Railroad News

February, 2022
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IANA: Q4 intermodal volume tumbled, total volume rose in 2021 Tue, Feb 1, 2022
Exo purchases 10 Siemens Charger locomotives Tue, Feb 1, 2022
STM CEO Tremblay to step down Tue, Feb 1, 2022
BNSF earns high rating among 'best places to work' for LGBTQ+ equality Tue, Feb 1, 2022
BNSF earns high rating among 'best places to work' for LGBTQ+ equality Tue, Feb 1, 2022
Final foundation set for Caltrain electrification project Tue, Feb 1, 2022
ARCI: Rail-car orders rose, deliveries fell in Q4 Tue, Feb 1, 2022
Rail supplier news from LRW, Alstom and HDR (Feb. 1) Tue, Feb 1, 2022
Soybean plant to locate near Class I, Nebraska Central rail lines Wed, Feb 2, 2022
STB sets stage for Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing Wed, Feb 2, 2022
Smart Sand opens Pennsylvania transload terminal near NS line Wed, Feb 2, 2022
L.A. Metro advances West Santa Ana Branch light-rail project Wed, Feb 2, 2022
USDOT awards Metra pandemic-recovery grant Wed, Feb 2, 2022
Rail supplier news from GIS, GATX, Savage, Keolis, RATP and Carboline (Feb. 2) Wed, Feb 2, 2022
UP, TuSimple partner to move freight on AV truck lane in Arizona Thu, Feb 3, 2022
AAR: U.S. freight-rail volume fell in most categories last month Thu, Feb 3, 2022
OIG report: Amtrak has more work to do to improve state partnerships Thu, Feb 3, 2022
Metrolinx, VRE kick off rail station projects Thu, Feb 3, 2022
NY region agencies issue latest Transit Tech Lab challenge Thu, Feb 3, 2022
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Tai Ginsberg, Pacific West and RELAM (Feb. 3) Thu, Feb 3, 2022
New York awards $76 million in freight-rail infrastructure grants Fri, Feb 4, 2022
Union Pacific names Whited EVP of sustainability, strategy Fri, Feb 4, 2022
Metro Transit appoints Funk deputy GM, COO Fri, Feb 4, 2022
CHS, MKC to build new rail terminal in Kansas Fri, Feb 4, 2022
WMATA names Anzallo police chief Fri, Feb 4, 2022
FTA: Nearly $5B now available in transit formula funding Fri, Feb 4, 2022
CN, CP dispute continues over STB review of KCS merger application Mon, Feb 7, 2022
CN, CP dispute continues over STB review of KCS merger application Mon, Feb 7, 2022
Former UPS exec elected to Union Pacific board Mon, Feb 7, 2022
Transport Canada proposes ETC plan to improve rail safety Mon, Feb 7, 2022
TSA recognizes WMATA for transit security efforts Mon, Feb 7, 2022
MARTA issues RFP for development at Bankhead rail station Mon, Feb 7, 2022
Rail supplier news from STV, FTS, Alstom, Carboline, Edna A. Rice and WAGO (Feb. 7) Mon, Feb 7, 2022
CSX asks shippers to 'express concerns' about Amtrak Gulf Coast plan Tue, Feb 8, 2022
FRA solicits input on new passenger-rail corridor program Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Ports of Indiana names new general cargo terminal operator Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Progressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2022 Tue, Feb 8, 2022
MTA to launch fare pilot program Tue, Feb 8, 2022
FTA calls for nominations to TRACS Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Rail supplier news from Semcon, Shift5 and WSP (Feb. 8) Tue, Feb 8, 2022
From the Editor: By naming Robinson CEO, CN makes ‘the progress move’ Wed, Feb 9, 2022
From the Editor: By naming Robinson CEO, CN makes ‘the progress move’ Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Patriot Rail, California county agree to form new rail district Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Sherwin-Williams to expand NS-served plant in North Carolina Wed, Feb 9, 2022
USDOT awards pandemic-recovery grant to Chicago Transit Authority Wed, Feb 9, 2022
CHSRA issues draft business plan for 2022 Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Brightline’s 'Bright Blue 2' rolls into Orlando Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, Mullen Group and Alstom (Feb. 9) Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Teamsters to hold strike vote at Canadian Pacific Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Teamsters to hold strike vote at Canadian Pacific Thu, Feb 10, 2022
UP issues first 'human capital' report Thu, Feb 10, 2022
UP issues first 'human capital' report Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Week 5: U.S. freight-rail traffic slowdown continues Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Amtrak debuts new locomotives on Chicago-Seattle route Thu, Feb 10, 2022
NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX, SEPTA collision Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Port of Savannah logged cargo increase in January Thu, Feb 10, 2022
NS promotes execs McClellan, Nag, Moore Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Eng to retire as LIRR president, Rinaldi named to interim role Fri, Feb 11, 2022
NJ Transit names Sincaglia SVP rail operations, acquires multilevel rail cars Fri, Feb 11, 2022
OIG: Amtrak should improve Gateway program management Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Norfolk Southern recognized for climate work with suppliers Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Norfolk Southern recognized for climate work with suppliers Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, OPW and Siemens (Feb. 11) Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Software and solution providers enhance Internet of Things offerings for rail industry’s Big Data push Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Shippers, short lines question impact of Amtrak Gulf Coast service Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Gov. Wolf announces additional funding for Philadelphia port projects Mon, Feb 14, 2022
NYC subway ridership tops 3 million for first time in months Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Retailers: Import growth to remain high in 2022's first half Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Amtrak named to Forbes’ best U.S. employers list Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Rail supplier news from Industrial Nanotech, Railroad Software and EnviroServe (Feb. 14) Mon, Feb 14, 2022
FRA publishes Amtrak performance report Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Amtrak tweets its case for Gulf Coast service Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Ceres, Jaxport to invest in TraPac container terminal Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Brightline wraps up first major construction zone for Orlando project Tue, Feb 15, 2022
UTC issues rail-safety grant to Tacoma Rail Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Port Authority of Allegheny County steps up rail station construction Tue, Feb 15, 2022
STB hears from advocates, opponents of Amtrak Gulf Coast service Wed, Feb 16, 2022
BNSF Logistics recognizes supplier excellence for 2021 Wed, Feb 16, 2022
BNSF Logistics recognizes supplier excellence for 2021 Wed, Feb 16, 2022
AAR to STB: 'Forced' switching is unnecessary Wed, Feb 16, 2022
TTCI posts 30 years' worth of rail research on new e-library Wed, Feb 16, 2022
Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx issue RFP for Scarborough subway extension project Wed, Feb 16, 2022
BLET members ratify new Metra contract Wed, Feb 16, 2022
Moorman, Foote, Gardner testify at STB Amtrak hearing Thu, Feb 17, 2022
NS taps BNSF's Duncan to become VP of network planning, operations Thu, Feb 17, 2022
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose in Week 6 Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Port of Long Beach logs busiest January on record Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Report: Investing in high-speed rail lifts California's economy Thu, Feb 17, 2022
San Diego MTS breaks ground on TOD project Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Rail supplier news from Alstom and Carboline (Feb. 17) Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Norfolk Southern offers bonuses to recruit more conductor trainees Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Norfolk Southern offers bonuses to recruit more conductor trainees Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Port of L.A. logs busiest-ever January Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Connecticut DOT updates five-year capital plan Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Port Manatee rebrands as 'SeaPort Manatee' Fri, Feb 18, 2022
PANYNJ board re-elects leadership Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Rail supplier news from Hotstart, Konecranes, AECOM and NRC (Feb. 18) Fri, Feb 18, 2022
NS, PennDOT to collaborate on freight-, passenger-rail improvements Tue, Feb 22, 2022
NS, PennDOT to collaborate on freight-, passenger-rail improvements Tue, Feb 22, 2022
STB issues environmental study scope for CP-KCS merger Tue, Feb 22, 2022
BNSF to serve South Dakota seed processing plant Tue, Feb 22, 2022
RDC names Asplund executive VP Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Texas transportation council cancels hyperloop plans Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Hatch, Mitsui Rail and Burns (Feb. 22) Tue, Feb 22, 2022
UP to serve renewable chemicals plant in Missouri Wed, Feb 23, 2022
CP reveals slate of board nominees Wed, Feb 23, 2022
CP reveals slate of board nominees Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Progressive Railroading extends Rising Stars nomination deadline Wed, Feb 23, 2022
USDOT makes grant funding available for port projects Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Transportation panel advises WMATA to tighten 2023 budget Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Metro-North Railroad to boost weekday service in March Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Metra's BMWED members elect Shanahan GM of new union Wed, Feb 23, 2022
LOSSAN corridor updates Wi-Fi service Wed, Feb 23, 2022
CSX requests delay in STB hearing on Amtrak Gulf Coast case Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Rail unions consider appeal of court ruling on BNSF attendance policy Thu, Feb 24, 2022
RTD hires HDR to study possible peak service schedule in northwest Denver Thu, Feb 24, 2022
U.S. railroads log traffic increase in Week 7, but total volume is down so far this year Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Metra to conduct 51 Operation Lifesaver 'safety blitzes' in 2022 Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Broe Group names Spiegleman OmniTRAX's chief legal officer, general counsel Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Port of Toronto logs more than 2 million tons of cargo in 2021 Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Rail supplier news from Koppers, Stadler, Kaleris, East Chicago Transload and STV (Feb. 24) Thu, Feb 24, 2022
AAR: Feds' supply-chain recommendations won't help freight rail Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Metrolink announces new executive leadership team Fri, Feb 25, 2022
UP honors Vanzant with J.C. Kenefick Safety Award Fri, Feb 25, 2022
MBTA Green Line Extension to open Union Square branch next month Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Sound Transit names Belman acting CEO upon Rogoff's departure Fri, Feb 25, 2022
MTA unveils new effort to stop track trespassing Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Durango & Silverton Railroad creates division for contract work Fri, Feb 25, 2022
STB publishes latest rail rate report Fri, Feb 25, 2022
UP marks third straight year of lower fuel consumption Mon, Feb 28, 2022
UP marks third straight year of lower fuel consumption Mon, Feb 28, 2022
L.A. Metro's West Santa Ana Branch project advances Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Rising Stars nomination deadline is one week away Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Amtrak begins Baltimore Penn Station construction Mon, Feb 28, 2022
STB clarifies decision in Sanimax v. UP Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Port of Savannah to expand capacity Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Northern Indiana commuter district pursues TOD project Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Keolis, TRAC, IMC and Holland (Feb. 28) Mon, Feb 28, 2022

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