Railroad News

December, 2020
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CSX to acquire Pan Am Railways Tue, Dec 1, 2020
Amtrak names Gardner president Tue, Dec 1, 2020
FTA issues grants for transit innovation projects Tue, Dec 1, 2020
VIA Rail logs ridership, revenue drop in Q3 Tue, Dec 1, 2020
Rail cars rolling on new track at Garden City Terminal Tue, Dec 1, 2020
TTC event aims to recruit women rail operators Tue, Dec 1, 2020
LA Metro program seeks to address quality of life Tue, Dec 1, 2020
In memoriam: Former BLET General Counsel Ross Tue, Dec 1, 2020
CP, Hapag-Lloyd extend rail pact, add Port Saint John service Wed, Dec 2, 2020
CP, Hapag-Lloyd extend rail pact, add Port Saint John service Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Amtrak wins Metrolink operating contract Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Patriot Rail names Butler to its board Wed, Dec 2, 2020
WMATA proposes ending weekend rail service, closing stations Wed, Dec 2, 2020
CN renews support of supply chain education, research programs Wed, Dec 2, 2020
CN renews support of supply chain education, research programs Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Sound Transit's Link light-rail now runs on clean energy Wed, Dec 2, 2020
KCS issues challenge grant as part of Holiday Express fundraiser Wed, Dec 2, 2020
KCS issues challenge grant as part of Holiday Express fundraiser Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Simmons, MOW Equipment, Pettibone; and in memoriam: Harold Brace and John Barriger (Dec. 2) Wed, Dec 2, 2020
AAR: Intermodal volume drove rail traffic growth in November Thu, Dec 3, 2020
CP proposes new transload hub in British Columbia Thu, Dec 3, 2020
CP proposes new transload hub in British Columbia Thu, Dec 3, 2020
Two women charged with train terror attack in Washington Thu, Dec 3, 2020
CN, CP set new grain haul records in November Thu, Dec 3, 2020
NJ Transit to test technology to combat coronavirus Thu, Dec 3, 2020
BLET ratifies contract with New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Thu, Dec 3, 2020
New Orleans RTA introduces accessible streetcars Thu, Dec 3, 2020
Minneapolis Met Council earns top credit ratings Thu, Dec 3, 2020
CTC awards grant to Stockton grade separation project Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Feds, Amtrak settle disability discrimination case Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Baldwin reintroduces shipper 'fairness' bill Fri, Dec 4, 2020
FTA awards grant to improve pedestrian detection at rail crossings Fri, Dec 4, 2020
RTD-Denver approves 2021 budget, 400 worker layoffs Fri, Dec 4, 2020
West Virginia Rail Authority to acquire, operate rail line Fri, Dec 4, 2020
CP raises funds for homeless veterans Fri, Dec 4, 2020
CP raises funds for homeless veterans Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Rail suppliers news from Hub, USIS, Voith, Wabtec, Bombardier, Wi-Tronix and NRC (Dec. 4) Fri, Dec 4, 2020
CSX names construction manager for CREATE grade separation, Forest Hill Flyover projects Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Feds award $638 million to Valley Metro's South Central light-rail expansion Mon, Dec 7, 2020
SacRT awarded state funding for light-rail improvements Mon, Dec 7, 2020
LA Metro certifies EIR for East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Ohio panel OKs short lines' grade crossing projects Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Caltrain adopts FY2021 budgets Mon, Dec 7, 2020
STB to host conference on class exemption, revocation issues Mon, Dec 7, 2020
STM wraps up cellular data project Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Amtrak, Delaware complete Northeast Corridor track project Tue, Dec 8, 2020
R. J. Corman acquires short lines, transload service provider Tue, Dec 8, 2020
Environmental report drafted for Valley Link passenger-rail project Tue, Dec 8, 2020
CN, CP recognized for actions on climate change Tue, Dec 8, 2020
Alpenglow, USA Rail open newest terminal in Texas Tue, Dec 8, 2020
VRE updates long-term capital improvement plan Tue, Dec 8, 2020
APTA, Transit release transit ridership trend estimator Tue, Dec 8, 2020
NYCT nears completion of OMNY implementation Tue, Dec 8, 2020
California awards $392 million to freight, passenger rail projects Wed, Dec 9, 2020
UP taps Richardson as EVP, top legal officer, corporate secretary Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Gov. Murphy announces $190 million in Newark Penn Station renovations Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Michigan DOT awards grants for grade crossing surface improvements Wed, Dec 9, 2020
CSX achieves highest rating on global climate change list Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Amtrak adds new digital payment options Wed, Dec 9, 2020
WSDOT report outlines high-speed travel in Pacific Northwest Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Rail supplier news from Cordel, CTOS, Bombardier, Wood, Icomera and Wago (Dec. 9) Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Total U.S. freight-rail volume climbs in Week 49 Thu, Dec 10, 2020
KC Streetcar to receive full federal funding request Thu, Dec 10, 2020
FRA updates rail equipment accident, incident reporting regs Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Caltrain to replace Guadalupe River rail bridge Thu, Dec 10, 2020
PANYNJ logged TEU, rail volume growth in October Thu, Dec 10, 2020
VIA Rail advances procurement process for rail maintenance centers Thu, Dec 10, 2020
OmniTRAX, affiliated railroads aid local pandemic relief efforts Thu, Dec 10, 2020
U.S. Rep. Moulton introduces high-speed rail bill Thu, Dec 10, 2020
NTSB recommends safety measures in light of CSX derailment Fri, Dec 11, 2020
CN slates March 2021 opening for new Wisconsin terminal Fri, Dec 11, 2020
CN slates March 2021 opening for new Wisconsin terminal Fri, Dec 11, 2020
NJ Transit will meet PTC deadline, CEO says Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Florida DOT to fund Tampa Streetcar expansion Fri, Dec 11, 2020
MBTA to slash rail service due to employee COVID-19 absences Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Rail safety group urges more caution during switching operations Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Brightline seeks bond sale to finance Florida rail expansion Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Rail supplier news from Loram, Wabtec, Siemens, TranSystems, Trinity and Burns (Dec. 11) Fri, Dec 11, 2020
FRA issues final rule on freight-rail brake safety tests Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Huron Central Railway shutdown date extended to June 2021 Mon, Dec 14, 2020
WMATA issues investigative report on working conditions Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Schneider Bulk Express Intermodal expands to Canada via CN Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Virginia transportation board OKs revenue program to fund rail improvements Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Operation Lifesaver launches new first-responder safety course Mon, Dec 14, 2020
FTA gives transit agencies a break from certain rules during pandemic Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Rail supplier news from ARM, Alstom, Teleste, Dewberry, Urban and ASLRRA (Dec. 14) Mon, Dec 14, 2020
BNSF designates three new 'certified' sites Tue, Dec 15, 2020
BNSF designates three new 'certified' sites Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Transport Canada proposes new data collection regs for Class Is Tue, Dec 15, 2020
NYCT to begin final phase of Rutgers rail tunnel rehabilitation Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Transit execs call on Congress to pass relief bill before recess Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Foothill Gold Line Authority's board reelects Sandoval, Carder Tue, Dec 15, 2020
RTD-Denver launches mobile ticketing on Lyft Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Metra expands bike-car pilot Tue, Dec 15, 2020
DART D2 Subway project recognized for excellence Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Biden to nominate Buttigieg as transportation secretary Wed, Dec 16, 2020
FRA final rule requires states to report grade-crossing safety plans Wed, Dec 16, 2020
FTA funds transit access improvements Wed, Dec 16, 2020
NTSB calls for tank-car placement to mitigate hazmat train risks Wed, Dec 16, 2020
South Florida RTA receives PTC certification for rail corridor Wed, Dec 16, 2020
CSX designates Tennessee rail property a 'Select Site' Wed, Dec 16, 2020
CSX designates Tennessee rail property a 'Select Site' Wed, Dec 16, 2020
OLI report highlights rail safety education efforts Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Rail supplier news from ARS, BSD, HDR, Hub, Urban and HNTB (Dec. 16) Wed, Dec 16, 2020
MTA OKs 2021 budget, postpones service cuts and layoffs Thu, Dec 17, 2020
CN announces partnership for new Alabama logistics park Thu, Dec 17, 2020
CN announces partnership for new Alabama logistics park Thu, Dec 17, 2020
South Dakota rail board finalizes sale of Sioux Valley Line Thu, Dec 17, 2020
OIG: Amtrak could better measure PTC system reliability Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Intermodal gain drives total U.S. rail volume increase in Week 50 Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Canadian Pacific, IBEW agree to five-year labor pact Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Canadian Pacific, IBEW agree to five-year labor pact Thu, Dec 17, 2020
DCTA elects new officers Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Sound Transit light-rail project reaches milestone Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Canadian Pacific to develop hydrogen-powered locomotive Fri, Dec 18, 2020
North Carolina Railroad wraps up rail bridge replacement project Fri, Dec 18, 2020
FTA awards CIG grants to transit-rail projects Fri, Dec 18, 2020
GCT Deltaport completes rail yard expansion Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Maryland DOT seeks input on state rail plan Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Chicago RTA approves 2021 budgets, capital programs for regional transit Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Port Manatee's board names Bellamy chair Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Rail supplier news from RSI, Stadler, Rail Vision, Wabtec, Transit Wireless and Fabasoft (Dec. 18) Fri, Dec 18, 2020
NJ Transit completes PTC implementation Mon, Dec 21, 2020
TransLink picks Bombardier to supply new SkyTrain rail cars Mon, Dec 21, 2020
BLET calls for buffer-car safety standard on hazmat trains Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Pacific Harbor Line President Cliatt named to FAMU board Mon, Dec 21, 2020
KCS wraps up Holiday Express fundraiser for Salvation Army Mon, Dec 21, 2020
KCS wraps up Holiday Express fundraiser for Salvation Army Mon, Dec 21, 2020
VRE board elects executive committee Mon, Dec 21, 2020
OCTA sets first rail for future Orange County light-rail system Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Palmdale City Council OKs high-speed rail station plans Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Congress passes massive bill, including COVID relief for Amtrak, short-line tax credit Tue, Dec 22, 2020
CREATE project wraps up, reduces delays for Metra, CP trains Tue, Dec 22, 2020
North Carolina DOT awards grants to fund rail infrastructure projects Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Patriot Rail appoints Nelson to succeed Whiteman as CFO Tue, Dec 22, 2020
TriMet GM Kelsey to retire Tue, Dec 22, 2020
CDC panel prioritizes transit workers for COVID-19 shots Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Metrolink's board elects new leadership Tue, Dec 22, 2020
SEPTA union criticizes COVID quarantine policy Tue, Dec 22, 2020
CN, CP exceed grain revenue limits for 2019-2020 crop year Wed, Dec 23, 2020
CTA Red Line extension enters next phase of development Wed, Dec 23, 2020
CP completes purchase of Detroit River Rail Tunnel Wed, Dec 23, 2020
CP completes purchase of Detroit River Rail Tunnel Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Caltrain CEO Hartnett to step down Wed, Dec 23, 2020
U.S. Class I workforce contracted in November, STB data shows Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Port NOLA to buy land for new container terminal Wed, Dec 23, 2020
NORTA takes over streetcar operations, maintenance Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Rail supplier news from 360 Transit Alliance, Wabtec, Keolis, Bombardier OneRail, Cubic and HDR (Dec. 23) Wed, Dec 23, 2020
RailTrends 2020 recap — by Tony Hatch Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Metro-North, LIRR and New Mexico Rail Runner complete PTC implementation Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Metro-North, LIRR, New Mexico Rail Runner complete PTC implementation Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Intermodal gain bolsters U.S. rail traffic in Week 51 Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Inglewood issues DEIR for proposed elevated light-rail line Mon, Dec 28, 2020
AAR praises stimulus bill, short-line tax credit measure Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Ontario government issues RFPs for Ontario Line subway project Mon, Dec 28, 2020
FRA, RailTEC investigate crosstie spike fastener failures Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Metrolink installs antimicrobial air filters on rail cars Mon, Dec 28, 2020
MARTA's board elects new leadership Mon, Dec 28, 2020
FRA proposes changes to PTC reporting requirements Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Virginia DRPT, Maryland DOT seek input on multimodal improvements Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Amtrak preps for Moynihan Train Hall opening Tue, Dec 29, 2020
FAA issues new rules for drone operations Tue, Dec 29, 2020
CDPQ Infra unveils REM light-rail project in Montreal Tue, Dec 29, 2020
SSA cranes set to arrive at Oakland port Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Santa Clara VTA names new board leadership Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Rail supplier news from RailSolutions, Thales, Bombardier, Alstom, TranSystems and Cyient (Dec. 29) Tue, Dec 29, 2020
FRA: PTC is operating on all required rail lines Wed, Dec 30, 2020
BART to pause Bombardier rail-car delivery to address reliability concerns Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Canada to help fund rail infrastructure improvements in Alberta Wed, Dec 30, 2020
NTSB investigating fatal accident of Housatonic Railroad worker Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Sound Transit tests new light-rail vehicles Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Retailers urge USTR to avoid tariffs on Vietnamese goods Wed, Dec 30, 2020
ACE offers means-based fare option Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Rail supplier news from Vossloh, Stantec, CAI, Alstom, Cylus and FSI (Dec. 30) Wed, Dec 30, 2020

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