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Rail News: May 2019
May 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news Alstom, WPA, BGL, A. Stucki and J.B. Hunt (May 31) Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro installs interactive information screens on Blue Line Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's 2018 'Building America' report addresses cybersecurity Read More »
PeopleValley Metro names Hillyard chief administrative officer Read More »
IntermodalLouisiana commits funds to improve rail access at Port of Greater Baton Rouge Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to serve as Yang Ming's Canadian rail carrier Read More »
PeopleLouisville & Indiana promotes Kramer to VP Read More »
Passenger RailCanada Infrastructure Bank to invest up to CA$2B in GO Transit expansion Read More »
May 30
Passenger RailTransLink survey shows support for Surrey Langley SkyTrain Read More »
IntermodalSavannah port, St. Louis Regional Freightway partner to offer lower-cost rail service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to speed up trains on Alabama-Georgia line Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro completes southern Blue Line upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carload, intermodal traffic fell in Week 21 Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak slates $72 million in station improvements for 2019 Read More »
MOWCREATE partners complete BNSF Western Avenue Corridor project Read More »
PTCFRA: Railroads made significant PTC progress in Q1 Read More »
May 29
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Allied Track Services, Alstom, McMillen Jacobs, Encore Rail, Pettibone and Clarendon (May 29) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSan Gabriel trench named transportation project of the year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's railways endorse locomotive video, voice recorder regs Read More »
SecurityBART police combat cellphone theft, opioid overdoses Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class I employment level fell in April Read More »
MOWCTA begins tie replacement on Green and Pink lines Read More »
CSX TransportationLonegro departs CSX; Boone named interim CFO Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Hutchison Ports to develop new container terminal Read More »
May 28
Passenger RailTransLink to install trip planning kiosks at SkyTrain stations Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail reports record ridership during Victoria Day Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA praises THUD's 2020 funding levels for transit, passenger rail Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro extends homeless outreach services Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, Class Is urge Congress to pass new North American trade pact Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized for supply chain contributions Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit advances light-rail extension projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada proposes regs for locomotive video, voice recorders Read More »
May 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Helaba, IntegriCo, Ondas, Saft, Ricardo and Freightera (May 24) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBuckingham Branch Railroad achieves safety milestone Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis to test mobile ticketing platform Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS recognizes 58 chemical customers for safe hazmat practices Read More »
MechanicalCanadian officials unveil first light-rail vehicles for Eglinton Crosstown Line Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadOregon Sens. Wyden, Merkley express concerns over UP layoffs Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro adopts 2020 budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA withdraws proposed train-crew staffing rule Read More »
May 23
Passenger RailTTC increases fare evasion enforcement Read More »
MechanicalWMATA to replace electrical components after door malfunction Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia sues Trump administration for canceling high-speed rail funds Read More »
C&SMBTA awards North Station signal system contract Read More »
PeopleTrump honors DART police officer with Medal of Valor Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAPA: House T-HUD bill includes port infrastructure funds, rail grant increase Read More »
MechanicalWSDOT to replace rail cars like those involved in fatal derailment Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads registered higher carload volume in Week 20 Read More »
May 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Balfour Beatty, Hanson, WSP, CII and NRC (May 22) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra revises BNSF Line service to address crowding Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative contract with M&NA Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognizes customers for hazmat safety Read More »
Passenger RailMTA Metro-North meets roadmap milestones Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains starts construction of Orlando-South Florida rail line Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX taps Bezar to serve as senior VP, chief of strategy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Inadequate planning, training led to fatal Amtrak derailment Read More »
May 21
Passenger RailCape Cod summer train service begins Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT's Chao names new members to Drone Advisory Committee Read More »
Passenger RailSurvey: New Hampshire residents support passenger-rail expansion Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to extend night service in Boston Read More »
PeopleGeorgia Ports Authority's board elects McKnight chairman Read More »
MechanicalMetro Transit kicks off maintenance facility improvement project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSchumer calls on feds to investigate Chinese rail-car manufacturer Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces executive team changes Read More »
May 20
MechanicalReport: Hitachi must retrofit HART's rail cars Read More »
C&SOhio agency OKs grade crossing projects for NS, Wheeling & Lake Erie Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA moves up plan to offer Yellow Line trains to Greenbelt Read More »
MOWCleveland RTA begins $6.4M track improvement Read More »
Passenger RailMTA logs on-time performance improvements Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCimarron Valley Railroad obtains state grant to upgrade locomotive fleet Read More »
Passenger RailOntario seeks expedited federal transit funding Read More »
PTCUnion Pacific: PTC operating on 80 percent of route miles Read More »
May 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Birmingham Rail, Wabtec, Bombardier, Cubic, Hub and NRC (May 17) Read More »
IntermodalCAGTC elects board members, officers Read More »
Passenger RailSunRail develops trip planning mobile app Read More »
SafetyACE grade separation projects recognized for construction management Read More »
LogisticsUP to serve logistics park near Houston Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse lawmakers introduce bill to protect U.S. rail-car manufacturers Read More »
M&ABRX Transportation to acquire Pioneer Railcorp Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA cancels $929 million in California high-speed rail funds Read More »
May 16
PeopleCapitol Corridor station renamed to honor Hannigan Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central updates ridership study for proposed bullet train Read More »
Passenger RailHouston METRO restores service after partial shutdown Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to suspend some rail service during Gloucester bridge replacement Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Teamsters OK tentative pact for rail traffic controllers Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to boost summer weekend service on two lines Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 19 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNevada governor signs two-person crew bill Read More »
May 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Marmon, Transco, Alstom, Stadler, Bentley, Road & Rail and Strato (May 15) Read More »
PeopleRocky Mountaineer dedicates new rail car to former CN chairman Read More »
IntermodalCAGTC calls for billions in federal freight infrastructure grants Read More »
PeopleNew Orleans Public Belt Railroad names Stolzman GM Read More »
MechanicalCalifornia rail authority awards contract to rebuild rail cars for Metrolink Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognizes 70 shippers for hazmat safety Read More »
IntermodalPort of Prince Rupert plan outlines future expansion Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, NJ Transit to invest $31M in Northeast Corridor Read More »
May 14
PeopleLRW seeks women railroaders to serve on its board Read More »
ShippersPanama Canal, soy coalition extend MOU Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to open Southeast light-rail extension this week Read More »
C&SToronto Transit Commission extends ATC system upgrade Read More »
IntermodalPorts of L.A., Long Beach broke cargo records in April Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks location for light-rail maintenance facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRailroad Day 2019: Hundreds of industry reps advocate for pro-rail legislation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPrivate partner to finance, build Uinta Basin Railway Read More »
May 13
LaborLA Metro recruiting women for transportation, construction careers Read More »
MechanicalKC Streetcar adds to fleet Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD begins fare collection on G Line Read More »
MOWHouston METRO makes emergency electrical wire repairs Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP marks transcontinental railroad's 150th anniversary Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNUnifor Council 4000 ratifies three CN agreements Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro to open Gilbert Road light-rail extension this week Read More »
SafetyCaltrans awards $15 million in grade-separation project grants Read More »
May 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Timken, Siemens, LAN, RKH Qitarat and Hanson (May 10) Read More »
ShippersShippers encouraged to plan now for Illinois Waterway lock closures Read More »
PeopleSan Francisco MTA appoints Kirschbaum transit director Read More »
ShippersThe Andersons recognized as Port of Virginia's 'Shipper of the Year' Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA seeks master developer for Metro station near future Amazon HQ Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to construct storm-resilient substation Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT implements automatic train operation on Flushing Line Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS appoints new leaders of chemical and petroleum, industrial and consumer groups Read More »
May 9
Passenger RailCTA adds Wi-Fi service to downtown subway stations Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail reports 2018 ridership, revenue increases Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse transportation committee OKs harbor maintenance bill Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail traffic fell 2 percent in Week 18 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes changes to locomotive engineer certification Read More »
Passenger RailFTA announces $15M mobility funding opportunity Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's strategic plan is producing results, Squires says Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN expands service in western Canada, agrees to acquire H&R Transport Read More »
May 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Loram, Railhead, Alstom, Siemens, J.B. Hunt, Heartland and NRC (May 8) Read More »
Passenger RailDART creates new report for construction updates Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink seeks comment on 30-year transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA OKs transit service plan Read More »
PTCBoston Surface Railroad, Siemens test new PTC prototype Read More »
SafetyAAR highlights rail safety technology at Capitol Hill event Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific elects Courville board chair Read More »
LaborBLET marks 156th anniversary Read More »
May 7
Passenger RailNYCT to solicit public feedback on Staten Island transit needs Read More »
PeopleOneRail Coalition names Barnhart deputy director Read More »
Passenger RailDCTA to allocate $2.4 million for mobility service model Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco, SCH Services form joint venture for terminal network Read More »
Passenger RailSMART report outlines passenger-rail feasibility in northern California Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAllegheny Valley Railroad to acquire portions of CSX lines Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro proposes $7.2B FY2020 budget Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts higher revenue, income in Q1; Buffett warms to PSR, report says Read More »
May 6
Passenger RailNYCT to improve Rockaway Parkway station accessibility Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD commuter line reaches 20 million riders Read More »
Passenger RailCTA breaks ground on Green Line station Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee proposes streetcar expansion Read More »
ShippersCharah Solutions opens rail-served fly ash terminal in Massachusetts Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority releases environmental report Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP plans $20 million project for New Mexico block swap yard Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific sets grain traffic record in April Read More »
May 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wi-Tronix, 360 Rail, TekTracking, Bison Transport, HNTB and Hub Group (May 3) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks input on disadvantaged business enterprise goal Read More »
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Passenger RailWMATA adds cellphone service coverage in two-thirds of tunnels Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian government requires more durable tank cars for certain hazmats Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD, Uber launch in-app transit ticketing Read More »
Passenger RailSANDAG proposes transit expansion in San Diego Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak: Hoosier State trains to stop, New York Penn Station work to continue in summer Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to close Rochelle intermodal ramp as part of Chicago-area simplification plan Read More »
May 2
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor authority topped 1.7M annual riders in March Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ reports record cargo volume, PATH ridership boost in March Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOntario government introduces plan to build subways faster Read More »
LaborMTA to investigate excessive overtime pay claims Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic much improved, but still down in April, AAR says Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak on track for best performing year Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN retains Pace as chair, assigns CEO Ruest and others to board Read More »
IntermodalIANA: North American intermodal volume dipped in Q1 Read More »
May 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Fluor, Icertis, STV, Pandrol, Transplace, Bourque Logistics and Gannett Fleming (May 1) Read More »
IntermodalJacksonville port sports new logo, website Read More »
Passenger RailBART picks up the police officer hiring pace Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMoody's lowers North American railroads' outlook to 'stable' Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit, King County Metro might extend Link light-rail pact Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA awards contracts for new station, more locomotive overhauls Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS revises two service metrics Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump, Democratic leaders agree on $2 trillion surface transportation package Read More »
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