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Rail News: November 2017
November 30
Passenger RailNARP unveils new brand, website Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet to renovate East 122nd Avenue light-rail station Read More »
MechanicalNew York City Transit seeks rider input on new subway cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report 2.4 percent traffic increase in Week 47 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSecond rail union ratifies national contract with freight carriers Read More »
SecurityHouse bill would strengthen transit-rail security Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific, startup accelerator partner to spur freight innovations Read More »
IntermodalWashington panel votes to deny proposed Vancouver crude-oil terminal Read More »
November 29
Passenger RailOntario to improve GO train stations in Milton, Mississauga Read More »
Passenger RailMetra train derails outside Chicago Union Station Read More »
MOWMBTA fast-tracks rail, tie replacement on Green Line Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ kicks off meetings for PATH extension to Newark airport Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlberta Midland completes rail logistics center on CN line Read More »
Passenger RailWSP to manage second phase of BART's Silicon Valley extension Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTrain dispatchers vote to ratify contract with freight carriers Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific hires new VPs to bolster sales, marketing team Read More »
November 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Parsons, Duos Technologies and Acrow Bridge (Nov. 28) Read More »
Passenger RailWashington DOT seeks input on multimodal projects list Read More »
Passenger RailTTC begins final testing on Line 1 subway extension Read More »
IntermodalNeo-Panamax cranes arrive at Port of Savannah Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver's new safety videos target young adults Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego agencies complete Oceanside Transit Center upgrades Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to wrap up two-year Minnesota-Wisconsin bridge project Read More »
Passenger RailNashville Mayor Barry expands light-rail plans Read More »
November 27
MOWOhio commission OKs rail crossing improvements Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit light-rail ridership soared in third quarter Read More »
Passenger RailCTA proposes fare hike after state funding cut Read More »
ShippersWashington panel issues FEIS for proposed crude-by-rail terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail intermodal traffic tops carloads in Week 46 Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA inks $723 million contract for automated fare collection system Read More »
PeopleBatory named rail adviser to Chao Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNTSB: U.S. rail fatalities rose in 2016 Read More »
November 22
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Rep. Estes tours Budde Enterprises' Kansas facility Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to hike track speed in southwest Minnesota Read More »
Internet-DigitalHackers target Sacramento transit agency Read More »
AmtrakNTSB: Truck driver's inattention led to Amtrak's 2016 derailment in Kansas Read More »
LaborSTB: U.S. Class I employment dipped slightly in October Read More »
M&AProgress Rail to acquire Downer Freight Rail in Australia Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO: Tax reform bills fail to address infrastructure funding 'crisis' Read More »
PeopleByford takes helm as New York City Transit's president Read More »
November 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, RATP, HARTING, Eversheds Sutherland and TekTracking (Nov. 21) Read More »
PeopleColorado Gov. Hickenlooper names Lewis to head DOT Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsL.A. Metro opens Union Station bike facility, forms ride-sharing pact Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNRC: Voter-approved ballot measures included rail projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak selects preferred plan for Philadelphia station development Read More »
SafetyFTA OKs Utah's rail safety program Read More »
PTCUP highlights third-quarter PTC work Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA selects Fluor joint venture to build Green Line extension Read More »
November 20
SafetyPUCO seeks applicants for grade-crossing project funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMetrolink calls on Congress to keep transit tax deduction Read More »
PTCNorth County Transit District advances PTC demo Read More »
IntermodalCentrePort preps new industrial park for development Read More »
Passenger RailMetra kicks off Fox River Bridge replacement project Read More »
Passenger RailTTC's subway extension to open next month Read More »
PeopleRSI President Simpson to retire, O'Malley named successor Read More »
PeopleAPTA names Skoutelas president, CEO Read More »
November 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Pandrol, Cubic, FST, NRC and MTU (Nov. 17) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSEPTA unveils updated mobile app Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro audit found nearly 2,600 rail service disruptions in 2016 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, Canadian police union forge tentative five-year pact Read More »
IntermodalPortland port names Swire Shipping terminal operator Read More »
MechanicalSound Transit taps Brookville for five more light-rail cars Read More »
IntermodalNew Orleans port continues growth in FY17, expects to close soon on short-line acquisition Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak broke ridership, financial records in FY2017 Read More »
November 16
ShippersShippers need more rail-asset transparency, firms say Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA to hike fares, increase light-rail service in 2018 Read More »
IntermodalJAXPORT kicks off construction of new auto terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carloads down, intermodal volumes up in Week 45 Read More »
IntermodalFlorida Gov. Scott proposes record $10.8 billion transportation budget Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances next phase of Penn Station renewal Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail agency selects German firm as early train operator Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCanada sues OmniTRAX over rail line disrepair; company seeks arbitration under NAFTA Read More »
November 15
MOWMetro-North wraps up Port Jervis Line repairs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA disappointed in Senate's version of tax bill Read More »
SecurityDART steps up security Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFlorida East Coast Railway tour highlighted LNG operations Read More »
MechanicalMBTA to receive first Orange Line cars from China in December Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern honored for board diversity Read More »
Passenger RailCanada, Quebec pledge funds for Montreal public transit projects Read More »
AmtrakNTSB: Amtrak's weak safety culture led to fatal derailment Read More »
November 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ballard, ALLU, Teleste and WAGO (Nov. 14) Read More »
MechanicalPrototype streetcar unveiled for proposed Brooklyn-Queens line Read More »
PeopleFauth, Fortson join National Mediation Board Read More »
IntermodalOakland port gives first OK to CenterPoint logistics center Read More »
LaborTriMet, ATU agree to three-year pact Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail issues call for 2018 conference presenters Read More »
PTCMBTA obtains $382 million in federal loans for PTC work Read More »
Supplier SpotlightGE to sell or spin off its transportation business Read More »
November 13
Passenger RailDART to update public on Cotton Belt rail project Read More »
ShippersBNSF serves new Cemex terminal in Colorado Read More »
MechanicalSan Francisco Muni's next-gen light-rail cars ready to go Read More »
Canadian PacificFatt steps down from Canadian Pacific's board Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority OKs funds for rail, gate expansions Read More »
Passenger RailLaHood calls for regional source of capital funds for WMATA Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMassDOT seeks federal grant for New England Central Railroad project Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs 2018 budget with fare hikes, service cuts Read More »
November 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, PTSI, HDR and HNTB (Nov. 10) Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia looks to assume environmental review of high-speed rail project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCeres Solutions obtains state loan for rail project at Michigan feed mill Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWestern Forest to shut down Englewood logging train Read More »
Passenger RailConstruction authority issues RFQ for L.A.'s Gold Line extension Read More »
FinancialsPANYNJ unveils 2018 capital, operating budgets Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to serve Indiana coal-loading facility Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrans replaces Nippon Sharyo with Siemens in rail-car contract Read More »
November 9
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada takes on rail worker fatigue initiative Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA mulls station changes to improve access to Maryland light-rail line Read More »
IntermodalAmazon coming to rail-served park in Maryland Read More »
MechanicalBART's 'Fleet of the Future' train misses mark in test run Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads logged slight volume dip in Week 44 Read More »
PeoplePittsburgh transit agency names Kelleman CEO Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWisconsin & Southern obtains state funding for rail bridge project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA: Short-line industry achieves fatality-free year Read More »
November 8
C&SLIRR to upgrade signals on Montauk Branch segment Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina Ports logged record October volume Read More »
PeopleHouston METRO signs CEO Lambert to another term Read More »
IntermodalL.A., Long Beach ports adopt clean air pact Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX names Shanley exec VP Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIronhorse to develop rail-served industrial park on U.S.-Mexico border Read More »
PeopleIowa Interstate reshapes leadership team Read More »
Passenger RailStudy: Proposed Texas-Oklahoma passenger-rail service is 'feasible' Read More »
November 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ENSCO, Miller Ingenuity, Talgo and RSI (Nov. 7) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain OKs bicycle parking management plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSEPTA seeks input on energy action plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse transportation leaders want GAO oversight of INFRA grants Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsEDA grant to fund Iowa industrial park's rail project Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA outlines $101 million in winter resiliency efforts Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS de Mexico to serve Savage Cos.'s new petroleum terminal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA: Tax bill fails to protect Highway Trust Fund Read More »
November 6
Rail Industry TrendsPittsburgh transit agency brings real-time tracking to rail system Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsGE's Thomas to present at RailTrends 2017 Read More »
SafetyWashington panel OKs grants for crossing improvements Read More »
MOWWMATA to replace Red Line interlocking Read More »
PeopleIowa Interstate names Parsons GM Read More »
IntermodalPort Everglades handled record cargo volumes in FY2017 Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada to adjust track inspections in response to safety recommendation Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts revenue, income gains in Q3 Read More »
November 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Sperry, Keolis, Greenbrier, Cubic, Arrows Up, Nortrak and WAGO (Nov. 3) Read More »
Passenger RailRTD reaches milestone in small-business contracts for FasTracks work Read More »
MOWOhio panel OKs crossing improvement projects Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina port authority OKs largest crane purchase Read More »
SafetyAnacostia Rail prepares 260 emergency responders in hazmat safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsEPA trims 2017 rail-car deliveries estimate just a tad Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters Canada members reject CP contract renewal proposal Read More »
MOWCREATE partners seek $160 million INFRA grant from feds Read More »
November 2
PeopleAAR's Hamberger ranks among nation's top lobbyists Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad names Walters chairman Read More »
ShippersHonda nearly triples cargo moved through Georgia's Port of Brunswick Read More »
Passenger RailOntario advances Kipling Station project Read More »
PeopleAmtrak names Zacariassen CIO Read More »
SecurityNYC transit agencies heighten security after terrorist attack Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Intermodal traffic set a record in October Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX ceases plan to expand Baltimore tunnel Read More »
November 1
PeopleSouth Florida RTA adds Vaughan to governing board Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA slates hearings on King of Prussia Rail environmental report Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern unveils 2017 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit 'floating' rail bridge honored for engineering Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit lengthens light-rail platforms at Exchange Place Station Read More »
IntermodalPort of Indiana obtains federal dollars for expansion Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak begins Roanoke rail service Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Strong growth in Q3 intermodal volumes Read More »
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