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Rail News: April 2026

April 30

Passenger Rail
CTA starts construction on Red Line extension Read More »
Security
Operation Lifesaver issues rail safety education grants in 12 states Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Freight-rail traffic ticked up in Week 16 Read More »
Intermodal
New NS intermodal service targets Midwest, Southeast markets Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC reports slight revenue decline, volume increase in Q1 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP, NS submit amended application to the STB Read More »

April 29

Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA holds first-ever rail technology summit Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metrolink's weekday service cuts to continue indefinitely Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak takes Metro-North to court in track usage spat Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Coalition calls on DOJ to tap funds for cargo theft, retail crime prevention Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Legislators introduce bill to give FRA oversight of dispatch systems Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN's revenue dipped, operating ratio slipped in Q1 Read More »

April 28

Logistics
Kansas DOT seeks public input on state freight, rail plan Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Siemens, L.K. Comstock, Wabtec, HDR and Intramotev Read More »
Passenger Rail
Gateway commission lets contract for Hudson Tunnel boring Read More »
Intermodal
Oregon port secures federal grant to develop ship-to-rail terminal Read More »
Shippers
UP honors 138 shippers for hazmat safety efforts Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC to serve new gypsum plant in Alberta Read More »

April 27

Passenger Rail
San Francisco MTA OKs budget for next 2 fiscal years Read More »
People
People news from ASLRRA, Long Beach port and Transdev Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Legislators introduce bill to tighten rail security at U.S.-Mexico border Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to serve new Toyota processing facility at Jacksonville port Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT solicits applicants for rail crossing grant program Read More »
Labor
CPKC, 2 labor unions forge 'historic' tentative pacts Read More »

April 24

Passenger Rail
WMATA's FY27 budget to support rail service, Red Line changes Read More »
Intermodal
Vancouver port, GCT explore joint terminal development Read More »
Intermodal
Alaska Railroad scores one of state's 7 federal grants for port projects Read More »
Logistics
Broe teams with OmniTRAX arm to develop multimodal hubs Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern reports flat revenue, lower income for Q1 Read More »

April 23

Passenger Rail
KC Streetcar to open extension next month Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Virginia drafts 6-year transit, freight-rail improvement plan Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight railroads report slight traffic gain in Week 15 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB approves creation of Green Eagle Railroad in Texas Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP set several financial, operating records in Q1 Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX in Q1: Higher revenue, lower costs Read More »

April 22

Passenger Rail
MBTA opens renovated outbound headhouse at Red Line station Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario to extend GO Transit service into Stratford Read More »
People
Railinc CEO West to retire in July, be succeeded by Smemoe Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Legislators introduce Railroad Retirement Fairness Act Read More »
Shippers
Cargill opens Class I-served canola plant in Saskatchewan Read More »
Shippers
CSX-served wood product facility opens in Virginia Read More »

April 21

Passenger Rail
Metrolinx bolstering transit security ahead of summer ridership boom Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Kiewit Austin Partnership and STV Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Burlington Junction lands agreement to serve Iowa industrial park Read More »
Shippers
BNSF to serve new corn mill in Texas Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT solicits grant applications for Northeast Corridor improvement projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Application process opens for federal CRISI grants Read More »

April 20

Passenger Rail
Valley Metro wins several awards for light-rail expansion Read More »
Labor
BLET members approve Tacoma Rail agreement Read More »
People
People news from DART, RailPros and Northern Plains Rail Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX auto service subsidiary secures AAR award again Read More »
Passenger Rail
Report: Federal government to release MTA subway funding Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC designates Winnipeg yard as terminal of the year Read More »

April 17

Passenger Rail
Railmark restarts passenger-rail service, appoints Keefe to manage it Read More »
Intermodal
Long Beach port's volume fell in March, first quarter Read More »
Passenger Rail
Tunnel work starts for Toronto's new subway line Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX highlights partnership with Regional Rail Read More »
Labor
BLET-represented workers ratify pact with Utah short line Read More »

April 16

People
People news from STV, Plasser, HNTB, TRB, Kentucky cabinet and STB Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic increased slightly in Week 14 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB releases draft environmental report for proposed rail line in Texas Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Modal parity permitting legislation enters House Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP inks deal with Rocky Mountain Steel Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak seeks supplier bids for new long-distance fleet Read More »

April 15

C&S
Ohio panel directs short line to upgrade Toledo crossing Read More »
Passenger Rail
BART, Tri-Rail reach ridership highs Read More »
Intermodal
LA port's cargo volumes fell in March, first quarter Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
ASLRRA honors railroads, individuals at annual conference Read More »
Intermodal
Canadian, Manitoba governments forge pact to accelerate projects Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP adds aggregate terminal to northern Texas yard Read More »

April 14

Passenger Rail
MBTA seeks input on 2050 investment plan Read More »
Passenger Rail
DART recognized for exceptional budgetary management Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit, SEPTA mark milestones Read More »
Passenger Rail
Testing underway for Northlander service relaunch Read More »
Intermodal
Illinois port gains state grant for industrial development project Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS gains Ohio furniture distribution center as intermodal customer Read More »

April 13

Passenger Rail
MTA seeks rider input on Jamaica Station redesign Read More »
C&S
Plans progress for Palmdale's planned grade separation Read More »
Passenger Rail
SEPTA unveils operating, capital budget proposals for FY27 Read More »
Labor
NJ Transit light-rail mechanics join TWU Read More »
People
People news from Michael Baker, STV, Bohr Electronics and GoRail Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Freight, passenger transportation indices posted gains in February Read More »

April 10

MOW
Georgia DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail project funding program Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Siemens Mobility, Wi-Tronics and Comet Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
New Jersey DOT provides grants for 11 freight-rail projects Read More »
Intermodal
Construction starts in earnest on Montreal port container terminal Read More »
Passenger Rail
BNSF, Metra sign 10-year passenger-service pact Read More »

April 9

Passenger Rail
Portland Streetcar purchases new vehicles from CAF USA Read More »
MOW
Metra lays out 2026 maintenance-of-way program Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic mostly flat in Week 13 Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Progress Rail provides locomotives to short line, enters tie deal with Triton Group Read More »
Intermodal
Global disruptions not good for container volume at U.S. ports, retail group says Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX adds 3 Arkansas short lines to its roster Read More »

April 8

Passenger Rail
Public dubs Front Range passenger-rail service the 'Colorado Connector' Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner to gain daily roundtrip next month Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Idaho city advances quiet zone project at UP crossings Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Minnesota DOT awards grants for 5 freight-rail projects Read More »
Labor
U.S. labor bureau: Size of rail workforce slipped in March Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern recognizes Elkhart facility as terminal of the year Read More »

April 7

Short Lines & Regionals
Ohio commission to provide grants for 5 rail projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain outlines potential service cuts ahead of funding vote Read More »
Shippers
Rail-served export facility reaches completion at Milwaukee port Read More »
People
People news from DART, NTSB, Omaha Track, Transdev, Miner and VRE Read More »
Safety
AAR sues New Jersey over 2-person crew law Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN set another grain movement record in March Read More »

April 6

Passenger Rail
South Shore Line's Monon Corridor enters service Read More »
Passenger Rail
VIA Rail, SEPTA make rail-car fleet moves Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Marmon Rail, Hitachi Rail, STV and TekTracking Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak to modernize historic Pennsylvania station Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS partners with Jaguar Transport to grow Atlanta-area corridor traffic Read More »
Labor
UP, dispatchers union reach post-merger job security pact Read More »

April 2

Labor
Federal judge dismisses Brightline lawsuit against union vote Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic inched up in Week 12 Read More »
Labor
TCU members ratify BNSF labor agreement Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak, UP forge track-usage pact for Sunset Limited Read More »
Shippers
Mercedez-Benz to expand NS-served plant in Alabama Read More »

April 1

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Timken, Urban Engineers, Greenbrier, TTX and Alstom Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver to adjust service for next phase of downtown light-rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB proposes adjustment to freight-rail productivity rate Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FTA designates $20.4B for public transit in FY26 Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF readies Galesburg hump yard for second track Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
OmniTRAX to restore rail service at Texas rock quarry Read More »
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