Railroad News

September, 2021
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Canadian Pacific affirms Aug. 10 offer to acquire KCS Wed, Sep 1, 2021
NJ Transit, state release RFP for Newark Penn Station redesign Wed, Sep 1, 2021
CP: CSX-Pan Am merger threatens competition on Hoosac Tunnel route Wed, Sep 1, 2021
APTA urges Congress to include additional transit funding in Build Back Better Act Wed, Sep 1, 2021
WMATA to begin closures to replace Rockville canopy Wed, Sep 1, 2021
OSHA: CSX to pay, reinstate whistleblowers Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Railway Tie Association hires Irby as executive director Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Rail supplier news from Siemens and Piper Networks Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Port of Coos Bay, developer to build new multimodal container facility Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Major investor urges CN to drop its pursuit of KCS Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Major investor urges CN to drop its pursuit of KCS Thu, Sep 2, 2021
ASLRRA names 2021 Business Development Award winners Thu, Sep 2, 2021
UP ramps up hiring efforts Thu, Sep 2, 2021
UP ramps up hiring efforts Thu, Sep 2, 2021
AAR: U.S. railroads navagating supply-chain challenges Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Severe flooding prompts Northeast transit agencies to restrict service Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Sound Transit begins simulated service on Northgate Link segment Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Audit reveals concerns in WMATA fitness for duty programs Thu, Sep 2, 2021
KCS adjourns stockholders meeting until Sept. 24 Fri, Sep 3, 2021
KCS adjourns stockholders meeting until Sept. 24 Fri, Sep 3, 2021
Swisspod, TTCI to develop hyperloop testing site in Colorado Fri, Sep 3, 2021
STB seeks public input on first-last mile service Fri, Sep 3, 2021
FTA awards pandemic-relief grants to Houston METRO, San Fran MTA Fri, Sep 3, 2021
NJ Transit Police Chief Trucillo to chair TSA peer advisory group Fri, Sep 3, 2021
L.A. Metro adds photo-enforcement camera to Crenshaw/LAX project Fri, Sep 3, 2021
OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award presented to Pacific Northwest Oil Fri, Sep 3, 2021
CHSRA marks 6,000 construction jobs Fri, Sep 3, 2021
Rail supplier news from Skanska, ARM, Arup/WSP, ETA Transit, Alstom and Navis Fri, Sep 3, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Kansas City Southern to begin talks with Canadian Pacific Sun, Sep 5, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Kansas City Southern to begin talks with Canadian Pacific Sun, Sep 5, 2021
UPDATE: CP ready to restart merger talks with KCS Mon, Sep 6, 2021
UPDATE: CP ready to restart merger talks with KCS Mon, Sep 6, 2021
MTA, Amtrak restore service after Hurricane Ida Tue, Sep 7, 2021
KCS, CP to restart merger talks Tue, Sep 7, 2021
TransLink, Richmond break ground on Canada Line Station Tue, Sep 7, 2021
LIRR completes Main Line Corridor crossing eliminations Tue, Sep 7, 2021
CTA employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 25 Tue, Sep 7, 2021
LA Metro seeks public input on rail-to-river project Tue, Sep 7, 2021
Metra announces schedule changes for UP lines Tue, Sep 7, 2021
Rail supplier news from Sasser, Littlepay and Alstom (Sept. 7) Tue, Sep 7, 2021
TCI Fund hires adviser ahead of possible CN proxy fight Wed, Sep 8, 2021
TCI Fund hires adviser ahead of possible CN proxy fight Wed, Sep 8, 2021
FTA: $2.2 billion in rescue plan funds available for transit agencies Wed, Sep 8, 2021
STB determines 'revenue adequate' Class Is for 2020 Wed, Sep 8, 2021
New Orleans short line reopens days after Hurricane Ida Wed, Sep 8, 2021
BNSF named one of America's best employers for women Wed, Sep 8, 2021
BNSF named one of America's best employers for women Wed, Sep 8, 2021
OIG: Amtrak ADA compliance needs better planning Wed, Sep 8, 2021
VIA Rail reports improved performance in Q2 Wed, Sep 8, 2021
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Keolis and STV Wed, Sep 8, 2021
North American freight-rail traffic up 9% so far in 2021 Thu, Sep 9, 2021
CII to recognize Seroka with 2021 Connie Award Thu, Sep 9, 2021
R. J. Corman names Broyles EVP of commercial affairs Thu, Sep 9, 2021
CN to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, contractors in Canada Thu, Sep 9, 2021
CN to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, contractors in Canada Thu, Sep 9, 2021
Iron Ore Co. donates funds to RAIL Center of Expertise Thu, Sep 9, 2021
APTA data used to track transit riders’ post-pandemic expectations Thu, Sep 9, 2021
NJ Transit reopens remaining rail waiting rooms Thu, Sep 9, 2021
Rail supplier news from HNTB, Quantix and RSI (Sept. 9) Thu, Sep 9, 2021
Port of Baltimore receives four massive cranes Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Norfolk Southern donates funds to food banks Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Norfolk Southern donates funds to food banks Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Canadian agency solicits input on proposed Quebec port expansion Fri, Sep 10, 2021
TSA hikes fines on mask violators Fri, Sep 10, 2021
USDOT announces three WMATA board appointees Fri, Sep 10, 2021
NRF: Retail imports remain strong, but COVID still slowing growth Fri, Sep 10, 2021
PANYNJ to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 Fri, Sep 10, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: KCS declares CP proposal 'superior,' will terminate CN deal Sun, Sep 12, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: KCS declares CP proposal 'superior,' will terminate CN deal Sun, Sep 12, 2021
KCS declares CP's latest merger proposal 'superior' Mon, Sep 13, 2021
KCS declares CP's latest merger proposal 'superior' Mon, Sep 13, 2021
CP, Maersk open Vancouver transload facility Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Wabtec, G&W, Carnegie Mellon to launch freight-rail institute Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Gov. Wolf endorses Amtrak's Pennsylvania expansion plan Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Maryland and Delaware Railroad announces promotions, retirement Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Metrolink, Caltrans and USGS pilot earthquake early warning system Mon, Sep 13, 2021
SEPTA releases new map, signage concepts Mon, Sep 13, 2021
MARTA seeks feedback on rail car colors Mon, Sep 13, 2021
DemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 13th Mon, Sep 13, 2021
DemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 14th Tue, Sep 14, 2021
TCI launches proxy battle with CN Tue, Sep 14, 2021
TCI launches proxy battle with CN Tue, Sep 14, 2021
SANDAG crews install final steel structure for Mid-Coast trolley project Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Cleveland RTA suspends waterfront light-rail line service Tue, Sep 14, 2021
RTD-Denver moves ahead with fare study, equity analysis Tue, Sep 14, 2021
MTA installs security cameras at all NYC subway stations Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Sound Transit tests 'fare ambassador' program Tue, Sep 14, 2021
APTA solicits comments on standards documents Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, SNC-Lavalin and WSP (Sept. 14) Tue, Sep 14, 2021
CP, KCS reach second merger agreement Wed, Sep 15, 2021
CN receives notice of termination of KCS merger deal Wed, Sep 15, 2021
CN receives notice of termination of KCS merger deal Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Ontario launching GO Transit service to London Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Rio Grande appoints Spellman president of RIOTECH Wed, Sep 15, 2021
FTA announces available funding for restarting transit service Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Safety commission audits WMATA rail-car programs Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Toronto transit agency mandates COVID-19 vaccine Wed, Sep 15, 2021
GAO reviews FTA process to manage safety risks Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Demo Week Prize Winner Drawing - September 15th Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Week 36: Intermodal volume a drag on U.S. rail traffic total Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Amtrak, PIP reach financing agreement for Philadelphia station project Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Indiana Rail Road restructures management, announces promotions Thu, Sep 16, 2021
EPA settles with UP over crude oil spill near Columbia River Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Ohio rail panel OKs grants to fix railroad bridges Thu, Sep 16, 2021
FTA awards pandemic recovery funds to San Diego transit agency Thu, Sep 16, 2021
ASLRRA to recognize Vancer with Veterans Engagement Award Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Rail supplier news from TRAC, Strato, Alstom and Circle Logistics (Sept. 16) Thu, Sep 16, 2021
DemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 16th Thu, Sep 16, 2021
DemoWeek Prize Winner Drawing - September 17th Fri, Sep 17, 2021
CN outlines details of its strategic plan Fri, Sep 17, 2021
CN outlines details of its strategic plan Fri, Sep 17, 2021
USDOT solicits public input on supply-chain problems Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements on UP line Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements on UP line Fri, Sep 17, 2021
MARTA to require COVID testing for unvaccinated employees Fri, Sep 17, 2021
NJ Transit named to 'best employers' list Fri, Sep 17, 2021
NRF: August retail sales rise despite headwinds Fri, Sep 17, 2021
CN to pay fine for Fisheries Act offense Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Rail supplier news from Stantec, WSP and Caltrax (Sept. 17) Fri, Sep 17, 2021
USDOT awards $5 million for regional infrastructure projects Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Indiana Rail Road launches intermodal expansion Mon, Sep 20, 2021
MTA names Ko NYCT's chief mechanical officer Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Rail industry shares public safety message during 'Rail Safety Week' Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Ontario issues RFQ for Scarborough subway extension Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Sound Transit receives TIFIA loan package Mon, Sep 20, 2021
APTA committee nominates Holzendorf as next vice chair Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Merchants Bridge project crosses milestone with truss installation Tue, Sep 21, 2021
USDOT reveals first INFRA Extra project designees Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Travero wraps up construction of rail-served transload facility Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Caltrain announces leadership changes for electrification project Tue, Sep 21, 2021
South Dakota rail-yard expansion to triple capacity Tue, Sep 21, 2021
RTD-Denver marks one year of N Line service Tue, Sep 21, 2021
CHSRA releases 2021 sustainability report Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Rail supplier news from Advent eModal, TekTracking, Woolpert, TRAC and Hatch LTK (Sept. 21) Tue, Sep 21, 2021
TGM acquires grain assets from The Andersons Wed, Sep 22, 2021
PennDOT solicits input for transportation, freight movement plans Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Metrolinx to rehab Rouge River Bridge Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Police conduct 'Operation Clear Track' to enforce rail safety Wed, Sep 22, 2021
CTA Garfield Gateway station honored with architecture award Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Amtrak adjusts COVID policies, pushes return-to-work date Wed, Sep 22, 2021
MARTA, Georgia Tech awarded grant for multimodal transit system Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, L.B. Foster and TTX (Sept. 22) Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Valley Metro distributes $250,000 in small business grants Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Gonzales appointed TTCI president, CEO Thu, Sep 23, 2021
River Ridge authority deal to expedite expansion plan with OmniTRAX Thu, Sep 23, 2021
U.S. rail traffic total dipped in Week 37 Thu, Sep 23, 2021
North American transborder freight moved by rail rose in July Thu, Sep 23, 2021
MTA steps up mask enforcement Thu, Sep 23, 2021
CBC issues contract negotations update Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Rail supplier news from Amsted, Alstom, Gowanda, Trapeze and Sentient Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Sound Transit CEO Rogoff to leave post in 2022 Fri, Sep 24, 2021
Buckingham Branch seeks to acquire rail line from CSX Fri, Sep 24, 2021
BTS: More rail tank cars met DOT-117 safety standards in 2020 Fri, Sep 24, 2021
STB issues environmental report for proposed Conrail line abandonment Fri, Sep 24, 2021
CURA to lead Metro Transit Blue Line Extension project's anti-displacement work Fri, Sep 24, 2021
Savage appoints rail exec Duren to board of directors Fri, Sep 24, 2021
Amtrak to install photo walls as part of 50th anniversary Fri, Sep 24, 2021
NTSB begins investigation of Amtrak train derailment Mon, Sep 27, 2021
TriMet Red Line Extension project lands federal grant Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Southern Rail Commission to issue grants to help fund train-station upgrades Mon, Sep 27, 2021
UP overpass project included in Louisiana's TIFIA loan Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Gov. Northam, Virginia officials mark milestone in rail expansion program Mon, Sep 27, 2021
DART expands contactless-payment system Mon, Sep 27, 2021
LA Metro kicks off 'Keep Metro Clean and Safe' campaign Mon, Sep 27, 2021
NTSB: Amtrak train was traveling below speed limit Tue, Sep 28, 2021
G3 to build new CN-served grain elevators in Alberta, Saskatchewan Tue, Sep 28, 2021
FTA completes environmental review of Metro-North Penn Station access project Tue, Sep 28, 2021
JAXPORT awards construction contract for Blount Island project Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Savannah port to expedite TEU capacity expansion Tue, Sep 28, 2021
SEPTA to develop new vision for Regional Rail service Tue, Sep 28, 2021
USDOT Volpe Center highlights report on suicide-prevention training Tue, Sep 28, 2021
BART awards ICF environmental services contract Tue, Sep 28, 2021
U.S. Class I workforce shrank in August Wed, Sep 29, 2021
CGR rail ferry completes first roundtrip voyage Wed, Sep 29, 2021
FTA requests transit worker safety information Wed, Sep 29, 2021
RTD Chair Rivera-Malpiede honored for leadership Wed, Sep 29, 2021
TriMet breaks ground on MAX Red Line extension, improvement project Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Gov. Hochul recognizes MTA progress in MWBE contracting Wed, Sep 29, 2021
BART opens first of rebuilt escalators Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Rail supplier news from AITX, IMC, Holland, Cordel, Cedar AI, Bourque and ICC Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Jennie Glasgow receives Operation Lifesaver's Champion Award Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Intermodal volume down again in latest AAR traffic report Thu, Sep 30, 2021
RailWorks to be sold to Bernhard Capital Thu, Sep 30, 2021
CN prepares plan for upcoming winter season Thu, Sep 30, 2021
CN prepares plan for upcoming winter season Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Brightline, Siemens unveil new high-speed trainsets Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Bacteria-killing copper to be installed on Toronto, Vancouver transit vehicles Thu, Sep 30, 2021
OLI honors Glasgow with rail safety 'champion' award Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Delaware River Port Authority appoints Kernodle deputy CEO Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Rail supplier news from New York Air Brake, WSP, Alstom and HDR (Sept. 30) Thu, Sep 30, 2021

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