Railroad News

September, 2020
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CN to order 50 all-electric trucks for intermodal fleet Tue, Sep 1, 2020
CN to order 50 all-electric trucks for intermodal fleet Tue, Sep 1, 2020
Gateway Program Development updates Hudson Tunnel cost Tue, Sep 1, 2020
LA Metro posts progress with four major rail projects Tue, Sep 1, 2020
NS completes 'living shoreline' project near Lamberts Point terminal Tue, Sep 1, 2020
TriMet caps off Steel Bridge project, light-rail revitalization Tue, Sep 1, 2020
BLET: Court vacates FRA approval of KCSM engineer certification Tue, Sep 1, 2020
San Diego MTS unveils new fare enforcement program Tue, Sep 1, 2020
TTC recalls 150 laid off operators Tue, Sep 1, 2020
AAR endorses FRA rule on continuous rail inspection technology Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Cap Metro completes PTC implementation Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Delmarva Central Railroad to upgrade aging rail bridges Wed, Sep 2, 2020
NICTD closer to federal funding pacts for two major projects Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Ohio rail panel approves two NS crossing projects Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Railroad Retirement Board names Bonson chief medical officer Wed, Sep 2, 2020
MARTA creates rider advisory council Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Rail supplier news from Transdev, Duos, Bombardier, HUBER+SUHNER, Ardenna and Cubic (Sept. 2) Wed, Sep 2, 2020
U.S. railroads registered intermodal volume gain in August Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Class I CEOs respond to FRA-STB's letter on service issues Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Short Line Safety Institute intensifies hazmat training Thu, Sep 3, 2020
UP to operate Bailey Yard as single classification yard Thu, Sep 3, 2020
UP to operate Bailey Yard as single classification yard Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Metrolinx adopts mats to curb trespassing at GO Transit crossings Thu, Sep 3, 2020
EDA awards grant for Texas industrial park rail spur Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Temporary art murals damaged at Sound Transit station site Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Three agencies take pandemic-related measures Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Metrolink earns financial reporting honor, unveils flex pass Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Long Bridge project poised to advance to design phase Fri, Sep 4, 2020
BNSF to operate contaminated rail under consent decree Fri, Sep 4, 2020
BNSF to operate contaminated rail under consent decree Fri, Sep 4, 2020
Brightline breaks ground on Aventura Station in south Florida Fri, Sep 4, 2020
Transport Canada publishes locomotive voice, video recorder regs Fri, Sep 4, 2020
Dalton takes helm as VRE's CEO Fri, Sep 4, 2020
UP announces 2020 hazmat safety award winners Fri, Sep 4, 2020
STB adopts final rule on waybill data collection Fri, Sep 4, 2020
In memoriam: Long-time transit industry contributor Joseph Alexander Fri, Sep 4, 2020
Amtrak to furlough nearly 2,000 workers, cut 100 managers Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Metrolink restores some service, certifies new Tier 4 locomotives Tue, Sep 8, 2020
USDOT introduces National Freight Strategic Plan Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Midwest & Bluegrass Rail acquires four short lines Tue, Sep 8, 2020
PANYNJ seeks designer for AirTrain LGA-related promenade work Tue, Sep 8, 2020
FTA grants RTD-Denver funding for multimodal app Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Chicago RTA to draft development plan for Cary Metra station Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Rail supplier news from Smiths Detection, Rail Vision, Acciona, Holden America, Cubic and HNTB (Sept. 8) Tue, Sep 8, 2020
UP dispatches 'water train' to fight California wildfires Wed, Sep 9, 2020
UP dispatches 'water train' to fight California wildfires Wed, Sep 9, 2020
RTD-Denver to slash jobs to address financial crunch Wed, Sep 9, 2020
KCS Holiday Express train won't run in 2020 Wed, Sep 9, 2020
KCS Holiday Express train won't run in 2020 Wed, Sep 9, 2020
CN joins Commtrex exchange for transload service Wed, Sep 9, 2020
CN joins Commtrex exchange for transload service Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Caltrain suspends fare increase, approves equity framework Wed, Sep 9, 2020
SERTC launches online program Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Long Island Rail Road unveils train crowding app Wed, Sep 9, 2020
NYCT launches cellular connectivity in first under-river subway tunnel Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Rising Stars share opinions on railroading’s top challenges Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Amtrak now needs $5 billion in federal funds, Flynn tells Congress Thu, Sep 10, 2020
US, Canadian railroads log traffic increase in Week 36 Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Huron Central Railway to shut down in December Thu, Sep 10, 2020
WMATA, PATCO to reopen all rail stations Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Port of Long Beach posts best August in its history Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Sound Transit seeks input on proposed service changes Thu, Sep 10, 2020
California authority launches website for high-speed rail training Thu, Sep 10, 2020
STM to begin Pie-IX station upgrade Thu, Sep 10, 2020
FTA awards BUILD grants to KC Streetcar extension, Cleveland RTA rail-car project Fri, Sep 11, 2020
KCS rejects takeover bid, report says Fri, Sep 11, 2020
KCS rejects takeover bid, report says Fri, Sep 11, 2020
MTA to fine train riders who refuse to wear masks Fri, Sep 11, 2020
CRANDIC Rail to serve Iowa logistics park now under construction Fri, Sep 11, 2020
NTSB: No criminal activity involved in UP train derailment Fri, Sep 11, 2020
LA Metro receives federal grant to develop travel rewards program Fri, Sep 11, 2020
CP announces Safe Shipper Award winners for 2019 Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Rail suppliers news from VisioStack, Duos Technologies, Alstom, NARSTCO and Strato (Sept. 11) Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Amtrak drops off-shore IT provision in RFP Mon, Sep 14, 2020
BUILD grants announced for North Carolina, Tennessee rail projects Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Sound Transit names Shetty executive director of operations Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Louisville & Indiana Railroad designated 'military friendly' employer Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Metro-North Railroad wraps up Mount Vernon bridge work Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Tri-Rail to add rail service, reinstate fares Mon, Sep 14, 2020
CTA launches dashboard to promote social distancing on trains Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Indiana Rail Road cancels 2020 Santa Train Mon, Sep 14, 2020
BNSF promotes Farmer to succeed Ice as president, CEO Tue, Sep 15, 2020
FTA awards BART, Metro Transit full funding grant agreements Tue, Sep 15, 2020
CP opens Montreal transload site, inks pact with Maersk for new Vancouver facility Tue, Sep 15, 2020
CP opens Montreal transload site, inks pact with Maersk for new Vancouver facility Tue, Sep 15, 2020
USDOT awards BUILD grant to Stockton grade separation project Tue, Sep 15, 2020
FRA approves CTrail Hartford Line safety plan Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Mega ship CMA CGM Brazil arrives at PANYNJ Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Metrolink to be recognized for energy management Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Rail supplier news from FreightCar America, Hanson, Dewberry, Trinity, Vix Technology and HDR (Sep. 15) Tue, Sep 15, 2020
BNSF names Igor to succeed Farmer as EVP of operations Wed, Sep 16, 2020
BNSF names Igoe to succeed Farmer as EVP of operations Wed, Sep 16, 2020
NTSB renews call for mandated cameras on locomotives Wed, Sep 16, 2020
APTA recognizes VRE’s Bulova for distinguished service Wed, Sep 16, 2020
LA Metro offers reward for info in shooting of two LASD deputies Wed, Sep 16, 2020
OneRail poll: Americans support rail expansion Wed, Sep 16, 2020
MassDOT dashboard tracks COVID-19 impact on transportation Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Metra rolls out campaign to bolster rider confidence during pandemic Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Metrolink partners with sheriff’s departments to encourage crossing safety Wed, Sep 16, 2020
USDOT announces full list of FY20 BUILD grant awards Thu, Sep 17, 2020
NJ Transit breaks ground on Raritan Bridge replacement Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Metra elects Brown as chair Thu, Sep 17, 2020
OmniTRAX adds sites along Georgia & Florida Railway to rail-ready program Thu, Sep 17, 2020
AAR: Carload and intermodal volumes fall in Week 37 Thu, Sep 17, 2020
MTA seeks Westbury Station TOD proposals Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Pacific Harbor Line, BLET sign five-year labor contract Thu, Sep 17, 2020
SCVTA seeks contractor feedback for BART project Thu, Sep 17, 2020
UP awards millions in grants to pandemic-related efforts Fri, Sep 18, 2020
UP awards millions in grants to pandemic-related efforts Fri, Sep 18, 2020
SLSI's safety assessment tool 'transferable' to commuter railroads, report says Fri, Sep 18, 2020
WMATA to consider layoffs, rail service cuts to balance budget Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Ohio commission OKs two grants for rail infrastructure repair projects Fri, Sep 18, 2020
OIG: Amtrak needs more effective track outage planning Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Garneau announces funding for rail safety initiatives Fri, Sep 18, 2020
DART to restore light-rail service to near pre-pandemic levels Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Transdev, Siemens, VAI, Savage and Transport Strategies (Sept. 18) Fri, Sep 18, 2020
FRA releases final safety regs, ROD for Texas bullet train Mon, Sep 21, 2020
RTD-Denver opens N commuter-rail line Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Pioneer wins federal grant to replace ties, rail on NDW short line Mon, Sep 21, 2020
CN handles cargo arriving on CMA CGM Brazil at Halifax port Mon, Sep 21, 2020
TransLink receives COVID-19 relief funding Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Operation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week Mon, Sep 21, 2020
NJ Transit launches app to track rail ridership levels Mon, Sep 21, 2020
San Diego MTS restores light-rail service Mon, Sep 21, 2020
MTA to rail suppliers: All contracts in jeopardy without federal aid Tue, Sep 22, 2020
NCDOT receives federal grant to acquire S-Line corridor segment Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Continuing resolution would extend FAST Act by a year Tue, Sep 22, 2020
LA Metro seeks feedback on improving the movement of goods in LA County Tue, Sep 22, 2020
TTC to recall 132 more laid off operators Tue, Sep 22, 2020
OSHA amends crane standard for rail work Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Sound Transit marks 20 years of commuter-rail service Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Rail supplier news from Mobilitie, Webuild, HDR, Alstom, Sener and Abloy (Sept. 22) Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Federal grants awarded to rail infrastructure projects in four states Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Protestors' blockade impacts KCS freight movement in Mexico Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Protestors' blockade impacts KCS freight movement in Mexico Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Lawmakers urge MassDOT to purchase Pan Am assets for future passenger service Wed, Sep 23, 2020
BART advances station access improvement projects Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Class I workforce ticked up in August Wed, Sep 23, 2020
APTA recognizes excellence in rail safety, security Wed, Sep 23, 2020
MARTA, Nextdoor to provide agency alerts to Atlanta residents Wed, Sep 23, 2020
RSI unveils product quality certification standard for tank car suppliers Wed, Sep 23, 2020
FRA unveils full list of 2020 CRISI grants Thu, Sep 24, 2020
AAR: U.S. railroads' intermodal volume climbs in Week 38 Thu, Sep 24, 2020
FTA final rule amends project management oversight regs Thu, Sep 24, 2020
IAIS Vice Chair Miller to retire Thu, Sep 24, 2020
APTA inducts Jablonski into Hall of Fame Thu, Sep 24, 2020
NS again uses Waze app to promote rail safety Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Sound Transit seeks input on proposed service changes Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Rajant, Thales, Stantec, Keolis and LAN (Sept. 24) Thu, Sep 24, 2020
UP, CEMEX agree to transport liquid carbon dioxide from Texas port Fri, Sep 25, 2020
UP, CEMEX agree to transport liquid carbon dioxide from Texas port Fri, Sep 25, 2020
BTS: More rail tank cars meet new safety standards Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Valley Metro begins Northwest Extension Phase II construction Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Chicago South Shore names Kazakevicius head of sales, marketing Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Amtrak adds booking feature to provide real-time seating availability Fri, Sep 25, 2020
NS unveils 2020 sustainability report Fri, Sep 25, 2020
NS unveils 2020 sustainability report Fri, Sep 25, 2020
LA Metro approves 30-year transportation plan Fri, Sep 25, 2020
CTA, Metra redesign mobile app Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Trump tweets support for Alaska to Alberta Railway project Mon, Sep 28, 2020
FTA announces TOD funding Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Pandemic prompts CP to cancel Holiday Train tour Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Pandemic prompts CP to cancel Holiday Train tour Mon, Sep 28, 2020
NTSB: Loose rail joint led to fatal rail-car accident Mon, Sep 28, 2020
NYCT to return R179 rail cars to service following safety review Mon, Sep 28, 2020
OL Canada honors CN's LeBreux with Cyr safety award Mon, Sep 28, 2020
VIA Rail extends long-distance service suspension Mon, Sep 28, 2020
STM seeks public input on rail maintenance shop Mon, Sep 28, 2020
FRA identifies South Dakota, Alaska rail projects to receive grant funds Tue, Sep 29, 2020
House Democrats unveil bill to provide $32 billion in emergency transit funding Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Watco acquires property, files with STB to lease Chicago-area rail line Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Amtrak, Metra kick off Homewood Station project Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Reading & Northern taps Peters as VP Tue, Sep 29, 2020
STB rejects Metra's request for declaratory order in dispute with UP Tue, Sep 29, 2020
UP named top ‘military-friendly’ employer Tue, Sep 29, 2020
UP named top ‘military-friendly’ employer Tue, Sep 29, 2020
TriMet to wrap up Gresham light-rail project Tue, Sep 29, 2020
ASLRRA unveils new health insurance program for short lines Wed, Sep 30, 2020
NS honors chemical customers for safe rail-shipping practices Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Amtrak workers rally to call on Congress to preserve jobs Wed, Sep 30, 2020
OmniTRAX adds northern Ohio short line to rail-ready program Wed, Sep 30, 2020
BART seeks input on next generation fare gates Wed, Sep 30, 2020
LA Metro approves sustainability plan Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Indiana DOT to update state rail plan Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Icomera, Bombardier, Wood, Parsons and LINXS Constructors (Sept. 30) Wed, Sep 30, 2020

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