Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) on Dec. 2 announced that it has donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities. The rail tank car, which measures 43 feet long, 15 feet high, and weighs 61,100 pounds, has been installed at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center.
CN on Dec. 2 released its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, marking the 10th edition of the Class I’s comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches a new Capital Program Dashboard. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) PATH commuter rail records its second-busiest month since the pandemic; all five of LA Metro’s rail lines post gains in weekend ridership; the Ontario government extends the OneFare program to keep transit costs down for riders; the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) restores the seventh Gold Runner round trip; and Austin Light Rail receives a “medium-high” rating from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is now accepting online applications for rail, transit, and commuter assistance grants for the 2027 Fiscal Year. The annual grant application period runs through Feb. 1, 2026.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) on Dec. 1 announced the recipients of this year’s Safety and Environment Awards, “recognizing railways and railroaders who are driving meaningful progress in the way Canada moves people and goods.”
Ra’anana, Israel-based technology company Rail Vision Ltd. (Rail Vision), on Oct. 9 announced the signing of a non-binding term sheet for a strategic transaction to acquire 51% ownership of Quantum Transportation Ltd. (Quantum Transportation), a quantum computing and AI company specializing in error correction technologies.
Union Pacific (UP) partners to build a first responder training site in California. Also, CN, along with Port Halifax and PSA Halifax, welcome the inaugural call of CMA CGM Ambition as part of the Amerigo service.
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) President Mike Noland announced his upcoming retirement during a board meeting last week, according to a WVPE 88.1 news report.
Siemens Mobility North America recently announced that Tobias Bauer has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Dec. 1.
The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) introduces Tap-n-Ride for convenient fare payment on the go. Also, ridership on the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) Skyline is still up one month after the second segment opens; and registrations for LA Metro’s LIFE and GoPass exceed one million.
