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Rail News: November 2007

November 30

Rail Industry Trends
UP sets seven-day coal train loading record in the PRB Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
North Carolina's CATS posts promising ridership figures in LYNX's first two days Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
ATA report: Railroads', trucks' share of U.S. transportation market to inch up by 2018 Read More »
Intermodal
CSXI and UP to hike fuel surcharges next month Read More »
C&S
Balfour Beatty to provide traction power, C&S systems for Denver RTD extension Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Patriot Rail builds up Tennessee Southern's business during first year of ownership Read More »
C&S
Updates from ExpressYard, Intrade International, Siemens, Bombardier and CIT Group Read More »

November 29

Logistics
MeadWestvaco kicks the tires on CSXT's service to consider shifting freight from truck to rail Read More »
Amtrak
Bush appoints Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve Amtrak labor dispute Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Santa Clara VTA, Caltrain to improve Palo Alto stations Read More »
C&S
Illinois Commerce Commission OKs four crossing upgrade projects Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA seeks input on Fort Totten development plan Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Updates from Greenbrier, Southwest Signal, Alstom and TÜVRheinland Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AREMA to co-sponsor European rail/technology tour in '08 Read More »

November 28

People
Bombardier appoints longtime exec Pierre Beaudoin CEO Read More »
Passenger Rail
GO Transit to launch service to Barrie next month Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Freight-rail tax credit, Amtrak legislation champion Lott to leave Senate Read More »
M&A
CPR, Mayo Clinic officials meet to discuss DM&E transaction Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CTA opens another renovated Brown Line station Read More »
MOW
NS, state DOT complete passing siding at North Carolina Railroad yard Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Updates from Miner Enterprises, Bombardier, RailComm and the Railway Supply Institute Read More »

November 27

Rail Industry Trends
Metra approves 2008 spending plan, fare increase Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
California's Capitol Corridor sets ridership, revenue records in FY07 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
STB releases procedural schedules for CN/EJ&E and CPR/DM&E transactions Read More »
MOW
BNSF boosts PRB train loadings in November's first half Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Charlotte agency opens new light-rail line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak opens renovated downtown Milwaukee intermodal facility Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Tie production up, purchases down in October, RTA says Read More »

November 26

Labor
CPR and TCRC extend 'no strike' pact; CN and steelworkers union reach tentative agreement Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NJ Transit to restore West Trenton passenger-rail line Read More »
Intermodal
Mexican port marks completion of container terminal expansion's first phase Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Pittsburgh port authority to hike ticket prices Jan. 1 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
GE lands first-ever freight locomotive order in the United Kingdom Read More »
People
Morey to oversee NYC economic development firm's capital program expenditures Read More »
People
Mississippi DOT names Burt deputy director of freight/rail/port division Read More »

November 21

Rail Industry Trends
MTA to reduce proposed fare increase Read More »
Passenger Rail
TriMet to call new commuter-rail line 'WES' Read More »
People
PB names Hawksworth CEO Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
ASME, IEEE and ASCE seek technical paper submissions for joint April 2008 event Read More »
Mechanical
Wories takes president's reins at Amsted Rail; company adds job responsibilities for nine execs Read More »
Mechanical
Updates from FreightCar America, URS Corp., Vossloh, PS Technology and Miner Enterprises Read More »

November 20

Rail Industry Trends
New York MTA to obtain $1.3 billion from feds for Second Avenue Subway Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Value of freight flowing between U.S., Canada and Mexico last year increased 9.7 percent, USDOT says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Poll: TCU members would support proposed Amtrak strike Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NJ Transit to install solar-power system at maintenance complex Read More »
People
BNSF names Williams GM of Kansas Division, LeVere AVP of signals Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Ficker resigns as NIT League president Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Latest updates from Vossloh, Knorr-Bremse, Koppers and Safety Vision Read More »

November 19

Labor
UTU, NCCC to resume collective bargaining talks in January Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Pittsburgh port authority proposes 25-cent fare increase Read More »
High-Speed Rail
California High Speed Rail Authority posts financing progress, recommends route alignment Read More »
Labor
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to renegotiate contract with CPR, represent Ontario Northland workers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA promotes Kubicek to rail operations head Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Gulf States Toyota to build BNSF-served processing center in Texas Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Latest updates from CIT Group, Miner Enterprises, NREC, RailFood, RAIL.ONE and Ansaldo STS Read More »

November 16

CSX Transportation
CSX's board sends letter to TCI stating support for senior management and praise for company's performance Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
New York/New Jersey port authority to hike fares, increase Hudson River rail tunnel commitment Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Congress close to signing off on FY08 transportation bill Read More »
Intermodal
AAR: U.S., Canadian railroads register carload gains in November's first full week Read More »
Amtrak
McLean succeeds Laney as Amtrak chairman Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Canadian railroad association, government update rail security agreement Read More »
People
UP appoints Totusek, Weber and Putz as VPs in finance department Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
TTCI's U.K. subsidiary to study International Union of Railways' worldwide quality assurance program proposal Read More »

November 15

Rail Industry Trends
Transportation Services Index loses ground in September after August gain Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BART launches construction on Union City Intermodal Station Read More »
Intermodal
NS begins tunnel clearance work on Heartland Corridor Read More »
M&A
Progressive Rail to lease UP track in Minnesota, form new short line Read More »
MOW
CTA increases train speed on several lines after track upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Alstom to help build Algerian tramways Read More »
Financials
Providence and Worcester's revenue and income reflect weak container traffic Read More »
Intermodal
Segovia to depart TMM, Chairman Serrano to fill in as interim president Read More »

November 14

Rail Industry Trends
Intermodal Association of North America installs officers and directors, bestows Silver Kingpin Award Read More »
Intermodal
Prince, Finkbiner release '10 Steps to Improved Modal Connectivity' report Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Skanska anticipates NYCT subway line contract, lands track upgrade project in Czech Republic Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Chrysler honors Ann Arbor Railroad's performance with Gold Award Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Parsons Brinckerhoff to oversee Dubai line construction Read More »
C&S
Latest updates from Wireless Matrix, RailComm, Railpower and Global Railway Industries Read More »

November 13

C&S
GO Transit to upgrade signal system at Toronto's Union Station Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
FY08 transportation bill includes $94 million for Sound Transit light-rail projects Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
FRA proposes 'model' state legislation to ensure qualified individuals serve as railroad police officers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Santa Clara VTA seeks public input on proposed transit improvements Read More »
MOW
Kansas City Southern Railway completes 'Fitzmorris' siding in Louisiana Read More »
People
Curtright to succeed Klaus as GM of BNSF's Gulf Division Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR shifts damage prevention/loading services group from Railinc's to TTCI's umbrella Read More »

November 12

Passenger Rail
VRE obtains first-ever RRIF loan issued to a commuter railroad Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CSX Intermodal to open new Buffalo container transfer facility next week Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NTSB's 'most wanted' safety improvement list flags rail worker fatigue for first time Read More »
People
Gauthier to serve second term as president of Quebec's AMT Read More »
Intermodal
U.S. railroads remain on slow traffic pace in October, AAR says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
New Orleans agency reopens portion of St. Charles Streetcar Line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
UP launches trackwork in Missouri; joins BNSF on magazine's top military-friendly employer list Read More »
Mechanical
Latest updates from Miner Enterprises, NREC, Duos Technologies, Railpower, Kelso Technologies and others Read More »

November 9

Rail Industry Trends
Voters sign off on several transit ballot measures Read More »
People
New York & Atlantic names Victor president, reassigns Westerfield and Torres Read More »
Mechanical
GE-led consortium to develop, test 'clean' locomotive engine technologies Read More »
People
Giles to head Florida East Coast Railway and RailAmerica; FECR's McPherson to retire Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
ARINC to install video monitoring equipment for Maryland Transit Administration Read More »
Passenger Rail
Bombardier to oversee train operations, crews for GO Transit Read More »
Mechanical
From 'Gunderson' to Greenbrier': Rail services subsidiary changes name to match owner's moniker Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Brookville Equipment expands Pennsylvania production plant Read More »

November 8

Rail Industry Trends
CTA approves $1 billion 2008 spending plan, fare increases and layoffs Read More »
Financials
American Railcar Industries: Revenue, rail-car shipments down from 3Q 2006, but profit's up year-to-date Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
We can do a better job leveraging public investment for infrastructure development, coalition says Read More »
Financials
Alstom registers sales, income gains in first-half of FY2007 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NYCT to add express service on Staten Island Railway Read More »
People
Molitoris to become Ohio Rail Development Commission's second chairman Read More »
C&S
CSXT enlists RailComm to provide remote control derails at Willard Car Shop Read More »

November 7

Rail Industry Trends
Survey: WMATA posts double-digit ridership increase during five-year period Read More »
People
Pacer International president to step down, retired CEO Orris to take over as intermodal division president Read More »
Mechanical
Emergency responders complete tank car safety course sponsored by UP Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
New York MTA seeking to implement e-alert system Read More »
C&S
Rail Runner to implement quiet zones at six crossings Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
American Honda Motor lauds BNSF for 'outstanding teamwork' Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
FCM receives order from BNSF for 38 portable railroad toilets Read More »

November 6

Rail Industry Trends
Sacramento agency names Wiley acting GM, CEO Read More »
MOW
BNSF marks completion of triple track on PRB joint line Read More »
Financials
Acquisitions, product mix propel Greenbrier to post record revenue in FY2007 Read More »
Labor
In Memoriam: Former BLE General Chairman J.B. White Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Maryland Transit Administration to update community on proposed Red Line Read More »
C&S
Kentucky seeks federal dollars to help fund upgrades at 19 crossings Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CSXI's, UP's fuel surcharges nudge up in November Read More »

November 5

Rail Industry Trends
CPR/DM&E merger a major transaction, STB says; board decision on deal not expected until late 2008 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CTA receives state grant to balance 2007 budget, postpones fare hikes and layoffs Read More »
People
New York MTA appoints three top managers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
North American intermodal volume reaches second-highest quarterly level, IANA says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak, eight unions enter 'cooling-off' period Read More »
Mechanical
Helm Financial names Williams president, appoints eight other execs Read More »
Mechanical
McNeely, Jones join Mitsui Rail Capital's VP ranks Read More »
Mechanical
GATX names Clark regional VP of sales for Midwest office Read More »

November 2

Rail Industry Trends
CN, CPR forge routing protocol pact to speed interline traffic Read More »
Intermodal
Carloads up, intermodal volume down for U.S. roads last week, AAR says Read More »
People
KCS promotes Crandall, Harrison and Koelper Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MTA Metro-North seeks developers for Beacon Station project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
UP wins Department of Energy's 'Innovator' award; speeds up Salt Lake City trains Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
GE to provide mobile rail-car repair services Read More »
Financials
Portec Rail, FreightCar America, TrinityRail and The Andersons ring up more sales Read More »

November 1

Passenger Rail
MBTA launches service on Greenbush Line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BART obtains $5.4 million state grant to add station security cameras Read More »
Financials
Genesee & Wyoming registers revenue, income gains Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Wabtec Railway Electronics to develop vital PTC pilot for NS Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BNSF honors three short lines with annual achievement awards Read More »
People
Southwest Signal's Mayer takes chairman's seat, hands off presidential and CEO reins to Krishnarao Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
SKF, Knorr-Bremse partner to provide condition-monitoring capability for brake-control systems Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Bombardier-led joint venture to manufacture 40 high-speed trains for Chinese railway Read More »
C&S
Plastics shipper installs RailComm automation system at Texas switching yard Read More »
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