TwitterFacebookRSS Print Friendly and PDF

-
Rail News Leader - Progressive Railroading

become a membernewsletters signup


Rail News: October 2024

October 31

People news from NRLC, SFRTA and IntelliTrans

U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 4.2% in Week 43

Grenada Railroad to receive $18.2M grant for rail upgrades, expansion

AAR honors four railroaders for sustainability work

FTA issues rule to protect transit workers on, near railways

IANA: International volume gained momentum in Q3

October 30

BNSF recognizes 17 companies for sustainability efforts

AAR report highlights benefits of freight-rail careers

Pacific Harbor Line to purchase five zero emission locomotives

USDOT awards $545M loan to BART for new rail cars

Amtrak selects HNTB for electrical upgrade work on Harrisburg Line

CSX: Double-stacked rail operations begin at Baltimore port

October 29

Rail supplier news from Stadler, Delta Railroad, Hitachi Rail and Copperleaf (Oct. 29)

DART breaks ground on Silver Line maintenance facility

Ocean Network Express adds Jaxport to East Coast route

Sound Transit selects final West Seattle Link extension route, stations

CalSTA awards $1B to transit, intercity rail projects

FRA awards $2.4B in CRISI grants to fund rail projects

October 28

Metrolinx wraps up accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station

PATH set ridership records in September

SEPTA CEO Richards to step down in late November

FRA seeks to amend PTC regs

Amtrak asks STB to dismiss Gulf Coast petition

NCFO members ratify labor pacts with BNSF, Norfolk Southern

October 25

Ports agree to collaborate on Indiana-Ireland shipping route

Norfolk Southern solicits input from new customer advisory board

CSX designates Ohio industrial park a 'platinum' Select Site

Port NOLA board names Branch president, CEO

USDOT awards North Carolina Railroad $105.6M CRISI grant

Amtrak Borealis trains served over 100,000 riders since May

October 24

MTA names Crichlow president of New York City Transit

Intermodal volume continues to drive U.S. freight-rail traffic in Week 42

CalSTA awards LA Metro $231M grant for Southeast Gateway Line

FRA proposes pairing automated, human inspections of track

CPKC reports 'strong' results in Q3

Union Pacific posts solid growth in Q3

October 23

People news from Balfour Beatty and HDI Global

Kansas City Streetcar No. 811 arrives for testing

Supreme Court to hear Uinta crude-by-rail case in December

CSX announces tentative pact with NCFO, ratification of pact with SMART-TD

Amtrak breaks ground on new Mobile train station

CN: Rail operations 'resilient' against wildfires, labor issues in Q3

October 22

San Bernardino transit agency solicits input on underground shuttle project

U.S. Rep. Lee introduces bill to improve rail-bridge safety

Georgia-Pacific locates new plant on CSX Select Site in Tennessee

CSX, Norfolk Southern reach tentative pacts with IBEW

STB: U.S. Class I employment dipped in September

Norfolk Southern posts railway revenue, income growth in Q3

October 21

Rail supplier news from Wabtec and Stadler (Oct. 21)

Operation Lifesaver identifies seven new state coordinators

CSX, First Responders Children's Foundation announce 'Pride in Service' scholarships

SC Ports CEO delivers updates on rail, port infrastructure investments

Union Pacific constructing Kansas City intermodal terminal

USDOT announces $4.2B in Mega, INFRA grant awards

October 18

Indiana ports, state officials sign MOU to promote ag exports

CSX receives SEC subpoena over accounting restatement

OCTA allocates $42.4M to support community transit

Port of Coos Bay obtains $25M grant for intermodal terminal project

New Orleans Public Belt, Heniff sign pact for rail transloading service

STB approves CSX, CPKC acquisition of Meridian & Bigbee rail lines

October 17

Northern Central Railway names Krieg superintendent operations manager

RTD-Denver: Copper wire thefts disrupt light-rail service

Union Pacific is new official sponsor of US Speedskating

Intermodal volume drives up U.S. freight-rail traffic in Week 41

BMWED members ratify contract with Norfolk Southern

CSX reports higher revenue, earnings in Q3

October 16

People news from MARTA and STV

LRW's 'Woman of the Year Award' nominations due Friday

Transport Canada awards C$45 million for rail safety projects, education

Hurricane Helene update: Norfolk Southern rail line near Asheville will be out for months

FRA awards $108M to rail projects in Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming

Virginia breaks ground on $2.3B Long Bridge project

October 15

SEPTA to offer childcare benefits to employees

People news from NJ Transit and Transdev

Maryland DOT issues TOD plan for six stations along MARC Penn Line

Illinois panel OKs funding for nine grade crossing safety projects

CJ Logistics breaks ground on new distribution center near BNSF, UP lines

Ports of Indiana launches 'River & Rail Terminals' venture

October 14

L.A. Metro's September rail ridership inches toward pre-COVID levels

SeaPort Manatee resumes fuel distribution to hurricane-impacted Florida

Derailment prompts UP, FXE to suspend some grain shuttle permits

Bill would let Amtrak fight freight railroads in court over late passenger trains

CPKC opens Kansas City operations center

NJ Transit train operator killed, riders injured after train strikes fallen tree

October 11

Metra proposes $1B operating, $366M capital budgets for 2025

Iowa awards $5.1M in loans, grants for rail projects

Hub Group to expand its Mexico intermodal service via EASO joint venture

Port NOLA obtains $1 million FEMA grant

Norfolk Southern donates additional $400,000 to hurricane relief efforts

Patriot Rail: Tisa to become CCO; Turnauckas to lead new excursion division

October 10

MTA launches new subway cars on Staten Island Railway

CPKC's 26th Holiday Train to roll out Nov. 21

Knoxville Locomotive Works delivers Tier 4 switcher to ADM

Norfolk Southern describes its Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

U.S. freight-rail traffic dipped 2.5% in Week 40

Unifor, CPKC open contract talks; conciliators appointed for CN negotiations

October 9

Rail supplier news from ASC Railroad, Alstom, Rail Vision and Hillard (Oct. 9)

Canada merges ship, rail oil spill compensation funds

Retailers: Holiday imports unaffected by strike

AAR: Railroads adapting to more intense hurricanes

CN, Duos sign 5-year pact to offer MV/AI wayside detection safety data

NC Railroad launches $10 million disaster recovery grant program

October 8

RTD-Denver marks 30 years of light-rail service

RMG marks 100th train through BNSF-served Minot Intermodal Facility

Chemical distributors want FMC to investigate ocean carriers' surcharges

SMART-MD members ratify labor contract with Norfolk Southern

Cando Rail names Buettner chief legal officer

Freight, passenger railroads in Florida prepare for Hurricane Milton

October 7

SLSI issues tips for preparing for OSHA hazmat inspections

Ohio panel OKs safety upgrades at R.J. Corman crossing

People in the news from Greater Cleveland RTA, RailPros, LA Metro and CII

SMART-MD ratifies 5-year labor pact with BNSF

Amtrak breaks ground on new train maintenance facility

AAR seeks waiver of compliance for FRA's close-call reporting reg

October 4

NS living shore project wins UIC sustainability award

MxV Rail launches two new test tracks

Seattle Amtrak maintenance facility to undergo major upgrades

Genesee & Wyoming acquires Central Gulf Railcar Services

Dispatchers ratify new 5-year contracts with BNSF, NS

Port strike ends as dockworkers, USMX reach tentative labor deal

October 3

APTA honors MARTA for transit excellence

LA Metro continues rail ridership growth trend

Amtrak, MTA, NJ Transit issue Penn Station capacity expansion study

Port strike update: Norfolk Southern contingency plans in place

NTSB: Improper coupling, excessive in-train force caused March 2023 NS train derailment

Intermodal drives up U.S. freight-rail traffic in Week 39

October 2

Rail supplier news from Universal Logistics, Parsec, Keolis, AECOM, LongWater and Digi (Oct. 2)

Tacoma Rail promotes Matheson to superintendent

CN issues 2024-2025 winter plan

FRA issues final rule on stakeholder input; solicits applicants for passenger-rail grants

Port strike: Buttigieg watching for any price-gouging; UP, BNSF handling volume shift to West Coast

BNSF introduces new carload service from Pacific Northwest to Colorado, Utah

October 1

Northern Central Railways acquires historic locomotive

MTA promises historic amount of work for underutilized businesses

NTSB issues illustrated digest of East Palestine investigation

Norfolk Southern recognizes 47 customers for safely handling hazmat

Gulf Inland Logistics Park acquires acreage for expansion

Port strike begins, freezing shipments on East, Gulf coasts

<< Previous Next >>
October 2024
S M T W T F S
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031   

RAIL NEWS
ARCHIVES


2024
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2023
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2022
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2021
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2020
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2019
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2017
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2016
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2015
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2014
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2013
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2012
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2011
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2010
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2009
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2008
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2007
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2006
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2005
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2004
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2003
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2002
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2001
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2000
 8 9 10 11 12