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Rail News: October 2018
October 31
High-Speed RailTexas Central, Renfe sign bullet-train operator pact Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR opens renovated Farmingdale, Wantagh stations Read More »
PTCMetra starts PTC service demos on Rock Island line Read More »
PeopleMetropolitan Council’s Tchourumoff to step down as chair next month Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPan Am Railways, Boston & Maine fined for tie disposal in Massachusetts Read More »
SafetyCanada's TSB highlights fatigue on safety watchlist Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA selects site for new HQ Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPort of Coos Bay subsidiary to operate Oregon short line Read More »
October 30
PeopleSan Francisco MTA's Haley retires Read More »
Passenger RailBART to add parking at Antioch Station Read More »
PeoplePANYNJ appoints Ruda interim director to succeed Campbell Read More »
Passenger RailOntario, Metrolinx form PPP to redevelop Toronto station Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF issues 2017 corporate responsibility, sustainability report Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reveals next steps in Chicago Union Station development Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W posts 'strong' third-quarter results Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to acquire TransX Group, move more frac sand for Source Energy Read More »
October 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Alstom, Bombardier, HARTING, WSP USA and STV (Oct. 29) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOhio panel OKs Wheeling & Lake Erie's grade crossing project Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency launches worker recruitment campaign Read More »
PeopleAbrams to succeed Stephens as South Florida RTA’s executive director Read More »
ShippersG3 Canada to establish CP-served grain elevator in Alberta Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern to appeal court decision on rail authority’s RFP Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA leader to seek board approval for operating budget proposal, service changes Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO: USDOT to streamline environmental rules to speed up project delivery Read More »
October 26
Supplier SpotlightSeveral rail suppliers host U.S. representatives for tours, talks Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia coalition aims to improve coastal passenger-rail service Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Car orders climbed, deliveries declined in Q3 Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia HSR agency, city settle environmental report litigation Read More »
BNSF RailwayCoast Guard seeks public input on BNSF bridge project in Seattle Read More »
Passenger RailFTA certifies California, Oklahoma transit-rail safety programs Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPrivate investment group helps International Rail Partners form RailUSA Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate bill would provide railroads, ports equal footing for INFRA grants Read More »
October 25
WMATA to add Shady Grove stairway, eliminate rush-hour service pattern Read More »
PeopleDCTA installs Holcomb as deputy CEO Read More »
IntermodalPort of LA receives $21 million grant for rail yard expansion project Read More »
PeopleAAR honors KCSM's Puente for environmental work Read More »
AmtrakMassDOT to help fund Amtrak grade crossing safety project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnited Rail to apply PSR to its short lines Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal volume up, carloads down in Week 42 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP touts Q3 financial performance, Unified Plan 2020 progress Read More »
October 24
PeopleDART re-elects Bauman chair Read More »
LaborNJ Transit fast-tracks locomotive engineer training Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain reports progress on electrification plans Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadKatoen Natie opens UP-served plastic packaging facility in Texas Read More »
SafetyFRA's Ries receives Operation Lifesaver's Champion Award Read More »
MOWTexas DOT breaks ground on Presidio rail bridge reconstruction Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN reports 'solid' growth, record revenue in Q3 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS announces record Q3 results, plans to implement PSR Read More »
October 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Sivyer, WSP, STV and Koppers (Oct. 23) Read More »
Passenger RailBART opens new downtown Berkeley plaza Read More »
ShippersVegalab to expand shipping services on BNSF line in San Joaquin Valley Read More »
IntermodalFIT opens new terminal at Port Everglades Read More »
High-Speed RailOregon governor's transportation plan calls for high-speed rail Read More »
LogisticsOmniTRAX, 1845 Oil Field Services form joint venture Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North rolls out 'Way Ahead' improvement plan Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern could move HQ to Atlanta, report says Read More »
October 22
IntermodalPort Manatee broke cargo records in FY2018 Read More »
SustainabilityMTA to test energy-reduction technology on subway system Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIronhorse Resources acquires San Pedro and Southwestern Railroad Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA to boost rail service for Super Bowl LIII Read More »
Class IsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce steady in September Read More »
M&AAmerican Railcar to be acquired by ITE Rail Fund subsidiary Read More »
Passenger RailOregon DOT releases DEIS for Eugene-Portland passenger-rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils operating, capital budget proposals Read More »
October 19
Supplier SpotlightRail firms host congressional visits in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Iowa Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from The Andersons, Thales and Brookville (Oct. 19) Read More »
Passenger RailLas Vegas Railway Express changes name to United Rail Read More »
Passenger RailTEXRail tests Stadler trains at DFW airport Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBNSF honors Kiamichi as 'Short Line of the Year' Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia panel OKs $91 million to boost rail service for 2028 LA Olympics Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS reports record revenue despite a 'challenging' Q3 Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record Q3 Read More »
October 18
MOWMetro-North logs rail maintenance record Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Butler CFO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic growth continued in Week 41 Read More »
AmtrakCuomo tours Hudson River tunnels in push for federal funding Read More »
SustainabilitySEPTA solicits renewable energy proposals Read More »
PTCFRA's Batory meets with PTC system suppliers Read More »
SafetyAAR honors Norfolk Southern's Schoendorfer, shippers for hazmat work Read More »
SafetyCUTA wants drug testing now that pot is legal in Canada Read More »
October 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AllTranstek, ABB, Kontron and WSP (Oct. 17) Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad's Kessler named AREMA president Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsChicago South Shore earns ASLRRA 'President's Award' for safety Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Acela seats to be upcycled into luxury bags Read More »
SecuritySchumer wants railroads to notify locals when transporting hazmat Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro starts tunnel dig for Purple Line subway Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority OKs EIR for Fresno-Bakersfield segment Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports 'strong performance' in Q3 Read More »
October 16
PTCMetra PTC project prompts Rock Island schedule changes Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities' Metropolitan Council to study local travel behavior Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesaver taps Puchala for communications, marketing role Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro marks design milestone on Airport Metro Connector Read More »
IntermodalEDA grant to aid BNSF-served Port of Pasco industrial park Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN unveils new centerbeam rail car Read More »
MOWMTA orders 65 flat cars from Harsco Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute awarded $2.4 million grant Read More »
October 15
PTCLIRR to perform PTC, rail safety tests on Montauk Branch Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs rail crossing improvements in Columbiana, Tuscarawas counties Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia logs first-quarter volume increase Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail taps Rail GD to renovate dining cars Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach breaks TEU record in FY2018 Read More »
SafetyBART fined $1.3 million for 2013 track worker deaths Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern continues Hurricane Michael recovery Read More »
PeopleMetrolink CEO Leahy to retire in January Read More »
October 12
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Paulsen tours Meyer Contracting Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Siemens, WSP and LTK (Oct. 12) Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX-served Florida business park completes first phase Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorthern Lines Railway obtains Minnesota funds for grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to break ground on Orange Line's light-rail conversion project Read More »
IntermodalFeds award Texas $10 million to shore up two Gulf Coast ports Read More »
SustainabilityTransLink to issue green bonds to finance transit expansion Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF awarded $22.3 million California grant to pilot clean technology Read More »
October 11
MOWMBTA, Keolis to replace ties on the Fitchburg Line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT report highlights nearly $64 billion in transportation investments Read More »
Passenger RailMTA launches transit tech accelerator lab Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific announces 2018 Holiday Train tour Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA unveils President's Safety awards for Southern Region Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up a bit in Week 40 Read More »
Passenger RailMetra proposes 2019 budget, warns of railroad's 'deterioration' Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central picks Spanish firm Renfe as bullet train operator Read More »
October 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Transplace, RailPros and Brookville (Oct. 10) Read More »
High-Speed RailU.S. High Speed Rail Association names Richard chair Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIowa panel OKs $3.1 million in rail project loans, grants Read More »
PeopleAAR hires Arnakis as SVP of government affairs Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Gov. Murphy releases NJ Transit audit Read More »
CSX TransportationReport: CSX sues NS, short line over port terminal business Read More »
Passenger RailEl Paso streetcar starts pre-revenue service Read More »
Passenger RailMetra, business group to test new reverse-commute service Read More »
October 9
Passenger RailNYCT reopens 72nd Street subway station Read More »
Passenger RailTampa transit agency drops streetcar fares, boosts service Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Brightline finalizes construction bids for Miami-Orlando segment Read More »
SafetyOhio panel to solicit input on rail crossing exemptions Read More »
Passenger RailBART tests upgraded earthquake alert system Read More »
SafetyNCDOT seeks input on Norfolk Southern rail crossing project Read More »
PTCSunRail tests PTC system Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBatory: FRA to complete Hudson tunnel project's EIS by early 2019 Read More »
October 8
Passenger RailMetrolink honored for Tier 4 locomotive purchase Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain forecasts 300 percent surge in ridership demand by 2040 Read More »
PeopleRail advocates to be inducted into Michigan's Hall of Honor Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority issues EIR for Fresno-Bakersfield segment Read More »
PTCASLRRA signs Rockwell Collins to help short lines prep PTC documents Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA's board OKs $2.7 billion transit expansion plan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX Chair Kelly to retire; Zillmer elected successor Read More »
C&SNew York City Transit continues CBTC installation Read More »
October 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, CIT Michael Baker and WAGO (Oct. 5) Read More »
Passenger RailBaltimore transit agency to redevelop MARC Camden Station Read More »
PeopleTriMet taps Sewell to head labor relations, human resources Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA, UITP sign pact on joint programs, training Read More »
PeopleBLET delegates re-elect Pierce national president, voice support for Amtrak Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal traffic set record in September Read More »
PTCGAO: Passenger railroads lag on PTC testing Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central adds Salini Impregilo to bullet-train project Read More »
October 4
Rail Industry TrendsBaltimore transit agency launches mobile ticketing app Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT seeks P3 proposals for rail, other projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMinnesota DOT seeks grant applications for freight-rail projects Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX resumes service to Port of Wilmington Read More »
Passenger RailPhoenix postpones Northeast light-rail extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized for work with Aboriginal communities, businesses Read More »
AmtrakUdall: Amtrak pledged to continue Southwest Chief rail service Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports preliminary Q3 results, updates 2018 guidance Read More »
October 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Encore, GE, Stella-Jones and Appalachian Railcar (Oct. 3) Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA slates TOD meetings Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs safety updates at Class I, short line crossings Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIowa Interstate Railroad orders new GE locomotives Read More »
C&SMBTA inks $218 million contract for signal system upgrade Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W promotes Miller to president, North America Read More »
IntermodalBNSF, CSX to launch LA-Ohio intermodal service Read More »
BNSF RailwayRose to retire from BNSF in 2019 Read More »
October 2
ShippersRetailers applaud new trade agreement Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMetra to shutter ticket office at Rock Island Line station Read More »
MOWLIRR to replace century-old bridge on Oyster Bay Branch Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro releases final environmental impact report for Union Station subway project Read More »
LogisticsDiversified Port Holdings changes name to Patriot Ports Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrans unveils new Amtrak Pacific Surfliner locomotives Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet picks preferred route for Southwest Corridor light rail Read More »
MOWRail, government officials mark 75th Street Corridor project in Chicago Read More »
October 1
Passenger RailDenver's RTD offers incentives to riders to 'ditch' their cars Read More »
MOWBART kicks off engineer 'hiring blitz' Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee sets Nov. 2 for streetcar's debut Read More »
PeopleMTA names Warren chief safety officer Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport: Scheduled railroading could improve North American freight-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailHART seeks public-private partnership for Honolulu rail project Read More »
SafetyFRA to relaunch Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR 'pleased' with new North American trade pact Read More »
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