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Rail News: April 2018
April 30
Passenger RailLIRR's double-track project nears completion Read More »
PeopleKing to step down at TransLink as SkyTrain's leader Read More »
LaborBMWED ratifies Amtrak contract; BLET, Indiana Rail reach tentative pact Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP unveils partnership with National Park Foundation Read More »
PTCSchumer urges Metro-North to fast-track PTC Read More »
IntermodalWatco Supply Chain invests in MID-SHIP Group Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern joins BiTA Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia distributes $2.6 billion for rail, transit work Read More »
April 27
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Rep. Perry tours Aaron Enterprises; Illinois Gov. Rauner visits HARTING Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, TRAC, WSP, ENSCO and Trackmobile (April 27) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA board OKs funds for subway station accessibility upgrades Read More »
C&SCalifornia commission to provide grants for ACE's final two grade separations Read More »
PTCUP notes PTC implementation progress in Q1 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate commerce committee OKs Fuchs, Schultz for STB seats Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline preps for simulated service to Miami Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. carload, intermodal volumes climbed in week 16 Read More »
April 26
Passenger RailSEPTA eyes C&S upgrades, catenary replacement in FY19 capital budget Read More »
SafetyLA Metro upgrades 27 Blue Line crossings Read More »
SafetyWMATA safety commission taps Mayer as CEO Read More »
PTCMetrolink, UP mark PTC interoperability achievement Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS relaunches intermodal service between Louisiana port, Texas terminal Read More »
Passenger RailBART's Antioch extension to open next month Read More »
PeopleAAR honors CSX's Bailey for environmental excellence Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadQ1 results were 'solid' despite network congestion, UP says Read More »
April 25
MOWRTA report: Tie production, purchases posted gains in March Read More »
IntermodalPort of Brownsville, Big River Steel sign option agreement for steel plant Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP slates infrastructure upgrades in Minnesota, Montana Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Car orders, backlog up in Q1 Read More »
Passenger RailRTA’s agency peer review: Metra, CTA rank high in service coverage, efficiency Read More »
IntermodalClass I-served auto facility coming to Alabama port Read More »
SafetyFTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in three more states Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS set four financial records in Q1 Read More »
April 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Bourque Logistics and Thales (April 24) Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA boosts real-time arrival information for subway lines Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB task force to hold informal meetings on rate review reforms Read More »
Passenger RailBART launches new train-testing phase on Berryessa Extension Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF earns INFORMS award for analytics, operational research efforts Read More »
Passenger RailBlue Line extension contributes to big boost in CATS' light-rail ridership Read More »
PeopleCSX, Belt Railway and Watco make high-level management changes Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's income fell, operating ratio and expenses rose in Q1 Read More »
April 23
Passenger RailNYCT to install elevators at Astoria Boulevard Station Read More »
SustainabilityVIA Rail unveils 2017 sustainability report Read More »
Supplier SpotlightReport: GE in talks to sell rail business to Wabtec Read More »
LaborSTB: U.S. Class I employment steady in March Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Rail industry leader Nathan Henderson Read More »
Passenger RailCTA opens new south terminal at 95th Street Station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT creates BUILD grants to replace TIGER program Read More »
LaborStrike averted: CP, two unions reach 11th-hour agreements Read More »
April 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Road & Rail, TRAC, Greenbrier and Cambridge Systematics (April 20) Read More »
PTCMetra to install, test new signal system for PTC Read More »
MechanicalVIA Rail releases RFQ for new Quebec-Windsor fleet Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP budgets $34.7 million for projects in Missouri, Wisconsin Read More »
Passenger RailDART seeks public input on Cotton Belt DEIS Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF receives Toyota President's Award for rail logistics Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: U.S. public transit ridership fell nearly 3 percent in 2017 Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS reports record Q1 results Read More »
April 19
Passenger RailMetrolinx to study commuter-rail connection to Toronto airport Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Merge NYC, New Jersey commuter-rail service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail intermodal volume outpaces carloads in Week 15 Read More »
C&SCTA OKs $153 million contract for Blue Line signal upgrades Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS recognizes 52 customers for safe rail-shipping practices Read More »
PeopleSturges named deputy FRA administrator Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to acquire more boxcars Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts higher Q1 revenue, lower profit Read More »
April 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Cad, Heartland Rail, RTA, ARI and Hausfeld (April 18) Read More »
Passenger RailGannett Fleming, WSP to manage construction on Durham-Orange light-rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBatory calls on public to help improve rail-crossing safety Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee posts record first half of FY2018 Read More »
MOWMetra unveils $84.8 million construction program for 2018 Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters Canada, IBEW notify CP of possible strike Read More »
Passenger RailHartford Line commuter rail to launch in June Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts record first-quarter earnings Read More »
April 17
Passenger RailSound Transit begins public meetings for Tacoma Dome light-rail extension Read More »
SafetyWashington state panel OKs funds for rail-crossing improvements Read More »
IntermodalPort of Montreal project set to expand rail infrastructure Read More »
SustainabilityAPTA recognizes sustainability at MARTA, Caltrain and SamTrans Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF honors employees for outstanding work in 2017 Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA proposes $1.4 billion operating budget for FY19 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX-served Inland Port Dillon opens in South Carolina Read More »
SafetyFTA calls on states to get rail safety programs certified early Read More »
April 16
SecuritySt. Louis transit agency unveils personal safety app Read More »
MOWNYSDOT announces bridge replacement over CSX track Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMetrolink launches survey to boost millennial ridership Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to spend $24 million on Colorado infrastructure Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak ends ticket discounts for veterans Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman names Lauritzen VP transportation Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario tap Mosaic Transit Group to build Finch West light rail Read More »
Canadian PacificCP: 'Significant gap' remains in TCRC, IBEW negotiations Read More »
April 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Koppers, Protran, Conrad Machine, RSI, HiRail and Schneider (April 13) Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, IO issue RFPs for Lakeshore East line upgrades Read More »
High-Speed RailDenham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail project Read More »
SafetyRAC honored for rail safety education Read More »
PeopleTrump nominates Homendy to serve on NTSB Read More »
PeopleLIRR names Eng president Read More »
Passenger RailAlstom consortium awarded contract for Montreal's driverless light-rail system Read More »
Passenger RailLA council OKs $4.9 billion contract for new rail system at LAX Read More »
April 12
Union Pacific RailroadUP to spend $22.3 million on Idaho infrastructure Read More »
SafetyBrightline heightens rail safety ahead of Miami extension Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors short lines for marketing, veteran recruitment; awards scholarship Read More »
PeopleLIRR President Nowakowski to step down Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak slates summer projects for NY Penn Station Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail webcast: Industrial IoT apps boost efficiency, safety Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic continued upward climb in Week 14 Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro applies for $1.4 billion in state funds for transit expansions Read More »
April 11
Rail Industry TrendsCATS links with Lyft at two light-rail stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao signs MOU to shorten infrastructure project reviews, permitting Read More »
PeoplePatriot Rail names Campian chief commercial officer Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to rebuild Elizabeth commuter-rail station Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP unveils infrastructure upgrades in Arizona, Washington Read More »
PeopleASLRRA honors Fuller with Schlosser award; LRW inducts Keeney into Hall of Fame Read More »
Internet-DigitalHouse passes rail data security bills Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Fatigue led to fatal train crash in New Mexico Read More »
April 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Thales, Wabtec, WSP and NRC (April 10) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTeamsters' rail conferences seek NAFTA improvements Read More »
PeopleSFRTA names Pittman director of operations, maintenance Read More »
PeopleAPTA appoints McCarragher VP Read More »
SafetyGAO report calls on FTA to toughen safety oversight programs Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards $22.5 million grant to SMART for commuter-rail extension Read More »
PeopleASLRRA honors Kramer, Harris for safety efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationKansas City Southern responds to STB's service concerns Read More »
April 9
Passenger RailCaltrain to partner with Stanford on business plan Read More »
PeopleBi-State Development names Vago CFO Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute offers hazmat training program Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA seeks applicants for job vacancies Read More »
High-Speed RailOntario's high-speed rail project gets CA$11 billion boost Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX selling rail lines in Alabama, Georgia Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters at CP vote to authorize strike action Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in Colorado, Virginia Read More »
April 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Rio Grande Pacific Dispatch, HOTSTART, Bourque Logistics and AllEarth Rail (April 6) Read More »
ShippersRetail federation warns against trade war with China Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMissouri DOT seeks input on long-range transportation plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET, New England Central tentatively agree on new contract Read More »
Passenger RailGeorgia lawmakers OK bill to unify Atlanta transit agencies Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFP for Milton rail corridor project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP slates $38 million for New Mexico capex; advances intermodal plans for Port Walla Walla Read More »
Passenger RailSFMTA OKs $1.2 billion budget to expand transit service Read More »
April 5
C&SLIRR to test upgraded signal system for East Side Access project Read More »
CSX TransportationOhio panel OKs CSX grade crossing projects Read More »
SafetyMetra gears up for safety 'blitzes' Read More »
PeopleLA Metro names Sastokas CIO Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's safety train launches 2018 tour Read More »
BNSF RailwayIdaho panel sets hearing on BNSF bridge proposal Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFQs for GO RER projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up 5 percent in March Read More »
April 4
MOWTrinity Railway Express, Metro-North advance bridge, track projects Read More »
Passenger RailBombardier to improve accessibility on VIA Rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCaltrans seeks input on 20-year freight mobility plan Read More »
AmtrakBLET ratifies five-year pact with Amtrak Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP budgets $45 million for Oklahoma infrastructure work Read More »
PeopleG&W's board adds Carter, Hostetler Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA awards $102 million contract to rebuild Wellington rail yard Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNorfolk Southern responds to STB on service issues Read More »
April 3
PeopleProgressive Railroading names 2018 Rising Stars Award honorees Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dewberry, Peaker Services, RSI and NRC (April 3) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to end website ticket purchases Read More »
PeopleCleveland RTA Board President Dixon steps down Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver launches e-learning tool for first responders Read More »
Passenger RailSeattle Mayor Durkan halts streetcar project over cost concerns Read More »
IntermodalLA Port to get new container staging facility Read More »
SafetyIndiana DOT to offer $125 million in grants for rail crossing safety projects Read More »
April 2
Passenger RailNorthern Virginia groups seek WMATA funding bill amendments Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP budgets $56.2 million for Nevada infrastructure work Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North kicks off White Plains Station renewal Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins construction of East Link light-rail guideway Read More »
IntermodalWatco acquires Industrial Terminals' assets Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak service proposed for NYC to western Massachusetts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCP, CSX, UP respond to STB's rail-service concerns Read More »
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