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Rail supplier news from Cad Railways and Siemens Mobility (March 28)
RTD-Denver OKs contracts for downtown rail intersection reconstruction
Caltrain retires 32 diesel passenger cars, issues RFI for new HQ
Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces plans for 4 new MARTA stations
AAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 2.1% in Week 12
Progressive Railroading publishes 'Inspiring Inclusion: Women in Rail and the Equity Embrace'
BTS: Transborder freight-by-rail value fell 6.9% in January
Met Council, HRA seek developer for St. Paul Central Station block
Illinois panel OKs crossing safety improvement program
CSX donates $10M to Jacksonville museum
RSI seeks STB review of boxcar compensation rule
CN releases new Indigenous relations policy
NTSB issues prelim report on NS train collisions; Canada TSB cites rail flaw in CP train derailment
Metro-North to use federal funds for automated rail-car inspection
Ancora outlines path to a 57% OR at Norfolk Southern
Amtrak begins Harrisburg Line track renewal
ASLRRA honors railroaders for safety, Sierra Northern for environmental actions
Bridge collapses after container ship strike at Port of Baltimore
BLET members ratify pact with Utah Railway
CSX's Korn named 'best' investor relations professional
EPA finalizes waste-storage settlement with Arkansas Midland Railroad
FTA seeks input on proposed rule to protect track workers
UP announces retirements, executive appointments
ASLRRA to honor 3 short lines for biz development, Watco for veterans program
New tap-and-go payment system now in all PATH terminals
Ohio commission approves NS crossing upgrades
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet polls public on state rail plan
L.A. Metro installs three executives in high-ranking roles
U.S. Class I workforce widened in February, STB data shows
Bill that would standardize federal security clearance for transportation workers enters Senate
Union Railroad opens car repair shop in Pennsylvania
Canada's three largest transit agencies urge early launch of permanent transit fund
MxV Rail completes loop track for FAST facility in Colorado
Pittsburgh Regional Transit to begin multiyear light-rail project next month
UP enhances training programs to help boost safety
AAR: Intermodal volume remained strong for U.S. roads last week
Rail supplier news from FreightCar America, STV, Nexxiot, Thales, MaxAccel and WAGO (March 20)
Rail Safety Week will have a new name in September
Brightline ranked No. 1 for 'social good' by Fast Company
NC By Train ridership continues to grow in 2024
South Carolina authority to buy paper mill site for port expansion
NS: Recruits Orr from CPKC as new COO; sets shareholders meeting date in May
Rocky Mountaineer taps second-generation family member as new leader
Transport Canada allocates funds for Port of Thunder Bay upgrades
Fabrication underway for two high-tech rail cars, Department of Energy says
CPKC marks opening of K.C. soccer stadium bearing its name
STB arm releases draft environmental analysis of Meridian & Bigbee proposals
NS, city close sale of Cincinnati Southern Railway
Rail supplier news from Teleweld, Herzog, Progress Rail and Thales (March 18)
RTD launches elevator pilot program to address illegal activities
CSX commits $10,000 to Red Cross storm-relief efforts in Midwest
President Biden nominates Homendy to continue as NTSB chair
CSX gains Michigan DOT grant to upgrade Detroit intermodal yard
NS appoints corporate communications, compliance VPs
TriMet proposes $1.75B budget; San Diego MTS OKs FY25 capital program
Metra to seek public input on proposed Woodstock layover yard project
Transport Canada to fund rail safety projects in Quebec
FRA awards $900,000 through first Interstate Rail Compacts grants
FRA issues final environmental statement for Washington Union Station project
STB to UP: Employment data must be public; Ancora responds to Oberman's criticism
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Acciona, Amico, Alstom, Unipart and AECOM (March 14)
MARAD solicits grant applications for port infrastructure funding
NJ Transit advances ambitious projects at Hoboken Terminal
Strong intermodal volume propped up U.S. rail traffic in Week 10
Michigan DOT ponies up $16 million for 10 freight-rail projects
Train accident highlights need for stricter alcohol consumption regs, Canada safety board says
Brightline aims to locate rail station on Florida's Space Coast
Caltrain aces first tests of electric trains, overhead wires
American High-Speed Rail Act returns to the House
People news from Houston METRO, SEPTA, STB and NMB
New York awards $111 million to fund port, freight-rail infrastructure upgrades
EPA to host hearing on California's in-use locomotive rule
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision and Alstom (March 12)
PANYNJ: January volume indicates strong start to 2024
Tri-Rail reaches pre-pandemic ridership mark
Reading & Northern updates Nesquehoning campus
Savage acquires Cascade Warehouse's transload business
Biden FY25 budget proposes nearly $4B for major transit projects
Rail supplier news from HNTB and Alstom
WMATA: New strategy produced ridership increase, other improvements
USDOT announces funding opportunity for new grant program
BLET members ratify contract with B&E Railroad
Santa Clara VTA approves construction of East San Jose light-rail extension
Washington state lawmakers OK $4M for Connell Rail Interchange project
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner resumes limited service through San Clemente
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in three counties
Colorado Gov. Polis rides demo train on Front Range rail route
Canada to award rail-safety funding for Toronto area projects
Ancora lays out NS safety plan; TTD asks shareholders to reject ouster of CEO Shaw
ASLRRA calls on Congress to ensure a level playing field for short-line funding
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, RailPulse, Nexxiot, Nokia, Siemens and Pandrol (March 7)
IANA backs congressional action to overturn independent contractor rule
Georgia OKs $6M for Brunswick port harbor project
REEF Act would exempt RRB insurance account from automatic budget cuts
U.S. freight-rail volumes rose nearly 5% in February
Gov. Hochul to deploy National Guard, state police to help protect NYC subway riders
Rail supplier news from Bohr, Hitachi, Alstom, Stahl, Tealinc and RSSI (March 6)
CN, United Steelworkers reach tentative deal
TTC issues RFP for Bloor-Yonge subway project
Canadian agency seeks input on Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal expansion project
Caltrans, San Joaquin commission launch Venture passenger trains
CN committed to Milton Logistics Hub despite court ruling
Rail supplier news from North American Rail, TransmetriQ and STG Logistics (March 5)
Brightline to locate train station in Stuart, Florida
Port NOLA container-on-barge service sets record
Maryland to delay Purple Line light-rail opening
STB allows alternative service on Oklahoma rail line
Amtrak names AECOM to develop $1.5B Susquehanna rail bridge project
NS, Florida East Coast to expand joint intermodal service
FRA data affirms rail industry's actions to improve safety, AAR says
Met Council OKs labor pact for Metro Transit workers
People news from Gulf & Atlantic Railways and J.B. Hunt Transport
NTSB issues preliminary report of fatal accident involving NS engineer
Union asks FRA to inspect BNSF locomotives, rail cars
Amtrak awards contract for Philadelphia rail yard project
STB issues final environmental assessment of proposed Utah rail line
Rising Stars Award nominations are due March 8
Norfolk Southern addresses 'mischaracterizations' of its strategy
FTA announces $9.9B in FY2024 funding
Mass Coastal Railroad asks police chiefs to help stop trespassing
People news from Norfolk Southern, R. J. Corman and TriMet
NS, RapidSOS roll out safety platform to aid first responders
NTSB: Roadway worker's workload a factor in Caltrain accident
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