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Rail News: March 2019
March 29
Supplier SpotlightRail News from Railroad Software, Penn Machine, Strategic Rail Finance, CDM, ENSCO and Keolis (March 29) Read More »
Passenger RailACE to release mobile ticketing app Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to rename Yawkey Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCargo forecast: Slowing economy expected to moderate port traffic in 2019 Read More »
IntermodalZIM begins marine carrier service at Port of Prince Rupert Read More »
Passenger RailPennsylvania rail authority receives funds for Lackawana Cut-Off project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces 2019 capex projects for Quebec Read More »
SecurityFTA to provide $4M in funding to fight human trafficking Read More »
March 28
PeopleCleveland RTA re-elects board leaders Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink seeks SkyTrain rider amenity ideas Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit to expand commuter-rail service in greater Toronto Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia ports, Kia mark decade of service Read More »
PeopleAPTA solicits applicants for leadership program Read More »
ShippersCN, CP to serve two new G3 grain elevators in Alberta Read More »
Passenger RailGoTriangle calls off Durham-Orange light-rail project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload volume tumbled, intermodal picked up in Week 12 Read More »
March 27
Supplier SpotlightRail Supplier News from Trainyard Tech, FirstGroup, STV, Cubic and REMSA (March 27) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit holds open house for contractors, business owners Read More »
SafetyMetra schedules 59 safety 'blitzes' Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ selects underwriters for $8 billion bond issue Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names New York station in honor of late congresswoman Read More »
ShippersCharah Solutions to open facility at Watco's Greens Port Industrial Terminal Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS to use crew management software for U.S. operations Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern breaks ground on Atlanta HQ, names three new execs Read More »
March 26
PeopleWestern Carolina Railway taps Durham for community engagement role Read More »
Internet-DigitalCTA partners with Apple to add fare card to iPhone Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA obtains asset management certification Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro set to begin new station construction Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar officials encouraged by FTA's rating for proposed extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates capex projects for Manitoba rail network Read More »
Passenger RailFTA gives favorable rating to proposed NICTD commuter-rail extension Read More »
Class IsSTB: Class I employment down a tad in February Read More »
March 25
PeopleGov. Murphy nominates New Jersey Transit board members Read More »
AmtrakCalifornia intercity rail services restore fare discount for veterans Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit calls for input on $40M parking improvement project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB modernizes filing, payment procedures Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail unions endorse two-person crew legislation Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx to alter Hurontario light-rail project to cut costs Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS issues statement on Mexican competition panel's rail-service report Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W subsidiaries lease two U.S. short lines Read More »
March 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Siemens, Alstom, Hardesty & Hanover, Focused Technology and Fugro (March 22) Read More »
SustainabilityTriMet installs wind turbines on light-rail poles Read More »
C&SACE partners to start grade separation in Southern California Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port terminal poised for second major expansion Read More »
C&SMetro-North to improve infrastructure on New Canaan Branch Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN closes TransX deal, highlights MOW programs for two provinces Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA releases long-term investment plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, CSX agree on Hoosier State schedule changes Read More »
March 21
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB sets demurrage hearing, seeks candidates for two advisory council openings Read More »
PeopleAAPA elects Nelson as chairman Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSt. Louis-Metro Transit cites TOD opening near Illinois light-rail station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW, United Rail land short-line deals Read More »
PeoplePATH names DeGraffe director of rail transit Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads registered more traffic declines in Week 11 Read More »
MechanicalMetra issues RFP for 200 new rail cars Read More »
Class IsRailroads' flood-ravaged Midwestern tracks trigger FRA emergency declaration Read More »
March 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, HDR, Fluor, Bombardier, Teleste, NYAB and Synder Equipment (March 20) Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR begins platform extension at New York station Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesavers names new coordinators in three states Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman Railroad Switching gains two new customers Read More »
MOWCN sets MOW plan in Saskatchewan Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, North Carolina DOT eye April groundbreaking for intermodal terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA report identifies $232B in critical transportation investments Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSens. Baldwin, Cornyn draft bill to protect U.S. rail-car manufacturing Read More »
March 19
Passenger RailPATH’s travel information app hits 100,000 downloads Read More »
Passenger RailSMART carries 100,000th bicyclist Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNEB cites options for addressing tight oil-moving capacity in Canada Read More »
Passenger RailMTA logs fewest weekend subway delays in more than four years Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian environmental agency polls public on proposed rail terminal assessment Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W's Rail Link to serve another Louisiana port Read More »
SafetyFTA transfers WMATA safety oversight to Metrorail commission Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS, unions differ on merits of brake test simulator for hands-on training Read More »
March 18
Passenger RailDART track project to impact downtown Dallas weekend service Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee streetcar ridership counter malfunctions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit unions seek worker protections against automation impacts Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to evaluate routes for Crenshaw/LAX line’s northern extension Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA hosted congressional tax aides to address tax extenders measure Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver solicits applications for transit-rail safety grants Read More »
SafetyFTA certifies all safety oversight programs for required transit-rail systems Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA’s board preliminarily approves Metrorail service extensions Read More »
March 15
Federal Legislation & RegulationIPS Cranes hosts congressman for plant tour, policy discussion Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Rail Vision, Alstom, Acceleware, Saft, WPS and Penn Machine (March 15) Read More »
SafetyNorth Carolina campaign warns students of rail trespassing danger Read More »
C&SOhio panel approves CSX grade crossing project Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX Energy promotes Remington to VP Read More »
Passenger RailBART OKs contract to replace escalators Read More »
Passenger RailLos Angeles, business officials break ground on $5 billion LAX people-mover Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR asks STB to use cost-benefit analysis in rulemaking Read More »
March 14
IntermodalAAPA names Diaz-Balart 'Port Person of the Year' Read More »
Passenger RailDART partners with Uber to provide on-demand options Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit converts underground transit to rail only Read More »
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor authority slates track siding project near Levi's Stadium Read More »
IntermodalTrump includes Charleston Harbor deepening project in FY20 budget Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA issues RFP seeking on-demand transport for late night workers Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA's Baker urges Congress to pass short-line tax credit proposal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 10 Read More »
March 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, HNTB, OIS, Abloy, Gentry Locke and NRC (March 13) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBipartisan bill would reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Read More »
Passenger RailNYC Transit increases speed on more subway locations Read More »
SustainabilitySEPTA report charts sustainability actions in 2018 Read More »
PeopleBiden recalls Boardman's Amtrak leadership; funeral services announced Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA OKs fare hike to fund improvements Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT's Chao creates council to review new transportation technology Read More »
SafetyCanada's rail accidents increased, fatalities decreased in 2018 Read More »
March 12
Passenger RailDenver RTD, Lyft launch partnership Read More »
Passenger RailNYC Transit completes station expansion project Read More »
IntermodalPanama City port, Oceaneering extend lease pact Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to offer alternative service during platform reconstruction Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute creates research director post Read More »
Passenger RailCanadian government to fund Edmonton light-rail extension projects Read More »
AmtrakWisconsin Gov. Evers proposes funds to expand Milwaukee-Chicago Amtrak route Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump budget slashes funding for Amtrak long-distance service Read More »
March 11
Passenger RailDenver RTD marks 50 years of transit service Read More »
Passenger RailNew GO station to be built in Ontario Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit extends public comment period on light-rail extensions Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia opens 12 new container stacks Read More »
MOWCTA to invest $4 million to improve Red Line tracks Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Host railroads earn 'C' average for on-time performance Read More »
Passenger RailAlberta transit grants to fund light-rail vehicles, electric buses Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCP, CN and Railway Association of Canada appeal emergency handbrake order Read More »
March 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Collins Aerospace, Trainyard Tech, Hubner, Ekyrail, PTS and InStar (March 8) Read More »
SafetyMTA begins underpass construction in New Cassel Read More »
PeoplePhoenix names Coleman light-rail administrator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCongressman's bill would strip California of federal high-speed rail funds Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLas Vegas convention group, Boring Co. seek approval for autonomous transit system Read More »
PeopleRail industry reacts to Boardman's death Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia agency awards $13 million in rail project funding Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP announces new executive roles for Panzer, Hamann, Grosz Read More »
March 7
PeopleColorado DOT names Grauberger project director Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA opens new commuter-rail station Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds service in Virginia Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationShort-line tax credit included in proposed tax extenders bill Read More »
PTCFRA should investigate MTA's PTC implementation, senator says Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail carload, intermodal volumes fell in February Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF breaks ground on logistics center near Denver Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX restructures marketing, names two new VPs Read More »
AmtrakFormer Amtrak CEO Boardman dies Read More »
March 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, ACEC, Urban Engineers, Macro, Parsons and Unipart Rail (March 6) Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central bullet train named top global infrastructure project Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT awards $5 million to transit authorities for 'innovative' services Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX Energy names Taylor VP sales Read More »
Passenger RailRail Passengers Association finds economic benefits in adding a second Chicago-Twin Cities Amtrak train Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF announces capex projects for Illinois, Oklahoma Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian agency proposes rail regulation updates Read More »
LaborCRRC hires first assembly workers at new Chicago rail-car plant Read More »
March 5
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis launches trip-planning app Read More »
Passenger RailPATH logs record ridership in January Read More »
SafetySenators to reintroduce grade crossing safety act Read More »
LogisticsBNSF Logistics unveils new logo, website Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA tests automatic door operations Read More »
IntermodalJAXPORT agrees to nearly $239M container terminal expansion Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia to FRA: Threat to take back rail grants is 'rash and unlawful' Read More »
CSX TransportationMaryland seeks federal grant to fund Howard Street Tunnel project Read More »
March 4
PeopleSan Francisco's MTC elects Haggerty as commission chair Read More »
IntermodalPort of Vancouver USA rail project recognized for engineering excellence Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD begins quiet zones for commuter-rail line Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific renews funding of heart research Read More »
BNSF RailwayViterra acquires General Mills' stake in North Dakota grain facility Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut governor calls for new investment into New Haven commuter-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia public-private partnership proposes new Dumbarton Rail Bridge Read More »
Class IsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce down a bit in January Read More »
March 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Herzog, CAI, HNTB, Stahl Recruiting, HEPACO and LRW (March 1) Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF slates $95 million for Minnesota projects Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to close stations to prepare for platform reconstruction Read More »
PeopleNTSB makes key leadership changes Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR.J. Corman joins AAR Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLA Metro to explore congestion-relief pricing, mobility fees to encourage transit use Read More »
Passenger RailDuke University won't support Durham-Orange light-rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA certifies state safety oversight programs in Florida, New Jersey, New York Read More »
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