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Rail News: May 2025
May 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Koppers, GATX, Alstom, WSP and Moffatt & Nichol (May 30) Read More »
Passenger RailPATH logs second-busiest month of ridership since pandemic Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs upgrades at NS, short line grade crossings Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak Surfliner, Metrolink trains to resume service June 7 in San Clemente Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX converts 3 engines from diesel to hydrogen power Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSupreme Court rules in favor of STB decision to OK Uinta Basin Railway Read More »
May 29
High-Speed RailCalifornia rail authority opens 2 grade-separation structures in Fresno Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal judge blocks USDOT efforts to cancel NYC congestion toll Read More »
PeopleCSX's Hinrichs honored for leadership, contributions to Jacksonville Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic inches up 0.7% in Week 21 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSt. Louis region's pipeline of rail-served sites expands by 300 acres Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates C$765M in 2025 capex projects in Quebec, Saskatchewan Read More »
May 28
Passenger RailWMATA launches automatic train operations on Green, Yellow lines Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSLSI issues analysis of short lines' safety culture improvements, opportunities Read More »
PeopleUSDOT names Byford head of NY Penn Station project Read More »
Passenger RailMetra files amended suit in ongoing spat with Union Pacific Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak begins shutdown of East River Tunnel tube for rehab project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to operate Port Muskogee Railroad Read More »
May 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailPros and Wabtec (May 27) Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro: Sepulveda Corridor could cut rush-hour traffic in half Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana-Burns Harbor breaks ground on new warehouse Read More »
LaborUnifor members vote for strike against VIA Rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB environmental office issues final analysis of Georgia rail line Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA issues record number of Jake Safety Award winners of distinction Read More »
May 23
Passenger RailNortheast commuter railroads roll out summer train schedules Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA efficiency efforts raise $91M in revenue, savings Read More »
Passenger RailOntario issues first RFP for Hamilton light-rail project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates C$780M in rail improvements in British Columbia, Manitoba Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific pushes for settlement on Metra rail line use Read More »
SecurityCPKC donates high-tech scanner to bolster U.S.-Mexico border security Read More »
May 22
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail slipped in March Read More »
MechanicalMxV Rail expands testing, lab services Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs grants for short-line rehab, safety projects Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Greenbrier and ALCEA Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 3.4% traffic gain in Week 20 Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Long Beach, LA solicit bids for short-line rail operator Read More »
May 21
Passenger RailMBTA approves $9.8B capital plan Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS honors 57 shippers for safe hazmat-by-rail practices Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances Seattle rail yard upgrades Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to spend C$600M on Ontario capital projects in 2025 Read More »
IntermodalTennessee DOT: Future river port could offer access to CSX Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern restores rail service to Helene-damaged Asheville area Read More »
May 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos Technologies and Pandrol (May 20) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO calls for maintaining rail grant funding in next surface transportation bill Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port logs record shipments in April, expects big drop-off for May Read More »
PeoplePinsly names Chandler VP of engineering Read More »
M&A3i, Regional Rail to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's year-old Borealis route exceeds ridership expectations Read More »
May 19
SafetyOhio panel OKs $1.2M in rail crossing safety upgrades Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOIG: FRA should improve roadway worker protection compliance Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOntario introduces tax credit for short lines Read More »
LaborYardmasters ratify 5-year labor pact with BNSF Read More »
LaborNJ Transit, BLET reach tentative agreement; rail service to resume Tuesday Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific's Vena to receive 2025 Railroad Innovator Award Read More »
May 16
Short Lines & RegionalsPacific Harbor Line honored for global trade leadership Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Transit ridership continues post-COVID rebound Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT clears funding for 76 grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation20 state AGs sue USDOT for tying funds to immigration enforcement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFink says he'll uphold FRA's 2-person train crew rule Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit rail strike begins, disrupts thousands of commutes Read More »
May 15
PeopleForrest named EVP, COO at Metro Transit-St. Louis Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: More co-sponsors sign on to 45G short-line tax modernization bill Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA, Keolis testing renewable fuel for commuter locomotives Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate bill would bar tax dollars from funding Chinese buses, rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight rail traffic rises 5.7% in Week 19 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to spend C$3.4B on capital projects in 2025 Read More »
May 14
AmtrakAmtrak, Crayola partner to market summer travel to families Read More »
PeopleTNW taps Powell as sales director Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX and Hitachi Rail (May 14) Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port supports 2.7 million U.S. jobs, study says Read More »
LaborUnifor moves toward strike at VIA Rail Read More »
SecurityReport: Transit industry unprepared for more cybersecurity threats Read More »
May 13
PeopleSound Transit names Cross head of economic development, civil rights Read More »
LaborNJ Transit, BLET meet with National Mediation Board Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB adds 3 senior advisers to drive reforms Read More »
PeopleLA Metro taps Scott to lead new public safety department Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad seeks applicants for next round of build-ready grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT obligates funding for final phase of Springfield rail improvements Read More »
May 12
Passenger RailSound Transit opens downtown Redmond light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailNY Gov. Hochul signs bill to fully fund MTA capital plan Read More »
IntermodalRetailers: Imports at major US ports likely to drop for first time in over a year Read More »
Passenger RailColorado DOT seeks input on Front Range passenger-rail plan analysis Read More »
LaborCSX, BLET reach tentative labor pact Read More »
ShippersPTL to operate new Blissville Rail Terminal in Queens Read More »
May 9
Passenger RailGrant awarded to promote train travel to historic California park Read More »
LaborNJ Transit, ATU announce tentative labor agreement Read More »
PeoplePeople news from Anacostia Rail, RTD-Denver, Road & Rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPortland & Western to acquire rail line from Port of Tillamook Bay Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific President Whited to move to adviser role Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak lays off 250, cuts another 200 open management roles Read More »
May 8
Passenger RailOrange County unveils first OC Streetcar Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx: New track expands GO train service at Hamilton, Niagara Falls Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic shoots up 7.6% in Week 18 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognizes 213 shippers for safely handling dangerous goods Read More »
High-Speed RailTrump says feds won't fund California high-speed rail Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading reveals the Risings Stars of 2025 Read More »
May 7
Passenger RailTexas bill would slash DART funding, service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX provides tablets to T&E crews; honored as 'Rail Carrier of the Year' Read More »
PeopleReport: Trump admin ousts NTSB Vice Chair Brown Read More »
PeopleAnacostia Rail taps Bedford as VP of New York & Atlantic Railway Read More »
IntermodalNorfolk Southern, Virginia port create 'RailGreen corridor' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR to USDOT: Repeal 2-person train crew rule Read More »
May 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, FreightCar America and Keolis (May 6) Read More »
Passenger RailOCTA: Progress made on shoring up San Clemente coastal rail line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB Chair Fuchs takes action on several board proceedings Read More »
PeopleCando Rail names Duncan chief operating officer Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCTA announces grain crop year price index for CN, CPKC Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadColorado, Union Pacific sign pacts for Moffat Tunnel, Mountain Passenger Rail Read More »
May 5
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate committee sets hearing on Fink's nomination as FRA administrator Read More »
LaborLabor news from BLET and SMART-TD Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland DOT awards $1M in Purple Line small biz grants Read More »
PeoplePeople news from CN, RailWorks and CHA Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF boosts revenue, income in Q1; parent company CEO Buffett to step down Read More »
LaborNJ Transit prepares for potential strike Read More »
May 2
Passenger RailSound Transit's West Seattle Link extension to enter design phase Read More »
AmtrakFormer Amtrak director charged in alleged bribery scheme Read More »
LaborMachinists ratify contract with national carriers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators introduce bill to update short-line tax credit Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Tariff deadlines drove strong intermodal results in Q1 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports revenue, profit increases in Q1 Read More »
May 1
Rail Industry TrendsMaryland DOT solicits applications for freight-rail grants Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post 5.5% traffic increase in Week 17 Read More »
PeoplePeople news from CPKC, Indiana Rail Road and Operation Lifesaver Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Harris responds to Hochul's concerns about East River Tunnel project Read More »
LaborSignalmen, boilermakers ratify contracts with CSX Read More »
Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCPKC's Q1 results strong amid turbulent market conditions, Creel says Read More »
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