Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL Canada) on Nov. 27 presented its annual Roger Cyr Awards recognizing one individual and one community for “exemplary and extraordinary contributions to enhancing rail safety in Canada.” Constable Trevor
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) receives a federal grant to improve passenger rail service and freight movement in the San Joaquin Valley. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) earns a spot on the Forbes 2025 America’s Dream Employers list; MTA Metro-North Railroad debuts its Holiday Lights Train; Utah Transit Authority (UTA) celebrates 25 years of TRAX light rail service; and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) launches an online merchandise store.
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Nov. 23, 2024 (Week 47), came in at 520,798 carloads and intermodal units, rising 25.6% from the same week last year (which included the Thanksgiving holiday), based on 230,036 carloads—up 17.6% from 2023—and intermodal volume of 290,762 containers and trailers—up 32.8%, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Nov. 27.
CN releases its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP). Also, CSX donates laptops to support STEM education at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School in Jacksonville, Fla.
Rail components and services provider A. Stucki Company (Stucki) on Nov. 27 reported completing the sale of Velocity Rail Solutions (Velocity) to private equity firm Wind Point Partners (Wind Point). Financial terms
The years-long collective bargaining dispute between New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) continues with the recent appointment of a second Presidential Emergency Board (PEB).
Amtrak on Nov. 26 announced that it has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning, effective Dec. 2. She will succeed Dennis Newman, who is retiring.
The Caltrain Board of Directors on Nov. 26 voted to adopt a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at its November Board meeting.
The first of three arches was delivered for the Portal North Bridge in New Jersey.
Funding has been approved to introduce long-distance passenger services and expand rail freight in Mexico.
