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Rail News: October 2008
October 31
Voters to consider 26 transportation ballot measures next week Read More »
AAR: Canadian and U.S. roads report carload, intermodal volume drops in latest week Read More »
DART: Customer satisfaction rating on the rise Read More »
CPR assumes control of DM&E, IC&E Read More »
Florida city green lights CSX's proposed intermodal/automotive terminal Read More »
Value of U.S. goods ground transported in North America climbs in August, USDOT says Read More »
NJ Transit unveils updated Watsessing Station Read More »
Riddett to take reins as Safetran Systems' president Read More »
October 30
Rail associations call on Congress to include transportation funds in economic stimulus package Read More »
Northstar Corridor commuter-rail line to feature sixth station Read More »
NTSB drops PTC, rail worker fatigue from annual 'most wanted' list Read More »
Seattle port places BNSF corridor acquisition on hold Read More »
ARCI: Rail-car orders sputter, deliveries hum in third quarter Read More »
Tri-Rail ridership hits 50-million mark Read More »
BNSF upgrades track in Illinois, New Mexico Read More »
Updates from FreightCar America, Trinity Industries, Safetran, Minmetals and Vossloh Read More »
October 29
VRE continues to boost on-time performance Read More »
Three Class Is to cut fuel surcharges next month Read More »
Tri-Rail to fuel locomotives with biodiesel Read More »
Rail-car deliveries could reach 60,000 by year's end, Rail Theory Forecasts says Read More »
Fort Worth agency completes draft environmental work for commuter-rail line Read More »
Lessors' new equipment leasing/finance business slips in September Read More »
Updates from Alstom, TTX, RailComm, MATECH, L.B. Foster and MHF Logistical Solutions Read More »
October 28
CPR: Earnings and income tumble, operating ratio rises Read More »
KCS overcomes storms' financial drag to set revenue, income records Read More »
NYCT appoints line managers, group GMs Read More »
AASHTO proposes recommendations, reforms for new surface transportation bill Read More »
In Mexico, restructuring puts rail association back on track Read More »
CN adds track geometry vehicle to rail inspection equipment arsenal Read More »
Ontario Northland, Teamsters Canada approve three-year contract Read More »
Canadian miner on schedule to complete new line by September 2009 Read More »
October 27
House committee to review potential infrastructure projects Read More »
DART posts all-time-high ridership in FY08 Read More »
West Coast port volume drop likely to worsen in next decade, study says Read More »
Six CREATE projects under way in Chicago Read More »
USDOT notes decline in miles driven, need for new transportation funding program Read More »
STB schedules public meeting to review freight-rail competition study Read More »
Updates from Timken, Interfleet Technology, The Andersons and FreightScan Read More »
October 24
BNSF sets earnings, revenue records despite lower traffic volume and higher fuel costs Read More »
NS sets quarterly coal tonnage record Read More »
Carloads down for U.S., Canadian roads in year's 42nd week, AAR says Read More »
UPS reports volume, earnings declines Read More »
USDOT’s 'invasive' urine-sample collection rule to take effect despite pending lawsuit, BLET says Read More »
BNSF, Montana grain shippers institute rate dispute arbitration and mediation process Read More »
October 23
UP shakes off soft economy, traffic to register revenue, earnings and income gains Read More »
LIRR notes locomotive reliability boost Read More »
San Francisco agency to advance transit improvement program Read More »
Railroading in Chicago reaches 160-year marker Read More »
UTA obtains public input on South Davis line Read More »
Updates from Parsons Brinckerhoff, Alstom, L.B. Foster, GATX and Hub Group Read More »
October 22
NS sets five financial records, drops operating ratio below 70 for first time Read More »
CN scores success with earnings, income and revenue Read More »
MARTA's Scott becomes APTA chairman Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration seeks feedback on Purple Line studies Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority, transit police sign off on one-year contract Read More »
Updates from Wabtec, Salco Products, LAP GmbH, Olsson Associates and Kelso Technologies Read More »
October 21
Houston METRO signs off on FY09 spending plan, fare increase Read More »
UTA set to start construction on airport light-rail line Read More »
Indiana Rail Road introduces container-handling service at Indianapolis terminal Read More »
UP to upgrade Wyoming line Read More »
Canadian Transportation Agency outlines railway noise, vibration guidelines Read More »
North Carolina DOT to grade separate, close crossings in Durham Read More »
Updates from GE, Ansaldo STS - US&S, JMDiaz, Bombardier and Kelso Technologies Read More »
October 20
TriMet breaks ridership record in September Read More »
Ontario planning agency to outline 50-year transit system blueprint Read More »
FRA seeks grant applications for maglev projects Read More »
CPR to demolish more than 50-year-old locomotive shop in British Columbia Read More »
Kansas City Southern de México to upgrade 32 crossings Read More »
CN, Safe Kids Canada launch 'Safe Crossing Week' campaign Read More »
Updates from TieTek, Rock-It Cargo, Clear Channel and Anpath Group Read More »
October 17
Rail safety bill, passenger rail act become law Read More »
NJ Transit authorizes funds for tunnel project's final design Read More »
VRE cuts fare increase in half Read More »
Week No. 41: Ferromex's fortunes up, U.S. roads' tallies down on both sides of AAR traffic ledger Read More »
Ottensmeyer, Upchurch assume new senior executive roles at KCS Read More »
WMATA seeks ways to trim expenses Read More »
Updates from Ansaldo STS, Railpower, Bentley Systems and Harsco Read More »
October 16
FRA issues final rule on ECP brakes Read More »
Greater Cleveland RTA signs off on fuel surcharge Read More »
LACMTA posts rail ridership gains in September Read More »
NJ Transit launches construction on Hudson-Bergen light-rail station Read More »
Dallas logistics park developer receives bridge loan to recapitalize land Read More »
Pennsylvania rail authority seeks STB approval to buy NS line Read More »
Updates from Progress Rail Services, Georgetown Rail Equipment, Siemens, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam and Savi Group Read More »
October 15
CSX scores revenue and income gains, sets third-quarter operating ratio record Read More »
CTA to provide riders better communication tools Read More »
International railway union obtains recognition for online 'Eco' tool Read More »
Illinois commission seeks applicants for rail safety program grants Read More »
Containerization/intermodal institute names 2008 'Connie' recipients Read More »
Updates from Vossloh, ARCADIS and RAIL.ONE Read More »
October 14
Utah Transit Authority's ridership spikes in September Read More »
East Coast Ethanol to construct rail-served plants in four states Read More »
Short line carloads down slightly through September, RMI data shows Read More »
Santa Clara VTA to receive state credit for excess solar power Read More »
UP to upgrade Illinois line Read More »
Updates from Wi-Tronix, Bombardier, Safetran, Global Rail Systems and Interfleet Technology Read More »
October 13
Amtrak posts record ridership, ticket revenue rise in FY08 Read More »
UP to upgrade track in Nebraska, Illinois Read More »
FRA completes final environmental report for New Jersey bridge replacement Read More »
Watco seeks STB approval to lease California lines from BNSF, launch new short line Read More »
VRE boosts ridership in FY09's first quarter Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming: 'Same railroad' carloads slip in September, third quarter Read More »
October 10
CTA proposes 2009 budget, as well as job cuts, fare hike Read More »
AAR adds Ferromex data to weekly traffic report Read More »
Illinois commission OKs major grade separation on BNSF line in Chicago suburb Read More »
Amtrak's California routes post ridership gains Read More »
Freight- and commuter-rail trains could co-exist in North Carolina corridor, NCRR says Read More »
BNSF's 'Ethanol Express' to serve DFW storage terminal Read More »
Grade crossing scorecard in Mississippi: 130 upgrades, 40 closures Read More »
October 9
Four Class Is to establish PTC interoperability standards; two to implement PTC in L.A. area by 2012 Read More »
'Port Tracker' report: U.S. container volume to finish year with a thud Read More »
Transportation Services Index slips in August Read More »
CN to upgrade iron-ore car fleet Read More »
Chicago university, community group obtain RTA grant to analyze Red Line extension Read More »
Updates from Timken, Thales, FreightCar America and Interfleet Technology Read More »
October 8
Florida utility co-op files STB coal rate complaint against CSXT Read More »
APTA recognizes 'outstanding' agencies, individuals at annual conference Read More »
Long-time DM&E CEO Schieffer steps down Read More »
RailTrends 2008 Recap: In these most uncertain times, the 'Rail Renaissance' endures Read More »
LIRR tries to rein in retirement board disability claims Read More »
Entire rail industry should commit to PTC implementation, NTSB's Rosenker says Read More »
EPA honors 27 transportation industry members' environmental efforts Read More »
Amsted Rail's IONX acquires Salco Technologies Read More »
October 7
BNSF sets PRB coal loading record in September; targets completion of major trackwork in October Read More »
Enacted 'economic rescue' bill includes two-year extension for short line tax credits, NRC says Read More »
Canadian railway association honors VIA Rail, CN and Quebec North Shore/Labrador Read More »
CSXT, UP introduce California-to-New York produce train Read More »
Chicago obtains RTA grant to draw up land-use plans for three CTA stations Read More »
UP gains operating lease to Tacoma port's intermodal yard Read More »
BART completes trial of multi-use mobile phones Read More »
Updates from Railpower, Pacer, RailComm and Leica Geosystems Read More »
October 6
Report: High-speed rail would boost Bay-area economy, improve mobility Read More »
CSX attains high 'climate leadership' marks; CPR lands on magazine's top employers list Read More »
Caltrain to raise ticket prices next year Read More »
Machinists union ratifies national agreement; Connecticut short-line workers OK BLET pact Read More »
Tennessee's Walking Horse and Eastern gains new overpass Read More »
Massachusetts commuter-rail operator names Davey GM Read More »
Updates from Trainyard Tech, Alstom, Knorr-Bremse, FreightCar America and Trinity Read More »
October 3
Massachusetts, CSXT agree on commuter- and freight-rail pact Read More »
AAR: U.S. railroads register carload, intermodal volume declines in September Read More »
President Bush to sign high-speed legislation included in rail safety bill, Mica says Read More »
TriMet to open first commuter-rail line in February Read More »
Tie production and purchases post gains in August, RTA says Read More »
Illinois college obtains federal grant to study locomotive fuel usage, emissions Read More »
UP appoints Houton AVP of external relations Read More »
Updates from Sumitomo/Mitsubishi, Siemens, Westcode and Triple Crown Services Read More »
October 2
Rail safety bill clears Senate, heads to White House Read More »
NTSB releases Metrolink engineer's cell phone records; FRA promises to issue emergency order on electronic-device usage while on duty Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming acquires Georgia Southwestern Read More »
Virginia rail department to postpone release of statewide rail plan Read More »
NS issues first-ever 'sustainability' report Read More »
CSXT to unveil GenSet at Chicago terminal Read More »
Updates from Sumitomo/Nippon Sharyo, Bombardier, Alstom, L.B. Foster, CIT Rail and Parsons Brinckerhoff Read More »
October 1
STB gives CPR/DM&E merger the thumbs up Read More »
FRA awards intercity passenger-rail grants for 15 projects Read More »
Three Class Is to reduce fuel surcharges for October Read More »
Tri-City & Olympia-served transload facility opens in Washington Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration seeks feedback on Red Line studies Read More »
McCarthy joins UP's board Read More »
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