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Rail News: December 2017
December 29
SecurityMinneapolis Metro Transit unveils 'Text for Safety' service Read More »
Passenger RailCalgary Transit rehabs two light-rail stations Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR lines up contractor for elevators at Murray Hill Station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada approves funding for freight-rail analysis Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut Gov. Malloy announces grants to boost transit-oriented development Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CP exceeded grain revenue limit for 2016-17 crop year Read More »
AmtrakNTSB learns derailment details from Amtrak train's event recorder, cameras Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTax Extender Act would revive short-line tax credit Read More »
December 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stone Canyon, Jacobs, LAN, Alstom and HNTB (Dec. 28) Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet completes $2.1 million renovation of light-rail station Read More »
PeopleRaritan Central appoints Klein, Walsh-Enloe to marketing team Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee Streetcar close to wrapping up track work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks nominations for railroad-shipper council Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnion Tank Car to end rail-car storage in New York's Adirondack Park Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPANYNJ launches military recruitment effort Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American railroads post carload, intermodal gains in Week 51 Read More »
December 27
Passenger RailTransLink breaks annual ridership record Read More »
SafetyFlorida East Coast provides hazmat safety training for emergency responders Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County transit agency seeks streetcar construction bids Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific, FEC holiday trains tally donations for charities Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators demand USDOT hold railroads accountable for PTC Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT OKs Brightline's private activity bond allocation Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit applies for $1 billion grant for Lynnwood light-rail extension Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX turns to Foote as CEO after Harrison's death Read More »
December 22
Passenger RailA relationship reset: Bombardier, Metrolinx amend Eglinton Crosstown LRV contract Read More »
Passenger RailOptic readers to ease Metrolink rider transfers to L.A. Metro Read More »
SecurityGov. Cuomo orders heightened security at MTA, PANYNJ for holidays Read More »
IntermodalAlabama port authority, APM Terminals approve container facility expansion Read More »
Kansas City SouthernThorne succeeds Galligan as head of KCS' investor relations Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN advances solid pellet pilot project, orders 200 GE locomotives Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reopens dialogue with partners on Howard Street Tunnel project Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT grants $100 million to MBTA for GLX light-rail project Read More »
December 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cad Railway, Allied Track, Arup, Holland, Pandrol and Network Rail (Dec. 21) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsConnecticut DOT unveils long-range transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA to phase out token sales on subway lines Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFeds approve Oklahoma DOT's five-year freight plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew York petitions STB to stop Iowa Pacific's rail-car storage plan in Adirondacks Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American railroads report significant traffic growth in Week 50 Read More »
SecurityTSA, L.A. Metro test new explosive detection system Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransportation groups weigh in on tax-reform legislation passed by Congress Read More »
December 20
SustainabilityCalifornia high-speed panel publishes sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink mulls late-night SkyTrain service Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA brings Wi-Fi service to 24 more rail stations Read More »
High-Speed RailChicago-St. Louis high-speed rail project nears completion Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian lawmakers OK customs preclearance for travel between U.S., Canada Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks nominations for Rising Stars 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailMTA OKs $91.5 million contract to update five Metro-North stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB reveals Amtrak derailment details; rail enthusiasts among victims Read More »
December 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens, TranSystems, ZTR; and in memoriam: James Martin (Dec. 19) Read More »
PeopleVirginia's Northam names Valentine, Mitchell to transportation roles Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks to speed up infrastructure projects Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach surpasses last year's cargo total Read More »
Passenger RailReport: MBTA 'gaining speed' on reforms Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNECR's MOW workers ratify first labor pact Read More »
High-Speed RailOntario issues RFB for environmental assessment of high-speed rail corridor Read More »
AmtrakNTSB: Amtrak train was speeding before derailment Read More »
December 18
MechanicalSiemens delivers new locomotives to Baltimore, Philadelphia agencies Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades along NS, R. J. Corman lines Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Public transit ridership fell in third quarter Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reports record ticket revenue in November Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB requests update on CSX operations Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA approves high-speed passenger-rail projects in Florida, Texas Read More »
PeopleHarrison remembered for his unparalleled impact on railroading Read More »
December 16
CSX TransportationCSX announces the death of E. Hunter Harrison Read More »
December 15
Passenger RailTriMet board ratifies three-year pact with ATU Local 757 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP earns vehicle logistics firm’s service performance award Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA OKs $3 billion in transit operating budgets Read More »
IntermodalQuebec port to construct container terminal Read More »
LaborNCFO becomes fifth union to ratify national agreement with major freight railroads Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Moorman to step down as co-CEO; development team set for Baltimore Penn Station project Read More »
Passenger RailGovs. Christie, Cuomo commit to their financial share of Gateway Tunnel project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX: Harrison out on medical leave; Foote in as acting CEO Read More »
December 14
AmtrakAmtrak Cascades ready to launch expanded service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight index set another record in October, BTS says Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, IDOT open latest new station on Chicago-St. Louis corridor Read More »
MOWMichigan DOT identifies recipients of 2018 crossing improvement funds Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail volume made more positive strides in Week 49 Read More »
M&ARail Partners affiliate acquires AllTrans Port Services, Texas Transloaders Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit to purchase 17 ALP45 locomotives from Bombardier Read More »
Passenger RailMTA awards design-build contract for major LIRR project Read More »
December 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Wabtec, ABB, Strato and Advanced Polymer Coatings (Dec. 13) Read More »
PeopleMetrolink names Romero to board; SamTrans appoints Stone to Joint Powers Board Read More »
PeopleAASHTO's Wright receives WTS' LaHood Award Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia: New equipment to bolster growth strategy Read More »
MOWWMATA reduces Red Line service due to aging communications cable Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS reports sustainability efforts in 2016 Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit kicks off construction on East Link extension's elevated section Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCDOT awards $6 million for freight-rail improvements Read More »
December 12
PeopleFormer Transportation Secretary Foxx to start infrastructure business at Related Cos. Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump meets with Chao, Shuster to discuss infrastructure plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak marks five years of service to Norfolk Read More »
PeopleAAR's Reilly to step down, Smith promoted to VP-communications Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAASHTO, APTA seek delay of performance management reports Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx issues RFQ for GO Transit's Lakeshore West rail project Read More »
SecurityNYC transit agencies step up security following explosion Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern runs first train across new Portageville Bridge Read More »
December 11
PeopleCaltrain names Funghi head of electrification effort Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB would be 'modernized' under reauthorization bill Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCSM to help transport fuel for new ExxonMobile gas stations in Mexico Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad's Hopp to succeed Engebretson as COO Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Despite NAFTA uncertainty, imports 'riding high' in 2017 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS' safety train educated thousands about hazmat response in 2017 Read More »
PeopleTexas Central appoints McLane chairman Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight railroads, four unions reach tentative agreements Read More »
December 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Stantec, Yusen, CTLGroup and Frauscher (Dec. 8) Read More »
MOWTTC plans track upgrades to remove subway slow zones Read More »
Passenger RailSamTrans OKs policy goals for transportation projects Read More »
PeopleSchneider's Reich elected chair of NACFE Read More »
Passenger RailCTA narrows list of bidders for Red, Purple modernization project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW, The Andersons open rail-car service center at Texas industrial park Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ OKs 2018 budgets, new PATH rail cars Read More »
December 7
Passenger RailMetra touts GPS Center, winter prep work Read More »
PeopleOmnitrans names Rogers deputy GM Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Crosstie production, purchases fell in September Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink posts ridership growth after opening Evergreen Extension Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to launch simulated service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsR. J. Corman adopts new apprenticeship program Read More »
Passenger RailFTA unveils environmental report for L.A. Metro's Purple Line extension Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal rail volume remains on a record-setting pace Read More »
December 6
PeopleDCTA adds Miller, Costa to board Read More »
MOWLouisiana DOT seeks more public input on rail-crossing project Read More »
Passenger RailSan Mateo transit agency seeks input on transportation improvements Read More »
Passenger RailCDPQ Infra delays contract decision for Montreal light-rail project Read More »
SafetyTSB: Collision caused by train's speed Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink wraps up extension to downtown San Bernardino Read More »
PeopleU.S. Rep. Shuster receives Railroad Achievement Award Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Comstock introduces WMATA reform bill Read More »
December 5
C&SIndiana & Ohio Railway to upgrade Ohio crossings Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA wraps up accessibility improvements at 40th Street subway station Read More »
Passenger RailSt. Louis transit agency launches mobile health unit service Read More »
PeopleTampa transit agency names Seward interim CEO Read More »
MOWLIRR installs new switches near Brooklyn terminal Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit preps for winter weather Read More »
M&AFrontier Sand acquires Wisconsin frac-sand plant Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT opts to repeal ECP brake rulemaking Read More »
December 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from The Andersons, Wabtec, Odyssey, Hitachi and Alstom (Dec. 4) Read More »
PeopleLouisville & Indiana, South Shore Freight add to sales, marketing teams Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail's ridership, revenue grew in third quarter Read More »
PeopleGov. Cuomo names Karas to head New York State DOT Read More »
Passenger RailFoothill authority breaks ground on L.A. Metro Gold Line extension to Montclair Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSMART TD members ratify contract with freight carriers Read More »
Passenger RailReport calls for sweeping changes to New York City's passenger-rail service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR to USDOT: Base regulations on 'safety successes' Read More »
December 1
MechanicalMiami-Dade Transit rolls out first new Metrorail train in decades Read More »
PeopleValley Metro's Smith to serve as CEO through 2020 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBLET members ratify national contract with freight carriers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB modifies rate review rules Read More »
PeopleRailTrends: G&W's Hellmann honored as industry innovator Read More »
SafetyFRA extends deadline for passenger railroads to create safety programs Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF identifies three new sites for industrial development Read More »
Passenger RailChicago issues RFQ for express train to O'Hare Read More »
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