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Rail News: July 2025

July 22

Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB to seek input on regulatory framework Read More »
Intermodal
SC Ports reports FY25 volume growth, record rail moves Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
TXNW wraps up Texas rail interchange upgrades Read More »
People
CN names Drysdale interim chief commercial officer Read More »
Class Is
CPKC, CSX create faster service with Southeast Mexico Express Read More »
M&A
Report: Buffett denies Goldman advising BNSF on potential CSX deal Read More »

July 21

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Pandrol, J.F. Brennan and Verisk CargoNet (July 21) Read More »
Passenger Rail
New LAX/Metro Transit Center boosts K Line light rail Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific, California Highway Patrol conduct rail safety training Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB investigating July 18 train derailment in Illinois Read More »
High-Speed Rail
California High Speed Rail Authority sues Trump over funding loss Read More »
Safety
FRA awards $2.5M grant to Port KC for grade crossing project Read More »

July 18

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Quandel Consultants and Alstom (July 18) Read More »
Labor
Unifor ratifies contract with VIA Rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB releases final report on fatal accident involving CSX conductor trainee Read More »
People
MARTA CEO Greenwood retires, cites immigration complications Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
BNSF, Union Pacific resolve trackage rights dispute Read More »
M&A
Reports: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern in early merger talks Read More »

July 17

Security
Crime on SEPTA plummets in 2025's first half, report says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Iowa DOT solicits input on draft of state rail plan Read More »
Passenger Rail
Colorado panel OKs pact to begin planning for Denver-to-Fort Collins rail service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 2.6% in Week 28 Read More »
Amtrak
OIG: Amtrak could improve service to passengers with disabilities Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Trump's FRA revokes federal funds for California high-speed rail Read More »

July 16

Safety
Washington UTC seeks applicants for grade-crossing improvement funds Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT announces BUILD grants for rail, other projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
Ontario awards contract for Northlander Timmins-Porcupine train station Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak Borealis train ridership reaches 250,000 Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX moves military equipment for Florida National Guard Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF launches faster LA-to-Houston intermodal service Read More »

July 15

Passenger Rail
MTA set ridership, on-time performance records in 2025's first half Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Democratic senators take issue with AAR's track inspection waiver request Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR, Class Is recognize Freight Rail Innovation Week Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Rep. Larsen: USDOT releases funds for Washington rail, other projects Read More »
Intermodal
Port Muskogee acquires rail-accessed acreage for development Read More »

July 14

Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT reduces restriction on TIFIA financing Read More »
Intermodal
ITS pursues $365M wharf expansion at Long Beach port Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX lays off 125 as part of management cost-cutting Read More »
Intermodal
Schneider reports faster cross-border service with CPKC Read More »
Amtrak
North Texas transportation council OKs funds for Amtrak Heartland Flyer Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN seeks expansion of transload network via 'Top-Tier' partnerships Read More »

July 11

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ITS America and NEMA (July 11) Read More »
Intermodal
Jaxport to benefit from revised Premier Alliance East Coast service Read More »
Passenger Rail
TransLink launches new Alstom trains in Vancouver Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
AAR explains reasons for FRA waiver request to allow ATI Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB derailment investigation calls for expanded definition of high-hazard trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB ends proceedings related to revenue adequacy rules Read More »

July 10

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and HID (July 10) Read More »
Intermodal
Retailers: Import cargo volume to rebound in July, drop in August Read More »
Passenger Rail
OCTA solicits public input on California coastal rail resiliency Read More »
People
People news from Containerization & Intermodal Institute, Maryland DOT and NASA Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic jumps 5% in Week 27 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
BNSF seeks emergency STB action in trackage rights dispute with UP Read More »

July 9

People
People news from Commuter Rail Coalition, Valley Metro and Reading & Northern Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Ontario, Alberta partner to build out freight rail infrastructure Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP to serve new petrochemical plant in Texas Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Carload volume rose, intermodal fell in June Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX installs final girder for 75th Street rail flyover project Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Trump administration fast-tracks Uinta Basin crude-by-rail expansion Read More »

July 8

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Skanska, Alstom, KB Signaling, Hitachi and RSI (July 8) Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro to allocate $2.9B in transit funds for mobility projects Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Burlington Junction Railway marks 40th anniversary Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF honors five state DOTs for grade crossing safety Read More »
People
CN names Bourgeois VP of treasury and tax Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB confirms CPKC's grain haulage rights in dispute with UP Read More »

July 7

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Frauscher, RR Mergers, Rapid Track and American Track (July 7) Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
T&I Chair Graves envisions a return to the basics in next reauthorization bill Read More »
Passenger Rail
MTA: Congestion toll working as predicted Read More »
Labor
BLET ratifies contract with Terminal Railway-Alabama State Docks Read More »
Passenger Rail
APTA honors transit-rail agencies for safety, security, emergency management Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB reports probable cause of 2024 UP conductor fatality Read More »

July 3

Labor
LA Metro, Teamsters to create in-house transit ambassador department Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN slates $110M for Wisconsin capex projects Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP marks 163rd anniversary with Lincoln Locomotive in Springfield Read More »
Amtrak
OIG: Amtrak could better ensure it awards contracts in its best interest Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Freight-rail traffic dipped a bit in Week 26 Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF adds Timber Rock Railroad to short line program Read More »

July 2

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, STV and Hitachi (July 2) Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific redesigns company website Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ logs double-digit rail cargo gain for May Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
USDOT unveils NEPA procedural reforms Read More »
Intermodal
Oregon lawmakers OK $100M for Pacific Coast port project Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to boost Indiana rail yard's capacity, efficiency Read More »

July 1

Passenger Rail
MBTA reopens North Wilmington commuter rail station Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain hikes fares to address projected budget deficit Read More »
Intermodal
Minnesota DOT seeks applicants for freight mobility, intermodal grants Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CN
CN slates $88M for capex projects in Louisiana, Iowa Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB Chair Fuchs updates status of several cases Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak's long-awaited Gulf Coast service to begin Aug. 18 Read More »
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