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Reading & Northern to resume steam-powered train excursions in 2025
Pittsburgh Regional Transit to conduct 2 light-rail repair projects
Wabtec acquires Bloom Engineering
BNSF, Union Pacific among top 50 companies for Latina employees
Norfolk Southern trained 5,500 first responders in 2024
U.S. freight railroads post 7.8% traffic gain in Week 51
Rail supplier news from R&A Railroad Consultants and Rail Vision (Dec. 27)
SFMTA names Kirschbaum acting director of transportation
OmniTRAX, Brownsville port short line donate funds to Texas nonprofits
Lawmakers introduce House bill to protect Amtrak riders' legal rights
Biden appoints Alvin Brown vice chair of NTSB
CPKC exceeded, CN fell below revenue grain limits in 2023-24
NTSB reports early findings in fatal UP train derailment in Texas
Rail Vision joins MxV Rail's technology roadmap
TransLink opens SkyTrain station on Canada Line
MBTA completes T Track improvements, removes slow zones
CPKC Holiday Train raises C$1.75M to support food banks
Amtrak awards contracts for Sawtooth Bridges replacement
USDOT issues 2021-24 supply chain review
CTA surpasses rail operator hiring goal, restores pre-pandemic service levels
ASLRRA Hall of Famer Grossman dies
CPKC recognizes 73 shippers for safe hazmat handling
Unifor ratifies CN contracts; NCFO ratifies NCCC pact
Trump nominates David Fink to lead FRA
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, A. Stucki, Telegraph and Lineage (Dec. 20)
OIG: Amtrak's initial fleet procurement requirements led to delay
U.S. Sen. Markey, Rep. Deluzio introduce All Aboard Act
USDOT releases $250M for Honolulu passenger-rail project
Norfolk Southern names Barr VP investor relations, treasurer
NTSB investigating fatal train derailment in Texas
Supplier news from Progress Rail, AECOM, STV, TLS Logistics and Direct ChassisLink (Dec. 19)
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.8% in Week 50
Rail labor news from IBEW, Keolis and Jobs to Move America (Dec. 19)
Pennsylvania, Kansas DOTs award millions in grants for rail projects
FRA implements freight-car security rule
Railroader benefits legislation heads to Biden's desk
Supplier news from Delta Railroad, RINA and Nevomo (Dec. 18)
PATH to slash fares for passengers with disabilities
SC Ports: Infrastructure investments are supporting growth
Amtrak removes final remnant pier from Susquehanna River
Norfolk Southern updates timeline for Hurricane Helene recovery
CPKC wraps up construction on Ottensmeyer international rail bridge
MTA's board to consider $1.27B order for NYCT subway cars
Tanco Terminals to expand, add rail loading track at Ports of Indiana site
People news from Norfolk Southern, TNW, SFRTA and House T&I Committee
ILA: Trump backs dockworkers' concerns over automation
Norfolk Southern added, expanded shipping options for 94 customers in '24
BNSF adds four Certified Sites
Rail supplier news from Stadler and Alstom (Dec. 16)
Metra reopens Homewood Station
Sound Transit seeks input on proposed Link extension's environmental impact
Nomination deadline nears for Woman of Influence in Rail
CSX, Union Pacific make 'most responsible companies' list
CREATE receives $290M for next phase of 75th Street Corridor work
CHSRA kicks off Fresno grade separation project
BLET members ratify contract with Indiana Southern Railroad
Rail security group calls on feds to finalize SAFE TRAINS rule
WMATA to return Metrorail trains to automatic control mode
CN, Norfolk Southern honor businesses for sustainability work
NJ Transit awards $444M contract for Raritan River Bridge lift
Rail supplier news from ENSCO Rail, A. Stucki and STV (Dec. 12)
Gov. Hochul lauds MTA improvements at Metro-North Railroad
TTC issues RFP for new Line 2 subway trains
Pritzker taps Biagi to head Illinois DOT
CPKC, Americold to explore co-development projects in Mexico
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.4% in Week 49
NRF: Retailers prepare for potential second ILA strike, Trump tariffs
Harbor Industrial to operate Portland port's Terminal 6
Updated: NJ Transit CEO Corbett to step down in January, Kolluri to assume role
BNSF logs operations performance highs for November
Union Pacific transfers local service at Eugene Yard to G&W short line
AAR: Holiday cheer fuels rail momentum, but challenges persist
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Ballard, Koppers and Keen (Dec. 10)
California commission awards funds for rail crossing upgrades in Pomona
Supreme Court to hear arguments today in Uinta Basin Railway case
VIA Rail Canada issues RFQ for new trainsets
CN, Unifor reach tentative labor pact; TCU, BRC ratify agreements
Norfolk Southern names Adams chief human resources officer
BLET ratifies contracts with two G&W railroads
Utah Transit Authority marks 25 years of light-rail service
ADOT forms panel to guide study of potential Phoenix-Tucson rail line
BNSF completes construction of double-track section in Texas
Carriers, train dispatchers reach tentative labor pact
Ontario awards Northlander station construction contract, unveils exterior train design
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Siemens, Ondas and Hitachi Rail (Dec. 6)
Ohio commission OKs safety upgrades at Union County CSX crossing
Caltrain to move HQ to Millbrae
Amtrak completes upgrades at North Carolina station
Sauer takes over as SEPTA's interim GM
IANA elects 2025 board, reelects Ash as chairman
CPKC orders more Ballard fuel cell engines for hydrogen locomotive program
Rail supplier news from STV, Bohr, Railinc and RSI (Dec. 5)
BART to hike fares 5.5% in 2025
FTA seeks applicants for technology transfer research grant
Teamsters: BMWED, BLET members ratify rail labor contracts
Ontario government appoints Lindsay interim leader at Metrolinx
U.S. freight-rail traffic fell nearly 14% in Week 48
Rail supplier news from CDL Electric and Rail Vision (Dec. 4)
Ontario commits C$758M investment for new Toronto subway trains
RTD-Denver issues RFP for remaining downtown rail reconstruction phases
AAR CEO responds to STB chair's concerns over rail cost data reports
OmniTRAX to provide rail service at future Georgia industrial site
Amtrak reports ridership record, revenue improvements for FY2024
Washington commission OKs funds for safety project near BNSF line
Railway Association of Canada announces 2024 Safety Awards
Georgia Ports outline rail, sustainability projects to be funded with $120M in federal grants
People news from Short Line Safety Institute and TriMet
MassDOT unveils final report on Northern Tier passenger-rail study
Genesee & Wyoming launches first railroad in western Canada
A. Stucki completes sale of Velocity
Illinois commission approves grade-crossing upgrades in 3 counties
North Shore Railroad raises funds for veterans groups
PATH logs record rail ridership for October
First of three arches arrives for new Portal North Bridge project
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