Railroad News

March, 2021
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BNSF posts lower revenue, higher income in Q4 Mon, Mar 1, 2021
BNSF posts lower revenue, higher income in Q4 Mon, Mar 1, 2021
FRA issues face-mask mandate Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Metrolink awarded $13.6 million for grade crossing safety projects Mon, Mar 1, 2021
AAR calls for market-based solutions to combat climate change Mon, Mar 1, 2021
LIRR project eliminates final grade crossing Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Illinois & Midland, BLET reach tentative agreement Mon, Mar 1, 2021
SEPTA approves five-year strategic plan Mon, Mar 1, 2021
RTD-Denver OKs housing development policy Mon, Mar 1, 2021
CN marks grain-haul record for 12 straight months Tue, Mar 2, 2021
CN marks grain-haul record for 12 straight months Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Canadian crude-by-rail exports rebounding after drastic drop in 2020, regulator says Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Senators reintroduce bill to improve RRIF loan program Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Sound Transit names Robinson chief officer of diversity, equity, inclusion Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Caltrain’s first electric trainset shipped to TTCI for testing Tue, Mar 2, 2021
LA port launches cargo-tracking data tool Tue, Mar 2, 2021
SFRTA board appoints four new members Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Engineers honor Michigan's accelerated rail project Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Maryland issues EA for Howard Street rail tunnel project Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Maryland issues EA for Howard Street rail tunnel project Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Wisconsin awards grant funding for rail spur at Komatsu plant Wed, Mar 3, 2021
NCDOT seeks applicants for short-line project grants Wed, Mar 3, 2021
BTS: Railed transborder freight value rose in December Wed, Mar 3, 2021
CHSRA meets federal funding deadline Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Brightline told to finalize Orlando-Tampa plan by mid-summer Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Commuter-rail group seeks delay of passenger liability cap increase Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Rail supplier news from Trapeze, Keolis, CJ Logistics and Quandel Wed, Mar 3, 2021
U.S. railroads earn 'B' on infrastructure report card Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Winter storms slowed February rail traffic Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Montreal port terminal expansion project clears environmental hurdle Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Pandemic relief bill includes funding for Honolulu rail project Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Metra, BOMA to host return-to-work summit Thu, Mar 4, 2021
AS Savanna makes first call to Savannah’s Ocean Terminal Thu, Mar 4, 2021
VIA Rail achieves LEED Gold certification for Ottawa station Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Rail Runner passenger service to resume March 8 Thu, Mar 4, 2021
AmeriStarRail proposes privatizing Amtrak NEC service Fri, Mar 5, 2021
NTSB investigating fatal accidents involving BNSF, KCS workers Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Railway Interchange postponed to 2023 Fri, Mar 5, 2021
UP's Bailey Yard hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic Fri, Mar 5, 2021
UP's Bailey Yard hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Rep. Steel's bill would end federal funding of California high-speed rail project Fri, Mar 5, 2021
DART to continue enforcing mask mandate Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Colorado Freight Advisory Council names Ogborn chair Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Rail supplier news from L.B. Foster, FMW, Irdeto, TRAC and Hatch Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Senate passes American Rescue Plan, includes $30.5B in funding for transit Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Amtrak comments on NEC privatization proposal Mon, Mar 8, 2021
STB names Itzkoff, Jakubowski to railroad-shipper council Mon, Mar 8, 2021
WMATA issues RFP for Yellow Line tunnel, bridge project Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Brightline Holdings names Reininger CEO Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Maryland Purple Line partners short-list 3 design-build contractor teams Mon, Mar 8, 2021
BLET seeks mediation in LIRR contract talks Mon, Mar 8, 2021
FTA seeks input on new COVID-19 recovery reporting tool Mon, Mar 8, 2021
ENSCO awarded contract to manage Transportation Technology Center Tue, Mar 9, 2021
BTS: Transborder freight moved by rail fell 17 percent in 2020 Tue, Mar 9, 2021
Metrolinx picks FNPs for Scarborough, Eglinton Crosstown rail tunnel projects Tue, Mar 9, 2021
NTSB investigating fatal accident involving UP track worker Tue, Mar 9, 2021
TransLink study: Copper kills bacteria on transit surfaces Tue, Mar 9, 2021
Amtrak adds private rooms to overnight Northeast Regional trains Tue, Mar 9, 2021
CAGTC praises Raimondo's confirmation as U.S. commerce secretary Tue, Mar 9, 2021
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Keolis and Princeton Consultants Tue, Mar 9, 2021
CP to employ Ballard fuel cells in hydrogen locomotive project Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Amtrak to complete platform repairs on Gulf Coast stations Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Minnesota DOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement grants Wed, Mar 10, 2021
WMATA rail maintenance machine program needs improvement, audit finds Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Brightline to use box-jacking method to build rail underpass Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Iowa DOT panel OKs funding for container terminal project Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Retail imports expected to jump during first half of 2021 Wed, Mar 10, 2021
WTS recognizes Hartnett with Ray LaHood Award Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Amtrak to restore long-distance routes, recall workers Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Canada's Alghabra orders measures to reduce risk of rail accidents Thu, Mar 11, 2021
U.S. railroads post carload, intermodal gains in Week 9 Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Freight-rail leaders testify on industry's economic, environmental impact Thu, Mar 11, 2021
ORDC approves grants and loans for rail access projects Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Metro Transit-St. Louis expands cleaning protocols Thu, Mar 11, 2021
MTA launches employee vaccination site at Grand Central Terminal Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Rail supplier news from Amsted Digital, Trinity and IBI Group (March 11) Thu, Mar 11, 2021
CG Railway launches new rail ferry Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Georgia DOT considers replacing bridge over CSX line Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Port of Long Beach logs busiest February on record Fri, Mar 12, 2021
OmniTRAX adds two rail-ready development sites in Ohio Fri, Mar 12, 2021
PANYNJ set volume record in January Fri, Mar 12, 2021
North Carolina Railroad CFO retires Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Valley Metro workers prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines Fri, Mar 12, 2021
ACTA unveils new website Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Iowa Northern Railway develops short-line safety training program Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Canadian grain shippers call for rail capacity increase Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Short Line Safety Institute to offer emergency response plan Mon, Mar 15, 2021
FTA seeks public input on VRE's new station Mon, Mar 15, 2021
BART to use federal grant to attract businesses Mon, Mar 15, 2021
DC Streetcar marks fifth anniversary Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Caltrain reaffirms zero tolerance for hate/racism after attack Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Rail supplier news from Thales, Tutor Perini, IMC and Kaleris (March 15) Mon, Mar 15, 2021
FRA solicits input on trespasser data collection request Tue, Mar 16, 2021
CN appoints Reporter VP of government, regulatory affairs Tue, Mar 16, 2021
NYCT subway logs busiest ridership day since pandemic's start Tue, Mar 16, 2021
R. J. Corman names Hosey VP of operations Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Unifor Council 4000 ratifies pacts with VIA Rail Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Brightline names Kefauver SVP of corporate development Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Alaska Railroad revises summer train schedule Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Progress Rail, TekTracking, Teleste and Hatch LTK (March 16) Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Amtrak asks STB to force CSX, NS to allow passenger rail on Gulf Coast route Wed, Mar 17, 2021
WMATA picks Hitachi Rail to build 8000-series rail cars Wed, Mar 17, 2021
FAA issues final environmental statement on AirTrain project Wed, Mar 17, 2021
IANA, BIC standardize intermodal facility identification Wed, Mar 17, 2021
AAPA honors Shelby, DeFazio with Port Person of the Year Award Wed, Mar 17, 2021
RAC annual report cites carload, passenger-trip growth on Canada's railways Wed, Mar 17, 2021
MTA launches rider survey, anti-hate campaign Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Metrolinx introduces Shisa Kanko pointing practice for GO Transit trains Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Sierra Northern Railway obtains funding to build, test hydrogen switcher locomotive Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Canada announces funding for TransLink locomotive project Thu, Mar 18, 2021
U.S. freight railroads log carload, intermodal growth in Week 10 Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Amtrak unveils 50th anniversary commemorative locomotives Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Metra to arm rail cars with high-tech air purification systems Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Metrolink: Essential workers represent core ridership Thu, Mar 18, 2021
RTD-Denver issues certified green bonds Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Rail supplier news from LILEE, Selectron, BAI and STV Thu, Mar 18, 2021
In STB filing, CSX responds to critics of proposed Pan Am acquisition Fri, Mar 19, 2021
In STB filing, CSX responds to critics of proposed Pan Am acquisition Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Ontario advances Yonge North Subway Extension Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Wabtec, G&W, Carnegie Mellon to collaborate on new freight-rail technologies Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Colorado, Midland & Pacific amends STB filing to prevent oil, coal trains on Tennessee Pass Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Metra names McCann COO Fri, Mar 19, 2021
North Carolina short line restores six locomotives Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Georgia moves to establish transit funding mechanism Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Caltrain adjusts schedule to maintain regional connections Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Breaking news: Canadian Pacific to acquire Kansas City Southern Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Minnesota bill would fund state’s share of some rail infrastructure Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Canadian Pacific to acquire Kansas City Southern Mon, Mar 22, 2021
CP amends Creel's contract Mon, Mar 22, 2021
U.S. Rep. Moulton introduces high-speed rail legislation Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Metra places initial order of 200 Alstom rail cars Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Minnesota bill would fund state’s share of some rail infrastructure Mon, Mar 22, 2021
MBTA advances Green Line D track, signal replacement project Mon, Mar 22, 2021
USDOT launches 'Mask Up' campaign Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Keolis, LocoTech and Travero (March 22) Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Wabtec to acquire Nordco Tue, Mar 23, 2021
NS concerns over CSX-Pan Am deal resolved Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Illinois panel clears five-year grade crossing safety plan Tue, Mar 23, 2021
SRC: Community leaders support Amtrak Gulf Coast service Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Sheriff’s office takes command of TriMet police division Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Hilltop Tacoma Link light-rail extension work reaches milestone Tue, Mar 23, 2021
LA transportation agencies receive $1.6B in American Rescue Plan funds Tue, Mar 23, 2021
APTA honors MARTA for sustainability efforts Tue, Mar 23, 2021
STB to review CSX, CP-KSC cases 'expeditiously,' chair says Wed, Mar 24, 2021
STB to review CSX, CP-KCS cases 'expeditiously,' chair says Wed, Mar 24, 2021
New York City Transit made subway speed improvements during pandemic Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Report: Canadian oil producers hope CP deal results in new route to Gulf Coast Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Port Everglades commissions new super-sized cranes Wed, Mar 24, 2021
SEPTA police officers suspended for social media posts Wed, Mar 24, 2021
RTD-Denver to end N Line fare pilot Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Reader's Choice Awards deadline is next week Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Rail supplier news from Easy Aerial, VTG, Thales and HNTB (March 24) Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Savage to build, run intermodal terminal at UP yard in Idaho Thu, Mar 25, 2021
AAR: Rail traffic report reflects 2020 shutdowns Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Long Island Rail Road unveils technology for real-time trip planning Thu, Mar 25, 2021
BTS: Railed transborder freight dipped in January Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Winchester & Western recognizes safety efforts with donation Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Twin Cities officials seek input on Metro Transit Blue Line extension route Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Valley Metro receives first streetcar for Tempe fleet Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Rail supplier news from Dayton T. Brown, WSP and MERMEC (March 25) Thu, Mar 25, 2021
STB denies Colorado Midland's request to expedite Tennessee Pass proposal Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Rail shipper council calls on Congress to be fair to short lines Fri, Mar 26, 2021
L.A. Metro OKs contracts for pre-development of Sepulveda Transit Corridor project Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Report: USDOT moving ahead on Gateway tunnel project Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Dallas council backs federal funding for $1.7 billion downtown subway Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Amtrak: Piedmont to resume full service from Raleigh to Charlotte Fri, Mar 26, 2021
GCRTA's board elects Lucas, Moss as leaders Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Rail supplier news from Procor, VIP Rail, Mitsui and Siemens (March 26) Fri, Mar 26, 2021
FRA extends DEIS comment period for proposed Northeast Maglev system Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Study: COVID-19 has cost Illinois over $1B in transportation revenue Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Lawmakers propose permanent funding for Amtrak Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Langenstein named chair of New Orleans port, Public Belt Railroad Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Sound Transit seeks input on SAFE analysis of Northgate light-rail extension Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Virginia Gov. Northam signs law creating new passenger-rail authority Mon, Mar 29, 2021
California High-Speed Rail Authority revises 2020 business plan Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Rail supplier news from Loram Technologies, GB Railfreight and Alstom (March 29) Mon, Mar 29, 2021
CN, Watco agree on sale of rail lines in Ontario, Wisconsin and Michigan Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Georgia Ports Authority OKs plan to increase container capacity Tue, Mar 30, 2021
FTA announces $30.5 billion in pandemic relief funding Tue, Mar 30, 2021
BLET, St. Lawrence & Atlantic reach tentative agreement Tue, Mar 30, 2021
SC Ports expands cold storage capabilities Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Metrolink hires first chief people officer Tue, Mar 30, 2021
TransLink modernizes SkyTrain rider communication technology Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Rail supplier news from RSI, Alstom, Voith and LRW (March 30) Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Virginia inks deal with Amtrak, CSX, VRE to expand rail service Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Class I employment grew a bit in February Wed, Mar 31, 2021
USDOT announces funding availability for port infrastructure program Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Reading & Northern shuffles marketing, sales roles Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Alabama senator calls for more data before Amtrak resumes Gulf Coast service Wed, Mar 31, 2021
PANYNJ posts record February TEU volume Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Rescue plan extends benefits for railroaders, RRB member says Wed, Mar 31, 2021
SEPTA to stop accepting paper tickets on regional rail Wed, Mar 31, 2021

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