CN Releases 2024-2025 Winter Plan
CN has issued its 2024-2025 Winter Plan, a framework to ensure it meets customer and stakeholder needs in the months ahead.
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Transit Briefs: MBTA, NYMTA, TriMet, LA Metro, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
Arlington, Mass., explores an extension of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Red Line. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) commits to awarding up to $7.5 billion to historically underutilized businesses as part of its next Capital Plan; a new survey shows the overall approval of TriMet increasing; LA Metro’s August ridership marks the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year growth; and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation giving California more agency in managing the Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego (LOSSAN) rail corridor.
NSRR, NS to Serve New Pennsylvania Feed Mill
Country View Family Farms, an affiliate of the Clemens Food Group, on Sept. 27 held the grand opening of its new feed mill in Columbia, Pa., to be served by North Shore
BNSF Offers New Express Carload Service (Map Updated 10/2)
BNSF on Sept. 30 reported launching express carload service from Spokane, Wash., to the “fast-growing” markets of Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah, as a complement to its existing service from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, which debuted in 2017.
Alstom to Open New Philadelphia Project Office
Alstom on Sept. 30 announced that it is opening a new project office in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City. The company has a long history in Pennsylvania and is currently manufacturing the traction system for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) next generation of light rail cars in West Mifflin.
FRA: More Than $1B in Funding Available for Non-NEC Passenger Rail Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 1 issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for projects not located on the Northeast Corridor (Fed- State National Program).
Report: Railroads’ Lawsuit Against CARB Stayed
A federal judge Monday stayed railroad industry groups’ lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), “aimed at blocking newly adopted environmental regulations which, over time, will limit pollution and greenhouse gas
Final Call for Railway Age ‘Women in Rail Awards’ Nominations! Deadline: Today, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. ET
Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry. Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, 5 p.m. ET.
Transit Briefs: SEPTA, MBTA, WMATA, BART
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) expands its pilot program on combating fare evasion with the purchase of 100 full-length fare gates. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases a climate assessment; Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) will soon transition to operator-attended ATO (Automatic Train Operation); and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) breaks its post-pandemic ridership record.
Class I Briefs: CSX, NS, CPKC
CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) each contribute $100,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Police Constable Trevor Smith earns Operation Lifesaver Canada’s 2023 Roger Cyr Award.