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Rail News: October 2026

October 30

Connecticut DOT breaks ground on Enfield station

BLET ratifies agreement on CPKC DM&E

Metra drafts plan for regional rail operating model

Schneider selects NS as rail partner for eastern US

CN logs revenue increase in Q3, announces retirement of CFO Houle

October 29

MBTA schedules community input meetings for regional rail plan

U.S. freight traffic rises in week 42

Trinity Industries posts Q3 financial results, updates full-year guidance

Burlington Junction completes expansion of Iowa transload park

AAR honors CSX's Hensley with Environmental Excellence Award

CPKC reports 'solid' Q3 results, touts new shipping agreement and industry award

October 28

FTA awards $164M for Florida commuter-rail project

PANYNJ appoints new leadership team for PATH transit system

R. J. Corman receives CRISI funding for southeastern track improvement project

Canadian ports, logistics partners form trade alliances

AAR honors hazmat shippers with Grand Slam awards

UP-served grain facility opens in Texas Panhandle

October 27

LA Metro approves $150M for transit improvements

Operation Lifesaver Inc. issues grants to 7 transit agencies

Greenbrier posts Q4 financial results, elects Pearlman to board

Amtrak completes First Street Tunnel upgrades

SMART-TD secures wage increases for CPKC Soo Line conductors

Audi selects NS-served Georgia site for first U.S. manufacturing facility

October 26

Sacramento Regional Transit marks completion of Green Line light-rail station

CTA launches Safe Ride Specialist program

Amtrak opens Airo trainset maintenance facility in Seattle

Patriot Rail secures $47.7M in CRISI grants for infrastructure, locomotives

First container for new Isuzu manufacturing facility arrives via SC Ports

CSX invests in Chambersburg terminal growth

October 23

Sonoma-Marin transit agency awards Healdsburg extension construction contract

South Dakota DOT seeks public input for Sioux Falls rail safety study

Northern Lines Railway attains CRISI grant for Minnesota track rehab

Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Co. to receive $6.8M CRISI grant

Canada invests C$254M to boost Port Saint John capacity

NS selects design firm for Alabama crossing improvement project

October 22

U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs in week 41

FreightCar America acquires Trinity Equipment Co.

Pinsly Railroad Co. adds Illinois-based short line to portfolio

CSX reports 'strong' Q3 earnings, expanded operating margin

Norfolk Southern logs record revenue, higher operating ratio in Q3

Union Pacific posts higher income, revenue and volume in Q3

October 21

UTA seeks public comment on 30-year transit plan, draft 2027 budget

Reading & Northern advances signal installation work

NS supports economic development careers with Thriving Communities grant

Wabtec Corp. posts Q3 results, increases full-year guidance

BNSF recognized with Patriots in Business award

ASLRRA secures $5.6M CRISI grant for Short Line Training Center

October 20

Operation Lifesaver Inc. highlights new programs, volunteers in annual report

MBTA increases speed limit on Orange Line

LA Metro begins East San Fernando Valley light-rail project

Supplier news from J.B. Hunt, STV and Halmar

Virginia board raises ceiling for rail grant program

FRA awards $2.3B in CRISI grant funding

October 19

LA Metro reports latest ridership numbers, safety improvements

Port of Long Beach set monthly cargo record in September

Supplier news from RailWorks, Alstom and Plasser & Theurer

R. J. Corman taps Khadivi to lead transload services

CSX tests drone technology for enhanced rail-car inspections

State leaders share projects selected for CRISI grants

October 16

Toronto Transit Commission completes Line 2 repair, modernization work

Port of Virginia names ADM its shipper of the year

Metra shares first look at zero-emission trainsets

FRA dedicates $550M for S-Line passenger-rail project

Union Pacific CFO Hamann to retire after 35 years with company

October 15

RTD-Denver shares proposed fiscal-year 2027 budget

U.S. freight-rail traffic continues upward trend in Week 40

Michigan DOT awards $10M grant for Detroit People Mover upgrades

Georgia Ports secures permit for Savannah Container Terminal

Port of Philadelphia secures funding for $837M expansion

Indiana Harbor Belt to serve new Ozinga cement mill

October 14

Transit news from Metrolinx, Houston Metro and MTA

Connecticut DOT opens Windsor Locks station

BLET members ratify first contract with Georgia Central Railway

CPKC Holiday Train tour to kick off next month

UP helps facilitate U.S. Army training exercise

BNSF expands cargo security partnership with Overhaul

October 13

Illinois commission approves Vermilion County rail safety upgrades

VIA Rail commences construction on Montreal maintenance facility

Amtrak improves accessibility at Oklahoma, North Carolina stations

OCTA completes Mariposa Point rail protection project

Steel manufacturer Webco selects Port Muskogee for expansion

People news from R. J. Corman and AECOM

October 12

Mississippi Export Railroad highlights economic impact during officials' visit

People news from AtkinsRealis and HDR

Port of LA marks busiest month on record

Louisiana port receives FastSites loan for UP rail spur

Amtrak advances planning for Maryland bridge replacements

CSX COO Cory retires from company

October 9

Paquette named head of VIA Rail Canada

MTA begins environmental review of 125th Street subway extension

Port tracker report: Peak import season coming to a close

Laurello takes helm of independent Quality Track Equipment

CSX, Massachusetts DOT reach agreement for permanent Berkshire Flyer service

October 8

U.S. freight-rail traffic rises in week 39

Supplier news from Parallel, Ballard, Mitsubishi and JMT Industrie Holding

Washington State DOT advances planning for Cascadia project

California High-Speed Rail Authority completes 4 more structures

Amtrak doubles Pennsylvanian service frequency

ASLRRA bestows President's Awards at fall meeting

October 7

St. Louis MetroLink completes airport extension project

CN sets another quarterly grain record

New York Gov. Hochul: Tariffs pose risk to MTA fleet renewal

FRA issues $416M for crossing upgrades, Brightline station in Florida

ASLRRA names Schumacher recipient of Catalyst award

IBEW declares opposition to UP-NS merger

October 6

Virginia rail agency seeking input on state rail plan

Maryland DOT awards grants to businesses along Purple Line

Cubic Transportation Systems taps Sander for CEO

CPKC sets September, quarterly grain records

UP's 'Living Legend' to join Big Boy No. 4014 for holiday tour

Senators introduce environmental permitting reform bill

October 5

APTA members elect new board officers, committee members

JAXPORT renews port terminal lease with Watco subsidiary

Railway & Locomotive Historical Society names scholarship recipients

Transit updates from Maryland MTA, Long Island Rail Road and Caltrain

USDOT designates $426M for freight congestion relief projects

Progressive Railroading calls for Women of Influence in Rail nominations

October 2

Ohio commission approves safety improvements at 2 crossings

InnoTrans' 15th show draws record international reach

Amtrak awards first $4.1M in B&P Tunnel community investment grants

Massachusetts DOT awards rail access grant to Westfield Quarry

Gulf Inland Logistics Park developer gains investment firm backing

October 1

U.S. freight-rail traffic ticks up in week 38

Short Line Safety Institute, state agencies receive hazmat grants

Supplier news from Loram, Burns Engineering, Hitachi Rail and Siemens Mobility

Free market coalition authors letter against Railway Safety Act

CPKC, BLET reach tentative five-year deal

Amtrak Airo trains debut on Cascades route

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