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Rail News: April 2025
April 30
Passenger RailSEPTA marks 40 years of Airport Line service Read More »
IntermodalPATH logs 11% ridership gain in March Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDuffy reviews first 100 days at USDOT Read More »
AmtrakGov. Hochul asks Amtrak to rethink East River Tunnel rehab plans Read More »
IntermodalImports to plummet next week at LA port, director says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: NS engineer failed to follow speed restrictions in 2024 multitrain collision Read More »
April 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GFT and McLaren Applied (April 29) Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX honored for philanthropy Read More »
Passenger RailMTA: Fare evasion crackdown helped boost revenue Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver names Martingano chief of police Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific recognizes 147 companies for safe chemical transport Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayUPDATE: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific pilot test carbon-capturing rail car Read More »
April 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar, Benesch and Alstom (April 28) Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia completes underpass for future high-speed rail line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak opens fishing pier as part of Connecticut River Bridge project Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs crossing improvements on Iowa Interstate Railroad Read More »
LaborBoilermakers ratify contract with national carriers Read More »
Passenger RailGateway Program could generate $445B in economic benefits, study says Read More »
April 25
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards $219K for rail safety campaigns Read More »
PeopleBLET National President Hall to retire May 1 Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia breaks ground on Amtrak extension to New River Valley Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC designates 9 Site Ready properties Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDuffy warns USDOT funding recipients: Cooperate with ICE, terminate DEI Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak dubs new Gulf Coast service the 'Mardi Gras' Read More »
April 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Delta Railroad, Stadler, Rail Vision and Hitachi Rail (April 24) Read More »
PeopleTaffe sworn in as MTA police chief Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 4.5% traffic growth in Week 16 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX adds 18 properties to Select Site program Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific reports flat operating revenue, net income in Q1 Read More »
April 23
SafetyMetra to conduct 40 'safety blitzes' at rail stations in 2025 Read More »
LaborNCFO union ratifies 5-year contract with Union Pacific Read More »
CSX TransportationReport: U.S. Supreme Court won't hear CSX antitrust suit against NS Read More »
IntermodalOmniTRAX, Indiana port officially open Mount Vernon Railroad Read More »
AmtrakUSDOT cuts scope of Amtrak's NJ Dock Bridge rehab project Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS reports Q1 growth in adjusted earnings despite weather-related interruptions Read More »
April 22
Passenger RailWMATA names joint venture team for future mixed-use development Read More »
PeoplePeople news from American Airlines and AITX Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern: Rail is key to recycling firm's expansion Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances 2 station projects in western Pennsylvania Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDuffy to Hochul: Suspend NYC tolls or risk losing federal highway funds Read More »
April 21
Passenger RailMBTA extends parking contract with Keolis Read More »
PeoplePeople news from NRC and Washington Legal Foundation Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia HSR Authority, Millbrae settle station planning spat Read More »
IntermodalPort news from Virginia and Indiana Read More »
LaborSanta Clara VTA reaches 3 of 4 union ratifications Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT takes over NY Penn Station overhaul Read More »
April 17
IntermodalCharleston port completes $23M Wando Welch Terminal project Read More »
LaborBLET rejects tentative contract with NJ Transit Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern: Chicago transload facility volume rose 62% post-acquisition Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume climbs 5.4% in Week 15 Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak could better manage train strike risks Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX Q1 results missed expectations, CEO says Read More »
April 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Serrmi Products (April 16) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWashington DOT solicits input on state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver calls for local transit mobility proposals Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVirginia seeks feedback on $7B draft plan for rail, transit spending Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF rail bridge project begins in Oklahoma Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX doubles Cumberland Yard's switching capacity Read More »
April 15
PeopleIn memoriam: Theodore Haas Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies quality-of-life pact with Belt Railway of Chicago Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North closes rail station for 2 years to allow for trail construction Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognizes 62 customers for hazmat safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFRA approves testing of first autonomous freight-rail system Read More »
High-Speed RailTrump administration pulls $64M Amtrak grant for Texas high-speed rail project Read More »
April 14
Passenger RailToronto transit agency achieves ridership milestone Read More »
LaborAppellate court denies ATU's petition over halted VTA strike Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA announces FY26 budget-cutting measures Read More »
PeoplePeople news from AITX and Evertrak Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF, yardmasters reach tentative labor pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB calls for input on Georgia rail line's environmental impact Read More »
April 11
Passenger RailOntario begins final tunnel segment of Eglinton Crosstown West light-rail project Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA sets $5B budget for FY2026 Read More »
BNSF RailwaySan Joaquin Council awards $14M for Stockton Diamond grade separation Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGAO to feds: Improve tech assistance for rail grade-crossing projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsKentucky awards $3.6M in grants for rail infrastructure projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR praises bill that would crack down on organized retail thefts Read More »
April 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail and Railway Innovative Solutions (April 10) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit awards $5.2M contract for escalator project Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro to open downtown Phoenix light-rail extension in June Read More »
Passenger RailMTA unveils plan to shore up Metro-North Rail's Hudson Line Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF completes Tulsa yard upgrades in tight timeframe Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 11% in Week 14 Read More »
April 9
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Greenbrier and Kearney (April 9) Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail logs 2% increase in Q1 ridership Read More »
Passenger RailRTD-Denver to offer grant funding for local mobility projects Read More »
MechanicalSierra Northern Railway tests hydrogen-fueled switcher Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB: Short line may lease, operate certain Union Pacific lines in Oregon Read More »
LaborArbitrator issues decision in CN, Teamsters contract dispute Read More »
April 8
PeoplePeople news from TCU/IAM and CPKC Read More »
IntermodalPort news from PANYNJ and Georgia Ports Authority Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSaskatchewan boosts short-line improvement funding Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: NC, VA train stations remain busiest in Southeast Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to offer storm relief grants Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRed River Valley & Western joins BNSF's short-line program Read More »
April 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RR Mergers & Acquisitions and Hyster (April 7) Read More »
CSX TransportationMagazine names CSX among top employers for people with disabilities Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA adds contactless payment technology to Regional Rail Read More »
MechanicalMaryland begins dynamic testing of Purple Line light-rail vehicles Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak restores train service on Borealis, Hiawatha, Cascades routes Read More »
Class IsSevere weather leads to service delays for BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern Read More »
April 4
Passenger RailSound Transit begins final testing of new light-rail extension Read More »
SecurityRTD-Denver logged fewer accidents, trespassing and injuries in 2024 Read More »
Passenger RailMTA breaks ground on new Long Island Rail Road station Read More »
PeoplePeople news from OCTA, Port NOLA and ASLRRA Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reviews challenges, progress in 2024 report Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN: March grain haul recovered from early 2025's extreme temps Read More »
April 3
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern seeks applicants for safety, 'thriving communities' grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse passes bills to increase Amtrak transparency, maritime and port security Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 8.6% traffic gain in Week 13 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationManufacturers, retailers and farmers respond to Trump tariffs Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX taps Class I exec Tanner as next CEO Read More »
IntermodalBNSF, NS partner to offer faster service from Pacific Northwest to Chicago Read More »
April 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Spring Creek, Stadler and Aon (April 2) Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Valley Metro and Indiana DOT Read More »
LaborKeolis, unions reach tentative pacts for MBTA commuter-rail workers Read More »
Passenger RailAlstom signs 7-year contract to maintain AirTrain at JFK Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port's new capex plan includes Pier B on-dock rail facility Read More »
M&ACPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals Read More »
April 1
PeoplePeople news from Ports of Indiana, Florida DOT, STV, Ship and Rail Compensation (April 1) Read More »
Passenger RailFoothill Gold Line authority switches project delivery method for light-rail extension Read More »
IntermodalInland Port Greer completes expansion, increases rail capabilities Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA seeks emergency permit for California coastal rail stability work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's TSB releases report on 2024 train collision in BC Read More »
LaborRail carriers, IAM reach tentative contract agreement Read More »
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