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Rail News: September 2023
September 29
PeopleGlobal rail leaders raise funds to aid Ukrainian rail workers Read More »
IntermodalIndiana port gains federal grant to buy heavy-lift crane Read More »
PeopleLanham takes reins as Trinity Metro's VP of rail Read More »
PeopleNS creates public engagement director position Read More »
LogisticsWatco opens logistics warehouse in Arkansas Read More »
LaborBNSF, SMART-TD reach tentative pact on PEB issues, work-life benefits Read More »
September 28
PeopleIn memoriam: Intermodal pioneer, management style trendsetter William Greenwood Read More »
Passenger RailCTA set to start last key stage of North Belmont Red-Purple reconstruction Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis to test single-car trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB adds staff to accelerate investigations, keep up with tech Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic rose for second-straight week, AAR data shows Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS creates department to more sharply focus on first-, last-mile market Read More »
September 27
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor to use CRISI grant for third-track project Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority adds rail connections with Carolina Connector Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to receive 'Patriots in Business' Award Read More »
M&ACincinnati voters to decide if NS can acquire Ohio railroad Read More »
MechanicalMetro-North orders more Siemens locomotives Read More »
IntermodalNS, Florida East Coast Railway to expand intermodal service Read More »
September 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Railhead and Millstone Weber (Sept. 26) Read More »
Passenger RailFlorida DOT grant helps Tampa streetcar stay fare-free Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver Canada presents 2022 Roger Cyr Awards Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCanada's railways mark progress in emissions reduction efforts Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX hosts 2023 conference for short lines, regionals Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awarded nearly $200 million in CRISI grants Read More »
September 25
Passenger RailBrightline kicks off Orlando-to-Miami rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers introduce rail worker safety bill Read More »
Passenger RailPennDot, NS sign pact to expand Pennsylvanian Amtrak access Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBiden issues executive order to hold NS accountable for East Palestine derailment Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP ends rail embargo at Eagle Pass; execs visit southern border Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA announces $1.4 billion in FY2022 CRISI grants Read More »
September 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, TiEnergy, AAM, H.W. Lochner, Watco and Railway Interchange (Sept. 22) Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF completes Argentine rail yard project in 48 hours Read More »
SafetyTesting completed on Atlas rail car Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading to host virtual summit on freight-rail trends Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern breaks ground on East Palestine training center for first responders Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA awards millions in funds to restore Gulf Coast Amtrak service, construct Virginia rail bridge Read More »
Class IsUPDATE: BNSF joins rail traffic embargo on southern border Read More »
September 21
Union Pacific RailroadUP, 'Creators Wanted' tour encourage interest in manufacturing Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain marks electrification project milestones Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, RapidSOS partner to improve first responder access to safety info Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volume climbed 1.8% in Week 37 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class I employment steady in August Read More »
September 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Skanska, WSP, Thales, Hitachi Rail and Rail Modal (Sept. 20) Read More »
Passenger RailMet Council, Hennepin County agree to extend Blue Line Extension project funding through '24 Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak unlikely to complete ADA upgrades at stations by target date Read More »
IntermodalInland Port Greer logs record rail moves in August Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS details plan to pay for lost home values in East Palestine Read More »
SafetyAAR: Railroads leverage emergency dispatch services to increase AskRail access Read More »
September 19
PeopleCII presents 2023 Connie Award to Sappio Read More »
PeopleHamann named to Steel Dynamics' board Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro taps STV to plan, design streetcar extension Read More »
PeopleMARTA approves Greenwood's contract as GM, CEO Read More »
PeopleAmtrak taps Hamlisch as EVP, CCO Read More »
LaborBNSF, BMWED reach agreement on paid sick days Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA completes environmental reviews of Brightline West HSR project Read More »
September 18
LaborBLET members ratify contract with New England Central Railroad Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel OKs grants for W&LE, NSR projects Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week 2023 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA to MBTA: Act now to protect right-of-way workers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal accident involving CSX carman Read More »
LogisticsJ.B. Hunt to acquire brokerage assets of BNSF Logistics Read More »
September 15
Passenger RailTraining program to prepare businesses for AirTrain Newark project contracts Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA issues RFP for Red Line Extension track structure, 4 stations Read More »
ShippersACC wants STB to look into Class I liability requirements for hazmat shipments Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues advisory on flat switching, 'kicking' operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB reports probable cause of 2021 CSX, SEPTA collision Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayConsultant issues initial report on safety at Norfolk Southern Read More »
September 14
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases public docket for fatal UP train accident Read More »
IntermodalHowland Hook Marine terminal to be expanded, improved Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to help communities apply for federal grade-crossing separation grants Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern recognized for sustainability efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to hold environmental hearing on Conrail plan to abandon NJ rail line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log slight carload increase in Week 36 Read More »
September 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, MHX, RailPros and NRC (Sept. 13) Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver aims new safety message at MOW workers Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit rail projects to receive FHWA funding Read More »
High-Speed RailBrightline's Orlando airport station to open Sept. 22 Read More »
IntermodalCN upgrades Falcon Premium intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA advisory: High-impact wheels damage rails, track structures Read More »
September 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Sasser, Blume and Parallel Systems (Sept. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain won't hike fares until 2025 Read More »
LaborBLET members voting for contracts at two G&W railroads Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak awards contracts for Baltimore tunnel project Read More »
IntermodalCN, NS to launch new intermodal service Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety Read More »
September 11
SecurityHealth experts find no public health risk from drug residue on TriMet Read More »
Passenger RailCTA: Federal grant application advances for Red Line Extension project Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA releases track maintenance audit and safety review Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRep. Deluzio calls on Congress to pick up the pace on rail safety bills Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's New Orleans-to-Mobile service to launch in 2024 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadFRA raises safety concerns about UP's rolling stock Read More »
September 8
SafetyOhio commission approves upgrades at four crossings Read More »
PeopleMxV Rail hires Werner as VP of engineering Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPlanned spur helps Sandersville Railroad gain two more customers Read More »
PeopleMTA appoints Zapata chief diversity and inclusion officer Read More »
IntermodalCSX, Georgia Ports Authority offer new intermodal service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMajor transportation stakeholders urge USDOT to create national freight office Read More »
PeopleCSX assigns Cory to top operating post, Boone to top commercial position Read More »
September 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos, Koppers, HDR, A. Stucki, TransmetriQ and LRW (Sept. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR's major Penn Station project is nearly complete Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS invests in DrayNow, launches two community grant programs Read More »
LaborTCU/IAM: Martinez to retire, Bryant to become president Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. traffic tumbled for third-straight month in August Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB addresses 'revenue adequate' Class Is, reciprocal switching access Read More »
September 6
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW teams with Easy Recycling at Texas short line Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA HQ achieves LEED platinum certification Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail adds Mindrup, Monroe as regional VPs Read More »
SafetyOhio, Washington offer funds to upgrade or close crossings Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP uses 2022 green bond proceeds to reduce carbon footprint Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCSX, NS donate thousands to Red Cross for Hurricane Idalia relief efforts Read More »
September 5
Passenger RailMetrolinx hires contractor for pedestrian connection at two stations Read More »
LogisticsJaguar Transport to operate Dallas transload facility for Loup Logistics Read More »
LaborBLET engineers unanimously endorse strike at NJ Transit Read More »
PeopleUP SVP Moore to retire next month Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: Vendor's software defect led to tech outage Read More »
BNSF RailwayAAR files brief in BNSF lawsuit against STB Read More »
September 1
IntermodalONE selects Port Everglades for new FLX service Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail posts revenue, ridership growth in Q2 Read More »
IntermodalIANA, BIC to collaborate on geofencing Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain energizes second traction power substation Read More »
LaborUnited Electrical workers ratify contract with Wabtec, end strike at Erie plant Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA to suspend LNG-by-rail rule for further study Read More »
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