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Washington state OKs grants for grade crossing upgrades
U.S., Canadian freight-rail traffic numbers soar in Week 51
Transport Canada, Railway Association of Canada partner to reduce emissions
CPKC Holiday Train raises record $1.8 million for food charities
BREAKING NEWS: Eagle Pass, El Paso crossings to reopen today
Railway Association of Canada reports industry financial data, stats
NS capital production gangs keep railroad on track
CN, CPKC exceeded grain revenue limits for 2022-23 crop year
U.S. rail traffic momentum continued in Week 50
AAR: Economic hits continue as El Paso, Eagle Pass remain closed
Class Is' total employment down a bit in November
NCDOT awards grants for short-line, port projects
People news from Ports of Indiana, Railway Association of Canada (Dec. 19)
Long Beach port obtains $283 million Mega grant for on-dock rail project
AAR calls on feds to reopen Eagle Pass, El Paso rail crossings
People news from ACTA, UP and NMB (Dec. 18)
Ohio unveils tool to measure impact of blocked grade crossings
NY Gov. Hochul signs two-person train crew bill
OmniTRAX exec, rail trailblazer Torres wraps up career
OneRail Coalition honors Canby Award winners
NTSB retires 'Most Wanted' safety list
STB dismisses BNSF, NTEC case; rate dispute rules argued in court
Pennsylvania awards $42.5 million to fund freight-rail improvements
IANA announces 2024 board officers, directors
U.S. freight railroads post 1.7% traffic increase in Week 49
CN, CPKC, CSX, UP land on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
TexAmericas Center, Texas A&M partner on tuition deal
UP investing in alternative materials for rail ties
NS donates to Atlanta fire rescue efforts, homelessness fight
USDOT issues grants for rural rail projects in Georgia, West Virginia
Cando Rail acquires Transmark terminal in Alberta
CN acknowledges historical colonial role; Indigenous council resigns
OLI reports impact of Rail Safety Week 2023
CSX, Nutrien partner to improve efficiency, reduce emissions
White River Soy to develop Nebraska industrial rail park
Canada unveils train-brake inspection, safety rules
Rail supplier news from L.K. Comstock, RailWorks, RR Mergers, Snyder and HDR (Dec. 8)
U.S., Canada announce joint effort to reduce rail-sector emissions
FRA proposes changes to freight car safety standards
NTSB to FRA: Require backup cameras on RMMs
FRA awards $8.2B for passenger-rail projects, selects 69 corridors for future service planning
Supply chain coalition calls for modernized security screening bill
Michigan DOT awards $3 million to fund grade crossing upgrades
U.S. intermodal traffic trend swings upward
CN to acquire Iowa Northern Railway
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki and Apogee (Dec. 6)
Rail supplier news from Cathcart Rail and Michael Baker (Dec. 5)
Canada launches National Supply Chain Office
Union Pacific completes track machine overhaul
Court declines to rehear decision rejecting Uinta crude-by-rail line
Construction begins on New Jersey side of Hudson Tunnel project
Ohio approves crossing upgrades on B&LE, IORY rail lines
UP earns top score on index measuring inclusive workplaces
Long Beach port to solicit construction bids for on-dock rail facility in early '24
USDOT solicits RAISE grant applications for 2024
NS rolls out new technology to improve rail yard safety, efficiency
U.S. railroads post 2.4% traffic increase in Week 47
RAC honors Canada's rail safety, environmental leaders
Union Pacific to open new intermodal terminal in Phoenix
In memoriam: David Steele
TexAmericas' rail-served Brazos site ready for development
OmniTRAX to manage West Virginia short line
USDOT opens multimodal freight office
Illinois panel approves 3 safety projects at CSX crossings
FRA safety advisory addresses weather events
U.S. rail volume rose 4% in Week 46
STB extends reply comment time for reciprocal switching rule
Port of Bienville kicks off rail yard project
UP, UTA, Salt Lake City partner to build pedestrian bridge
AAR recognizes Norfolk Southern's Motsinger for environmental excellence
BTS: North American freight-by-rail value rose 6.7% in September
Ohio approves grade crossing projects on NS, IORY lines
U.S. Class I employment levels down slightly in October
Rail supplier news from WSP, Lochner and Triunity (Nov. 20)
Dana Transport opens Midwest transload facility in shuttered UP rail yard
Cathcart Rail to handle INRD's rail-car repair, inspection
BNSF Railway awards three new Certified Sites
AASHTO elects WisDOT's Thompson president
CN honors 68 customers, suppliers for sustainable practices
AAR honors two railroarders for environmental achievements
STB Chair Oberman won't seek second term
FTA solicits input on proposed updates to state safety oversight regs
Ohio rail commission seeks applications for crossing upgrade funding
U.S. railroads log carload, intermodal increases in Week 45
ASLRRA: EPA final rule on state locomotive regs is 'very concerning'
Alstom inks contract to overhaul DFW's Skylink rail system
Ohio panel OKs funding for rail projects at JSW Steel plant
UP honors 12 customers, suppliers for sustainable business practices
CSX's Hinrichs to lead B&O Museum capital campaign
Ohio rail panel OKs funds for upgrades to Napolean Defiance & Western, Kanawha River railroads
San Gabriel Valley Council OKs contract for final Alameda Corridor-East grade separation project
Regional Rail to acquire Indiana Eastern, Ohio South Central railroads
OmniTRAX deploys Ohio's first all-battery electric locomotive
Rail industry, customers provide input on STB's reciprocal-switching rule
ATA projects continued growth of truck freight
Four Class Is rank as 'best employers' for military veterans
SMART-TD members ratify BNSF pact on quality-of-life issues
U.S. rail traffic a mixed bag in Week 44
Rail supplier news from AITX, SMBC, Tideworks and REMSA (Nov. 8)
Report: CSX sues Tennessee over fuel tax
Canada launches client ID database for hazmat transportation
Voters clear path for Norfolk Southern to acquire Cincinnati Southern Railway
UP awards $5 million in grants to 543 nonprofits
STB sets schedules to consider CPKC, CSX plan to acquire G&W short line
BMWED ratifies paid sick leave; BLET, Keolis agree on VRE pact
Ohio panel OKs crossing upgrades in two counties
USDOT awards $653 million to fund port improvement projects
Watco to use new eco-friendly locomotive at Jaxport
NTSB calls on rail industry to update PTC technology
Neighborhood group complains to STB about CSX noise, pollution
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 1% in October
UP to cut some management jobs as part of organizational restructuring
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Thales, Wabtec and Absher Construction (Nov. 1)
UP invested $275 million to support Southern California growth
CPKC asks STB to rule in dispute over Wisconsin bridge repairs
Rail supplier news from Miner Enterprises and Distribusion Technologies (Oct. 31)
AGs want railroads to improve hazmat info for first responders
IANA: Headwinds slow intermodal volume in Q3
R. J. Corman hosts SLSI hazmat training
BRS ratifies sick-leave pact for CSX's L&N property
U.S. freight-rail traffic increase continued in Week 42
Norfolk Southern launches AI train-inspection technology
Texas North Western Railway wins $7.3 million CRISI grant
NTSB: Driver's failure to stop at grade crossing led to train conductor's death
EPA orders more cleanup, investigation near East Palestine
STB names six to Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
TSA revises rail cybersecurity directives
Illinois, Ohio approve grade crossing safety projects
South Dakota rail board OKs grant funds for freight-rail infrastructure
R. J. Corman leases Central Appalachia Inland Port
Norfolk Southern, BRS union agree to collaborate on safety
Birmingham wins CRISI grant to fix grade crossing safety on NS lines
U.S. freight-rail traffic inched up in Week 41
AAR honors RAC's Ash, shippers for hazmat safety
U.S. Class I employment level slipped a bit in September
Union Pacific posts lower profit, revenue in Q3
BMWED member divisions merge
NTSB opens public docket for 2022 fatal PATCO accident
CN announces COO succession, evolution of operating structure
Rail supplier news from Schneider, STV and WSP (Oct.17)
RAC announces first Women in Rail Conference-backed scholarship recipients
AAR to FRA: Emergency regs for freight-train length unnecessary
NTSB investigating BNSF coal-train derailment in Colorado
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Railway Supply, Railroad Tools, Rail Vision, Senceive, INIT and Granite Peak (Oct. 16)
UP, NS, FECR play role in Artemis II space mission
BLET asks FRA to set maximum train length for Class Is
PennDOT calls for P3 proposals; Iowa awards rail grants, loans
Canada's TSB cites broken rail in 2019 derailment of CP crude oil train
Kansas becomes 10th state to mandate 2-person train crews
Solvay, Vancouver Bulk Terminal to build U.S. soda ash shipping facility
Florida Gulf & Atlantic receives CRISI grant
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 3% in Week 40
FRA issues final rule requiring locomotive video recorders on passenger trains
Ports of Indiana issues RFI for new crane at Mount Vernon
Canada pledges funding for port's Contrecoeur container terminal project
Tri-Cities Intermodal to acquire UP's Cold Connect warehouse
Norfolk Southern seeks artist-in-residence applicants
Connecticut panel OKs $1.1B in funding for transportation projects
Nineteen state legislatures take on rail-safety bills
UP begins Mexico-Southeast U.S. domestic intermodal service
Canadian government advances Lac-Megantic rail bypass project
UP issues RFQ for CREATE property acquisition services
Ohio panel approves crossing upgrades in two counties
Metra sues STB over CPKC merger decisions
Feds allocate $245 million to reduce hazards at rail crossings
OLI issues 2022, 50th anniversary report
NY short line to use CRISI funds to upgrade locomotives to Tier 3
BLET members approve work-life benefits pact with BNSF
U.S. railroads posted carload, intermodal gains in September
UP train crew's safety call prompts improvements at California grade crossing
STB extends comment period for reciprocal switching proposal
NTSB issues preliminary report of fatal accident in CSX rail yard
UP's LEAD group for women marks 20 years
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing projects near Peoria
Hay Award recognizes Merchants Bridge project
Minnesota DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail improvement funds
FRA awards $5 million to University of Illinois for rail excellence center
Victoria port wins state grant to fund rail project at Texas Logistics Center
STB seeks input on environmental report for proposed Utah rail line
Sandersville Railroad adds fifth shipper to rail spur; Delaware & Raritan completes track rehab
Norfolk Southern experiences another tech outage
Indiana port gains federal grant to buy heavy-lift crane
NS creates public engagement director position
BNSF, SMART-TD reach tentative pact on PEB issues, work-life benefits
In memoriam: Intermodal pioneer, management style trendsetter William Greenwood
U.S. rail traffic rose for second-straight week, AAR data shows
Capitol Corridor to use CRISI grant for third-track project
CSX to receive 'Patriots in Business' Award
Cincinnati voters to decide if NS can acquire Ohio railroad
NS, Florida East Coast Railway to expand intermodal service
Operation Lifesaver Canada presents 2022 Roger Cyr Awards
Canada's railways mark progress in emissions reduction efforts
CSX hosts 2023 conference for short lines, regionals
UP ends rail embargo at Eagle Pass; execs visit southern border
FRA announces $1.4 billion in FY2022 CRISI grants
Testing completed on Atlas rail car
UPDATE: BNSF joins rail traffic embargo on southern border
UP, 'Creators Wanted' tour encourage interest in manufacturing
NS, RapidSOS partner to improve first responder access to safety info
U.S. rail volume climbed 1.8% in Week 37
U.S. Class I employment steady in August
AAR: Railroads leverage emergency dispatch services to increase AskRail access
CII presents 2023 Connie Award to Sappio
Hamann named to Steel Dynamics' board
BNSF, BMWED reach agreement on paid sick days
Ohio panel OKs grants for W&LE, NSR projects
Operation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week 2023
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect right-of-way workers
NTSB investigating fatal accident involving CSX carman
ACC wants STB to look into Class I liability requirements for hazmat shipments
FRA issues advisory on flat switching, 'kicking' operations
Consultant issues initial report on safety at Norfolk Southern
NTSB releases public docket for fatal UP train accident
UP to help communities apply for federal grade-crossing separation grants
Norfolk Southern recognized for sustainability efforts
STB to hold environmental hearing on Conrail plan to abandon NJ rail line
U.S. railroads log slight carload increase in Week 36
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, MHX, RailPros and NRC (Sept. 13)
Operation Lifesaver aims new safety message at MOW workers
CN upgrades Falcon Premium intermodal service
FRA advisory: High-impact wheels damage rails, track structures
Rail supplier news from Sasser, Blume and Parallel Systems (Sept. 12)
BLET members voting for contracts at two G&W railroads
UP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety
Rep. Deluzio calls on Congress to pick up the pace on rail safety bills
FRA raises safety concerns about UP's rolling stock
Ohio commission approves upgrades at four crossings
MxV Rail hires Werner as VP of engineering
Major transportation stakeholders urge USDOT to create national freight office
TCU/IAM: Martinez to retire, Bryant to become president
AAR: U.S. traffic tumbled for third-straight month in August
STB addresses 'revenue adequate' Class Is, reciprocal switching access
Ohio, Washington offer funds to upgrade or close crossings
UP uses 2022 green bond proceeds to reduce carbon footprint
Jaguar Transport to operate Dallas transload facility for Loup Logistics
UP SVP Moore to retire next month
NS: Vendor's software defect led to tech outage
AAR files brief in BNSF lawsuit against STB
IANA, BIC to collaborate on geofencing
PHMSA to suspend LNG-by-rail rule for further study
Cleveland & Cuyahoga, Wheeling & Lake Erie end lease for Ohio route
U.S. rail volumes fall nearly 6% in Week 34
NTSB issues preliminary report of CSX conductor trainee fatality
Grenada Railroad service returns to Mississippi
Gulf & Atlantic Railways to buy Pinsly rail assets
BNSF recognizes customers for hazmat safety
Kentucky awards $1.25 million in grants for grade crossing improvements
UP goes to court to resolve trackage-rights beef with CPKC
Norfolk Southern operations hit by technology outage
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Auglaize County
BTS: North American freight-by-rail tumbled in June
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad completes rail yard construction
Canada's TSB warns of safety risks from locomotive, trackside fires
LRW seeks nominations for 2023 'Railway Woman of the Year'
FRA issues safety warning on close-clearance shoving movements
AAR explains 'impasse' over Class Is joining FRA's safety reporting system
STB appoints rail union leader Ferguson to RSTAC
U.S. freight-rail traffic sinks 2.7% in Week 33
Oswego port to fund rail infrastructure upgrade with $4 million EDA grant
NS selects lead structural design consultants for CREATE bridge projects
Rail supplier news from Auxo Investment, Cariboo Central and Sener (Aug. 23)
UP crews work to clear track, restore service post-Hilary
CN preps for 2023 Western Canadian grain harvest
FRA grants available for rail infrastructure projects in rural states
Federal court pauses Uinta crude-by-rail line construction
STB seeks nominees for rail energy transportation panel
Union urges Class Is to enroll in 'Close Call' safety reporting system
Georgia Ports earns AQUA Lane certification with U.S. Customs
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 4.2% in Week 32
OmniTRAX to take over operation of West Virginia rail line
Rail supplier news from GATX, Duos and LRW (Aug. 16)
PennDOT accepting grant applications for freight-rail infrastructure projects
PHMSA extends comment period for proposed rule on train consist information
Long Beach port awarded $2.72 million grant to enhance security
Brownsville & Rio Grande honors safe shippers, donates funds for disaster relief
STB denies BNSF petition for partial stay in NTEC coal-shipping case
G&W Georgia short lines seek FRA's OK to pilot zero-emissions rail technology
Vena pens letter to UP team on first day as CEO
Rail supplier news from RR Mergers, C&S and ITS Logistics (Aug. 11)
Sandersville Railroad adds road builder to future rail spur users
U.S. rail volumes fell 3.2% in Week 31
FRA completes safety assessment of Norfolk Southern
Class I employment rose nearly 6% in June
NS agrees to settlement in worker health, safety investigations at East Palestine
NCDOT launches rail safety training program
NS awards economic development grant to East Palestine
NTSB investigating CSX employee fatality in Maryland
BNSF: Sandpoint Junction Connector Bridge now open
Canadian dockworkers OK tentative pact to end strike
CSX TDSI using electric vehicles at auto terminals
Boychuk to exit CSX
Alberta to provide more funding for hydrogen innovation
Rail groups, union urge Congress to maintain Railroad Retirement Board funding
AAR: U.S. railroads post 'mixed' traffic results for July
Norfolk Southern invests $8.7 million in Alabama megasite
Union sues BNSF over MOW workforce cuts
TNW marks new interchange between Texas short line, UP
Fastfrate to open site at CentrePort Canada Rail Park
CN unveils 2023-24 plan for transporting Canadian grain
NTSB issues preliminary report on NS coal train derailment
Regional Rail acquires Clinton Terminal Railroad
NMB names Beebe mediation services director
Ohio panel awards grant to upgrade rail service at Metalico sites
CSX, SMART-TD partner for enhanced conductor training
Rail supplier news from Hub, Alstom and CDM Smith (July 31)
Ohio Central Railroad obtains grant for rail upgrade project
OmniTRAX taps former Amazon exec to lead Brownsville & Rio Grande
IANA: Slower demand impacted Q2 intermodal volume
NS, SMART-TD to partner on conductor trainee program
CPKC posts 'challenging' Q2 results; orders more fuel cell engines for hydrogen locomotives
CSX to donate $10 million to University of Florida project
US freight-rail traffic decline continued in Week 29
Alaska Railroad promotes Clemens to external affairs director
Cando to develop battery-powered switching locomotive
CN, Wabtec to modernize 60 locomotives
UPS, Teamsters reach tentative agreement
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for Mount Vernon rail operator
CN reports lower revenue, income in Q2
UP posts lower net income, operating revenue in Q2
Union Pacific names Vena as CEO, Whited as president to succeed Fritz
Anacostia's Khatami, Perri complete post-graduate degrees
Class I-served MacMillan-Piper acquired by GSC
Another ACE grade separation project wraps up in California
FRA wants Class Is to regularly report train-length information
Batory joins Michigan State's rail education, research center
Ports: Milwaukee opens ag export facility; Houston, SC log steady June
US freight-rail traffic down again in Week 28
Report: UP to begin testing ground-based conductors
Canadian dockworkers reject tentative agreement, resume strike
Kansas DOT solicits submissions for rail improvement program
CSX yields encouraging results from soybean oil-based fuel tests
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing project on Illinois Central Railroad line
Florida Gulf & Atlantic's train, engine workers join BLET
ILWU Canada, BC ports reach tentative agreement
CSX identifies eight rail-served properties as Select Sites
Rockport Terminals marks first year in service with UP
Alaska Railroad announces leadership changes
UP, CN test renewable fuels on locomotive 'treadmill'
House subcommittee advances bill that would slash funding for rail
Amtrak, US Class Is named 'best' workplaces for disability inclusion practices
US rail volumes fell 5% in Week 27
Norfolk Southern issues ESG report, welcomes Piedmont service expansion
Minnesota DOT to allocate millions in grade-separation project funding
Report: Strike halts nondomestic intermodal traffic at BC ports
Canada adds funding to Edmonton grade separation project
Rail supplier news from Skanska, Shift5 and OLI (July 11)
California awards grants for port upgrades, rail crossing work
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Siemens and Hill International (July 10)
UP, SMART-TD reach sick-leave agreement
Conductor trainee fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin
Rail supplier news from Nortrak, CXT, Wabtec, Alstom and Matern Engineering (July 7)
USD to test crude-by-rail shipments with new customer at Oklahoma terminal
Sierra Northern, Patriot Rail part of grant-winning projects in California
AAR: U.S. rail traffic tumbled again in June
Ten years ago today: The tragic train accident in Lac-Megantic
TCU: 'Tireless advocate' DeCarlo has retired
Illinois commission approves more crossing safety improvements
Transport Canada provides funding for coastline rail project in Quebec
Illinois commission OKs five crossing safety projects
STB approves city's request to end rail service on Tacoma line
NMB installs Hamilton as chair
CN named to 'best' corporate citizen list
BLET locomotive engineers ratify 'quality-of-life' agreement with UP
Canadian longshore workers set to strike July 1
US intermodal traffic tumbles 5.5% in Week 25
Senate bill addresses 'unreliable' freight-rail service
USDOT awards $2.2 billion in RAISE grants for infrastructure projects
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Vizion and Leclanche (June 28)
USDOT streamlines grant application process for major infrastructure projects
CPKC, CSX, G&W to create new corridor linking Mexico, Texas, US Southeast
OmniTRAX honors Chicago safe shipper award winners
CSX TDSI auto transload terminal earns 'top quality' award
NS wraps up track remediation in East Palestine
CPKC report highlights sustainability developments
Oakland, Charleston ports report May volumes; UWL expands Ohio intermodal connectivity
Richardson to expand eight grain elevators on CPKC network
STB orders BNSF to transport coal for NTEC
Union Pacific to serve new Arizona rail park
NTSB hearing scrutinizes decisions made, details in East Palestine train derailment
CPKC, CSX to jointly develop hydrogen locomotives
Rail supplier news from Vertical Cold Storage, Rail Vision, ISB, Stantec, STV, Carlisle Support and ITAL (June 22)
NS to advance East Palestine park improvements
NARS honors Ottensmeyer with lifetime achievement award
AAR: U.S. carloads up, intermodal down in Week 24
PHMSA proposes rail hazmat safety rule; Amtrak signs safety pledge
CPKC updates carbon emissions calculator
Cando Rail completes Sarnia Terminal expansion
Study: Battery-powered freight trains could improve electric grid reliability
BNSF, BRC seek expansion of FRA test waiver for brake technology
Illinois panel OKs funding for two grade crossing projects
STB asked to deny CPKC request to shield certain info from public view
Reports: Automotive industry concerned about rail-car shortage
STB's Oberman responds to AAR complaints about RETAC meeting
BNSF preps for intermodal growth via West Coast ports
NS promotes Gioe to VP
Rail industry sues California board over in-use locomotive rule
Ferryman joins Anacostia as COO
NACD calls on dockworkers, PMA to ratify tentative agreement
Carbondale to break ground on new Amtrak multimodal station
US rail traffic drops again in Week 23
Legislation would increase NTSB funding for rail investigators
Canada expropriates land needed for Lac-Megantic bypass project
ILWU, PMA reach tentative agreement
ILWU Canada members vote to strike
UP's train-crew agreement to impact operating ratio in Q2
Rail supplier news from HDR, Parsons and CACI (June 13)
Seattle port shuts down after coordinated labor disruption
AAR outlines preferred policies aimed at reducing GHG emissions
Cleveland officials ask railroads to repair rail bridges
FRA updates safety advisory on hot bearing detectors
CPKC to develop new emissions reduction target; NS ranks among 'Net Zero' Leaders
FRA awards grants for grade separations in two Illinois towns
Delaware-Lackawanna charts track, expansion projects
CSX donates $5 million to B&O Railroad Museum expansion
Georgia Gov. Kemp attends NS Railway safety training event
Nevada governor vetoes train-length bill
AAR: West Coast port volumes nick US rail traffic count for May
FRA awards grant to eliminate rail crossing in Minnesota
Report: FRA to assess safety at all major railroads
Railway supplier news from IMC, Medha and Leclanche (June 6)
National League of Cities map tracks train derailments
Longshore workers disrupt West Coast port operations
NS moves to dismiss class action lawsuit over East Palestine derailment
Union Pacific, BLET agree on paid sick leave
Amtrak applies for FRA grants to fund projects on Northeast Corridor, long-distance, state-supported lines
CN takes part in UN sustainability documentary
Port 10 Watco Rail Logistics opens new Texas SIT yard
FRA awards $570 million in rail crossing elimination grants
SMART-TD members ratify crew-consist pact with UP; Coleman elected union's general president
NTSB focuses on hot-bearing detectors in May 10 NS train derailment
BNSF's Farmer to receive intermodal industry's Silver Kingpin Award
Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Watco, Keolis, SNC-Lavalin and Rail Vision (June 1)
Only Mexican railroads log intermodal growth in Week 21
House Science Committee seeks info on federal research of hazmat-by-rail safety
STB issues environmental report for proposed Union Pacific rail line in Arizona
TexAmericas Center launches qualified sites program
PANYNJ 'well positioned' to expand flow of goods to St. Louis, deputy director says
MxV Rail, CSU Pueblo to partner on rail education, research
Union Pacific, Port Houston form new intermodal service
FRA proposes certification for rail dispatchers, signal employees
TCRC ratifies pact with CN
Essex Terminal Railway awarded funds for Port Windsor project
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Turntide, STV and Assa Abloy (May 26)
CSX earns spot on climate leaders list
AAR: Intermodal nosedive continued in Week 20
Gateway panel invites shortlisted teams to respond to Hudson Tunnel RFP
T&I Committee OKs bills to address truck weight, supply-chain issues
UP, BLET agree to predictable schedules for locomotive engineers
Rail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Arup, SISCOG and Cylus (May 24)
Broyles, Rogers join STB's rail-shipper advisory panel
STB: Class I employment rose in April; unions question data
NS CEO Shaw, rail unions agree to work together on safety improvements
CSX, SMART-TD unit tentatively OK sick-leave benefits
NS conducts training event for first responders in Alabama
CSX earns top spot as best-performing railroad for intermodal customers
Illinois, Ohio panels OK funds for grade crossing safety projects
Rail industry fights new bills allowing bigger trucks on highways
NS, BLET agree to paid sick leave; NS unveils emissions report tool
Union Pacific promotes Jalali to EVP
PennDOT updates freight movement plan
Intermodal behind rail volume slump in Week 19
NCDOT awards funds to upgrade short-line rail infrastructure
WisDOT seeks input on final draft of long-term rail plan
STB allows UP to keep some service reporting info confidential
Short line advocates to visit Congress today
Ag Secretary Vilsack asks STB to do more to fix rail service
Gulf & Atlantic Railways completes acquisition of three short lines
ORDC awards $750,000 grant to Ohio short line
CPKC releases some combined historical data, begins reporting consolidated weekly data
Chicago suburbs appeal CPKC merger decision
Rail workers' benefit cuts resume now that COVID-19 emergency is over
Georgia Gainesville rail hub project obtains environmental OK
Canton Development taps Barnes as president, CEO
UP issues 2022 'Building America' report
NS CEO Shaw: Current strategy is 'better way forward'
Rail supplier news from Rail Vision, Hitachi, Ricardo, Amsted, Intramotev and Nokia (May 11)
US carload, intermodal volumes fell in Week 18
CPKC kicks off Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service
Senate Commerce Committee approves rail safety bill
Ohio panel OKs two crossing safety projects
Montreal port officials detail plan for decarbonization
BLET ratifies labor pact with South Buffalo Railway
CSX to serve new Oleo-X plant in Mississippi
Rail supplier news from Alstom, HDR, Stacy & Witbeck, Myers, Meltar and Keolis (May 9)
Victorville cancels plans for Southern California logistics rail site
UP, Tiger Express prep for new Northwest intermodal center
BLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads
USDOT launches supply-chain data exchange
CN objects to CPKC's data reporting intentions under STB oversight
Union Pacific Railroad Museum marks 20 years
Rail supplier news from R. J. Corman and Loram (May 5)
BMWED ratifies contract with LS&I Railroad
PHL to test new electric locomotive at California ports
Kansas Gov. Kelly calls for two-person train crew rule
Rail supplier news from Amsted, Greenbrier, Pandrol, Bow Transit and Bear Power (May 4)
US railroads faced intermodal headwinds in April
Virginia port to buy 36 automated stacking cranes
MassDOT seeks applications for industrial rail grants
ASLRRA upset with California's new locomotive emissions reg
STB extends reporting rule for Class I service, employment data
FRA to fund rail safety research
CTA announces grain crop-year index for CN, CPKC
RAC: Canadian rail service 'reliable' in pandemic
Railroads, unions announce labor pacts
IANA: Low freight demand weakened Q1 intermodal volumes
Progressive Railroading announces Rising Stars for 2023
Rail supplier news from ENSCO, KLD Labs, RailPros and Advanced Rail (April 28)
FHWA to offer grants for projects that cut truck emissions at ports
Construction underway at MxV Rail's PuebloPlex
FRA advises railroads to address train-length safety concerns
Rail supplier news from Thales, Genesis Electronics and Keolis (April 27)
OLI awards crossing safety education grants in 12 states
US carload volumes up, intermodal down in Week 16
AAR awards Chafee environmental award to BNSF's Barnard
Bruder reelected as CN chair
Rail supplier news from ENSCO, Hitachi Rail and Tai Ginsberg (April 25)
Maine officials unhappy with CPKC derailment cleanup
Union Pacific honors 95 companies with Pinnacle Award
CPKC, Knight-Swift ink intermodal service agreement
CN reports 'strong' Q1 performance, updates 2023 guidance
CN, UP, GMXT form new intermodal service
Rail unions launch campaign to halt stock buybacks
CSX honors customers for sustainability practices
FHWA offering grants to protect infrastructure from climate change impacts
Union Pacific EVP Whited recognized for sustainability efforts
Class I employment increase continued in March
CPKC, Schneider ink multiyear intermodal pact
IANA testifies in favor of independent contractor model
US rail carloads up, intermodal units down in Week 15
Amtrak to STB: Sunset Limited trains still running late
UP posts higher operating revenue, earnings in Q1
Rail supplier news from Hanson, American Track, Universal Rail and TX Holdings (April 19)
Operation Lifesaver awards grant to NY chapter; Canada OL develops crossing alert
BNSF, BRC agree on sick-leave benefits
NTSB drops National Steel Car as party to NS derailment investigation
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Duos and Koppers (April 18)
CN launches carbon emissions calculator
Wyoming DOT awarded federal funds for rail bridge replacement
Oregon port rehabs bridges to prep Coos Bay Rail Line for growth
NS completes soil excavation at derailment site; negotiates sick leave with BRS
Genesee & Wyoming mobile MOW workers join BMWED
R. J. Corman hosts STB, Herzog hosts U.S. Rep. Nehls for site tours
R. J. Corman's Broyles named ASLRRA vice chair
US freight-rail traffic fell 11.2% in Week 14
Long Beach port extends HDR's design contract for on-dock rail facility
CSX, SMART-MD ink paid sick-leave pact
Illinois begins $68 million Springfield rail underpass construction
Northwest Seaport Alliance to offer rail cargo incentives
Patriot Rail to serve Rocky Mountain Rail Park
PUCO approves funds to upgrade over 100 crossings
Ohio's new transportation budget includes train crew-size mandate
FRA calls for reevaluation of train makeup
Rail supplier news from Stantec, PTSI and Frasle Mobility (April 6)
Global task force donates money to feed Ukrainian railroaders
AAR: Broader economic factors hurt U.S. rail traffic in March
Norfolk Southern T&E workers get time off for medical care
Port updates: PANYNJ moves most U.S. cargo in February; Virginia invests $18 million in inland ports
Reading & Northern to serve new Stella-Jones location
Rail supplier news from Cordel, D/Gauge and Nexxiot (April 4)
Ohio PUCO seeks applicants for hazmat training grants
CSX, SMART-TD B&O agree on sick-leave benefits
Lawmakers, environmentalists call on feds to block bonds for Uinta Basin rail project
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Hitachi and NRC (April 3)
NTSB's Homendy commends FRA for rule requiring breathing equipment on hazmat trains
Illinois awards $200 million to freight mobility improvement projects
SMART's Sellers to retire
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for terminal operator; SeaPort Manatee inks pact with Oceanus Line
Operation Lifesaver groups win rail-safety grants
DOJ sues NS over Feb. 3 train derailment
Savannah port to install 55 hybrid gantry cranes
U.S. rail volume tumbled 7.5% in Week 12
UPDATED: BNSF train derails, catches fire in Minnesota
CABT: More than 72,000 U.S. bridges can't handle heavier trucks
EIA: US electricity from renewables surpasses coal for first time
Illinois panel OKs 5-year crossing improvement plan
Gulf & Atlantic Railways to acquire three short lines
ATA asks for Biden's help in West Coast port labor talks
Amtrak, 10 unions OK tentative labor pacts
UP, SMART-TD reach agreement to keep two-person crews
NS taps Loeb to oversee first-and-last-mile markets
Norfolk Southern, SMART-TD end ground-based conductor talks
CSX updates 'carbon calculator'
U.S. freight-rail volumes plunge 9.4% in Week 11
PHMSA urges tank car owners to upgrade fleets to DOT-117s
UP, CSX sign additional sick-leave agreements with rail unions
Shaw updates Senate panel on NS derailment response
Virginia port reports rail expansion progress
National League of Cities calls on Congress to act on rail safety
Class I employment rose in February
NTSB examines pressure relief devices on derailed tank cars
PHMSA: Grant funding available for hazmat safety
R&N names Muller-Levan EVP of strategic planning
CN, Unifor reach tentative pacts
Railroads pilot AskRail data to increase first responder information access
U.S. House members introduce RAIL Act
BNSF, CP announce labor agreements
Conductor fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin
NS, IBBB agree on paid sick leave benefits
FRA green-lights Virginia state rail plan
CP sets date for combination with KCS, announces CPKC leadership team
US rail traffic fell again in Week 10
Canada to invest millions in CentrePort rail park
CSX merges network operations, design teams
Merger decision prompts reactions across the board
STB addresses hazmat safety concerns over CP-KCS merger approval
BREAKING NEWS: STB approves Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger
STB adds Erstad, Kitchin to rail shipper council
Union Pacific names Barr SVP of transportation
Biden's budget calls for more rail-safety funding; US mayors endorse Railway Safety Act
Rail supplier news from Trinity, RSI, Bilton, Honeywell, Transdev and Bohr (March 13)
BLET ratifies pacts with CP/Soo Line, Springfield Terminal
NS, two more unions agree to sick-leave benefits
Amtrak, Southern Rail Commission to seek funding for Crescent route expansion
STB appoints nine to rail energy committee
BNSF, three unions agree to paid sick day benefits
NS discovers loose wheel on certain rail cars; AAR issues safety advisory
Three rail unions sue BNSF over locomotive outsourcing work
AAR: U.S. rail volumes continue downward slide
STB approves MRL lease termination, BNSF to assume operations
Progressive Railroading publishes 'Women of Influence in Rail'
Report: Union Pacific's board is majority diverse
Class Is agree to join FRA's close-call system; CSX highlights record safety performance
ASLRRA names 2023 'Hall of Fame' inductees
NTSB, FRA intensify safety reviews of Norfolk Southern operations
Rail supplier news from Duos, Nexxiot and Nexyst (March 7)
NTSB investigating second NS derailment in Ohio; NS conductor killed in Cleveland
AAR: Rail safety data shows progress, areas to improve
CN, four unions negotiate paid sick leave benefits
Rail supplier news from New York Air Brake, Thales and TC Electric (March 6)
BLET members ratify pacts with DM&E, KCS, Union Railroad
Biden urges Congress to pass Rail Safety Act
STB OKs Batory as CP-KCS voting trustee; Sen. Warren urges board to reject merger
Norfolk Southern rolls out new safety plan
Rail supplier news from RailState, Keolis, TUV, Duos and Transit Wireless (March 3)
Canada awards funds to address climate impacts on rail
Derailment update: NTSB examines tank car parts; CSX, NS join FRA close-call reporting system
U.S. rail volumes fell in February
CN set another grain movement record in February
CP proposes Batory to head voting trust
NS derailment prompts lawmakers to craft rail safety bill, FRA to create hazmat initiative
Kansas awards $5 million to fund short-line rail projects
FRA advises railroads to examine wayside detectors
UP, EPA agree to more testing at former wood-tie site
Buttigieg to Class Is: Sign up for close-call reporting system
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, RATP, Nexxiot and Western IntermodeX (Feb. 27)
Class I employment rose 6% in January
NS agrees to paid sick leave for mechanical railroaders
Union Pacific CEO Fritz to step down in 2023
Global task force honors Ukrainian Railways for service during a year of war
CN employee, pensioner fund raises record donations
BNSF, two unions negotiate sick leave benefits
NTSB's Homendy: Train derailment was preventable
In memoriam: Longtime short-line industry contributor David Buccolo
Montreal port unveils five-year infrastructure investment plan
BREAKING NEWS: NTSB issues preliminary report on train derailment
STB lauds CSX, UP for negotiating sick leave pacts
Another week, another traffic decline for U.S. railroads
NS enhances Ohio cleanup plan, agrees to paid sick leave for BMWED members
North Carolina DOT considers crossing closure on CSX line
Illinois' federal lawmakers urge STB to put off CP-KCS merger decision
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to pay for derailment cleanup
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Siemens and TraConcepts (Feb. 21)
UP, two unions OK agreements for paid sick leave
Buttigieg calls on railroads to improve safety now; NS updates latest actions in Ohio
Unifor members ratify new contract with Canadian Pacific
Derailment update: NS' Shaw addresses East Palestine residents; NTSB's Homendy responds to critics
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Rail Vision and Wabtec (Feb. 16)
Illinois commission approves grade crossing projects in two counties
Report: Canada's rail rates among the world's lowest
U.S. carload, intermodal volumes fall in Week 6
Rail supplier news from Duos, ENSCO, IntelliTrans and AllTranstek (Feb. 15)
APM announces major rail expansion project at Mobile port
CSX reaches sick leave pacts with additional IAM, BRC divisions
NTSB: Overheated wheel bearing may have caused derailment; NS sets up $1 million fund
Report highlights rail supply industry's U.S. economic impact
TSB: Crossing incident raises concerns about Ontario railway safety oversight
BLET ratifies new contract with Illinois Railway
CN on its way to meeting grain volume expectations
CSX inks sick-leave agreements with two more unions
Rail supplier news from Transdev, Diesel Technology, Tealinc and Duos (Feb. 10)
U.S. Sen. Kelly to chair EPW transportation subcommittee
Canadian Pacific, USW reach tentative labor agreement
USDOT seeks applications for small business funding
BLET reaches tentative agreements with CP, KCS, DM&E
U.S. Sen. Sanders calls on six Class Is to provide paid sick leave
ASLRRA hires Sherman as AVP of policy, industry affairs
NS removes rail cars from Ohio derailment site
Week 5: U.S. rail volume slide continues
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in Randolph, Logan counties
FRA extends application deadline for passenger-rail corridor ID program
Class I employment rose nearly 4% in December 2022
NS begins clearing derailment site
CSX, two rail unions negotiate pacts for paid sick leave
Rail supplier news from Rail Vision, Duos, Scan Global, Harting, Comply365 and REMSA (Feb. 7)
WisDOT seeks public input on state rail plan
Class Is again ask STB to stay rate-dispute arbitration program
NS completes controlled release of fumes at derailment site
UP named 'most admired' company; VIA Rail named 'best employer'
Rail unions adopt resolution calling for paid sick leave
Progressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2023
Ohio officials issue urgent order following hazmat train derailment
Ukrainian Railways honored as 'Railway Champion' for wartime service
Port of Duluth-Superior logs slow 2022
CP posts record January for Canadian grain transport
IANA: Intermodal volume down 3.6% in Q4 2022
North Dakota DOT publishes combined state freight, rail plan
Rail service is improving, AAR's Jefferies tells T&I Committee
AAR: Last month was intermodal's worst January in a decade
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Mitsui Rail, Talgo and STV (Feb. 1)
EPA outlines path for cleanup at UP's former wood-tie treatment site
CP reports revenue increases in Q4, full-year 2022
AAR asks federal court to review STB rate dispute ruling
IANA names Houfek to at-large board post, Cannizzaro as COO
Port of Long Beach unveils renewable energy, zero emissions initiatives
U.S. Rep. Nehls to chair House railroad subcommittee
STB issues final environmental review of proposed CP-KCS merger
MARS names 2023 officers, executive committee members
STB denies Class Is' petition to stay rate arbitration program
DOJ reiterates concerns over CP-KCS merger
Rail supplier news from PS Technology, SNC-Lavalin and Comply365 (Jan. 26)
Port of Virginia to buy five ship-to-shore cranes
U.S. freight-rail traffic down 2% in Week 3
CN reports revenue, income growth in Q4 2022
UP posts higher revenue, lower income in Q4 2022
Educational programs encourage high-schoolers to explore rail careers
Alaska Railroad names Maddox CFO
Port of Halifax logs TEU milestone in 2022
Rail supplier news from Ondas, Siemens, RINA, AITX and Hitachi (Jan. 23)
BNSF to serve new CHS grain facility in South Dakota
STB rejects UP's request for confidentiality in embargo case
Rail supplier news from Savage, RSI Logistics, Transtar, Skanska, Rail Vision, Railinc and Duos (Jan. 20)
Ports of Virginia, Houston set cargo volume records in 2022
BNSF to serve new biofuels terminal in California
FRA warns Class Is to correct training program deficiencies
BNSF budgets $3.96 billion for capital projects in 2023
MxV Rail reopens in-person training at SERTC
Georgia DOT wraps up first CRISI-funded project
OmniTRAX names Grasso VP of business strategy
Intermodal a drag on North American rail traffic totals in Week 2
P&L Transportation promotes Greene to chair, president and CEO
Rail supplier news from Arcadis, Mott MacDonald, WSP, Pacific West and Eagle Remediation (Jan. 17)
Ohio commission approves grade crossing projects
FRA's estimated cost, impact of train-crew rule is way off, U.S. SBA says
Rail supplier news from McMillan Jacobs, Delve Underground, GHD and Uber (Jan. 16)
BTS: Port capacity fell in 2022, but throughput rose
Gov.-elect Shapiro nominates Carroll for PennDOT secretary
USDOT publishes five-year R&D strategic plan
CP, Unifor reach tentative pact for mechanical workers
Port of South Louisiana to buy Avondale Global Gateway
Rail supplier news from Loram, FTR, Duos, Thales, Heartwood and MaxAccel (Jan. 12)
Iowa Interstate Railroad to build Iowa City transloading facility
U.S. railroads log carload gain, intermodal decline in Week 1
BLET announces new advisory board
Biden administration unveils blueprint to decarbonize transportation sector
CSX marks safety milestone at Memphis intermodal terminal
U.S. Rep. Graves to chair House T&I Committee
Huron Central Railway awarded government funds for infrastructure project
Rail supplier news from GB Railfreight, Akiem, Thales, SGS and RailState (Jan. 10)
Hedlund named vice chair of STB
Canada to require freight railroads to provide more performance data
Patriot Rail completes acquisition of Delta Southern short line
Rail supplier news from Loram, Atlas, Greenbrier and Rail Vision (Jan. 9)
IANA elects new board, officers
Indiana Rail Road promotes LeDune, McCuan to VP roles
Class Is ask federal courts to review STB rate dispute ruling
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Burns, Atlas, Michael Baker, RELAM and ZEDAS (Jan. 6)
Report: U.S. judge tosses jury trial in CSX antitrust case
BTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail rose in October
Port of Pasco obtains federal funds for last-mile rail project
BNSF, Bakken Energy to collaborate on design of clean hydrogen hub
North American rail volumes fell nearly 2 percent in 2022
Rail traffic controllers ratify new contract with CN
Class Is ask STB to stay 'opt-in' rule for rate arbitration program
Schneider completes transition to UP for western rail service
FRA issues safety advisory for unintended train brake releases
STB directs UP to deliver trains to Foster Farms
Transit News
Amtrak posts top score in 2023 corporate equality index
MTA lists top 2023 stats for NYCT, LIRR, Metro-North
NTSB focuses on worker protections in fatal NYCT accident investigation
Brightline marks highlights of 2023
Valley Metro to open light-rail extension next month
MTA OKs $1.8 billion in contracts for infrastructure projects
FTA seeks to curb violence against transit workers
Metrolinx awards contract for Eglinton Crosstown West extension's elevated section
Sonoma-Marin corridor selected for future passenger-rail study
SEPTA, transit police reach tentative labor pact
PANYNJ's 2024 budget includes AirTrain project
Santa Clara VTA project recognized for environmental benefits
Sound Transit CEO Timm to step down next month
NTSB issues prelim report on Chicago Yellow Line train crash; CTA enacts new safety measures
Sacramento transit agency begins final testing of new light-rail trains
Tri-Rail to expand service to Miami Central Station
FAA grants MassDOT waiver to fly rail-inspection drones farther
PennDOT awarded $144 million to expand passenger-rail access
Amtrak, passenger-rail advocates laud FRA grants to improve, expand service
MARTA seeks public input on Five Points Station project
WMATA adds auto doors to Red Line trains
TransLink names eight stations for Vancouver's Surrey Langley SkyTrain
Sens. Tillis, Brown announce federal funds for passenger-rail expansion
Biden administration OKs $6B for two high-speed rail projects
FTA solicits applications for FY24 transit station accessibility grants
Amtrak Cascades to add two daily round trips
Colorado DOT seeks fleet info for potential mountain rail line
MTA finds $427MM in savings in proposed 2024 budget
Siemens to provide new LRVs to Metro Transit-St. Louis
LA Metro marks 11 months of ridership growth
House rail subcommittee slates hearing on passenger rail
MTA selects HDR to oversee ADA design of subway stations
NC Gov. Cooper takes a train ride to promote passenger rail
First of Toronto's new streetcars begin service
BLET members vote to authorize strike at SEPTA
Amtrak launches procurement for Sawtooth Bridges replacement project
California authority, unions sign MOU for future high-speed rail system
NTSB: Design issue behind CTA train collision
Thomas inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor
NTSB to investigate CTA train crash
MBTA puts capital needs at $24.5 billion
Metro-North debuts New York Central locomotive from Heritage Series
Montana's Big Sky rail authority receives grant for rail-service planning
SacRT begins light-rail project for Folsom service
HART names Drainville permanent CEO
STB to form passenger-rail advisory committee
MBTA track-improvement program aims to eliminate speed restrictions
Metra station to close Nov. 20 for complete rehab
VTA OKs tunnel-boring machine for BART extension project
Transportation champion Downey dies at 87
NTSB focuses on maintenance, inspection procedures in BNSF coal train derailment
FTA awards $3.4B to Second Avenue Subway extension project
Biden to announce $16.4B for Northeast Corridor passenger-rail projects
CHSRA issues RFQ for track design, overhead contact systems
Amtrak Hiawatha service launches new fare schedule
House bill would slash Amtrak funding by 64%
MTC completes regional funding for Silicon Valley BART Extension project
MARTA secures federal grant to fund transit, TOD accelerator
FTA mulls new rule to address transit worker fatigue
California High-Speed Rail Authority recognized for social-change efforts
TTD's Regan raises alarm over bill to end Amtrak's 'right of preference'
SEPTA, union reach tentative one-year agreement
FTA proposes changes to rail-safety training regs
Brightline issues RFP for Treasure Coast station
Amtrak, Louisiana officials sign pact for New Orleans-Baton Rouge rail service
Schumer: FTA to award $3.4B grant for Second Ave Subway extension
Amtrak completes Wilmington station renovations
BLET calls for strike authorization vote at SEPTA
MTA taps Free as acting president of LIRR
L.A. Metro reaches highest daily ridership since pandemic
Metrolink to expand Antelope Valley service
Panel calls on WMATA to address safety of Metrorail roadway-maintenance program
MTI report explores economic, environmental benefits of U.S. high-speed rail
Metra wins federal grant to acquire battery-powered trains
FTA announces transit research grant opportunity
Tampa's streetcar logs record ridership in 2023
Canada issues RFP for High-Frequency Rail project
Feds to award CTA's Red Line Extension project another $100 million
Metra proposes $1.1B operating budget for 2024
FTA solicits applications for rail-car replacement funding
FRA to award $38.3 million grant for LA Metro grade separation project
SacRT orders eight more light-rail vehicles from Siemens
Rensselaer rail station renamed for late NY Senate Majority Leader Bruno
VTA: Inflation impacts cost of BART extension project
WMATA marks 1 million riders on train to Dulles Airport
MTA assesses 20 years of rail, transit system needs
Metra opens rebuilt Ravenswood Station on UP North Line
APTA: Transit users can save $13,000 a year
Cleveland RTA obtains $12.4 million for rail-car replacement
VRE, Connecticut DOT seek input on rail fare, service proposals
Lanham takes reins as Trinity Metro's VP of rail
CTA set to start last key stage of North Belmont Red-Purple reconstruction
NTSB adds staff to accelerate investigations, keep up with tech
Metro-North orders more Siemens locomotives
Florida DOT grant helps Tampa streetcar stay fare-free
Amtrak awarded nearly $200 million in CRISI grants
PennDot, NS sign pact to expand Pennsylvanian Amtrak access
Caltrain marks electrification project milestones
Met Council, Hennepin County agree to extend Blue Line Extension project funding through '24
OIG: Amtrak unlikely to complete ADA upgrades at stations by target date
Valley Metro taps STV to plan, design streetcar extension
FRA completes environmental reviews of Brightline West HSR project
CTA issues RFP for Red Line Extension track structure, 4 stations
NTSB reports probable cause of 2021 CSX, SEPTA collision
NJ Transit rail projects to receive FHWA funding
Brightline's Orlando airport station to open Sept. 22
Amtrak awards contracts for Baltimore tunnel project
CTA: Federal grant application advances for Red Line Extension project
MBTA releases track maintenance audit and safety review
Amtrak's New Orleans-to-Mobile service to launch in 2024
MTA appoints Zapata chief diversity and inclusion officer
LIRR's major Penn Station project is nearly complete
WMATA HQ achieves LEED platinum certification
Metrolinx hires contractor for pedestrian connection at two stations
Caltrain energizes second traction power substation
Operation Lifesaver unveils transit safety pledges
LA Metro: New lines fuel July ridership growth
Sound Transit OKs spring 2024 opening for eight Link 2 Line stations
WMATA selling bonds to make transit system more sustainable
VIA Rail to invest millions to renovate four heritage stations
California High-Speed Rail Authority moves closer to buying first trainsets
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension light-rail service to launch Sept. 16
Metrolinx begins upgrades at Aurora, Maple GO rail stations
NTSB issues preliminary report on SEPTA trolley derailment
Patriot Rail acquires scenic railroads in New Hampshire
DART to kick off construction of Plano light-rail station
Buttigieg appoints members of transportation equity advisory committee
Amtrak Portal North project is 25% completed
Metro Transit-St. Louis seeks bids for MetroLink rail platform project
Judge denies NJ Transit's motion to stop strike authorization
NCDOT study explores TOD along future passenger-rail line
Amtrak adds first electric bus to fleet
SEPTA accidents prompt mandated safety training for all employees
APTA announces hall of famers; honors transit agencies, execs
OCTA hires HDR to lead California coastal rail line study
MTA cites misaligned switch as factor in LIRR derailment
MBTA: Operations control center policies meet FTA requirements
FTA awards transit worker safety research grant to USF
Metro Transit-St. Louis, ATU ratify labor agreement
Honolulu to use bond proceeds to fund transit-rail construction
Connecticut to buy 60 Alstom rail cars for commuter lines
FTA: Grant funding now available for TOD planning
MTA restores LIRR service following last week's derailment
Trinity Metro selects Huitt-Zollars, TranSystems for TEXRail project
NYSDOT seeks applicants for rail project grants
MBTA, union agree on retention, recruitment issues
Consultant hired for Interborough Express environmental review
Illinois, Amtrak seek federal funds for Union Station, regional rail upgrades
NTSB: Grade crossing design contributed to fatal Amtrak-truck collision
FTA awards disaster recovery funds to eight states
Two transit agencies hire new leaders
NTSB faults track conditions in fatal 2021 Amtrak derailment
Sheep join BART's efforts to reduce wildfire risk
LA Metro posts progress on FY23 strategic goals
Report: MTA using AI to track fare evaders
FTA awards $20 million in grants to improve transit access
Canada names groups able to submit proposals for High Frequency Rail project
DART Chair Wong Krause named APTA vice chair
MTA fare increases to start in August
MBTA completes Orange Line tunnel repairs
California authority completes high-speed rail overpass
NJ Transit signs lease for new HQ
Maryland DOT seeks to extend Purple Line deadline to 2027
MTA proposes balanced budget through 2027
Calgary to study airport-downtown rail connection
CTA awards contract for Austin Green Line Station work
Metrolinx tries new engineering tech for Hazel McCallion LRT construction
Amtrak, Metrolink to resume service in San Clemente next week
STB to investigate OTP of Amtrak Sunset Limited trains
WMATA to consider long-term expansion plans for Metrorail
VIA Rail breaks ground on train fleet maintenance center project
Flood update: MTA Metro-North replaces trains with buses
ASLRRA announces Jake Safety Award winners
MTA Metro-North, Amtrak suspend some NY service due to flooding
Metra to provide Chicago-to-Rockford rail service
MTA to rehab 14 more stations under renovation program
SacRT obtains $35 million from state to improve light-rail system
MTA seeks contractor for next phase of Second Avenue subway extension
Hudson Tunnel project to receive $6.9 billion in federal funds
CTA to rebuild Blue Line's Forest Park Branch
California awards SMART $30 million to complete two extensions
Chinese freight-rail coupler imports harm US rail industry, USITC says
VRE opens $52.7 million lifecycle overhaul facility
Honolulu launches 'Skyline' transit-rail service
Feds OK environmental assessment of NYC congestion toll plan
Missouri to invest in grade crossing safety following fatal Amtrak derailment
DART awarded $25 million for Silver Line trail construction
NTSB: Short circuit probable cause of MBTA passenger death
MTA issues notice to proceed for New York Penn Station overhaul
Foothill Gold Line authority wraps up light-rail track construction
SEPTA approves FY2024 operating, capital budgets
Major transit agencies announce construction contract awards
Tri-Rail testing trains to prep for Miami service
Maryland to relaunch Baltimore Red Line project
Massachusetts DOT, MBTA name McGarrah general counsel
SEPTA logs rail ridership increase since I-95 collapse
OCTA, MARTA approve new fiscal-year budgets
APTA honors nine transit-rail agencies for safety, security, emergency management practices
Amtrak publishes annual sustainability report
TTC: Security improvements are working, data shows
OCTA declares rail emergency due to sliding hillside in San Clemente
Amtrak sets new schedules for faster Lincoln Service
LA Metro awarded $38 million grant for grade separation project
Caltrain OKs FY24, FY25 budgets
MBTA submits revised safety plan to FTA
Virginia Railway Express awarded $20 million in grant funds
SEPTA reappoints Richards GM, CEO; picks Alstom to deliver streetcars
Amtrak names Grasty EVP, chief HR officer; CEO Gardner receives LaHood Award
LA Metro, TriMet approve FY2024 budgets
Rail service cleared to resume in San Clemente
MARTA partners with Kia, Hyundai to prevent car thefts at rail stations
Metro-North to expand use of lasers to combat leaf-fall on rails
Amtrak adds two Northeast Regional trains
Los Angeles Regional Connector to open June 16
Chicago planners OK guide for development along Red Line Extension
Blue-ribbon panel offers solutions for MTA's fare evasion issues
Amtrak, NC by Train to expand Piedmont service in July
Honolulu's transit-rail service to launch June 30
SEPTA breaks ground on Wissahickon station expansion
OIG: Big federal investments increase Amtrak's fraud risks
CTA selects teams to submit proposals for Red Line Extension
Connecticut DOT begins construction of new Walk Bridge
FRA solicits input on revised documents for Washington Union Station project
SEPTA names Lawson police chief
Working group recommends Amtrak improve food, beverage offerings
VIA Rail reports ridership, safety achievements in 2022
APTA names Cameron CFO
FRA issues funding notice for interstate passenger-rail compacts
FTA allocates $703 million in grants for rail-car replacement
Amtrak to begin 110 mph train speed on Chicago-St. Louis corridor
Metra unveils 2023 construction plans
MTA advances NYCT subway station rebuild project
SFRTA honored for financial reporting excellence
Metrolinx issues RFQ for tunneling; SEPTA awards ADA improvements contract
LIRR, Metro-North log ridership gains in 2022; MTA sets emissions reduction goal
California awards $690 million in transit funding
Brightline unveils new Orlando station
MTA to seize property for Second Avenue subway extension
Tri-Rail trains get a new look
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect ROW workers
GCRTA prefers Siemens for new rail-car contract; Metra buys digital monitors
BART awards fare-gate contract to STraffic America
Report: Startup proposes San Francisco-LA overnight train service
North Carolina passenger-rail service logs record ridership in Q1
Pittsburgh Regional Transit schedules escalator work, earns 'military friendly' employer designation
Potential expansion of MARC service into Delaware, Virginia advances
Brightline to rehab bridge, install new reservation system
Amtrak issues RFQ for East River Tunnel rehab project services
WMATA board OKs $4.8 billion budget for FY2024
APTA guides address transit workforce development
MBTA completes Widett Circle purchase
WMATA advances to final phase of 7000-series return-to-service plan
MBTA to boost hiring bonuses
GAO: Pandemic complicates ridership predictions for CIG-funded projects
Amtrak, Metrolink resume San Clemente service following emergency track work
FRA holds stakeholder meetings to study long-distance Amtrak service
Brightline, Florida college partner to educate future rail workers
Tri-Rail logs 25% ridership increase in Q1
GCRTA recommends Siemens as preferred rail-car manufacturer
VIA Rail expands waste reduction strategy
MTA LIRR installs new Garden City overpass
British Columbia identifies two firms for Surrey Langley SkyTrain RFP
Union Pacific begins shifting commuter-rail operations to Metra
Virginia rail authority issues RFQ for Long Bridge project
FTA grants available for transit systems hit by natural disasters
Metra plans 49 safety 'blitzes' in 2023
Eng named MBTA's new GM
Sound Transit awarded SMART funds, picks preferred alternative light-rail route
PANYNJ shortlists firms for Newark people-mover project
Study outlines potential Amtrak NYC-Scranton route
Amtrak service to Montreal to reopen April 3
Rising costs prompt SEPTA to pause King of Prussia rail project
TriMet to participate in transit drug use study
Amtrak to STB: Sunset Limited trains still running late on UP line
MTA adjusts LIRR service into Grand Central Madison
Sound Transit names Doucettperry chief DEI officer
Brightline West, trade unions sign MOU
VIA Rail Canada, PANYNJ earn DEI recognition
OCTA issues RFP for infrastructure study
NTSB investigating fatal Brightline accident at Florida grade crossing
New Orleans RTA names Hankins CEO
MTA begins rollout of new R211 subway cars on A Line
Brightline tests 'fastest' train at 130 mph
USDOT recommends $4.45B boost for transit projects
Amtrak to begin construction activities for B&P tunnel replacement
Brightline completes CRISI-funded grade crossing projects
U.S. Rep. Duarte tours San Joaquin rail maintenance site
Metrolinx picks new location for GO Transit train layover site
MBTA launches dashboard to monitor FTA safety orders
NTSB releases public docket for 2021 WMATA train derailment
USDOT awards 'Reconnecting Communities' grants
OCTA drafts long-term plan for stabilizing California coastal rail line
L.A. Metro OKs San Fernando Valley contract, logs ridership increase
OIG to audit SEPTA's Buy America compliance under CRRC contract
MTI awarded $15 million for transportation research
SEPTA awards contracts for rail expansion, new trolley fleet
Brightline West inks pact with High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition
NTSB opens public docket for 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana
Transport Canada issues RFQ for high-frequency rail project
California, Brightline West agree to build overcrossings for wildlife
Report: Gov. Healey expedites MBTA rail-car contract with CRRC
FRA adds $2.2 billion to intercity passenger-rail grant funding
CTA awards contract for Racine Blue Line station renovation
Newark Penn Station to receive air conditioning upgrade
Maryland transportation officials tap Fenner as DEI director
Ohio Gov. DeWine directs state to apply for passenger-rail corridor ID funds
L.A. Metro's Red Line turns 30
OIG: Feds' oversight of Seattle transportation funds 'insufficient'
TriMet marks halfway point on MAX Red Line extension project
MTA unveils new R211 subway cars
Amtrak crews to begin training for future Gulf Coast route
OCTA completes upgrades at Metrolink's Anaheim Canyon station
Houston METRO's Lambert to retire in December
California awards $2.5B to passenger rail, transit agencies
Feds award Metra UP North rebuild project $117 million
L.A. Metro releases draft environmental report for C Line extension
CapMetro names Watkins president, CEO
TTC increases subway safety personnel
Gov. Moore taps Wiedefeld as Maryland transportation secretary
Biden announces federal funds for Hudson, B&P rail tunnel projects
NJ Transit to host hearings on Walter Rand Transportation Center project
MTA: Safety initiative reduced subway crime
MTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Penn Station
L.A. Metro partners with Metrolink, Inglewood on rail projects
LIRR launches direct train service to Grand Central Madison
Bill calls for MBTA to electrify commuter-rail system by 2035
Maine DOT considers Amtrak Downeaster expansion
BMWED members vote to merge passenger-rail groups
Sound Transit solicits input on Everett Link light-rail extension
OCTA stabilizes track in San Clemente, some rail service to resume
NC by Train logged record ridership in 2022
Amtrak kicks off process to replace overnight trains
Amtrak petitions FRA to retire fixed wayside signals in Maryland
EVs shouldn't compromise road safety, NTSB's Homendy says
GoTriangle study examines potential for new commuter-rail line
Virginia receives federal funding for two passenger-rail projects
Amtrak sees improvement in workforce diversity efforts
WMATA appeals safety commission directives; granted stay
Commissions approve VRE operating, capital budgets for 2024
Report: Cost of Massachusetts' proposed passenger-rail route starts at $1B
FTA updates policy guidance for CIG program
IBEW approves new contract with Bi-State Development
Brightline report highlights ridership, revenue growth
RTD-Denver, Foothill Gold Line add new board members
NY Gov. Hochul: Interborough Express to advance with light rail
Metra rolls out real-time train tracking website
Brightline unveils renderings for future Orlando station
San Francisco MTA opens T Third subway line
AASHTO elects Thompson VP
TTC unveils 2023 proposed operating, capital budgets
WMATA to develop plan to correct internal safety issues
MTA to award contract for Metro-North viaduct project
MTA Metro-North Railroad marks 40th anniversary
Two Chicago rail stations recognized for architecture
Foothill Gold Line construction is two-thirds complete
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With new funding in hand, Amtrak hustles to pursue growth, better service
Fasten statements: Rail fastener and fastening system suppliers share product-line updates
NRC chairman's column: My railroad story is all about family — yours can be, too
Transit Outlook '24: An eye on ridership growth, system expansion plans
Reflections on RailTrends '23: Drama & Progress — by Tony Hatch
Equipment update: Material handling 2023
Taking stock of the wood-tie market
CN's marching orders to the tune of a new operating model seem simple, but perfecting the steps isn't
Track product update: rail lubrication and friction management
Primed to get track aligned: Surfacing and tamping equipment update
A Tale of Two Jims — by Tony Hatch
Top, upper management on the move
Product update: Signal houses and components
No Ordinary Joe: A non-traditional Class I leader, Hinrichs compels CSX to be more collaborative and customer-focused
FRA awards first-ever grants for new crossing program
Intermodal in play: BNSF commits more capital, capacity to its most lucrative business group
NRC chairman's column: The NRC is building valuable connections on Capitol Hill
Honolulu, Los Angeles to roll out new passenger-rail lines
The next step for CPKC: Fully fusing and fostering growth as the newest Class I
Contractors help railroads get back on track after natural disasters
Washington update: Norfolk Southern derailment spurs deluge of safety bills
Whatever the intermodal weather, ports and their supply-chain partners aim to stay the prep-for-growth course
Builders, component providers share updates on their hopper-car-related offerings
Equipment/service update: Vegetation management 2023
Trinity CEO Savage honored as LRW's Woman of the Year
Interborough Express to advance as light-rail line
Product update: Special trackwork 2023
Software, product providers seek to provide better Big Data solutions for railroads' analytics acumen
Washington watchlist: Federal regs, funding and the Farm Bill top rail's 2023 agenda
From the Editor: Conventional wisdom in rail country
Grade crossings: To improve safety, railroads continue to emphasize engineering, education and enforcement
Transit agencies score billions in omnibus bill
Union Pacific: Heavily invested in intermodal