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Rail News: November 2018
November 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RF Industries, Hollysys, Siemens and Alstom (Nov. 30) Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNBLET conducts vote for CN-Wisconsin Central pact Read More »
Passenger RailStreetcars the preferred choice for Minneapolis-area transit corridor Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail 2019 seeks conference presenters Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County authority to launch streetcar construction Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak wraps up Great Hall restoration at Chicago Union Station Read More »
MechanicalAlberta Premier Notley calls for expanded crude-by-rail capacity Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline bags Florida DOT approval to lease land for Orlando-Tampa line Read More »
November 29
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA kicks the tires on new parking meters Read More »
C&SCSX, NS to upgrade four Ohio crossings Read More »
Passenger RailOregon DOT kicks off hearings for Portland-Eugene passenger-rail plan Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN awards second rail-car inspection contract to Duos Technologies Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post carload, intermodal gains in Week 47 Read More »
Passenger RailMetropolitan Council set to break ground on Southwest light-rail line Read More »
AmtrakTrump, Cuomo meet to discuss Amtrak rail tunnel project Read More »
Passenger RailFTA to provide FY2018 capital grants for four transit-rail projects Read More »
November 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Koppers, Southern National Track Services, HNTB and Advent Intermodal (Nov. 28) Read More »
Passenger RailTTC to end Metropass sales next month Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail service coming again soon to northern Manitoba Read More »
SafetySen. Schumer repeats call for CSX to fix grade crossings Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink shattered ridership record in October Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern: Ledoux becomes VP of government affairs, Maestri to retire Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's Bolin to succeed Rock as VP-external relations Read More »
SafetyRAC recognizes safety efforts of three railroads, one service provider Read More »
November 27
Passenger RailWashington state DOT seeks input on proposed multimodal projects Read More »
SecurityValley Metro unveils smartphone app to enhance safety, security Read More »
IntermodalCharleston Harbor project qualifies for more federal funds Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR to new Congress: Be 'sensible' with oversight Read More »
ShippersViterra to upgrade two rail-served grain terminals in Canada Read More »
Passenger RailTransbay authority releases final environmental report for downtown rail extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's Knight dubbed 'Best CFO' for sixth-straight year Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak picks four teams to compete for Philadelphia station project Read More »
November 26
Passenger RailDelaware officials break ground on Wilmington Transit Center Read More »
IntermodalPort of Oakland set peak-season import record Read More »
PTCFRA: Railroads advanced PTC implementation in Q3 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload volume dipped in Week 46 Read More »
ShippersParrish & Heimbecker to build Class I-served grain terminal near Vancouver port Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues safety advisory for railroads under signal suspensions Read More »
PeopleFormer BLE-Canada VP Hucker dies Read More »
Passenger RailSouth Florida RTA honored for transit service, marketing Read More »
November 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Rio Grande Pacific, ABDW, PFL Petroleum and Stantec (Nov. 21) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBART launches official app Read More »
Passenger RailBi-State board OKs TOD near Metro Transit-St. Louis light-rail station Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific updates PTC progress report Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce grew in October Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT unveils $12 billion capital plan Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach obtains $14 million grant for rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA defines new category of high-speed passenger trains Read More »
November 20
Passenger RailCTA installs pedestrian bridge at 95th/Dan Ryan Station Read More »
MOWMARTA inks contract with RailWorks for rail upgrades Read More »
IntermodalPort of LA sets new monthly cargo record Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsStreetcar systems can impact economic development, study says Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsEDA grant to pay for rail infrastructure project in Georgia Read More »
Passenger RailMTA's Second Avenue Subway clears environmental hurdle Read More »
MOWNew York issues $27 million in grants for rail infrastructure work Read More »
Passenger RailFTA pledges $1.2 billion for Seattle's Lynnwood light-rail project Read More »
November 19
IntermodalNorth Carolina DOT's Mobi Award to recognize multimodal transportation projects Read More »
SustainabilityTransLink issues first 'green' bond to finance new rail lines Read More »
Passenger RailBART mulls second Transbay Tube Read More »
SecurityCongress creates new cybersecurity agency Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT issues RFP for transit study in Boston suburb Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit posts rail ridership gain in Q3 Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline, Virgin Group to form Virgin Trains USA Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak touts 'best operating performance' in FY2018 Read More »
November 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Bombardier, Stantec, Hardesty & Hanover and WAGO (Nov. 16) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOhio panel seeks comments on state's new rail plan Read More »
IntermodalPort of Savannah set container cargo record in October Read More »
MOWCleveland RTA nets $9 million grant for Red Line heavy-rail trackwork Read More »
Passenger RailMTA mulls fare hikes to stave off service cuts Read More »
Passenger RailMet Council taps Lunda, McCrossan to build Southwest light-rail line Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to sell 373 miles of rail lines in Florida, Georgia Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues funding notice for state-of-good-repair projects Read More »
November 15
Rail Industry TrendsLeague of Railway Women to kick off 'Railroading 101' series Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR renovates three rail stations Read More »
PeopleSFMTA names Levenson CFO Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA identifies President's Safety Award winners in Central, Pacific regions Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads carried a bit more traffic in Week 45 Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern's Wochner to retire as SVP, chief legal officer Read More »
PTCAPTA: Commuter railroads acquire all radio spectrum for PTC Read More »
Passenger RailFeds green light Metro Transit's Southwest light-rail extension Read More »
November 14
Passenger RailMTA to buy Grand Central Terminal, Harlem and Hudson lines Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trainyard Tech, Bentley Systems, RSI, W.E. Lott, Savage and Cando (Nov. 14) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBrownsville & Rio Grande's former caboose to become a library Read More »
Passenger RailBART unveils new station canopies in downtown San Francisco Read More »
IntermodalBNSF Logistics adds TEXX 900 to specialized rail-car fleet Read More »
Passenger RailLA construction authority mulls plan to build final Gold Line segment in two phases Read More »
PeopleHouse rail subcommittee's Denham ousted in re-election bid Read More »
IntermodalPort of Hamilton expansion to increase rail access Read More »
November 13
MOWLIRR to wrap up Montauk Branch tie replacement Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA launches new site for weekend rail service disruptions Read More »
MechanicalKCS locomotive sports patriotic paint scheme to honor vets Read More »
Passenger RailToronto creates transit expansion office Read More »
AmtrakBlumenthal urges Amtrak to address overcrowding on Hartford, Shore Line East lines Read More »
LogisticsPerdue AgriBusiness to build grain facility at Maryland logistics park Read More »
LaborG.I. magazine's military friendly employer list includes five railroads Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ seeks public comments on next year’s operating, capital budgets Read More »
November 12
Passenger RailTrinity Metro logs uptick in college student ridership Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina, Virginia ports set cargo records in October Read More »
MechanicalMetra to buy three used locomotives Read More »
ShippersNRF: Retail imports remain strong ahead of tariffs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGAO: USDOT should evaluate grade crossing safety program Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX launches program to support veterans, active military, first responders Read More »
MechanicalMontreal transit agency taps Bombardier, Alstom to supply more Azur rail cars Read More »
PeopleMTA Chair Lhota resigns Read More »
November 9
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Loebsack visits Sivyer Steel for post-bankruptcy update Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RSI, GREX, Bombardier, Cornerstone Systems and Parsons (Nov. 9) Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver, Metrolinx unveil virtual reality rail safety video Read More »
SustainabilityCaltrain to use renewable energy at San Jose facilities Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern to kick off Holiday Express tour Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Brightline submits sole proposal for Orlando-Tampa rail service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA, Wabtec to offer PTC solution for short lines Read More »
Passenger RailSouth Shore Line double-track project clears environmental hurdle Read More »
November 8
Rail Industry TrendsNJ Transit boosts locomotive engineer recruitment efforts Read More »
Passenger RailPATH rolls out cell service in underground stations Read More »
PeopleNRLC's Gradia to retire; Branon named next chair Read More »
PTCCiting PTC costs, VRE eyes fare increase Read More »
Passenger RailUtah Transit Authority marks commuter-rail ridership record Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern proposes new HQ building in Midtown Atlanta, report says Read More »
IntermodalPrince Rupert port projects to include rail infrastructure Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR reports 'mixed' traffic results for October Read More »
November 7
MOWTransLink begins winter prep Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to begin tests at new light-rail yard Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak should improve worker background checks Read More »
Passenger RailRhode Island breaks ground on MBTA rail station Read More »
IntermodalCanada seeks buyer for Ridley Terminals Read More »
MOWNJ leaders ask Coast Guard to limit Portal Bridge openings Read More »
Passenger RailVoters OK transit ballot measures in several states Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern names Farrell SVP transportation Read More »
November 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Duos Technologies, Tealinc, Trinity, Peerless Electronics and Aspen Equipment (Nov. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailEl Paso transit agency wraps up streetcar construction Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao calls on agencies, railroads to improve grade crossing safety Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Downeaster service to get service boost Read More »
Canadian PacificCP broke grain, biofuel shipping records in October Read More »
PTCCapitol Corridor ready to start fleet PTC implementation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman acquires two short lines, commuter-rail service Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts higher revenue, expenses in Q3 Read More »
November 5
CSX TransportationCSX Santa Train to travel through Appalachia this month Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee streetcar begins passenger service Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut Gov. Malloy opens new Hartford Line station Read More »
IntermodalCool Port storage facility opens at Port of Oakland Read More »
Passenger RailBART tallies 1 million rides on Antioch extension Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Crosstie production, purchases fell in September Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Virginia panel releases first WMATA performance report Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKentucky awards $1.3 million in grants for rail crossing projects Read More »
November 2
Supplier SpotlightCongressmen visit A&K, New England Central Railroad Read More »
PeopleDCTA names Bloomer VP of operations Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesaver names Maleh executive director Read More »
Passenger RailHonolulu to provide city funds to help build passenger-rail system Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern acquires transload warehouse Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to begin testing Southeast light-rail extension Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT OKs RRIF loan for Port of Everett Marine Terminal rail project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTrudeau: Hudson Bay Rail Line to reopen by Nov. 30 Read More »
November 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, Bombardier, Schneider, Omaha Track and Skanska (Nov. 1) Read More »
PeopleNational Mediation Board names Sims mediation services director Read More »
Passenger RailDART to offer digital communications platform Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. carload traffic back up in Week 43 Read More »
Passenger RailDelaware infrastructure proposal includes funds for transit, rail Read More »
Passenger RailPATH opens new Harrison station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Ethanol train derailment underscores need for safe tank cars Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal volumes up 4.7 percent in Q3 Read More »
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