Railroad News

November, 2020
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Short lines endorse USDOT changes to RRIF loan program Mon, Nov 2, 2020
DART President Thomas to retire Mon, Nov 2, 2020
STB issues environmental document for proposed Utah rail line Mon, Nov 2, 2020
CN shatters grain delivery record in October Mon, Nov 2, 2020
CN shatters grain delivery record in October Mon, Nov 2, 2020
Canada's TSB adds 'unplanned railway movements' to safety Watchlist Mon, Nov 2, 2020
SunRail commission advances proposed DeLand commuter-rail extension Mon, Nov 2, 2020
BLET’s Verna succeeds Tolman as VP, national legislative rep Mon, Nov 2, 2020
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Hatch, LTK, AECOM, Thales and Ensco (Nov. 2) Mon, Nov 2, 2020
IANA: Intermodal traffic turns a corner in Q3 Tue, Nov 3, 2020
STB: CN can't unilaterally designate CP interchange at Clearing Yard Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Canadian Pacific sets new record with October grain haul Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Canadian Pacific sets new record with October grain haul Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Edmonton identifies preferred contractor for Valley Line light-rail project Tue, Nov 3, 2020
NJ Transit seeks builders for TOD projects Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Virginia's Newington Bridge project to separate passenger, freight trains Tue, Nov 3, 2020
BLET reaches tentative pact with NYS&W Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Fox joins North Carolina Railroad's board Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Legislation would end cut to railroad unemployment benefits Wed, Nov 4, 2020
Moody's upgrades freight-rail industry outlook for 2021 Wed, Nov 4, 2020
DCTA selects commuter-rail operations, maintenance contractor Wed, Nov 4, 2020
OIG: Amtrak's random drug-testing program doesn't cover all in safety-related roles Wed, Nov 4, 2020
Reading & Northern establishes new rail-truck transload facility Wed, Nov 4, 2020
MBTA solicits input on transit preservation plan Wed, Nov 4, 2020
CTA kicks off contactless fare payment option Wed, Nov 4, 2020
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Bombardier, Alstom, Cubic and Infinity Intermodal (Nov. 4) Wed, Nov 4, 2020
AAR: U.S. rail intermodal had 'best month ever' in October Thu, Nov 5, 2020
Jaguar Transport, Ontario pension fund acquire five short lines, construction firm Thu, Nov 5, 2020
Voters deliver mixed results for passenger rail Thu, Nov 5, 2020
BLET ratifies contract with Indiana Southern Railroad Thu, Nov 5, 2020
Florida Gulf & Atlantic completes new rail bridge project Thu, Nov 5, 2020
MassDot releases draft study of proposed East-West passenger-rail service Thu, Nov 5, 2020
Caltrain considers winter rail service adjustments Thu, Nov 5, 2020
RTD-Denver offers trip planning app for paratransit service Thu, Nov 5, 2020
TSB: Sudden track failure led to CN train derailment Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Virginia port receives two massive container cranes Fri, Nov 6, 2020
California transit agency names McKillop CFO Fri, Nov 6, 2020
A&R Logistics opens new site at rail-served Texas industrial park Fri, Nov 6, 2020
NJ Transit to restore some weekend rail service Fri, Nov 6, 2020
DCTA honored for procurement excellence Fri, Nov 6, 2020
In memoriam: Former BLET General Chair Pat Williams Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Rail supplier news from Jaguar, CGI, Alstom and NRC (Nov. 6) Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Flynn: Amtrak looks forward to working with Biden, Congress Mon, Nov 9, 2020
STB: Cleveland-Cliffs to acquire six short lines Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Cleveland-Cliffs to acquire six short lines Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Garneau revises order affecting winter train speeds Mon, Nov 9, 2020
STB OKs Pacific Sun's request to end operations, trackage rights on BNSF lines Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Caltrain to close Atherton Station Mon, Nov 9, 2020
NYSDOT completes construction of Buffalo Amtrak station Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Montreal transit agency adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Metra adds bike storage on Milwaukee District North Line Mon, Nov 9, 2020
BNSF posts lower Q3 revenue, issues sustainability report Tue, Nov 10, 2020
BNSF posts lower Q3 revenue, issues sustainability report Tue, Nov 10, 2020
RailTrends 2020: A virtual cornucopia — by Tony Hatch Tue, Nov 10, 2020
NS concerned about CSX efforts to acquire Pan Am Railways Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Alabama port wins grant to expand storage at Watco terminal Tue, Nov 10, 2020
KCS updates capital allocation policy Tue, Nov 10, 2020
KCS updates capital allocation policy Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Rail Pulse reps to discuss new venture at RailTrends Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Denver-RTD CEO Johnson takes helm Tue, Nov 10, 2020
NRF: Ports log record peak season imports Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Transdev launches autonomous shuttle to WMATA rail station Tue, Nov 10, 2020
UP to pay pandemic bonus to agreement employees Wed, Nov 11, 2020
UP to pay pandemic bonus to agreement employees Wed, Nov 11, 2020
STM's 2021 budget would maintain 2019 transit service levels Wed, Nov 11, 2020
TransLink to test copper-coating product on SkyTrain cars Wed, Nov 11, 2020
PennDOT solicits input on state rail plan Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Gron Fuels considers new facility at Greater Baton Rouge port Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Sound Transit seeks comments on proposed 2021 budget Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Santa Clara VTA advances 2021 transit service plan Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Rail supplier news from WSP, Loadsmart, Siemens, Extreme Networks, Urban Engineers and Hanson (Nov. 11) Wed, Nov 11, 2020
LA Metro's Washington to lead Biden's transportation transition team; AAR, ASLRRA welcome president-elect Thu, Nov 12, 2020
U.S. intermodal-rail volume spikes in Week 45 Thu, Nov 12, 2020
West Virginia opens online portal for reporting blocked grade crossings Thu, Nov 12, 2020
MTA completes NYC subway station accessibility improvements Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Moody's: Crude-by-rail poses higher social than financial risk for CN, CP Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Virgin Hyperloop demonstrates passenger travel Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Cooksville GO Transit rail station reopens Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Huber+Suhner, Schneider and GKG (Nov. 12) Thu, Nov 12, 2020
OIG to audit security of FTA's financial systems Fri, Nov 13, 2020
APTA: Commuter-rail industry poised to meet PTC deadline Fri, Nov 13, 2020
A&R opens CSX-served warehouse in South Carolina Fri, Nov 13, 2020
NCTD outlines LOSSAN rail expansion plan Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Short Line Safety Institute launches online hazmat training Fri, Nov 13, 2020
SEPTA to redirect some overnight weekend rail service to buses Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Montreal metro prepares Blue Line extension action plan Fri, Nov 13, 2020
DCTA recognized for budget prep practices Fri, Nov 13, 2020
South Plains Lamesa Railroad to develop Texas transloading facility Mon, Nov 16, 2020
Metra OKs 2021 budget Mon, Nov 16, 2020
CN recognized as a 'Top 100' employer Mon, Nov 16, 2020
CN recognized as a 'Top 100' employer Mon, Nov 16, 2020
PHL, Progress Rail to test electric locomotive at LA, Long Beach ports Mon, Nov 16, 2020
MARTA extends CEO Parker's contract Mon, Nov 16, 2020
AASHTO elects Sheehan president, Wilson VP Mon, Nov 16, 2020
WMATA to accelerate Blue Line signal work Mon, Nov 16, 2020
Trinity Metro selects AECOM for TEXRail extension work Mon, Nov 16, 2020
FRA final rule sets minimum standard for measuring Amtrak performance Tue, Nov 17, 2020
OmniTRAX's Shuba assumes new role with parent company Tue, Nov 17, 2020
CN, CP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Tue, Nov 17, 2020
R. J. Corman appoints Donfris CFO Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Metro-North adds train capacity tracker to app Tue, Nov 17, 2020
DART subway project reaches design milestone Tue, Nov 17, 2020
STM to begin Place-Saint-Henri Station upgrades Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Metrolink restores some rail service Tue, Nov 17, 2020
FRA: PTC operating on over 99 percent of required route miles Wed, Nov 18, 2020
SEPTA wins federal grant to improve signals on Harrisburg Line Wed, Nov 18, 2020
UP names Vargas VP-Mexico, marketing and sales Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Brightline, Miami-Dade OK access fee for new commuter-rail system Wed, Nov 18, 2020
CN marks 25 years as publicly traded company Wed, Nov 18, 2020
CN marks 25 years as publicly traded company Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Amtrak, northeast transit agencies launch 'Mask Force' Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Sound Transit to improve pedestrian, bike access at Puyallup Station Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Rail supplier news from Mobilitie, Alstom, Cylus, Egis, SNCF Reseau and MTU (Nov. 18) Wed, Nov 18, 2020
MTA proposes major service cuts, layoffs in 2021 budget Thu, Nov 19, 2020
RAC honors Canadian railroads, services for safety actions Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Intermodal again drives up weekly U.S. rail traffic total Thu, Nov 19, 2020
CSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Ohio panel OKs matching grants for rail projects Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Rocky Mountaineer to launch U.S. route Thu, Nov 19, 2020
STM wraps up cyber attack investigation Thu, Nov 19, 2020
CTA wins design award for Garfield Station renovation Thu, Nov 19, 2020
CSX's Foote receives Railroad Innovator Award Fri, Nov 20, 2020
WMATA to offer buyout plan to address budget shortfall Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Class I employment continues downward trend Fri, Nov 20, 2020
MassDOT awards grants for rail industrial projects Fri, Nov 20, 2020
AAR, rail shippers praise Senate confirmation of new STB members Fri, Nov 20, 2020
International Cushioning wins grant for rail-served site in Ohio Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Amtrak proposes Brattleboro Station improvements Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Rail supplier news from Loram, Keolis, Bombardier, Mitsubishi Electric, Transdev and TRB (Nov. 20) Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Bombardier, Mitsubishi Electric, Transdev and TRB (Nov. 20) Fri, Nov 20, 2020
UP to open Twin Cities intermodal terminal Mon, Nov 23, 2020
UP to open Twin Cities intermodal terminal Mon, Nov 23, 2020
CN unveils report on climate-related financial disclosures Mon, Nov 23, 2020
DART hires Leininger as interim president Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Chicago board approves CTA's 2021 budget Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Bill would require federal agencies to address blocked grade crossings Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Canadian agency issues report on Montreal port's Contrecoeur terminal project Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Sound Transit approves rail service changes for 2021 Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Cleveland RTA adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Amtrak posts $801 million operating loss in FY2020 Tue, Nov 24, 2020
NS appoints Hatfield, Smith to VP posts; Martinez to retire Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Brightline, Disney agree to build train station in Orlando Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Gov. Baker names Sullivan to MBTA fiscal board, Lang to MassDOT board Tue, Nov 24, 2020
TTC advances ATC signal upgrades Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Long Beach port to provide update on Pier B on-dock rail facility Tue, Nov 24, 2020
STM recognized for gender parity efforts Tue, Nov 24, 2020
MPPR orders rail snowplow for Pikes Peak renovation Tue, Nov 24, 2020
BTS: Transborder freight moved by rail down in September Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Maryland DOT, private contractors settle dispute over Purple Line light-rail project Wed, Nov 25, 2020
WMATA sidelines 6000-series rail cars due to safety concern Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Amtrak, NJ Transit challenge North River Tunnel recommendations Wed, Nov 25, 2020
USDOT solicits comments on proposed update to NEPA procedures Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Moynihan Train Hall set to open in January Wed, Nov 25, 2020
MTA completes E Line track replacement project Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Rail supplier news from Amsted Rail, DB, Bombardier, Thales, Keolis and Hub Group (Nov. 25) Wed, Nov 25, 2020
CP to serve expanded grain facility in Minnesota Mon, Nov 30, 2020
CP to serve expanded grain facility in Minnesota Mon, Nov 30, 2020
LIRR wraps up rail storage yard construction Mon, Nov 30, 2020
TTD President Willis dies Mon, Nov 30, 2020
U.S. rail traffic climbs on intermodal gain in Week 47 Mon, Nov 30, 2020
BART, labor unions ratify new contracts Mon, Nov 30, 2020
Canada unveils new rules aimed at reducing rail worker fatigue Mon, Nov 30, 2020
STM tracks rider capacity levels on Azur trains Mon, Nov 30, 2020
St. Louis Metro Transit advances rail security improvements Mon, Nov 30, 2020

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