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Rail News: December 2025

December 30

Passenger Rail
BART hikes fares; MBTA opens new fare gates Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Wyoming DOT solicits input on state rail plan update Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Bill targets fairer share of infrastructure funds for regional ports Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA issues RFPs for surplus property sale, TOD projects Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF installs PTC on Montana Rail Link subdivision Read More »
People
People news from R. J. Corman and RTD Read More »

December 29

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Tutor Perini and HDR Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA Metro North, LIRR post December ridership records Read More »
Labor
SEPTA board approves 2-year pacts with TWU, SMART locals Read More »
Passenger Rail
Testing completed on Hudson River Tunnel boring machines Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC Holiday Train raises record C$2M Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 7% in Week 51 Read More »

December 23

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from GATX, FreightCar America, Alstom and Green Mobility Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
North Carolina DOT solicits input on 30-year rail plan Read More »
Safety
ICC approves state funds for Illinois grade-crossing project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN railroaders donated time, funds to 770 community groups in 2025 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Hochul vetoes two-person crew mandate for NYC subway trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA rejects CTA's security plan, demands revision Read More »

December 22

Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX donates $75,000 to Brownsville nonprofits Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT seeks applicants for university transportation research grants Read More »
Safety
Michigan DOT awards grants to fund grade crossing surface repairs Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Duffy: Mexican rail crews must be English proficient when operating cross-border trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
CN below, CPKC above grain revenue limits for 2024-25 crop year Read More »
M&A
STB seeks comments on, industry reps react to UP-NS merger app Read More »

December 19

Amtrak
OIG: Amtrak could lower its risks on Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
People
Senate confirms Schultz to second STB term Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA invites 3 teams to bid on commuter-rail operator contract Read More »
Passenger Rail
PANYNJ's new capital plan calls for PATH service increases Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC honors 80 customers with 2024 Safe Shipper Award Read More »
M&A
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern file merger application with STB Read More »

December 18

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Railinc, Alstom and Railway Interchange Read More »
People
VIA Rail CEO Peloquin to retire in mid-January Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic slides 1.4% in Week 50 Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA to honor Carne, Wilcox for rail safety efforts Read More »
Labor
Teamsters Rail Conference says it opposes UP-NS merger plan Read More »
M&A
UP, NS to file merger application with STB on Friday Read More »

December 17

Rail Industry Trends
B&O Museum to unveil restored Freedom Train locomotive next month Read More »
People
Hacegaba to lead California port group Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB renews charter for Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA submits security plan to FTA, advances safety measures Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA using P3s to complete Grand Central train shed project Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to serve new Southern Coil Solutions warehouse Read More »

December 16

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from AllTranstek, STV, Multi-Service Center and Shelter Resources Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA proposed FY26-27 budget calls for increased rail service Read More »
Labor
BLET signs pacts with SEPTA, CPKC Soo Line; adds short line to union Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Mt. Rainier Railroad seeks to acquire, operate Tacoma Rail line Read More »
People
OmniTRAX CEO Piacente announces retirement Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT opens applications for FY26 BUILD grants Read More »

December 15

High-Speed Rail
Canada selects Ottawa-Montreal as first segment of future high-speed rail line Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB: Low-light conditions led to fatal NJ Transit accident Read More »
Intermodal
CSX-served Appalachian Regional Port logs container record for November Read More »
People
Short Line Safety Institute taps Machenberg for hazmat program director Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific names Will to board of directors Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA to Milwaukee: Address fare evasion, security on streetcar, bus systems Read More »

December 12

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and OTIV Read More »
People
People news from Urban Engineers and Kimley-Horn Read More »
Passenger Rail
TransLink marks 40 years of SkyTrain service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MxV Rail, India nonprofit center sign MOU for rail research Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA issues safety advisory for rail workers at passive grade crossings Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak unionized workers to receive $900 bonuses Read More »

December 11

Passenger Rail
KC Streetcar ridership doubles after expansion Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
ASLRRA: Short line tax credit bill gains support in Congress Read More »
People
People news from OmniTRAX, CII and Ports of Indiana Read More »
Labor
BLET reaches tentative pact with New York, Susquehanna & Western Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC takes delivery of 100th Tier 4 locomotive Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic down 2.3% in Week 49 Read More »

December 10

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Granite, CCM, Stadler and Vossloh Read More »
Passenger Rail
Sound Transit, Metrolinx open new light-rail lines Read More »
Safety
Illinois panel OKs funding for crossing projects on UP, Metra lines Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Cargo security bill would curb theft, lawmakers say Read More »
People
ASLRRA to induct Corman, McCaffrey, Smith into Hall of Fame Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern to serve new Eli Lilly plant in Alabama Read More »

December 9

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from TTX, Hitachi Rail and STV Read More »
Class Is
CSX, Union Pacific land on 'most responsible companies' list Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern recognizes 13 companies for sustainability efforts Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN set new grain haul record in November Read More »
Labor
SEPTA, TWU Local 234 reach tentative deal on 2-year contract Read More »
Security
FTA to CTA: Improve safety or risk losing federal funds Read More »

December 8

Passenger Rail
FTA issues guidance for transit during major events Read More »
Intermodal
IANA's board elects 2026 officers, members Read More »
Shippers
Developers explore rail expansion at BNSF, UP-served Houston park Read More »
High-Speed Rail
CHSRA drafts environmental statement for LA-Anaheim segment Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak: Mardi Gras route tops preliminary ridership estimates Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA panel OKs waiver to allow automated track inspection Read More »

December 5

Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver wraps up another downtown light-rail track project Read More »
Passenger Rail
Keolis: Over 29M trips taken on MBTA commuter rail in 2025 Read More »
M&A
Cando Rail completes acquisition of Texas Deepwater Partners Read More »
People
Virginia Railway Express names Choe CEO Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MxV Rail, Korea Railroad Research Institute agree to share info Read More »
People
Former STB Chair Primus adds race discrimination to lawsuit against Trump Read More »

December 4

Safety
NTSB seeks applicants for transportation disaster assistance course Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN reports lowering emissions, train accident frequency Read More »
Intermodal
Indiana River & Rail Terminals expands Jeffersonville port capacity Read More »
People
Long Beach port to name Hacegaba next CEO Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 1.8% in Week 48 Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Seminole Gulf Railway's $18M project set to prep corridor for growth Read More »

December 3

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Fay S&B, Railinc and UTLX Read More »
People
Port NOLA appoints App chief commercial officer Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Oklahoma DOT seeks public input on rail plan update Read More »
Passenger Rail
New panel to study passenger rail along Wisconsin-Illinois lakeshore Read More »
Safety
RAC honors leaders in safety, environmental innovation Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR analysis backs rail's role in containing inflation, boosting supply chains Read More »

December 2

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision, neomind and SEKISUI KYDEX Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak restores train service to Lake Shore Limited route Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA updates dashboard for public to track transit-rail projects Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
People news from Alstom, TNW and Soy Transportation Coalition Read More »
Intermodal
PSA Halifax adds Mediterranean service to CN-served port Read More »
M&A
BNSF asks STB to review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger conditions Read More »

December 1

Safety
Washington UTC OKs funds to improve seven rail crossings Read More »
Passenger Rail
Maryland takes delivery of final light-rail vehicle for Purple Line Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA removes ICE-related mandate from grant agreements Read More »
Passenger Rail
CHSRA issues RFP for $3.5B track and systems buildout Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic slips 0.2% in Week 47 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB approves Fortress' acquisition of two short lines Read More »
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