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Rail News: August 2024

August 30

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Keolis, HNTB and Rail Vision (Aug. 30) Read More »
Passenger Rail
RTD-Denver wraps up first phase of Downtown Loop reconstruction Read More »
Safety
LA Angels join California rail partners to promote Rail Safety Month Read More »
Passenger Rail
TriMet opens MAX Red Line extension Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS launches new reservation system at intermodal terminals Read More »
Labor
Norfolk Southern reaches tentative pacts with 5 more unions Read More »

August 29

Security
CTA pilots AI technology to detect guns Read More »
CSX Transportation
NTSB opens docket for 2023 CSX fatal accident Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS recognized by Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E for emissions reduction Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Pinsly Railroad to buy Texas-based Hondo Railway Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. rail volumes rise 9.5%, Canada's fall during week of work stoppage Read More »
BNSF Railway
FRA calls for safety culture improvements at BNSF Read More »

August 28

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from voestalpine, Unitrac, Greenbrier, Progress Rail, IntelliTrans and LRW (Aug. 28) Read More »
Passenger Rail
SEPTA to increase Regional Rail line service Read More »
Passenger Rail
Report: Charlotte to spend $91M to acquire track, land for commuter-rail project Read More »
People
MTA hires Falasca as agency's first criminal justice advocate Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP deploys helicopters to manage vegetation Read More »
Passenger Rail
Virginia, NS advance new pact to enable passenger-rail expansion Read More »

August 27

Passenger Rail
WMATA to reopen 4 Red Line stations Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro logged rail ridership growth in July Read More »
Intermodal
Minnesota DOT calls for input on freight infrastructure plan Read More »
People
Delta Railroad Services promotes Linda Laurello to CEO Read More »
Intermodal
PANYNJ, PATH post record high July activity Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB extends Class Is' data reporting deadline for reciprocal switching reg Read More »

August 26

Passenger Rail
Amtrak Virginia service arrives at Newport News station Read More »
People
People news from Transdev and SEPTA Read More »
Passenger Rail
Amtrak, NJ Transit issue report on service disruptions Read More »
Intermodal
Portland port drafts plan to maintain Terminal 6 container service Read More »
Labor
CIRB orders CN, CPKC to resume operations; TCRC to appeal Read More »
Labor
BNSF, NS, CSX reach tentative labor pacts with multiple unions Read More »

August 23

Security
TransLink steps up fare enforcement Read More »
Safety
PUCO OKs safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings Read More »
Labor
WMATA approves 4-year labor pact with ATU Read More »
Intermodal
Highway Motor to expand at CentrePort Canada Rail Park Read More »
Labor
CSX reaches early tentative pacts with 2 more unions Read More »

August 22

Passenger Rail
KC Streetcar begins rail testing on line extension    Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP, Heartland Co-op partner on grain shuttle facility Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 8% in Week 33 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Class Is employed fewer U.S. workers in July Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX finalizes early agreements with three unions Read More »
Labor
CN, CPKC worker lockout begins Read More »

August 21

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from D/Gauge, Cordel, AECOM, STV and LRW (Aug. 21) Read More »
People
APTA names 2024-25 board executives Read More »
Intermodal
Aertssen opens equipment processing center near Savannah port Read More »
People
NS promotes Zampi to SVP, treasurer Read More »
Passenger Rail
HART awards $1.66B contract for Honolulu's Skyline rail extension Read More »
Labor
Ag groups call on Trudeau to avert rail strike in Canada Read More »

August 20

Passenger Rail
All contracts awarded for Surrey Langley SkyTrain project Read More »
People
Boardman to succeed Thompson as WisDOT secretary Read More »
Shippers
Steel processing firm to expand at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville Read More »
Passenger Rail
MARTA disputes audit that says it overcharged Atlanta for transit expansion Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF named 'Large Employer of the Year' for Texas veterans Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB sets schedule for Amtrak Sunset Limited proceeding Read More »

August 19

Passenger Rail
Sound Transit updates public on Kent Station project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Minneapolis to seek federal grant for grade separation project Read More »
Safety
Connecticut DOT to begin rail crossing upgrades on PW line Read More »
Safety
Norfolk Southern hosts RailCAST summit Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB's Passenger Rail Advisory Committee sets inaugural meeting Read More »
Labor
CN issues lockout notice; TCRC serves strike notice to CPKC Read More »

August 16

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from PNR RailWorks, Tutor Perini, Intramotev, Custom Inc., GATX and STV (Aug. 16) Read More »
Passenger Rail
Two WMATA buildings receive LEED Gold certification Read More »
C&S
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
San Francisco agency obtains first approval for train-control upgrade Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA awards contract for Red Line Extension Read More »
Shippers
North Carolina Railroad, CSX among partners in new Natron battery plant Read More »

August 15

Passenger Rail
PATH's TAPP system tops 10 million taps Read More »
Safety
FTA updates safety training requirements Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
Transport Canada provides funds for three transportation projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA to launch battery-electric trains, add bi-level cars Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. carload volume fairly flat in Week 32 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
STB monitors potential strike's impact on U.S. rail network Read More »

August 14

Supplier Spotlight
Progressive Railroading recognizes suppliers with 2024 Reader's Choice Awards Read More »
Passenger Rail
Caltrain welcomes first riders on new electric trains Read More »
Intermodal
Federal FLOW initiative adds more West Coast ports Read More »
People
People news from ASLRRA, Eno Center and Port of Coos Bay Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS suspends some hazmat shipments due to potential Canadian rail strike Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF CEO responds to STB concerns over harvest season preparations Read More »

August 13

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from FreightCar, Gannett Fleming, TranSystems, Rail Vision and LRW (Aug. 13)  Read More »
People
Ferguson reelected president of SMART-TD Read More »
Passenger Rail
VRE, MARC partner on cross-system fares Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
PHMSA awards $41M in grants to improve hazmat safety Read More »
Passenger Rail
Florida expands SunRail commuter-rail service to DeLand Read More »
BNSF Railway
BNSF wraps up mainline upgrade in New Mexico Read More »

August 12

Passenger Rail
CTA reopens Damen Station after 70 years Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA seeks Alewife Station joint development partner Read More »
Passenger Rail
LA Metro seeks input on K Line rail extension Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX Huntington repair shop earns AAR certification Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak slated to complete $260M in NEC renewal projects Read More »
Labor
CN, CPKC: Rail strike could begin Aug. 22 Read More »

August 9

Passenger Rail
Sound Transit begins Sumner Station project Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX, Entergy location becomes first state-certified site in New Orleans Read More »
People
California High-Speed Rail Authority names Choudri CEO Read More »
Union Pacific Railroad
UP cranks up potash moves for Canpotex in Q2 Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
D.C. doings: Rail bridge bill enters Senate; Baldwin asks STB to review certain exemptions Read More »
Intermodal
Major ports projected to score near-record import volume in August Read More »

August 8

Logistics
Savage to develop transload terminal in southern Nevada Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia port authority continues to expand inland connectivity Read More »
People
MARTA hires TSA exec to lead external affairs team Read More »
M&A
Fort Worth & Western acquires Texas Central Railroad Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail volume rose in July Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS adds three PSR veterans to transportation team Read More »

August 7

Passenger Rail
Keolis to assume dispatching for MBTA's South Coast Rail Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
PennDOT solicits freight-rail grant applications Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
NCRR, Terracon launch economic development program Read More »
Intermodal
Port of Virginia opens expanded Central Rail Yard Read More »
People
NS names Bhatt EVP, chief information and digital officer Read More »
Amtrak
Amtrak clears major hurdle to resume Gulf Coast service Read More »

August 6

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, Cornerstone and Miner (Aug. 6) Read More »
Labor
ASWC unions agree on pact for Amtrak on-board service workers Read More »
Passenger Rail
VTA: BART Silicon Valley Extension to receive $5.1B in FTA funding Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Watco to operate transload facility for NYSW Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS, ATDA join FRA's close-call reporting system Read More »
CSX Transportation
Hinrichs: CSX achieved 'strong' Q2 results Read More »

August 5

Passenger Rail
CTA updates station accessibility program Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
NTSB issues preliminary report on July 5 CPKC train derailment Read More »
People
STB names Cooper general counsel Read More »
Federal Legislation & Regulation
OIG finds flaws in FTA 'Buy America' guidance on SEPTA rail-car contract Read More »
Safety
Final ACE grade separation project underway Read More »
BNSF Railway
Litigation costs impact BNSF's Q2 net income Read More »

August 2

Supplier Spotlight
Stantec selected for Newark AirTrain replacement project Read More »
Intermodal
Georgia Ports' container volume dips, ro/ro volume up 21% Read More »
Amtrak
Gateway commission awards contract for Palisades Tunnel project Read More »
CSX Transportation
CSX to contribute $2M to flyover project in Massachusetts Read More »
People
Indiana Rail Road names Gioe president, CEO Read More »
Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern to spend $200M on Alabama rail infrastructure Read More »

August 1

Supplier Spotlight
Rail supplier news from Freightcar, PS Technology, Vossloh, TekTracking, Digi, Cylus and Bohr (Aug. 1) Read More »
Safety
Audit: WMATA's roadway worker protections are lacking Read More »
Amtrak
Feds tour Amtrak, NJ Transit sites to assess service improvements Read More »
Passenger Rail
NY Gov. Hochul commits $54M for Second Avenue Subway project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. freight-rail volumes climb 5.3% in Week 30 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CN, CPKC report plans for Canada's 2024-25 grain season Read More »
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