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Rail News: February 2025

February 28

San Diego honors county's first Black woman locomotive engineer

Poll indicates strong support for Caltrain

MTA: Congestion toll revenue on track to meet 2025 projection

G3 to build new grain facility at Port of Trois-Rivieres

Viterra breaks ground on UP-served Texas grain facility

Baltimore port marks banner year in spite of Key Bridge collapse

February 27

House T&I Chair Graves announces subcommittee vice chairs

OmniTRAX affiliate marks 40 years of serving Port of Brownsville

U.S. freight-rail traffic slides 5.1% in Week 8

Longshoremen ratify 6-year contract with USMX

AAR: Study confirms catenary system infeasible for U.S. freight-rail network

Updated: Amtrak issues RFQ for Texas high-speed rail project

February 26

Rail supplier news from Cordel, TDI, RDC, Alstom and Hitachi (Feb. 26)

Transit news from SacRT, RTD and CTA

BNSF replaces South Transcon mainline bridge in two weekends

ASLRRA to honor Iowa Interstate Railroad with environmental award

Georgia Ports CEO: Cargo volume rose in 2024, expansion plans underway

MnDOT, Met Council announce likely end to Northstar Commuter Rail

February 25

Ohio reps reintroduce RAIL Act to require two-person crews

Canada awards C$87M in funding for pier project at Port Trois-Rivieres

Metro-North to introduce battery- and electric-powered locomotives

Anacostia to add RailPulse technology to Chicago-Indiana railroad

Unifor mechanical workers ratify contract with CPKC

BNSF reports revenue dip, adjusted net income growth in Q4

February 24

People news from SFMTA, LOSSAN and PTSI Transportation

LA Metro rail ridership grew 5.4% in 2024

Illinois, Ohio commissions OK rail crossing safety upgrades

Union Pacific offers tuition help for employees returning to school

STB advances several long-standing cases

Short Line Safety Institute marks milestone in hazmat training

February 21

Rail supplier news from STV and Tideworks (Feb. 21)

BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CN receive industry awards

Canada picks firm to develop Toronto-to-Quebec City HSR project

CPKC outlines 2025 sustainability goals

Norfolk Southern continues service restoration efforts in flooded areas

FRA launches review of California's high-speed-rail funding

February 20

People news from R. J. Corman, Ports of Indiana and Sound Transit

Metra OKs $8.7M contract for Rock Island Line station reno

Rail projects in question due to federal funding freeze, PennDOT leader says

Virginia awards grant to Hitachi Energy for rail track improvements

U.S. freight-rail traffic inches up 1.5% in Week 7

USDOT revokes approval of NYC congestion toll; Hochul, MTA vow to fight decision

February 19

Rail supplier news from STV and Fluor (Feb. 19)

Union Pacific, Texas Operation Lifesaver train police officers in rail safety

Edmonton selects 3 bidders for light-rail vehicle RFP

IBEW ratifies 4-year contract with CN

Tariff concerns prompt volume surge at Long Beach port

Extreme weather causes outages, delays on Norfolk Southern, CSX networks

February 18

California transit district to mark 30 years of Coaster commuter rail

Union Pacific to unveil heritage locomotive to honor Lincoln

BLET, Alstom agree on tentative contract for MARC engineers

Amtrak, rail companies meet to discuss rail infrastructure projects

TCRC-MWED ratifies 4-year pact with CPKC

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, GGT expand liquid bulk storage, service

February 14

LA Metro's Glendora-to-Pomona light rail slated to open this summer

Indiana ports log second-highest cargo volume in 2024

MBTA locomotive engineers ratify 5-year pact with Keolis

People news from New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway and HDR

CSX lands on Forbes Best Large Employers list

Jaxport completes first of 2 vehicle berth expansions at Blount Island

February 13

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Cando Rail & Terminals (Feb. 13)

Gov. Hochul announces $150M to connect Long Island Rail Road station to airport

Georgia Ports CEO: Brunswick now top port for autos, heavy equipment

U.S. freight rail traffic rose 3.7% in Week 6

ASLRRA to recognize Lane, Crosson for rail safety efforts

Canada awards C$33 million to support rail, port projects

February 12

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Kelso (Feb. 12)

New York MTA testing new technology for hard-of-hearing passengers

MDOT offers grants to small businesses along Purple Line alignment

OCTA advances California coastal rail stability projects

CN renews 'Responsible Care' status, awards tree-planting grants

Reps. LaHood, Schneider reintroduce Freight RAILCAR Act

February 11

Rail supplier news from Alstom, Bourque Logistics and Sixth Street (Feb. 11)

WMATA begins rehabbing elevators

Toronto tests surveillance of motorists passing streetcars

MBTA to launch South Coast Rail service next month

Georgia judge affirms ruling to allow Sandersville Railroad's property takeover for rail spur

Union Pacific to transfer commuter-lines' train operations to Metra in April

February 10

In memoriam: Frank Turner, former ASLRRA president

MBTA installs ATC, PTC all commuter-rail lines

Retailers: Container imports to remain high despite tariffs on China

Sierra Northern Railway acquires RailPower

Norfolk Southern wraps up $1B in capital improvements

February 7

Rail supplier news from Union Tank Car, Procor, Camlin Rail and J.B. Hunt (Feb. 7)

Tri-Rail reached pre-pandemic ridership in 2024

Illinois, Ohio commissions OK grade crossing upgrades

CSX moves up on 'Most Admired Companies' list

Vonashek to succeed Rinaldi as Metro-North president

CPKC dedicates Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge

Report: Amtrak to end DEI resources, enforce 4-day office mandate

February 6

Austin Transit seeks input on light-rail project's first phase

Canada to invest C$25M in environmental sustainability at Halifax port

People news from Indiana Rail, Anacostia and Metrolink

North Carolina Railroad initiates industrial site readiness program

ASLRRA to honor McKechnie with Distinguished Service Award

U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 4.5% in Week 5

February 5

OmniTRAX parent company taps Stoll as SVP of IT

PANYNJ logs third busiest cargo year, PATH ridership growth in 2024

Oklahoma DOT to evaluate grade crossings ahead of commuter-rail project

MassDOT selects Palmer site for future train station

Manitoba, federal officials announce funding for Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port upgrades

CPKC, United Steelworkers reach tentative agreement

February 4

Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, Wabtec and STV (Feb. 4)

Transit agencies honor Rosa Parks' birthday with 'equity day'

California rail authority completes overpass project

IntermodeX to develop transload facility at Prince Rupert port

Gateway Commission OKs $1.2B contract for NYC side of Hudson Tunnel project

CSX begins reconstruction of Howard Street Tunnel

February 3

Rail supplier news from Siemens, Genesis Rail, Granite and Evertrak (Feb. 3)

Port NOLA, Lineage expand cold storage capabilities

Caltrain logs 41% ridership boost after electric service launch

RTD-Denver opens detective bureau to crack down on crime

Rail unions call on Class Is to join FRA's close-call reporting system

Progressive Railroading announces 50 Women of Influence in Rail

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