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Rail News: April 2017
April 28
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA, BLET testify at rail hearing; Pallone tours Cembre Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBART opens electric vehicle charging site at Warm Springs Station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB names Campbell regulatory reform officer Read More »
Passenger RailNashville mayor pledges support for new light-rail system Read More »
Supplier SpotlightThales to acquire Big Data firm Guavus Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian official seeks ban on U.S. coal exports out of British Columbia Read More »
MechanicalSound Transit orders 30 light-rail vehicles from Siemens Read More »
Passenger RailMTA OKs environmental findings for LIRR expansion Read More »
April 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, ITS, Sundt, RSI, Trinity, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff and Siemens (April 27) Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNIBEW Council 11 ratifies new pact with CN Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro releases RFP to study Sepulveda Pass transit options Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up 4.7 percent; AAR comments on Trump tax plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA announces annual award winners at Texas conference Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Trump's transit cuts would reduce jobs, jeopardize major projects Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts 9 percent increase in net income, record Q1 EPS Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Moorman speeds up Penn Station work, taps Prendergast to review operations Read More »
April 26
Passenger RailPhoenix council OKs funds for Valley Metro light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA adopts strategy to fast-track repairs Read More »
Passenger RailMinnesota DOT, FRA unveil environmental review of NLX project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak preparing infrastructure plans for Penn Station Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN names national training center after Mongeau Read More »
SafetyFTA demands WMATA address worker safety Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, port officials meet to discuss business opportunities Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts Q1 records, announces CFO Stewart's retirement Read More »
April 25
Passenger RailTriMet begins renovation of Washington Park light-rail station Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT preps for Brooklyn station overhaul Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse hearing to review rail safety regulations Read More »
MOWCaltrain to kick off rail grinding project Read More »
MOWPennsylvania panel OKs 34 freight-rail projects for funding Read More »
SecurityBART addresses robbery incident, hires police chief Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors safety person, professional of the year at Texas convention Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts 'solid' Q1 results, increases outlook for 2017 Read More »
April 24
Rail Industry TrendsMiddle Tennessee RTA picks firm for Music City Star TOD project Read More »
MechanicalSiemens' Charger locomotives begin rolling in California, Illinois Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP plans Nevada infrastructure projects worth $26.8 million Read More »
Passenger RailMetra, UP kick off third-track project on UP West Line Read More »
MOWMassDOT acquires remote-operated ballast cars Read More »
CSX TransportationHarrison to serve CSX as president in addition to CEO Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Morales to step down Read More »
SafetyIt's Rail Safety Week in Canada Read More »
April 21
Supplier SpotlightR. J. Corman, Industry-Railway Suppliers, host visits with Illinois congressmen Read More »
PeopleMTA names Lieber chief development officer Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS challenges Mexican panel's rail competition report Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX announces full-year guidance, share repurchase plan and dividend increase Read More »
Passenger RailWiedefeld proposes new financial plan for WMATA Read More »
LogisticsBNSF Logistics adds location in Mexico Read More »
Passenger RailNY, NJ senators call on Chao to visit aging rail infrastructure Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern posts 'solid and clean' Q1 results Read More »
April 20
Passenger RailWMATA adds wireless service in Red Line tunnel Read More »
PeopleCordero to run Port of Long Beach as executive director Read More »
MechanicalMetra to issue RFPs for new rail cars, locomotives Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic climbs 3.9 percent in Week 15 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCalifornia Legislature OKs first gas tax hike in 23 years Read More »
Internet-DigitalSiemens launches new division to 'digitalize' U.S. rail network Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts first quarterly revenue gain since 2015 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts revenue, earnings growth in Q1 Read More »
April 19
Passenger RailNARP honors lawmakers for efforts to boost U.S.-Canada rail travel Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport: Pipeline shortage could boost crude-by-rail activity Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana welcomes first ocean vessel of 2017 Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA launches new electronic bid system Read More »
IntermodalTiger Cool Express announces growth funding, management changes Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSound Transit light-rail trains to run on wind energy in 2019 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBill would expand short-line access in Washington state Read More »
MechanicalWMATA reports improved reliability as older rail cars are retired Read More »
April 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Miner, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quandel, and Road and Rail (April 18) Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline prepares for next trainset deliveries Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP charts Louisiana infrastructure work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCalifornia panel seeks stricter locomotive emissions standards Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD's A Line route served 5 million riders in first year Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit train gets stuck in Hudson River tunnel for hours Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSchumer wants feds to require stabilized crude oil Read More »
FinancialsMBTA OKs $2 billion operating budget for FY2018 Read More »
April 17
Passenger RailBART begins work on Concord station plaza renovation Read More »
Passenger RailAberdeen eyes Maryland DOT grant to improve commuter-rail station Read More »
Supplier SpotlightNRC's annual auction tops $58,000 raised for safety education Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWMATA seeks input on TOD for College Park rail station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMetra to close cash-only ticket machines Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP slates Arkansas capex projects Read More »
IntermodalPort of Everett begins rail siding construction project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIndustry groups call on Congress to protect transit, highway funding Read More »
April 13
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Carter tours SENSR plant in Texas Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, ENSCO, A & K Railroad Materials, Metrom Rail and REMSA (April 13) Read More »
IntermodalPort of Vancouver logged record tonnage in 2016 Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF honors employees for exceptional work Read More »
MechanicalBrookville wraps up Detroit streetcar order Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel OKs five-year plan to improve rail crossing safety Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR completes FEIS for $2 billion expansion project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic grows as coal shipments rise Read More »
April 12
SafetyBaltimore transit agency's crime rate remained low in 2016 Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA adds parking space, rolls out real-time parking tracker as ridership grows Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro slates meeting on Tempe Streetcar design Read More »
Canadian PacificCP commemorates Battle of Vimy Ridge Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to host open house on Tacoma Link light-rail extension Read More »
AmtrakCuomo, Christie call for review of Amtrak infrastructure protocols Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNWisconsin silica sand supplier expands rail sidings on CN line Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW partners with Indiana port authority to expand rail service Read More »
April 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dewberry, Lilee, Alstom and GREX (April 11) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Mexico Rail Runner to open Zia Road Station Read More »
Passenger RailBART deploys technicians to cut delays in Transbay Tube Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP outlines $77 million infrastructure investment in Oregon Read More »
IntermodalFederal commission OKs Georgia, Virginia ports pact Read More »
MOWMetra launches $216 million construction program for 2017 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern announces hazmat safety awards Read More »
Passenger RailSchumer: Congress must 'get serious' about passenger-rail investment Read More »
April 10
Passenger RailDART to review downtown Dallas subway route options Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Port Authority advances Savannah Harbor expansion Read More »
C&STTC powers up third rail on Line 1 subway extension Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute launches latest round of safety advice Read More »
SafetyL.A. Metro partners with navigation app to offer grade crossing alerts Read More »
MechanicalNCDOT obtains grant to reduce locomotive emissions Read More »
PeopleTrump to nominate Kan as USDOT undersecretary Read More »
High-Speed RailFive teams vie for California's high-speed rail operations Read More »
April 7
ShippersSmart Sand to expand UP-served transload facility in Wisconsin Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCity short-lists five firms to submit operator bids for New Orleans Public Belt Read More »
IntermodalCorpus Christi port scraps plans for container terminal Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA establishes short-line education fund Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN honors 32 shippers' sustainability efforts Read More »
Passenger RailFTA approves MBTA's scaled-down Green Line light-rail extension plans Read More »
BNSF RailwayToyota honors BNSF's service performance for third straight year Read More »
AmtrakTrack problems caused recent Penn Station derailments, Amtrak's Moorman says Read More »
April 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vossloh, Wabtec, Michael Baker International, Advanced Polymer Coatings and moovel North America (April 6) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIowa DOT issues 2017 version of state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailCTA to expand digital advertising display network Read More »
MOWUP budgets $180 million to bolster infrastructure in California Read More »
MOWTransLink launches annual running rail replacement project Read More »
IntermodalMontreal port reaches half-century mark Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. roads reached a few traffic highs in March, first quarter Read More »
SecurityHouse lawmakers seek 'robust funding' for transit security following Russia subway attack Read More »
April 5
Passenger RailFinal Four event drives weekend ridership for Valley Metro Read More »
ShippersSelect Sands to acquire UP-served loading facility in Arkansas Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA launches 'Key' fare payment on airport line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB reinstalls Sumwalt as vice chair, reaches golden anniversary Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTexas railroad authority to negotiate operator contract with The Western Group Read More »
MechanicalGreenbrier enters $1 billion pact to produce, jointly manage rail cars for MUL Read More »
Passenger RailOntario to redevelop GO Transit station into Toronto transportation hub Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAnnual report: Alaska Railroad's revenue, freight traffic tumbled again in 2016 Read More »
April 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Kelso, Bombardier, Lilee, Cando and Gannett Fleming (April 4) Read More »
MOWTriMet to rehab light-rail track in downtown Portland Read More »
Security'Rising Star' Chodorow to address Secure Rail Conference Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report of fatal Biloxi bus-train crash Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP achieves best performance for 2016 employee safety Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognizes 71 customers for safe hazmat practices Read More »
AmtrakOIG report examines Amtrak management challenges Read More »
MOWMTA OKs $492 million contract for Canarsie Tunnel repairs Read More »
April 3
PeopleGreenville & Western promote Julian, Martin Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA ridership jumps 25 percent after I-85 bridge collapse Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA slates meetings for Red Line station improvements Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar Authority to buy more vehicles, increase service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB unveils preliminary report of ethanol train derailment Read More »
AmtrakFRA issues decision on B&P Tunnel environmental review Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau pledges funds for GO Transit's Regional Express Rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB proposes rules for rail rate cases Read More »
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