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Rail News: September 2025

September 30

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Teleweld, Rail Vision, Quantum and Railinc Read More »
Security
BART installs 715 new fare gates ahead of schedule Read More »
Passenger Rail
Pittsburgh transit agency amends budgets to avoid FY26 service cuts, fare hikes Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
MassDOT awards $1.1M in freight-rail grant funding Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN issues annual plan for tackling winter challenges Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB solicits input on proposed schedule for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review Read More »

September 29

Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver boosts light rail's on-time performance Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Short Line Training Center unveils six new courses Read More »
Labor
BLET, Teamsters call for tax exemptions for overtime pay Read More »
Passenger Rail
St. Louis officials scrap Green Line light-rail project Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific proposes constructing new rail line for polymer plant in Texas Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX board replaces Joe Hinrichs with Steve Angel as president, CEO Read More »

September 26

Passenger Rail
APTA releases 2025 transit database report Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
North Carolina Railroad recognized for post-Helene recovery efforts Read More »
Safety
Ohio commission OKs safety upgrades at 68 rail crossings Read More »
Intermodal
Port news from Washington state, Alabama and New Orleans Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to consider clarifying ICC Termination Act's preemptions Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX reopens Howard Street Tunnel, completes restoration of Blue Ridge Subdivision Read More »

September 25

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from GATX, PNW, COWI and NARBW Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain marks a year of electrified transit-rail service Read More »
Intermodal
APM advances Port of Mobile container facility expansion Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail plummeted in July Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 2.2% in Week 38 Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern rolls out automated system to measure track conditions Read More »

September 24

People
Transit news from MTA and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
PennDOT solicits input on 2025 state rail plan Read More »
Labor
Metra reaches tentative pact with locomotive engineers Read More »
MOW
Port of Benton completes track, grade crossing upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Ohio rail panel OKs $2.3M in grants for five rail projects Read More »
Safety
Lac-Megantic rail bypass project moves closer to construction Read More »

September 23

Passenger Rail
LA Metro A Line trains begin passenger service to Pomona Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
BTS reports rail industry's progress on tank car safety Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB Chair Fuchs provides update on pending procedures Read More »
Mechanical
Wabtec inks $4.2B locomotive order for Kazakhstan's national railway Read More »
Labor
SMART-TD endorses rail merger after securing jobs pact with Union Pacific Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA issues $5B grant notice, redirects $2.4B of California high-speed rail funding Read More »

September 22

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Genesis Rail and STV Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Local, state leaders call on Congress to support federal investment in freight rail Read More »
Passenger Rail
SMART awards $21.7M contract to Stacy Witbeck/Herzog JV for passenger-rail extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Duffy announces agreement for fed takeover of DC Union Station; questions Key Bridge costs Read More »
High-Speed Rail
Gov. Newsom signs legislation to increase California high-speed rail funding Read More »
M&A
Report: Trump supports Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger Read More »

September 19

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from LRW, IEC Holden, Motor Coils and Dreamstar Lines Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
House T&I leaders call for improving public safety on transit systems Read More »
Safety
Saskatchewan, Wheatland Rail pursue short-line crossing safety project Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad files STB notice to operate 2 Alabama rail lines Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN appoints Paquin to board of directors Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Savage Tooele Railroad opens for business in Utah Read More »

September 18

People
TriMet taps Vitko, Hill for executive roles Read More »
Passenger Rail
APTA recognizes WMATA, MTA for transit excellence Read More »
Passenger Rail
SMART approves eminent domain action within its rail corridor Read More »
Safety
Washington state OKs funding for Pend Oreille rail crossing improvements Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario completes rail bypass project to prep for Northlander service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight rail traffic dips 1.6% in Week 37 Read More »

September 17

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Intramotev, Duos and RSI Read More »
Intermodal
SC Ports logged higher rail moves in August Read More »
People
R. J. Corman promotes Colyer, Tudor Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern's train inspection portals recognized for AI design Read More »
Safety
Safety board calls on Transport Canada to adopt automatic train control technology Read More »
Shippers
Rail customers convey UP-NS merger concerns to STB Read More »

September 16

Safety
Mississippi DOT wraps up 9 grade crossing improvements Read More »
Labor
Labor requests PEB in Long Island Rail Road contract dispute Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
North Carolina Railroad calls for 'Build Ready' grant applications Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. freight railroads logged modest traffic growth in August Read More »
Labor
Rail carriers reach tentative pact with SMART-TD Read More »
Passenger Rail
Brightline Florida, HNTB win AREMA's 2025 Hay award Read More »

September 15

Passenger Rail
DART Silver Line commuter-rail service to begin Oct. 25 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific's Vena met with Trump to talk merger, security Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Senate bill calls for tax credit for modernizing freight rail cars Read More »
People
Kloster nominated, Schultz renominated to STB Read More »
Safety
Operation Lifesaver, railroads kick off See Tracks? Think Train! Week Read More »
Intermodal
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern announce new intermodal service Read More »

September 12

Labor
MTA prepares for potential labor strike on Long Island Rail Road Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro completes final environmental report for C-Line rail extension project Read More »
Mechanical
Cando Rail & Terminals unveils battery-powered switching locomotive Read More »
People
R. J. Corman promotes Drown, Armstrong, Edelen to key posts Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF, COFC Logistics to expand container availability across U.S. Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
G&W's Alberta Heartland Railway to build rail terminal at Gasia Energy complex Read More »

September 11

Intermodal
Montreal port, DP World sign pact for new container terminal Read More »
Intermodal
Cando Rail & Terminals obtains financing for terminal expansion Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 2.4% in Week 36 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific sues Metra, seeks over $2.3M Read More »
Security
Stabbing death on Charlotte light-rail train prompts federal, state investigations Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX completes infrastructure upgrades at Walbridge Yard Read More »

September 10

Passenger Rail
NJ Transit purchases additional Alstom rail cars, locomotives Read More »
Safety
Illinois commission OKs rail crossing safety upgrades in 3 counties Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
GOP takes another whack at FRA's train-crew rule Read More »
Intermodal
CN, CSX to launch new intermodal service into Nashville Read More »
Amtrak
DOJ: Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains 'highest priority' Read More »
Passenger Rail
San Bernardino transit debuts hydrogen-powered passenger train Read More »

September 9

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Freightcar America Read More »
Intermodal
Long Beach port officials seek input on rail facility environmental study Read More »
Labor
IBEW ratifies five-year pact with Union Pacific Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Texas North Western Railway wraps up $8.2M infrastructure project Read More »
People
People news from R. J. Corman, Canton Railroad and North American Rail Solutions Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN upgrades fleet to fight wildfires Read More »

September 8

Passenger Rail
Patriot Rail launches Gettysburg excursion train Read More »
Passenger Rail
OCTA delivers first wave of sand for San Clemente coastal rail protection Read More »
People
People news from IANA, New York & Atlantic Railway and NCTD Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX recognizes three customers for environmental practices Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB grants Metra trackage rights over 3 Union Pacific rail lines Read More »
Passenger Rail
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro OKs temporary SEPTA funding Read More »

September 5

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Delta Railroad, North American Rail, ZA Construction, KB Signaling and RSI Read More »
Intermodal
SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension above Navy Base Intermodal Facility Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
North Carolina Railroad awards brownfields remediation grants Read More »
Mechanical
Sierra Northern introduces hydrogen-fueled, zero-emission locomotive Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF, Hobby Lobby partner on new Oklahoma City intermodal facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB calls for collision avoidance tech on rail maintenance vehicles Read More »

September 4

Passenger Rail
Philly judge temporarily halts SEPTA service cuts, fare hike Read More »
Amtrak
Atlanta officials considering new site for downtown Amtrak station Read More »
Passenger Rail
Maryland DOT includes $1.4B light-rail modernization project in draft capex plan Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic inches up 0.9% in Week 35 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA to train more safety inspectors to confirm structural safety of rail bridges Read More »
Labor
Union Pacific reaches labor agreements with 11 unions Read More »

September 3

Security
RTD-Denver adopts virtual reality technology for police training Read More »
Passenger Rail
Gov. Healey rejects federal takeover of Boston train station Read More »
Labor
SMART-MD members ratify new pact with Union Pacific Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Albany issues RFP for on-dock rail infrastructure upgrades Read More »
M&A
Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues early report in Denver rail-yard accident investigation Read More »

September 2

Federal Legislation & Regulation
APTA urges Trump, Congress to support billions in transit funding to drive economic growth Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain logs ridership gain of over 75% for two consecutive months Read More »
Labor
BLET strike authorization vote underway at LIRR Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Kentucky awards $7.5M in rail infrastructure grants Read More »
People
League of Railway Women calls for 'Woman of the Year' nominations Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB approves Watco's acquisition of Great Lakes Central Railroad Read More »
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