Railroad News

March, 2022
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BNSF posts record earnings for 2021 Tue, Mar 1, 2022
BNSF posts record earnings for 2021 Tue, Mar 1, 2022
BNSF budgets $3.6B for capex projects in 2022 Tue, Mar 1, 2022
BNSF budgets $3.6B for capex projects in 2022 Tue, Mar 1, 2022
WisDOT awards funding for five freight-rail projects Tue, Mar 1, 2022
Prince Rupert port, DP World to study feasibility of new terminal Tue, Mar 1, 2022
Sound Transit advances TOD projects in SeaTac Tue, Mar 1, 2022
NYSW Railway honored for 'partnership excellence' Tue, Mar 1, 2022
SEPTA launches new rider safety program Tue, Mar 1, 2022
CN proposes 'Kansas City Speedway' as part of CP-KCS merger Wed, Mar 2, 2022
CN proposes 'Kansas City Speedway' as part of CP-KCS merger Wed, Mar 2, 2022
OmniTRAX Ohio short line acquires all-electric locomotive Wed, Mar 2, 2022
California High-Speed Rail Authority completes grade separation project Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Missouri short line launches service in St. Louis area Wed, Mar 2, 2022
SeaPort Manatee adds Fitz-Patrick to leadership team Wed, Mar 2, 2022
STB postpones Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing to April Wed, Mar 2, 2022
GCRTA to receive $20.3 million in IIJA funds Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Rail supplier news from Miller Ingenuity, Everysens and Lochner (March 2) Wed, Mar 2, 2022
North Carolina Railroad Co. launches Build Ready Sites initiative Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Five Class Is to STB: CP-KCS merger would harm competition Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Pioneer Lines marks safety turnaround with injury-free year Thu, Mar 3, 2022
U.S. freight-rail volumes rose in February Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Illinois commission issues funds for CN, UP grade crossing projects Thu, Mar 3, 2022
NJ Transit marks five years without fare hike Thu, Mar 3, 2022
BNSF reports 2021 economic development results Fri, Mar 4, 2022
BNSF reports 2021 economic development results Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Teamsters Canada members vote for strike against CP Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Posner Foundation renews grant funding for Operation Lifesaver Fri, Mar 4, 2022
San Gabriel Valley Council marks safety milestone at ACE grade separation site Fri, Mar 4, 2022
STB sets schedule for evidence in Amtrak-CN dispute Fri, Mar 4, 2022
NYCT subway cars begin final journey to Ohio Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Illinois bills would allocate funding for new passenger-rail network Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Rail supplier news from PowerRail, Amsted Rail and Masabi (March 4) Fri, Mar 4, 2022
AG coalition, RSI urge PHMSA to allow LNG by rail Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Indiana Rail Road promotes Haire to AVP of IT Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Sea Lead Shipping brings first U.S. east coast container service to Jaxport Mon, Mar 7, 2022
BART, Hampton Roads transit agency to receive millions in ARP funds Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Graves, Comer launch probe into infrastructure spending Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Rail supplier news from UTLX, AITX and Hub Group (March 7) Mon, Mar 7, 2022
FTA allocates billions in ARP funds for transit service Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Report: Ackman's Pershing Square fund acquires new stake in CP Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Report: Ackman's Pershing Square fund acquires new stake in CP Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Maryland Purple Line light-rail project obtains TIFIA loan Tue, Mar 8, 2022
DCTA CEO Suarez to step down Tue, Mar 8, 2022
HDR to study feasibility of freight-rail line in New Mexico Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Rail unions launch petition drive on attendance policies Tue, Mar 8, 2022
CP debuts interline service from Mexico to Chicago Wed, Mar 9, 2022
CP debuts interline service from Mexico to Chicago Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Watco to operate short line at Corpus Christi port Wed, Mar 9, 2022
UP, Wabtec partner to cut emissions with higher biodiesel blends Wed, Mar 9, 2022
UP, Wabtec partner to cut emissions with higher biodiesel blends Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Lake State Railway receives private equity boost Wed, Mar 9, 2022
DART Chair Wong Krause to be honored for transportation leadership Wed, Mar 9, 2022
PANYNJ seeks input on transit options to LaGuardia Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Rail supplier news from Jacobs, Corteva, SELSCS and Everysens (March 9) Wed, Mar 9, 2022
FRA awards grant to improve Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail route Thu, Mar 10, 2022
BNSF, Wabtec launch biofuels pilot project Thu, Mar 10, 2022
BNSF, Wabtec launch biofuels pilot project Thu, Mar 10, 2022
U.S., Canadian freight-rail volume fell in early March Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Ohio commission OKs rail infrastructure grants for two shippers Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Missouri DOT seeks input on state freight, rail plan Thu, Mar 10, 2022
MetroLink, Sound Transit move to single-track light-rail testing, maintenance Thu, Mar 10, 2022
CP gets an 'A' for sixth straight year as Amtrak host railroad Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Class Is employed fewer people in January Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Railroads subcommittee hears views on STB reauthorization Fri, Mar 11, 2022
RTD-Denver Police Chief Grado steps down Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Transport Canada issues REI for high frequency rail project Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Rail supplier news from Railroad Consultants, Thales and Koppers (March 11) Fri, Mar 11, 2022
NS launches new carbon calculator Mon, Mar 14, 2022
NS launches new carbon calculator Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Virginia rail director Mitchell to leave for FRA post Mon, Mar 14, 2022
North Carolina short line obtains 'Build Ready Sites' funds Mon, Mar 14, 2022
KCS pledges support to Red Cross for Ukraine relief efforts Mon, Mar 14, 2022
KCS pledges support to Red Cross for Ukraine relief efforts Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Regional Rail joins EPA SmartWay program Mon, Mar 14, 2022
CTA announces new public safety measures Mon, Mar 14, 2022
TTCI changes name to MxV Rail, prepares for new campus Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Carriers: Rail unions' request to end mediation is 'premature' Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Georgia Ports Authority to expand Brunswick's autoport capacity Tue, Mar 15, 2022
AASHTO: State DOTs should have key role in FRA's rail corridor plan Tue, Mar 15, 2022
STB wants parties to address Amtrak Gulf Coast matters prior to April hearing Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Rail supplier news from Granite and HDR (March 15) Tue, Mar 15, 2022
BNSF, J.B. Hunt launch effort to improve intermodal capacity Wed, Mar 16, 2022
TNW, Port of Victoria to develop Texas logistics hub Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Brightline to replace drawbridge, rehab Loxahatchee River bridge in Florida Wed, Mar 16, 2022
CN donates to Ukraine relief efforts Wed, Mar 16, 2022
CN donates to Ukraine relief efforts Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Washington, Kane counties Wed, Mar 16, 2022
OIG: Amtrak should improve IT project requirements Wed, Mar 16, 2022
CP issues 72-hour lockout notice to TCRC Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Amazon to fund affordable housing near WMATA, Sound Transit stations Thu, Mar 17, 2022
STB seeks clarification of CP-KCS traffic data Thu, Mar 17, 2022
U.S railroads report traffic decrease in Week 10 Thu, Mar 17, 2022
San Joaquin rail commission to receive federal funds for community projects Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Everett Railroad converts old steam locomotive to fuel oil Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Valley Metro names Mefford-Miller CEO Fri, Mar 18, 2022
San Diego transit logs ridership spike as gas prices soar Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Delaware River Port Authority appoints police chief, security-safety officer Fri, Mar 18, 2022
RailWorks, L.K. Comstock to rehab Metro Transit Blue Line Fri, Mar 18, 2022
BLET, BMWED officials elected to Rail Conference leadership Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Tracsis, TRAC, Transdev and McMillen Jacobs (March 18) Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Canadian Pacific: Work stoppage initiated by TCRC, not CP Sun, Mar 20, 2022
TCRC begins strike at Canadian Pacific Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Hitachi Rail to build WMATA rail cars in Maryland Mon, Mar 21, 2022
RTD-Denver's board authorizes new contract for union employees Mon, Mar 21, 2022
House transportation committee mourns death of former chair Don Young Mon, Mar 21, 2022
L.A., Long Beach ports continue to delay container dwell fee Mon, Mar 21, 2022
Rail supplier news from Ondas, WAGO, AECOM and NRC (March 21) Mon, Mar 21, 2022
CP, TCRC reach arbitration agreement; work stoppage to end today Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Durango & Silverton Railroad to pay damages for 2018 wildfire Tue, Mar 22, 2022
MBTA completes much of Lechmere Viaduct rehab project Tue, Mar 22, 2022
NJ Transit to develop sustainability plan Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Montreal's STM launches campaign to bring riders back to public transit Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Rail supplier news from STV and Littlepay (March 22) Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Wabtec to modernize 330 locomotives for Norfolk Southern Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Global task force to support Ukrainian rail industry Wed, Mar 23, 2022
St. Louis short line appoints Wood president Wed, Mar 23, 2022
North Carolina Railroad invests in new rail-served site in Sanford Wed, Mar 23, 2022
MARTA, Goldman Sachs announce new Atlanta TOD effort Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Washington state UTC OKs funding for crossing upgrades Wed, Mar 23, 2022
USDOT to provide $2.9B in transportation project grants through three major programs Thu, Mar 24, 2022
Former MassDOT leader Davey to take NYCT's reins Thu, Mar 24, 2022
CSX to shareholders: Reject mini-tender offer by TRC Thu, Mar 24, 2022
CSX to shareholders: Reject mini-tender offer by TRC Thu, Mar 24, 2022
UP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts Thu, Mar 24, 2022
UP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts Thu, Mar 24, 2022
G&W customers invested $1.5B in development projects last year Thu, Mar 24, 2022
U.S. railroads logged another traffic decrease in Week 11 Thu, Mar 24, 2022
Illinois implements five-year crossing improvement plan Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Bush to manage two of TNW's short lines Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Rail unions to pursue arbitration in BNSF attendance policy dispute Fri, Mar 25, 2022
MTA Metro-North to speed up Hudson Line service following culvert, track repairs Fri, Mar 25, 2022
STB seeks more input on reciprocal switching, issues instructions for Amtrak hearing Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Alstom, STG, XPO and Keolis (March 25) Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Focus Equities to develop CentrePort Canada Rail Park in Manitoba Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Rep. Gottheimer calls for progress on Lackawanna Cut-Off rail restoration Mon, Mar 28, 2022
WMATA board signs off on FY23 budget Mon, Mar 28, 2022
OmniTRAX recognizes safety practices at three Nebraska shippers Mon, Mar 28, 2022
MBTA seeks comments on five-year capital improvement plan Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Reading & Northern to return steam locomotive to service Mon, Mar 28, 2022
USDOT's FY23 budget proposes funds for Amtrak repairs, Hudson Tunnel project Tue, Mar 29, 2022
CSX, NS seek STB mediation in Amtrak Gulf Coast case Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Jacksonville port lands new MSC container service Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Start of Toronto station upgrades means Ontario Line subway is underway Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Virginia port adds two huge container cranes to terminal Tue, Mar 29, 2022
SEPTA amends capital budget to include IIJA funds Tue, Mar 29, 2022
USDOT recommends several transit-rail projects for new, continuing funding Wed, Mar 30, 2022
North Carolina Railroad to invest in VinFast auto ramp project Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Smith assumes Cando Rail's new AVP post Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Georgia Ports Authority advances capacity expansion plan Wed, Mar 30, 2022
FTA proposes changes to Capital Investments Grants program Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, TRAC, Keolis, Mitsui Rail and Alstom (March 30) Wed, Mar 30, 2022
L.A. Metro substantially completes two segments of Crenshaw/LAX light-rail project Thu, Mar 31, 2022
U.S. rail carloads held steady, intermodal volume fell in Week 12 Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Federal FY23 budget proposes earlier windfall for Sound Transit Thu, Mar 31, 2022
TransLink puts Burrard Station project on back burner Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Navis and HDR (March 31) Thu, Mar 31, 2022
In memoriam: Longtime Trains Editor Jim Wrinn Thu, Mar 31, 2022

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