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Crossing projects on tap in Ohio; grade separation set in California
North American freight movements remained meager in November, Cass says
Operation Lifesaver appoints new officers
Rail supplier news from Stella-Jones, Vossloh, Axion, Alstom, GE, LTK and Jacobs Associates (Nov. 19)
Rail news from Tata Steel, Alstom, Motive Power, Railinc and Gannett Fleming (Nov. 15)
Texas Rail Advocates opens registration for Southwestern Rail Conference
Rail supplier news from Harsco, Cubic, L.B. Foster, The Andersons, J.L. Patterson, GEI Consultants and New York Air Brake (Nov. 7)
Genesee & Wyoming reports strong 3Q results; Arizona short line turns 10
CN, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference reach tentative agreements
Napoleon, Defiance & Western completes trackwork to offer CSX, NS access
Rail supplier news from Tata Steel, Alstom, Liebherr-Transportation, Aon, HDR, GE and Hub Group (Oct. 22)
CN, Teamsters continue to differ during contract negotiations
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Stella-Jones, Siemens and Quintiq (Oct. 9)
Twin Cities and Western cites study to back its light-rail project position
New Jersey provides $12.9 million for freight-rail projects
CN, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference disagree on potential impacts of Class I's proposed contract concessions
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Continental Rail, Road & Rail, L.B. Foster and Gannett Fleming (Sept. 12)
Rail infrastructure upgrades on tap in four states
Containerization & Intermodal Institute honors Norton Lilly's Thurber with 2013 Connie Award
Rail supplier news from Amsted Rail, Alstom and Bob Andrews Group (Sept. 4)
San Pedro & Southwestern a 'SmartWay Transport' partner, EPA says
Vermont Rail System to turn 50 shortly after New Year's Day
Aberdeen Carolina & Western creates locomotive, car repair subsidiary
Crossing projects on tap in Missouri, Montana and Ohio
CSX addresses proposed Baltimore intermodal facility's health impacts, acquires Tampa phosphate terminal and announces promotions
Rail supplier news from Railway Interchange, Siemens, Armor Group, Nomad, Airblast, L.B. Foster, Jacobs and Auto Truck (Aug. 7)
Maine transportation commissioner asks five freight railroads to share parked train practices
Canadian Minister of Transport Raitt meets with elected officials from Mégantic region
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Voith, GATX, SYSTRA, TranSystems, STV and NRC (July 1)
Red River Valley & Western logs millionth carload
Crosstex reopens Ohio crude-by-rail facility, completes Louisiana transload expansion
Morristown & Erie, Maine Eastern shuffle management staff
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Alstom, Thales and ACE Westchester (June 19)
RSI sets special Railway Interchange 2013 rate for shippers
BNSF earns and distributes accolades, installs new corporate relations VP
Rail supplier news from Smart Software, TranSystems, Vossloh, Cognizant, J.L. Patterson and Salco (June 14)
League of Railway Industry Women seeks nominees for 'Outstanding Woman of the Year'
STB extends CN's deadline concerning contributions to two EJ&E-related grade separations
Connecticut allocates more than $8 million for four freight-rail projects
EDA awards federal funds for freight-rail restoration project in New York, Sen. Schumer says
CSX-led team wins 'Phoenix' land redevelopment award
Sen. Nelson, CSX's McNey receive AAR's Chafee environmental awards
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Lilee Systems, Alstom, Bombardier and Hanson Professional Services (May 15)
Feds to help fund bridge repairs in Massachusetts, Rep. Tsongas says
Rail supplier updates from Brandt, Bombardier, Knorr Brake, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Harsco and Steel Dynamics (May 13)
Murex, Cetane Energy to expand crude oil transload facility in Permian Basin
Sen. Lautenberg reintroduces anti-bigger trucks bill
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Invensys Rail, L.B. Foster, Alstom and TouchStar (May 3)
Massachusetts DOT awards grants for nine freight-rail projects
Rail updates from Lilee Systems, Alstom, L.B. Foster, UNITRAC, Stantec, Bergmann and Parsons Brinckerhoff (April 16)
Rail supplier updates from Amsted, Bombardier, Thales, Harsco, URS and T.Y. Lin (April 11)
Gov. Nixon dedicates rail transfer facility in Missouri
Seattle port joins voluntary environmental stewardship program
Ohio utilities commission OKs crossing work
CN relocates forest products transload op to Chicago port
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Amsted, Greenbrier, Tideworks, Ricardo and Parsons Brinckerhoff (March 13)
STB extends procedural time schedule for proposed costing system changes
Minnesota DOT to hold final open house for freight-rail study
Crude oil traffic surge helped Farmrail set carload record in 2012
Ohio rail commission to ponder funds for five freight-rail projects
Florida East Coast names Westerman VP and corporate controller
Rail supplier news from Lilee Systems, Skanska, Alstom, Con-way, RailRunner and Wabtec (Feb. 20)
Rail supplier updates from Thales, L.B. Foster, Peab and Gannett Fleming (Feb. 8)
Teamsters Canada MOW division members ratify Canadian Pacific contract
Rail supplier updates from Koppers, Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens, IDS and TranSystems
Koch Industries seeks STB approval to acquire Texas South-Eastern
Transportation systems should be self-sustaining, Reason Foundation says
New York, Susquehanna & Western, Massena Terminal Railway receive state funds for freight-rail projects
Rail supplier updates from CalAmp, Siemens, Ansaldo, PowerRail and Bentley Systems (Jan. 4)
Pioneer Railcorp acquires Maumee & Western line in Indiana, Ohio
Watco to acquire Ann Arbor Railroad; San Pedro & Southwestern sets safety record
CN: EJ&E and Wisconsin Central merger complete, tentative electrical workers pact in place
Transit News
SEPTA adopts FY2014 budget, eliminates shortfall
Sens. Tester, Baucus advocate for additional Amtrak Empire Builder stop for Bakken oil workers
Mathis reelected as San Diego MTS chair
San Diego MTS promotes Marinesi to CFO to succeed Telfer
SEPTA to add free WiFi at more rail stations
SMART members ratify SEPTA agreement
Rail news from RailComm, Herzog, L.B. Foster, AECOM, STV, RSI and REMSA (Oct. 18)
Sen. Casey calls on Congress to start work on next transportation bill
SEPTA needs additional state funding to carry out critical repair projects, GM says
Amtrak, BMWED agree to arbitration process for contract dispute
New York reaches labor agreement for new Rochester intermodal station
SEPTA to receive $10 million TIGER V grant for rail line upgrades
Shuster: Transportation investment is tied to the nation's economic competitiveness
Gov. Quinn appoints task force to overhaul transit in northeastern Illinois
MBTA reaches $10 million in sales for mobile ticket app
USDOT obligates $15 million TIGER grant for Rochester station
CTA readies new fare system, reports drop in employee absenteeism
Virginia Railway Express begins work on system expansion plan
San Diego trolley project enters its final phase
Charlotte transit system breaks ground on LYNX Blue Line extension
SEPTA raises fares for FY2014
Shuster: Focus NEC investment on 'state of good repair,' not high-speed rail
SEPTA takes top 'Rail Rodeo' honors at APTA conference
SEPTA's board OKs fare increase, defers budget action
SEPTA completes Primos Station reconstruction
San Diego Trolley extension project advances with release of environmental report
Amtrak to receive $30.2 million for Northeast Corridor repairs associated with Hurricane Sandy
MBTA launches two express trains on Worcester/Framingham Line
UTU-represented conductors reach tentative pact with SEPTA
Greater Cleveland RTA to rebuild Red Line
SEPTA promotes transportation benefit programs
New England rail authority awards contract for Brunswick layover
Amtrak, Pennsylvania agree to continue rail service
Shuster names spokesman for House transportation committee
SEPTA proposes fare increase for new fiscal year
SEPTA, HNTB receive engineering award for Norristown line's emergency repairs
Obama releases infrastructure plan; Rep. Shuster calls it a short-term fix
SEPTA chooses Darby Road site for Paoli intermodal center
Valley Metro CEO Banta becomes secretary, treasurer for southwest transit association
Pittsburgh port authority ends CEO Bland's contract
Rail supplier updates from Vossloh, L.B. Foster, GE Transportation and TranSystems (Jan. 24)
SEPTA schedules meetings on Norristown high-speed line, releases sustainability report
San Diego transit system launches low-floor trolley service on Orange Line
Articles
As Arizona railroad reaches 10th anniversary, more shipments of copper mining chemicals and agricultural products are top of mind
Penn State Altoona tailors four-year engineering degree to fit rail transportation
Railroad suppliers aim to develop friction-control products that help lengthen rails' lifespan and stretch trains' fuel economy
Norfolk Southern rebrands its strategy for long-term success
Rail car and locomotive monitoring technology update (part 2)
Suppliers of railroad ties see stable demand, but near-term production decline is a concern
Rising Star: Ashley Backhus
Rising Star: Erik Johanson
Rising Star: Kevin Nichter
Railroads seek manpower, equipment and operational advances in the engineering department
Transit agencies ready to assist employers with workers' commuting needs
Railroads call on suppliers to develop fasteners that last longer and are easier to maintain
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor upgrades hinge on overcoming political, funding challenges
Crude oil surge in Permian Basin drives Texas-style business boom for short-line railroad
Transit-oriented development in Atlanta, Portland, Charlotte and Phoenix
Rail wheels, axles and bearings: The innovation continues
Rail safety seminar addressed train accident prevention via better practices, technological tools
Shales in the West well beyond the Bakken drive crude oil traffic for many railroads
Philly's public transit funding woes cause capital pains for SEPTA
SEPTA crafts customer service culture
Maintenance of way equipment suppliers offer multi-purpose units to help railroads meet productivity aims
Sustainability: Freight car builders explore ways to make operations more environmentally friendly
MOW Spending Report: Small railroads share 2013 infrastructure plans
MOW Spending Report '13: Several short takes on railroads' infrastructure targets
Railroad suppliers provide ways to prevent track from bending and twisting
On resiliency and not going back, post-Sandy
How track work components in the 'special' category are holding up to heavier loads
How the 2012 election results could shape rail industry issues
Material handling and distribution equipment update