winner Drawing - September 15th Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGAO reviews FTA process to manage safety risks Read More »
Passenger RailToronto transit agency mandates COVID-19 vaccine Read More »
Passenger RailSafety commission audits WMATA rail-car programs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces available funding for restarting transit service Read More »
PeopleRio Grande appoints Spellman president of RIOTECH Read More »
Passenger RailOntario launching GO Transit service to London Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN receives notice of termination of KCS merger deal Read More »
M&ACP, KCS reach second merger agreement Read More »
September 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, SNC-Lavalin and WSP (Sept. 14) Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA solicits comments on standards documents Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit tests 'fare ambassador' program Read More »
Passenger RailMTA installs security cameras at all NYC subway stations Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver moves ahead with fare study, equity analysis Read More »
Passenger RailCleveland RTA suspends waterfront light-rail line service Read More »
Passenger RailSANDAG crews install final steel structure for Mid-Coast trolley project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTCI launches proxy battle with CN Read More »
PeopleDemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 14th Read More »
September 13
PeopleDemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 13th Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA seeks feedback on rail car colors Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA releases new map, signage concepts Read More »
SafetyMetrolink, Caltrans and USGS pilot earthquake early warning system Read More »
PeopleMaryland and Delaware Railroad announces promotions, retirement Read More »
AmtrakGov. Wolf endorses Amtrak's Pennsylvania expansion plan Read More »
SustainabilityWabtec, G&W, Carnegie Mellon to launch freight-rail institute Read More »
LogisticsCP, Maersk open Vancouver transload facility Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS declares CP's latest merger proposal 'superior' Read More »
September 12
Kansas City SouthernBREAKING NEWS: KCS declares CP proposal 'superior,' will terminate CN deal Read More »
September 10
Passenger RailPANYNJ to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 Read More »
PeopleUSDOT announces three WMATA board appointees Read More »
ShippersNRF: Retail imports remain strong, but COVID still slowing growth Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSA hikes fines on mask violators Read More »
IntermodalCanadian agency solicits input on proposed Quebec port expansion Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern donates funds to food banks Read More »
IntermodalPort of Baltimore receives four massive cranes Read More »
September 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HNTB, Quantix and RSI (Sept. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit reopens remaining rail waiting rooms Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA data used to track transit riders’ post-pandemic expectations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIron Ore Co. donates funds to RAIL Center of Expertise Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, contractors in Canada Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman names Broyles EVP of commercial affairs Read More »
PeopleCII to recognize Seroka with 2021 Connie Award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American freight-rail traffic up 9% so far in 2021 Read More »
September 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Keolis and STV Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail reports improved performance in Q2 Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak ADA compliance needs better planning Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF named one of America's best employers for women Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Orleans short line reopens days after Hurricane Ida Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB determines 'revenue adequate' Class Is for 2020 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA: $2.2 billion in rescue plan funds available for transit agencies Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTCI Fund hires adviser ahead of possible CN proxy fight Read More »
September 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Sasser, Littlepay and Alstom (Sept. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra announces schedule changes for UP lines Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro seeks public input on rail-to-river project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCTA employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 25 Read More »
MOWLIRR completes Main Line Corridor crossing eliminations Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink, Richmond break ground on Canada Line Station Read More »
M&AKCS, CP to restart merger talks Read More »
Passenger RailMTA, Amtrak restore service after Hurricane Ida Read More »
September 5
Canadian PacificUPDATE: CP ready to restart merger talks with KCS Read More »
September 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Skanska, ARM, Arup/WSP, ETA Transit, Alstom and Navis Read More »
LaborCHSRA marks 6,000 construction jobs Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award presented to Pacific Northwest Oil Read More »
SecurityL.A. Metro adds photo-enforcement camera to Crenshaw/LAX project Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit Police Chief Trucillo to chair TSA peer advisory group Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards pandemic-relief grants to Houston METRO, San Fran MTA Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks public input on first-last mile service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSwisspod, TTCI to develop hyperloop testing site in Colorado Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS adjourns stockholders meeting until Sept. 24 Read More »
September 2
Passenger RailAudit reveals concerns in WMATA fitness for duty programs Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins simulated service on Northgate Link segment Read More »
Passenger RailSevere flooding prompts Northeast transit agencies to restrict service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads navagating supply-chain challenges Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA names 2021 Business Development Award winners Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP ramps up hiring efforts Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNMajor investor urges CN to drop its pursuit of KCS Read More »
IntermodalPort of Coos Bay, developer to build new multimodal container facility Read More »
September 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens and Piper Networks Read More »
PeopleRailway Tie Association hires Irby as executive director Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOSHA: CSX to pay, reinstate whistleblowers Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to begin closures to replace Rockville canopy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA urges Congress to include additional transit funding in Build Back Better Act Read More »
M&ACP: CSX-Pan Am merger threatens competition on Hoosac Tunnel route Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit, state release RFP for Newark Penn Station redesign Read More »
M&ACanadian Pacific affirms Aug. 10 offer to acquire KCS Read More »
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