Railroad News

March, 2020
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STB issues final rule to clarify demurrage regs Mon, Mar 2, 2020
FTA awards CIG funds to two Texas transit agencies Mon, Mar 2, 2020
U.S. ports expect coronavirus to hit Q1 cargo volumes Mon, Mar 2, 2020
CRISI grants awarded to improve rail infrastructure in Kansas, Mississippi Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Secure Rail speaker appointed to AAR cybersecurity forum Mon, Mar 2, 2020
LA Metro to study Gold Line eastern extension route Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Chicago PD to add officers to patrol CTA system Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Sound Transit accelerates infill station construction Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Amtrak names Flynn president, CEO Tue, Mar 3, 2020
CN begins post-blockade recovery Tue, Mar 3, 2020
CN begins post-blockade recovery Tue, Mar 3, 2020
APTA assists transit agencies with coronavirus prep plans Tue, Mar 3, 2020
Connecticut DOT obtains grant for new Hartford Line station Tue, Mar 3, 2020
CRISI grants awarded to Colorado for crossing safety project, passenger-rail study Tue, Mar 3, 2020
WMATA seeks input on FY2021 budget Tue, Mar 3, 2020
MTA to extend OMNY fare system to 200 subway stations Tue, Mar 3, 2020
OneRail Coalition restructures, elects board Wed, Mar 4, 2020
MTA, transit agencies take extra steps to sanitize stations, trains Wed, Mar 4, 2020
Tulsa Port of Catoosa receives federal grant to repair rail crossings Wed, Mar 4, 2020
Port of Coos Bay opens rail reload yard to serve Oregon coast Wed, Mar 4, 2020
SMART logs rail ridership increase Wed, Mar 4, 2020
NHL Seattle to offer free rail, bus service to hockey games Wed, Mar 4, 2020
FTA to offer grants for transit projects in poor communities Wed, Mar 4, 2020
BLET, PATH reach tentative agreement Wed, Mar 4, 2020
Rail supplier news from AECOM, RailcarRx, ARS, Saft, ENSCO, and in memoriam: Richard Anderson (March 4) Wed, Mar 4, 2020
AAR: Coronavirus impact on February rail traffic 'limited' Thu, Mar 5, 2020
NS promotes three to VP roles, names chief sustainability officer Thu, Mar 5, 2020
NS promotes three to VP roles, names chief sustainability officer Thu, Mar 5, 2020
NJ Transit forms coronavirus task force; rail events postponed Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Metra's 'reverse-commute' rail service attracts new riders Thu, Mar 5, 2020
VIA Rail resuming normal train schedules Thu, Mar 5, 2020
CRISI grant awarded to rail project near Albuquerque airport Thu, Mar 5, 2020
SEPTA reopens Exton rail station Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Santa Clara VTA solicits input on Tamien Station project Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Torres is the torchbearer for a growing Texas short line Fri, Mar 6, 2020
FRA issues environment assessment for Amtrak Sawtooth Bridge replacement Fri, Mar 6, 2020
FRA issues environmental assessment for Amtrak Sawtooth Bridge replacement Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Norfolk Southern creates, deploys autonomous track inspection system Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Norfolk Southern creates, deploys autonomous track inspection system Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Railroad Day on the Hill attracts 450 industry reps Fri, Mar 6, 2020
MARTA to kick off track renovation project Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Amtrak's mandatory arbitration policy would end under new legislation Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Georgia Gov. Kemp names Rising Star Campbell to state commission Fri, Mar 6, 2020
PANYNJ logs January rail volume increase Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Rail supplier news from TekTracking, Stonebriar, Ridgewood, Savage, WSP and TKDA (March 6) Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Hudson River rail tunnel environmental report to be delayed, Chao says Mon, Mar 9, 2020
CN earns high honors in Canada's Top 100 Employers competition Mon, Mar 9, 2020
CN earns high honors in Canada's Top 100 Employers competition Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Coronavirus update: U.S. transit agencies enhance sanitization practices Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Ellis & Eastern lands large federal grant for major infrastructure improvements Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Maratea to succeed Scardelletti as TCU/IAM's national president Mon, Mar 9, 2020
LIRR implements PTC on another 108 route miles Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Valley Metro taps Young to manage accessible transit services Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Heminger joins Caltrain's oversight board Mon, Mar 9, 2020
UP pledges science-based targets for GHG emission reduction Tue, Mar 10, 2020
UP pledges science-based targets for GHG emission reduction Tue, Mar 10, 2020
PANYNJ leader tests positive for coronavirus Tue, Mar 10, 2020
CP's Velani recognized as 'CFO of the Year' Tue, Mar 10, 2020
NJ Transit breaks ground on Hudson-Bergen light-rail extension Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Rail unions ask FRA to address coronavirus concerns; Class I execs cancel conference attendance Tue, Mar 10, 2020
FRA awards CRISI grant for Pennsylvania freight-rail expansion project Tue, Mar 10, 2020
New York City Transit to install CBTC on F subway line Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Metro Transit logged light-rail ridership increase in 2019 Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Ports of LA, Long Beach win federal grants for rail infrastructure projects Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Confederation Line rail contractor has not met expectations, Ottawa officials say Wed, Mar 11, 2020
OmniTRAX names Strickland to economic development team Wed, Mar 11, 2020
RCR Rail advances logistics parks in Texas Wed, Mar 11, 2020
NRF: Coronavirus to affect imports more than initially expected Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Brightline recognized as a 'most innovative' company Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Caltrain operator issues 2019 progress report Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Rail supplier news from Danella, PST, Cambridge Architectural, USDG, Railserve, Alstom and Jacobs (March 11) Wed, Mar 11, 2020
AAR: Coronavirus impact reflected in intermodal traffic volume Thu, Mar 12, 2020
FRA proposes draft safety standards for Texas Central bullet train Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Amtrak, passenger-rail agencies log ridership declines among coronavirus concerns Thu, Mar 12, 2020
ASLRRA launches 'Hall of Fame,' will honor Blabey, Fuller, Silver Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Genesee & Wyoming issues 2019 industrial development report Thu, Mar 12, 2020
South Carolina Ports Authority logs record cargo volumes in February Thu, Mar 12, 2020
SEPTA proposes fare restructuring plan Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing projects Thu, Mar 12, 2020
USDOT announces CRISI grants for rail infrastructure projects Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Coronavirus update: Passenger-rail agencies prepare for service changes, amp up disinfection Fri, Mar 13, 2020
NS addresses COVID-19 prep; CN to hold annual meeting via webcast Fri, Mar 13, 2020
MTA takes ownership of Grand Central Terminal Fri, Mar 13, 2020
GoTriangle taps Lattuca as president, CEO Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Neopanamax cranes arrive at Port of Savannah Fri, Mar 13, 2020
PANYNJ adds 120 police officers Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Rail supplier news from Harsco, Wi-Tronix, Nokia, ENGIE, Sasser Family, Hub and Schneider (March 13) Fri, Mar 13, 2020
FRA declares emergency in response to coronavirus outbreak Mon, Mar 16, 2020
FTA increases funding flexibility to help transit agencies respond to coronavirus Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Patriot Rail names Tonsager chief commercial officer Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Lipinski proposes bills to reduce train noise, blocked crossings Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Cenovus suspends crude-by-rail program Mon, Mar 16, 2020
TriMet unveils proposed FY2021 budget Mon, Mar 16, 2020
BART logs drop in crime rate Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Sound Transit Connect 2020 light-rail project delayed Mon, Mar 16, 2020
California passenger-rail services continue during stay-at-home order Tue, Mar 17, 2020
FTA awards grants to bolster transit access through technology Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Moody's: Transportation sector at risk in extended coronavirus outbreak Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Metrolink train layover facility expansion to begin in April Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Washington state panel OKs grant for BNSF crossing improvements Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Amtrak offers onboard bike storage in Michigan Tue, Mar 17, 2020
DART OKs GoPass app for Oklahoma transit agency Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Rail supplier news from Transdev, Teleste, Nokia and Loram (March 17) Tue, Mar 17, 2020
APTA: Transit agencies, railroads need $12.9 billion in federal help to offset coronavirus costs Wed, Mar 18, 2020
FRA awards CRISI grant for Metrolink track, signal improvements Wed, Mar 18, 2020
FRA awards CRISI grant for Metrolink track, signal improvements Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Metro-North Railroad implements PTC on Harlem, Hudson lines Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Rep. Lipinski, House rail subcommittee chair, loses primary race Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Alaska Railroad suspends Aurora Winter Train Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Washington State Legislature passes train crew bill Wed, Mar 18, 2020
PANYNJ: No health crisis impact on intermodal rail capabilities Wed, Mar 18, 2020
AASHTO campaign highlights transportation benefits Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Coronavirus impact reflected in intermodal volumes Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Pandemic's impact reflected in intermodal volumes Thu, Mar 19, 2020
OmniTRAX taps Walker as CFO Thu, Mar 19, 2020
FTA to offer $11 million in AIM transit grants Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus update: MTA to draw on emergency funds; Amtrak, rail agencies adjust schedules Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Caltrain to increase Clipper fares Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Caltrain to suspends Clipper fare increase Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Caltrain suspends Clipper fare increase Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Washington state panel OKs grant for short line's grade crossing project Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Rail supplier news from CloudMoyo, NRC and REMSA (March 19) Thu, Mar 19, 2020
CSX emissions intensity reductions goal approved by SBTi Fri, Mar 20, 2020
CSX emissions intensity reductions goal approved by SBTi Fri, Mar 20, 2020
APTA increases federal aid request to offset coronavirus costs Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Maryland bill calls for MARC commuter-rail extension into Virginia Fri, Mar 20, 2020
AAR launches COVID-19 webpage; CP to hold annual meeting online Fri, Mar 20, 2020
FRA should extend Texas Central comment period, Rep. Brady says Fri, Mar 20, 2020
United Freezer obtains Ohio grant for rail spur project Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Port of Long Beach's Cordero named AAPA chairman Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Rail supplier news from Tealinc and NRC (March 20) Fri, Mar 20, 2020
FRA proposes on-time performance measure for Amtrak Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Class I employment dipped slightly in February Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Ashland Railway obtains Ohio grant for rail yard expansion Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Coronavirus update: Passenger-rail agencies suspend fares, further revise schedules Mon, Mar 23, 2020
CISA identifies infrastructure workers critical to COVID-19 response Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Rail unions petition FRA to issue COVID-19 protocols to protect workers Mon, Mar 23, 2020
TriMet to close Portland airport station during concourse expansion Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Rail supplier news from Granite, Ardanuy, and in memoriam: Josef Theurer (March 23) Mon, Mar 23, 2020
FRA awards CRISI grants to TNW short lines Tue, Mar 24, 2020
NS surveys customers on COVID-19 business impact Tue, Mar 24, 2020
MBTA awards Green Line B Branch station consolidation contract Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Amtrak cuts management pay to address ridership loss Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Sound Transit completes Connect 2020 construction Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Sound Transit completes Connect 2020 construction Tue, Mar 24, 2020
AASHTO names Giulietti to chair rail council Tue, Mar 24, 2020
DART reports D2 Subway progress Tue, Mar 24, 2020
WMATA to improve access at future Potomac Yard Station Tue, Mar 24, 2020
CREATE partners receive CRISI grant for Pullman Junction project Wed, Mar 25, 2020
NS appoints Allen Sutherland EVP, chief legal officer Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Coronavirus update: Transit coalition requests $25B in federal aid Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Secure Rail Conference postponed until August Wed, Mar 25, 2020
North Carolina Railroad taps Arant as VP of engineering Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Cleveland RTA's board reelects Clough, Lucas to leadership roles Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Sexual harassment on transit leads to less transit use, study finds Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Rail supplier news from RR Mergers, Allpress & Moore, CDL Electric, A. Stucki and Bombardier (March 25) Wed, Mar 25, 2020
TSA to require rail, bus operators to train employees to identify terrorist threats Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Freight-rail traffic in Week 12 reflects falling demand for certain products Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Port of Virginia prioritizes COVID-19 test kit shipments Thu, Mar 26, 2020
NTSB: Undetected cracks in tank car led to ethanol release in CSX yard Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Rail Conference seeks benefit improvements in stimulus bill Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Vermont suspends Amtrak service Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Washington panel OKs funds for Newport grade crossing project Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Coronavirus update: U.S. transit agencies continue to ratchet down service Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Stimulus bill includes $25B for transit, $1B for Amtrak Fri, Mar 27, 2020
NTSB: Ethanol train derailed after landslide Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Coronavirus update: APTA cancels rail events Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Cleveland RTA to begin East 79th Street Station reconstruction Fri, Mar 27, 2020
USDOT extends FTA grant application deadlines Fri, Mar 27, 2020
NS to acquire hybrid RTGs for Chicago intermodal operations Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Ottawa light-rail line recognized for engineering excellence Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Rail supplier news from Trinity and Abloy (March 27) Fri, Mar 27, 2020
CARES Act includes benefits for unemployed rail workers Mon, Mar 30, 2020
FRA allows certain regulatory relief during pandemic Mon, Mar 30, 2020
Canada requires passenger health screenings on intercity rail Mon, Mar 30, 2020
Caltrain to test first electrified trainset in April Mon, Mar 30, 2020
Texas Central anticipates FRA approval in July of bullet-train construction Mon, Mar 30, 2020
BART to begin Orinda track replacement in May Mon, Mar 30, 2020
USDOT to fund four new University Transportation Centers Mon, Mar 30, 2020
DART approves Carrollton grade crossing project Mon, Mar 30, 2020
BTS: Transborder freight moved by rail rose in January Tue, Mar 31, 2020
WMATA set to approve FY2021 budget Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Metra launches 2020 construction program Tue, Mar 31, 2020
BART amps up station, rail improvements during reduced service Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Savannah port posts higher cargo volume in February Tue, Mar 31, 2020
BNSF, union settle dispute over employee medical privacy Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Rocky Mountaineer suspends train departures Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Rail supplier news from TRAC Intermodal, Stonepeak, Greenbrier and NRC (March 31) Tue, Mar 31, 2020

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