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Parallel Systems demonstrates autonomous freight car system in Australia

By | December 7, 2023

Parallel Systems, the Los Angeles-based startup that’s developing an autonomous, battery-electric, self-propelled intermodal freight car system, today demonstrated a prototype it developed for Australian railroad operator Arc Infrastructure. Arc, which manages and operates 3,400 miles of railroad in southwestern Australia, conducted the demonstration at its Kenwick Rail Freight Facility for government and industry officials, the […]

Now in vogue: Class I railroads buying short lines and regionals – Analysis

By Bill Stephens | December 7, 2023

Canadian National and lease locomotive with Iowa Northern locomotives on bridge

It’s hard to say when a trend becomes a trend. But yesterday’s announcement that Canadian National will acquire the 253-mile Iowa Northern Railway suggests that short lines and regionals getting gobbled up by Class I railroads is now a thing. Since 2020, Class I railroads have reached a half-dozen deals with short lines and regional […]

U.S. rail traffic continues monthly, weekly gains

By | December 7, 2023

Weekly table showing U.S. rail traffic by commodity type, plus intermodal totals

WASHINGTON — U.S. rail traffic was up 2.6% in November over the same month in 2022, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. It was the third straight month of overall gains after increases of 1.5% in September and 1% in October. U.S. traffic for the week ending Dec. 2 was up 4.9%, […]

Legislators announce selection of nine more passenger routes for FRA Corridor ID program (updated)

By David Lassen | December 6, 2023

Five routes in Wisconsin — including both the state’s existing Amtrak lines, which seek increased service — are among those selected for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program, according to members of Congress across the country. Selection provides funding for studies that are a prelude to new or expanded Amtrak service. In […]

Chicago Union Station to receive more than $93 million for upgrades

By David Lassen | December 6, 2023

Large waiting room area with Christmas tree

WASHINGTON — Chicago Union Station will receive a $93.6 million grant for modernization, part of the Chicago Hub Improvement Program outlined earlier this year by federal, state, local, and Amtrak officials. U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (all D-Ill.), announced the funding today (Wednesday, Dec. 6). Money will come […]

U.S. and Canada pledge to work together on zero-emissions locomotives

By | December 6, 2023

Green and gray cowl locomotive with blue trim

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States and Canada will work together to develop a common vision for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from locomotives, officials announced today at the United Nations COP28 conference. The nations will create a Rail Decarbonization Task Force, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and […]

California high speed project to receive $3.1 billion in FRA funding

By | December 6, 2023

Computer rendering of California high speed rail train at dusk

WASHINGTON — The California High-Speed Rail Authority will receive about $3.1 billion for projects to continue development and construction in the San Joaquin Valley, U.S. Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) and Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced in statements on Tuesday. The funds will come from the Federal Railroad Administration, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Federal-State Partnership […]

Raleigh-Richmond passenger project to receive $1 billion grant

By | December 6, 2023

Map of planned passenger rail line between Raleigh, N.C., and Richmond, Va.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is set to award a $1 billion grant for development of a new passenger rail line between Raleigh, N.C., and Richmond, Va., using CSX Transportation’s partially abandoned S-Line freight route between the two cities, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced on Tuesday. Tillis called the project “a big win […]

North Carolina, Ohio corridors lead list of those receiving FRA grants for possible new Amtrak routes

By David Lassen | December 5, 2023

Blue locomotive with star on nose at passenger station

WASHINGTON — Seven routes in North Carolina and four serving Ohio are among those to receive funding to study possible future Amtrak service under the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program, according to announcements today (Tuesday, Dec. 5) by members of Congress, as well as one mayor. At least 14 corridors have been […]

CSX track improvements allow restoration of direct Pan Am-New Brunswick Southern interchange in Maine

By Bill Stephens | December 5, 2023

CSX reached a milestone on the former Pan Am Railways on Monday, Dec. 4, when it ran the first train in nearly five years between Old Town, Maine, and the New Brunswick Southern interchange at Mattawamkeag, Maine. The 45-mile stretch of the former Maine Central was out of service and previously had speeds restricted to […]

Legislators say Brightline West will receive $3 billion federal grant

By | December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Brightline West high speed rail project will receive a $3 billion federal grant, enabling the line between Las Vegas, Nev., and Southern California to begin construction, according to Nevada’s two U.S. senators. Sen. Jacky Rosen confirmed the grant today (Tuesday, Dec. 5) in multiple social media posts, including one on X (formerly […]

Georgia Ports Authority to build inland intermodal terminal that NS will serve

By | December 5, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved spending $127 million to build the Blue Ridge Connector, an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, Ga., linking Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services. The facility will open in 2026 and serve a region important for the production of heavy […]

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Parallel Systems demonstrates autonomous freight car system in Australia

Now in vogue: Class I railroads buying short lines and regionals – Analysis

U.S. rail traffic continues monthly, weekly gains

Legislators announce selection of nine more passenger routes for FRA Corridor ID program (updated)

Chicago Union Station to receive more than $93 million for upgrades

U.S. and Canada pledge to work together on zero-emissions locomotives

California high speed project to receive $3.1 billion in FRA funding

Raleigh-Richmond passenger project to receive $1 billion grant

North Carolina, Ohio corridors lead list of those receiving FRA grants for possible new Amtrak routes

CSX track improvements allow restoration of direct Pan Am-New Brunswick Southern interchange in Maine

Legislators say Brightline West will receive $3 billion federal grant

Georgia Ports Authority to build inland intermodal terminal that NS will serve

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