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Rail supplier news from Shuttlewagon, West Side Tractor and Icomera (July 29)
Amtrak observes ADA anniversary, continues rail station improvements
Metra launches historic Blue Island station rehab project
Norfolk Southern awards scholarships to railroaders' children
South Florida RTA appoints Dech executive director
St. Louis light-rail officials estimate up to $20 million in flood damage
U.S. Class I workforce grew in June
MTA releases preliminary 2023 budget, updates ridership recovery forecast
AAR honors Norfolk Southern's Helmer with Chafee Environmental Award
U.S. railroads log carload volume increase in Week 29
Railroads oppose FRA's proposed train crew rule, labor backs it
BNSF opens new Tacoma intermodal facility
Canadian Pacific reports 'strong' results in Q2
North Carolina Railroad to help preserve historic train depot
Port of Savannah logs another record month in June
UP, Wabtec ink locomotive modernization pact
CN delivers record revenue, income in Q2
NS logs record operating revenue, income in Q2
FRA proposes two-person train crew requirement
Rail supplier news from Asite, Trainyard Tech, Thales and Road & Rail (July 26)
Amtrak, STB earn spots on 'best place to work' lists
Buckingham Branch launches Virginia tourism rail service
FTA lays out plan to make subway stations more accessible
Illinois reps, senators oppose CP-KCS merger
Canadian government to audit CP safety practices, announces new rail safety actions
Brightline's new pink, green trains arrive in Orlando
Port Everglades logs cargo records for May, June
Lawmakers tout Illinois as site for rail research 'center of excellence'
BLET members OK contract with Illinois and Midland Railroad
STB sets public hearing dates in CP-KCS merger case
NTSB issues preliminary report on Amtrak derailment in Missouri
Alaska Railroad to sell bonds to fund Seward dock upgrades
Ohio panel issues grants to Wheeling & Lake Erie, transload facility project
Norfolk Southern bumps up conductor trainee pay, incentives
NJ Transit adopts FY23 operating budget, secures capital funding
KCS updates sustainability data
STB rejects Foster Farms' request to extend UP service order
Rail supplier news from Randon Implementos and Hitachi Rail (July 21)
Metrolink puts first of refurbished rail cars into service
U.S. freight-rail volume continues to slide
Caltrain’s first electric trainset undergoes clearance testing
CSX reports higher revenue, earnings in Q2
Union Pacific posts operating revenue, income gains in Q2
MARTA awards HVAC contract to Wabtec
MBTA names contractor for Codman Yard expansion project
Uinta Basin Railway clears final regulatory hurdle to rail line construction
AIMCo to acquire Cando Rail & Terminals
Transit-rail agencies prep for heat wave
KCSM to invest in Celaya rail line, exclusivity rights extended in Mexico
Rail supplier news from Road & Rail, Southern National, RSI and Everysens (July 19)
MTA names co-chairs of fare evasion panel
Amtrak opens ticket sales for Ethan Allen Express service to NYC
VRE to eliminate fares during WMATA closures
New York Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams OK financial pact for Penn Station project
UP starts returning its rail cars to service
Iowa DOT solicits applications for diesel emissions reduction grants
APTA honors transit agencies, leaders with 2022 awards
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports log record volumes in June
Construction begins on future rail-served commerce center at Little Rock port
CP, KCS respond to merger comments
Biden names PEB in rail labor dispute
Rail supplier news from IMC, H&M Intermodal, Transdev and AllTranstek (July 15)
New Mexico Rail Runner fare cuts extended, service to increase
MTA appoints four to NYCT leadership team
Canada announces millions in funding for rail projects in Saskatchewan, Manitoba
OIG: Amtrak can do more to recruit, retain engineers
SMART TD leaders indicate support for rail strike
Maryland DOT solicits input on draft freight, rail plans
BNSF honors top safety employees of 2021
U.S. freight-rail volume decline continued in Week 27
J.B. Hunt launches Southern California transload service
IANA to honor Prince, Newsome, Lowenthal at EXPO
Amtrak to STB: Reject CN request for divestiture of KCS line
OCTA names Dunning chief operating officer
Virginia, South Carolina ports post record cargo volumes
Port of Windsor receives funding for warehouse expansion
NJ Transit obtains federal funds for Newark light-rail study
Developers acquire CMC Railroad, Houston logistics park
BLET members vote in favor of strike authorization
Rail supplier news from Cathcart, The Andersons, Greenbrier, Cyclyx and Pandrol (July 12)
Met Council taps Beckwith as Blue Line Extension project director
Alaska Railroad promotes O'Dowd to director of engineering
California transit agencies secure millions in TIRCP funding
VIA Rail, Unifor reach tentative agreements
NJ Transit advances Hoboken train station redevelopment
Metrolink receives $25 million CalSTA grant
Illinois commission OKs latest round of grade crossing upgrades
L.A. Metro dedicates future Expo/Crenshaw Station
Patriot Rail names Crotty AVP business development
Bettendorf council OKs pact with CP to mitigate increased train traffic
Watco hosts Sen. Moran at Kansas short line
Toronto Union Station improvements in full swing
Amtrak relaunches Toronto service, seasonal connection to Newport
Government, transportation leaders form coalition to support Chicago Union Station project
Indiana Rail Road taps McCuan as AVP engineering
Rail supplier news from Humatics, Hitachi Rail, Thales, Alstom and Koppers (July 7)
L.A. Metro breaks ground on 'Rail-to-Rail' corridor project
Canada unveils measures to protect rail infrastructure from extreme weather
VIA Rail worker union issues strike mandate
Retailers to Biden: Get involved in the rail labor dispute
AAR: U.S. rail volume fell 3.2% in June
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rail Vision, Alstom, TRAC and Pacific Drayage (July 6)
Valley Metro boards elect new officers
Sierra Northern Railway relocates Ventura headquarters
Ohio panel approves LED light installations at NS grade crossings
Govs. Murphy, Hochul sign MOU to advance Gateway rail projects
Rail shippers call on Biden to help Class Is, unions settle contract dispute
L.A. Metro appoints six to executive cabinet
STB continues emergency order in Foster Farms, UP case
Dueling lawsuits filed over Amtrak train derailment
IBEW agrees to arbitration, ending strike at CN
MBTA breaks ground on Winchester Center station work
Port of Benton terminates Tri-City Railroad lease
CN earns another 'best corporate citizen' ranking, announces more capex budgets
ASLRRA names 2021 Jake Safety Award winners
NS, Virginia finalize Western Rail Initiative pact
Letters citing rail service crisis continue to circulate at STB
USDOT seeks applicants for new crossing elimination grant program
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