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Rail News: October 2025

October 31

Passenger Rail
MTA updates climate resilience plan Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
SLSI delivers 200th hazmat training event Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak, Duffy report progress on NYC Penn Station project Read More »
Labor
SMART-TD members ratify agreements with national rail carriers Read More »
Class Is
CPKC, CN join BNSF in amping up opposition to UP-NS combo Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN posts 'strong' Q3 results; lays off 400 managers, report says Read More »

October 30

Intermodal
Alabama Port, APM advance $131M berth construction Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Idaho DOT seeks input on future of rail infrastructure Read More »
Passenger Rail
DC Streetcar to end service in spring 2026 Read More »
Class Is
CSX, BNSF rank among Forbes' 'top employers' Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 3.8% in Week 43 Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC posts 'solid' results in Q3 Read More »

October 29

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Greenbrier Read More »
People
DART's board elects Bryant chair Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA completes multiyear project at Grand Central-42nd Street Station Read More »
Labor
BLET, Western New York & Pennsylvania reach tentative labor pact Read More »
BNSF Railway
Arizona business leaders endorse BNSF's proposed Phoenix logistics park Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX names Boone CFO, promotes Kenney to CMO Read More »

October 28

Passenger Rail
MTA surpasses 3 billion 'taps' on contactless payment system Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Holland, Marmon, Stadler, SISCOG and ZTR Read More »
Passenger Rail
Massive crane deployed for BART passenger-rail expansion project Read More »
Passenger Rail
Train traffic begins over new San Juan Creek Bridge Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC engineering team honored for safety innovation Read More »
Intermodal
Norfolk Southern serving GE Appliances via new intermodal link with UP Read More »

October 27

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Cathcart Rail and TRAC Intermodal Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver expands elevator crime prevention program Read More »
Passenger Rail
DART launches Silver Line commuter-rail service Read More »
People
People news from AAR and Front Range Passenger Rail District Read More »
Shippers
NITL graduates inaugural class of Emerging Leaders Read More »
Intermodal
Port NOLA expands trade zone to include St. Tammany Parish Read More »

October 24

Passenger Rail
Metrolink expands smart crossing technology to LA County Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
SEDA-COG rail authority to become independent next year Read More »
Shippers
Tanco to expand liquid fertilizer terminal at Indiana port Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA obtains $850M in state funds for transit projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Duffy calls out Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro on SEPTA's safety, finances Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern reports mixed Q3 financial results Read More »

October 23

Passenger Rail
MBTA marks accessibility upgrades at Franklin Station Read More »
People
Pinsly leader Ratledge becomes small railroad rep on STB advisory council Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Sen. Baldwin cites safety concerns to CPKC following second Wisconsin derailment in two years Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic fell 2.6% in Week 42 Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF honors sustainability achievements with annual award Read More »
Financials
UP drives up revenue and income, drives down operating ratio in Q3 Read More »

October 22

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from HDR and congatec Read More »
Passenger Rail
Latest branch of Montreal's light-rail system to open next month Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia Railway Express opens parking structure at Manassas Park station Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metrolinx issues RFQ for Yonge North subway extension Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern achieves rail-car processing milestone at Bellevue Yard Read More »
Shippers
Chemical manufacturers express rail merger concerns in letter to Trump Read More »

October 21

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from SISCOG, WAGO and Transdev Read More »
Safety
Ohio, Illinois OK several rail crossing safety projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario to buy CN property for GO Transit Kitchener extension Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metro-North Railroad to run NYC-Albany service amid Amtrak cuts Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN shuffles roles for EVPs Drysdale, Whitehead Read More »

October 20

People
Operation Lifesaver announces four new state coordinators Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit creates real estate master plan Read More »
Passenger Rail
Santa Clara VTA confirms single tunnel plan for BART extension Read More »
Class Is
Rail-served Gulf Inland Logistics Park opens first development phase Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA launches environmental review of proposed Interborough Express rail service Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX, CREATE program launch first train over Forest Hill Flyover Read More »

October 17

Passenger Rail
Capitol Corridor authority reaches annual ridership mark Read More »
Intermodal
LA port set cargo volume record in Q3 Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro begins Wilshire Boulevard restoration work on D Line extension Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Pinsly starts up new short line in Alabama Read More »
People
MBTA's Eng appointed MassDOT interim transportation secretary Read More »
Financials
CSX registers meek financial, strong operational results in Q3 Read More »

October 16

Passenger Rail
Metro Transit begins testing trains on future Green Line light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA proposes 3 budgets while awaiting state funding decision Read More »
Passenger Rail
Michigan leaders sign MOU for proposed multimodal hub in Detroit Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail volume slides 1.3% in Week 41 Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF completes siding projects to expand capacity near Phoenix Read More »
Safety
Train crews miss too many signals, Canada safety board says Read More »

October 15

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from STV, Hitachi Rail and Urban Engineers Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA logs 1B riders on NYC subway system Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX announces date for 2025 Santa Train Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Kentucky, Iowa OK funding for rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Pacific Harbor Line, Remora partner to develop carbon capture technology Read More »
Passenger Rail
STB confirms Mendocino Railway's status as federally regulated rail carrier Read More »

October 14

Passenger Rail
Caltrain to be paid for returning clean power to grid Read More »
Safety
CSX issues rail safety materials as winter approaches Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Bipartisan bill would give passenger, smaller railroads more time to get liability coverage Read More »
People
Cathcart Rail names Driggers CEO Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific distributes $4 million in community grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rail industry marks 45th anniversary of Staggers Act Read More »

October 13

Passenger Rail
Connecticut DOT solicits public input on Hartford Line rail program Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra proposes fare increase in 2026 Read More »
People
Port NOLA taps Laurie as CFO Read More »
Labor
BLET members OK Metra-UP Line contract Read More »
Passenger Rail
Maryland Transit to expand, modernize MARC train yard in Baltimore Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to serve future Owens Corning plant in Alabama Read More »

October 10

Supplier Spotlight
RailPros closes on Design Nine acquisition Read More »
Passenger Rail
Metra kicks off $8M Millennium Station project Read More »
Security
NY Gov. Hochul slams Trump administration for slashing MTA security grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
SMART-TD asks FAA to ban drones in active rail environments Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC rolls out 2025 Holiday Train schedule Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN, Congebec to open cold-storage facility in Alberta Read More »

October 9

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, STV and Alstom Read More »
Intermodal
Retailers: Tariffs likely to slow U.S. imports through end of 2025 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Transit updates from CapMetro, TransLink, Metrolinx and San Diego Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic jumps 3.6% in Week 40 Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific begins serving Manner Polymers' new solar-powered site Read More »
Mechanical
Norfolk Southern converts 1000th DC locomotive to AC Read More »

October 8

Amtrak
Amtrak rolls out 'Brewers Express' for NLCD's Game 3 Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia Railway Express serves 100 millionth rider Read More »
People
Pacific Harbor Line, Cliatt receive Maritime Industry Salute Award Read More »
Passenger Rail
PANYNJ breaks ground on new AirTrain system at Newark airport Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CPKC honors transload partners at annual conference Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN logs record grain movement in September Read More »
People
Fink confirmed as FRA administrator Read More »

October 7

Passenger Rail
Metra wraps up $34M station rehab project Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA replaces bridge on Park Avenue viaduct project Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Mobile: First vessel departs new deep channel Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: September rail volume tracks with uneven economy Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
South Dakota DOT solicits proposals for purchase or lease of Napa-Platte rail line Read More »

October 6

Rail Industry Trends
Operation Lifesaver issues 2024 annual report Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
U.S. Sen. Lee introduces transit safety accountability bill Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF installs first solar-, wind-powered weather station Read More »
M&A
Cando Rail to acquire Texas terminal Read More »
Labor
Union Pacific locomotive engineers ratify 5-year labor pact Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Philadelphia port acquires yard from Norfolk Southern Read More »

October 3

Safety
Ohio commission OKs grade crossing upgrades in two counties Read More »
Intermodal
Port of LA issues RFP for container terminal pre-development Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX celebrates Blue Ridge Subdivision reopening Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Illinois rail projects gain $2.9B in funding under new state program Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
FRA orders SEPTA to address rail-car fire hazards Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
UPDATED: USDOT shelves billions in funding for NY, Chicago rail projects Read More »

October 2

M&A
A. Stucki acquires Wheelworx Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 1% in Week 39 Read More »
Labor
BRS rejects labor contract with rail carriers; BMWED ratifies pact with Alton & Southern Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Primus sues Trump over dismissal from STB Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB urges SEPTA to pull Silverliner rail cars due to fire risk Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF calls on shippers to speak out on UP-NS deal Read More »

October 1

Passenger Rail
New York MTA to hike fares in January Read More »
Amtrak
U.S. lawmakers' bill would let Amtrak sue for freight-train interference Read More »
People
MxV Rail taps Nelson to lead emergency response training Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB proposes eliminating some rail data reports, adding new ones Read More »
Passenger Rail
Gateway extends MPA's Hudson River rail tunnel construction contract Read More »
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