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Rail News: December 2013
December 30
Rail supplier news from Rockwell Collins, ARINC and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Dec. 30) Read More »
LACMTA to provide rail service to Tournament of Roses Parade Read More »
Valley Metro's light-rail service sets Saturday ridership record Read More »
SMART division, Kansas University to conduct hearing loss study Read More »
CP holiday train sets donation record Read More »
In Memoriam: George Belchick, longtime Wabtec executive Read More »
U.S. chemical industry is back on growth path, ACC says Read More »
Mineta transit research consortium publishes report on transit system efficiency Read More »
December 27
NJ Transit rolls out new mobile ticketing app Read More »
Northern Frac Proppants arranges funds for more frac sand facilities in Wisconsin Read More »
AAR: U.S. intermodal volume up, carloads down in year's 51st week Read More »
Sound Transit elects new board leadership Read More »
Ontario unveils RFP for Eglinton Crosstown light-rail line Read More »
UP might open New Mexico yard in late 2014 Read More »
BART's new president calls for study of labor negotiation issues Read More »
Indiana Harbor Belt lands local grant to convert locomotives to natural gas Read More »
December 26
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Siemens, AXION, Alstom and BMT (Dec. 26) Read More »
Amtrak addresses Wi-Fi service for Midwest routes, opens new lounge at L.A.'s Union Station Read More »
Plains All American to build rail-served fractionator in Eagle Ford Shale Read More »
Diaz to head security for New York MTA Read More »
Quebec port sets bulk cargo record Read More »
USDOT allocates grant for New York station work; FRA boosts accident reporting threshold for 2014 Read More »
North Carolina Railroad pays dividend for new state rail fund Read More »
USDOT announces $3 billion for transit systems hit by Hurricane Sandy Read More »
December 23
BNSF's Rose becomes board member for Dallas federal reserve bank Read More »
Honolulu chooses four-car trains for transit-rail system Read More »
Houston opens new light-rail extension Read More »
Washington state port sets annual rail-car volume record Read More »
KCS is poised to keep executing its strategic plan in 2014, Starling says Read More »
SEPTA adopts FY2014 budget, eliminates shortfall Read More »
Kinder Morgan, Imperial Oil to build crude rail terminal near Edmonton Read More »
BART, unions settle final contract dispute Read More »
December 20
Rail supplier news from Ansaldo STS, Trinity, Alstom, Tiger Cool, Bombardier, RSI and Stantec (Dec. 20) Read More »
Long Beach port's board elects officers Read More »
BLET, BMWED encourage members to back ATDA organizing effort at UP Read More »
Cargill to expand rail capacity at Alberta grain facility Read More »
Sound Transit adopts $1.1 billion budget for 2014 Read More »
AAR: U.S. rail traffic maintained up-and-down pattern in 50th week Read More »
IDOT advances multi-state locomotive acquisition Read More »
NTSB issues track-worker safety recommendations Read More »
December 19
Scott to succeed Giobbie as CSX short-line manager Read More »
Cincinnati streetcar cancellation could cost $80 million, excluding potential lawsuits, independent auditor says Read More »
Virginia agency schedules meeting on proposed high-speed rail line Read More »
Strobel Starostka Transfer to operate unit train facility in Wyoming Read More »
RTA report: Tie purchases, production nose-dived in November Read More »
SMART lands funds to extend service; board OKs new station for Sonoma County Airport Read More »
Exports drove up South Carolina port's container volume in November Read More »
Sens. Tester, Baucus advocate for additional Amtrak Empire Builder stop for Bakken oil workers Read More »
December 18
Rail supplier news from Thales, Ansaldo STS and TUV Rheinland (Dec. 18) Read More »
Amtrak to add Wolverine Service trains for holidays Read More »
Crossing projects on tap in Ohio; grade separation set in California Read More »
Mathis reelected as San Diego MTS chair Read More »
Washington state port awards rail project contract to RailWorks Read More »
BNSF tabs Carter to head merged department; Pacific Imperial Railroad selects Patterson as CCO Read More »
Schumer to introduce legislation to extend transit commuter tax break Read More »
Container volume climbed at Southern California ports, lagged at Virginia port in November Read More »
December 17
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ProTran, Harsco Rail, Schneider National, Alstom and Caterpillar (Dec. 17) Read More »
Montreal port's rail workers ratify six-year agreement Read More »
Hampton Roads Transit to solicit public comments on proposed fare hike Read More »
Tax credit extension would benefit Saratoga & North Creek's freight and passenger service, Schumer says Read More »
KCSM recognizes customers' carbon-reduction efforts Read More »
Sens. Schumer, Blumenthal call for more FRA funding Read More »
CTA ruling: CN under, CP over grain revenue cap in latest crop year Read More »
Amtrak's Boardman calls on Congress, railroads to make PTC a reality as soon as possible Read More »
December 16
NRC names top field employee, rail construction project for 2013 Read More »
Santa Clara VTA elects new leadership Read More »
Florida East Coast makes managerial changes in four departments Read More »
Reading & Northern sues regional rail authority over operator contract Read More »
California High-Speed Rail Authority advances to 'eminent domain' process Read More »
Three Pacific Northwest ports update emission-reduction goals Read More »
FRA launches 60-day safety review of Metro-North Read More »
California commission allocates millions for transportation projects Read More »
December 13
Rail supplier news from Tutor Perini, Ansaldo STS, CAF, Thales, CAD Railway, Nomad Digital and Tiger Cool (Dec. 13) Read More »
RAC honors CN and CP for safety, environmental efforts in 2013 Read More »
PATCO reveals refurbished rail cars Read More »
APTA advocates for tax benefit extension for transit commuters Read More »
STB seeks comments on grain rate case procedures Read More »
Six teams submit qualification statements for Maryland's Purple Line Read More »
Pennsylvania provides grants for numerous freight-rail projects Read More »
AAR: U.S. intermodal counts climb, carloads fall in December's first week Read More »
December 12
Rail supplier news from Flagship Rail, VeRail, Alstom, Railinc, CANARAIL, Parsons Brinckerhoff and NRC (Dec. 12) Read More »
North Carolina DOT seeks short-line applicants for available state grants Read More »
TriMet calls for outside review of light-rail maintenance, sends trolleys to St. Louis Read More »
Transportation Services Index slipped slightly in October Read More »
CN anticipates higher earnings, capex budget in 2014 Read More »
BART fares to rise Jan. 1 to help fund 'Fleet of the Future' Read More »
FRA issues safety advisory on train speed limits Read More »
Ice to succeed Rose as BNSF's CEO Read More »
December 11
Ehlinger retains seat as NIT League's chairman Read More »
ODOT readying new trains for service in Amtrak Cascades corridor Read More »
Gold Line Bridge project honored for engineering, construction Read More »
Georgia ports pumped up cargo, container volumes in November Read More »
BNSF opens new Missouri River bridge Read More »
Rail moved second-most freight by weight in 2012, BTS survey shows Read More »
FTA commits $75 million to commuter-rail extension in Southern California Read More »
NTSB wraps up on-site investigation of Metro-North derailment, cites need for PTC Read More »
December 10
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Siemens, Holland and CARS (Dec. 10) Read More »
Georgia DOT to build rail bridge over CSX tracks Read More »
APTA supports bill that would increase gas tax Read More »
L.A. port renews WWL's lease to operate large auto processing facility Read More »
Virginia seeks public input on draft of long-term transportation plan Read More »
Import container volume at major ports to end 2013 on good note, Global Port Tracker predicts Read More »
CN to serve another frac sand plant in Wisconsin Read More »
Schumer, Blumenthal call on FRA to require safety monitoring systems in locomotives, operating cabs Read More »
December 9
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Koppers, TPSC, Nomad Digital, CTLGroup, Arup and AREMA (Dec. 9) Read More »
Greater Cleveland RTA to showcase new Red Line cars Read More »
Reading & Northern makes management changes Read More »
UP communications center earns law enforcement organization's accreditation Read More »
Jacksonville port boosts heavy cargo capabilities Read More »
Fatal Metro-North derailment prompts more calls for PTC Read More »
North American freight movements remained meager in November, Cass says Read More »
Metro-North receives emergency order from FRA, takes new safety-enhancing actions Read More »
December 6
MassDOT's Davey named construction association's 'Person of the Year' Read More »
Illinois, Ohio commissions advance crossing projects Read More »
UTA to open new S-Line streetcar this weekend Read More »
High-growth areas need transit to reach economic potential, APTA says Read More »
U.S. rail traffic tallied gains in November, AAR says Read More »
Tank cars: RSI committee urges PHMSA to approve new-car design, consider proposed safety modifications for older fleets Read More »
Senator and short-line industry constituents push for extension to Section 45G tax credit Read More »
CTA to launch largest improvement plan of Blue Line O'Hare Branch in 30 years Read More »
December 5
USA Pavilion scored success at Brazilian trade show, REMSA and RSI say Read More »
UP to bolster line in Colorado Read More »
Cincinnati council votes to halt streetcar project Read More »
TriMet posts holiday ridership jump on MAX Red Line Read More »
STB among D.C. magazine's top workplaces in 2013 Read More »
UP's volume on modest growth path in 4Q, CFO Knight says Read More »
Metro-North restores service on Hudson Line Read More »
Major freight roads to provide health care coverage to eligible same-sex spouses, NRLC says Read More »
Rep. Maloney proposes PTC funding bill; APTA calls on Congress to pay for PTC Read More »
December 4
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Cummins, Nomad Digital, GATX, Alstom, Parsons Brinckerhoff Halsall, Sidley Austin and T-RAIL (Dec. 4) Read More »
Montana DOT proposes crossing surface replacement; Arkansas city cites need for crossing repairs Read More »
RDC obtains full award in claim against Guatemalan government Read More »
CN a key 'backbone' of the economy, Mongeau says Read More »
MBTA to test late-night service on weekends Read More »
U.S. Class I employment level remained relatively flat in October Read More »
SEIU, ATU sue BART's board over labor contract Read More »
Metro-North begins track, signal repairs at derailment site Read More »
December 3
Jeffries to head AAR's government affairs department Read More »
New Orleans & Gulf Coast seeks STB exemption to continue leasing UP lines in Louisiana Read More »
Silver Line project completion delayed due to testing, D.C. airports authority says Read More »
Dakota Plains to open expanded crude terminal in North Dakota next week Read More »
MBTA set ridership record in October Read More »
Maritime Administration study examines Panama Canal expansion's impacts Read More »
San Francisco task force recommends $10 billion investment in city's transportation infrastructure Read More »
Metro-North train speed hit 82 mph prior to derailment, NTSB says Read More »
December 2
Rail supplier news from GE, Vossloh, Alstom, Cubic and Michael Baker (Dec. 2) Read More »
Tie purchases and production posted big gains in October, RTA says Read More »
FRA unveils rule to assist rail passengers, crew in emergencies Read More »
AAR: Large U.S. traffic gains in week 47 due to last year's Thanksgiving Read More »
CN implements program to acquire more rail, wheel monitoring equipment Read More »
Denver RTD, HART award contracts for rail projects Read More »
Demosky to succeed Grassby as CP's CFO Read More »
Rep. Andrews introduces two bills targeting freight-rail safety Read More »
Investigation continues into deadly Metro-North derailment Read More »
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