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Rail News: June 2017
June 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Transdev, Greenbrier, Strukton, Kontron and Siemens (June 30) Read More »
Passenger RailSMART commuter-rail system begins 'preview' rides Read More »
LaborBLET vote authorizes strike at Wheeling & Lake Erie Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit security bill introduced in Congress Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKansas opens Great Bend transload facility Read More »
MechanicalOttawa taps RTG to deliver rolling stock for O-Train extensions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT retools FASTLANE to leverage non-fed funding Read More »
Passenger RailMTA's Lhota to overhaul NYC subways Read More »
June 29
MOWWMATA tests tunnel material to prevent arcing incidents Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCando awarded contracts for rail switching in Wisconsin Read More »
SecurityBART installs security cameras in all rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gains in Week 25 Read More »
PeopleMetropolitan Council to install Tchourumoff as chairwoman Read More »
MechanicalBrightline trains to run on biodiesel Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Whirlpool break ground on new distribution center Read More »
SustainabilityAAR recognizes Andrew Paul with Chafee environmental award Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Cuomo declares state of emergency for MTA Read More »
June 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Skanska, Savage, Nordco and L.B. Foster (June 28) Read More »
PeopleOmnitrans names Baysden director of rail Read More »
High-Speed RailMusk, Emanuel discuss tunnel idea for O'Hare high-speed rail line Read More »
MOWRTA: Crosstie production up, purchases down in May Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA recognizes Toronto Transit Commission as 'outstanding' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDERA reauthorization bill introduced Read More »
Passenger RailNew York City A-train derails, injures 34 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX crew members killed on Amtrak route near D.C. Read More »
June 27
Passenger RailSacramento transit agency fast-tracks rail car repairs following heat wave Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink expands retail offerings at SkyTrain stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would create dedicated funding for freight infrastructure Read More »
MOWMTA gears up for M line bridge replacements Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP honors customers for safe chemical transportation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsVirginia panel OKs six-year plan for rail, transit projects Read More »
PeopleHall named FRA's deputy administrator Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak taps former Delta CEO Anderson as railroad's next leader Read More »
June 26
PeopleMetra names Deno chief HR officer, preps for new rail-car seats Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP budgets $2.5 million for Wisconsin projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX affiliate files patent complaint against U.S. Silica Read More »
MechanicalBART OKs funding for new rail-car fleet Read More »
MechanicalSound Transit secures $88 million federal loan for light-rail shop Read More »
M&AVTG acquires Redwood Rail rail-car fleet Read More »
Passenger RailCanada pledges $333 million for Finch West light-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailL.K. Comstock obtains MTA contract for LIRR project Read More »
June 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Nomad, Yusen, Road & Rail and Transdev (June 23) Read More »
Passenger RailCanada pledges funds for Yonge subway extension Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies pact with Indiana and Ohio Railway Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationGreat Lakes Basin clarifies location of proposed freight-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailKiewit named construction manager of Valley Metro light-rail extension Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver, FRA award $217,000 for rail safety education Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs $1.4 billion budget for Gold Line extension Read More »
PeopleLhota named MTA's chairman Read More »
June 22
MOWMetro Transit to install light-rail track, improve signaling Read More »
MOWCalgary Transit rolls out light-rail inspection car Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to spend $5 million on infrastructure in Washington Read More »
MOWSEPTA gears up for trolley tunnel work Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class I employment declined in mid-May Read More »
MechanicalL.A. Metro retires old Blue Line rail cars, unveils new units Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: North American rail traffic grew in Week 24 Read More »
MechanicalNational Steel delivers first of new domestic rail cars to K+S Potash Read More »
June 21
Passenger RailMARTA launches rail system art program Read More »
SafetyShort Line Safety Institute unveils interactive training Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesaver names new board members Read More »
Passenger RailNARP to rally for funding of Amtrak long-distance trains Read More »
IntermodalPort of Indiana-Burns Harbor names Metro Ports terminal operator Read More »
FinancialsMetrolink to solicit input on proposed 2018 budgets Read More »
ShippersChevron achieves milestone on Gulf Coast petrochemical project Read More »
PeopleMetro-North President Giulietti to retire in August Read More »
June 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, GE, PowerRail, 360 Rail, CTLGroup and Revolution Rail (June 20) Read More »
MechanicalValley Metro forms training program for HVAC equipment on light-rail cars Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsQuebec railroad to haul iron ore concentrate from Bloom Lake mine Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. House reps sign bipartisan letter seeking Highway Trust Fund solution Read More »
Passenger RailMTA reopens two elevated rail stations in Brooklyn Read More »
IntermodalNorth Carolina Ports set for arrival of new container services Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA reminds states to set up safety oversight programs for transit rail Read More »
Passenger RailOntario begins environmental review of GO Transit's rail electrification Read More »
June 19
SustainabilityCaltrain takes steps to reduce stormwater pollution Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to replace grade crossing on Electric South Chicago Branch Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA pilot boosts ridership on Fairmount rail line Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN fined for diesel fuel discharge into river Read More »
SafetyNevada's Sandoval vetoes two-person crew bill Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau commits funds for Ottawa light-rail extension Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee, Chile officials explore trade potential Read More »
Passenger RailCuomo: Financial deal set to start Penn-Farley train hall construction Read More »
June 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, CTC, Retlif, AngelTrax and Alstom (June 16) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits input on transportation project regs Read More »
Passenger RailSt. Louis transit agency breaks ground on MetroLink rail station Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP maps infrastructure projects in Minnesota Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to study future commuter-rail needs Read More »
MOWFRA, MDOT issue 'no impact' finding for Susquehanna rail bridge project Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau pledges funding to build light rail in Montreal Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak should pay for Penn Station disruptions, Cuomo says Read More »
June 15
Short Lines & RegionalsPacific Harbor Line honored for Guard, Reserve support Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Amtrak derailment in Vermont caused by rock-slide debris Read More »
IntermodalPortMiami handles largest container ship to call on Florida port Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian rail traffic gains continue Read More »
SafetyASLRRA announces Jake Award winners Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adjusts rail schedule for Penn Station repairs Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W subsidiary opens bulk transfer terminal in North Carolina Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to build new locomotive shop in Seattle Read More »
June 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vertex, Trainyard Tech, Duos, RATP Dev and Louis Berger-Egis (June 14) Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit to run all-day train service on Stouffville Line Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN publishes investor fact book Read More »
PeopleFormer BLE VP Shell dies Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP announces capex plans for New Mexico Read More »
Passenger RailRTD to continue G Line testing Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro to begin environmental process for West Santa Ana rail line Read More »
Passenger RailBART wins top prize at APTA Rail Rodeo Read More »
June 13
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman celebrates 30th year Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Sandoval signs bill to seek funds for Las Vegas light rail Read More »
SafetyOhio panel OKs grade crossing improvements in Ravenna Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx issues RFP for Barrie Line double-track project Read More »
Passenger RailPontiac station opens on Chicago-St. Louis high-speed line Read More »
Passenger RailMTA unveils Penn Station summer service plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFlorida East Coast Railway honored for business development Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA recognizes rail agencies for safety, security Read More »
June 12
Rail Industry TrendsDenver transit agency launches 'MyRide' fare payment system Read More »
MOWSEPTA gears up for trolley track renewal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate committee advances USDOT nominees Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP announces $68 million in capex projects for Iowa Read More »
PeopleGE names Flannery to succeed Immelt as CEO, chair Read More »
MechanicalMetrolink tests Tier 4 locomotives Read More »
Passenger RailCTA issues RFQ for Red, Purple modernization project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPort of New Orleans to acquire Public Belt Railroad Read More »
June 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from ARI, Railserve, Hub Group, HNTB and RailPros (June 9) Read More »
PeopleASLRRA honors GE's Griswell for distinguished service Read More »
MOWMetro-North gears up for Waterbury Branch track improvements Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP schedules $24 million in capex plans for Arizona Read More »
Passenger RailHampton Roads Transit mulls light-rail extension to Norfolk naval base Read More »
PTCBelt Railway Co. of Chicago contracts with Wabtec for PTC Read More »
SecuritySacramento transit agency moves security in-house Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gains in Week 22 Read More »
June 8
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW marks 35 years in business Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro kicks off light-rail station construction Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth Dakota DOT publishes draft of new state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx picks three teams to bid on Hurontario light-rail project Read More »
IntermodalL.A. Port's FY2018 budget includes rail projects Read More »
MechanicalWMATA to pull older fleets from service ahead of schedule Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads posted 6.4 percent traffic growth in May Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to resume rail line testing, but contractor concerned about approval time Read More »
June 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from IPS Cranes, CakeBoxx, Siemens, GE and RATP (June 7) Read More »
SecurityBART offers public access to station crime data Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP plans $70 million in projects for Colorado, Idaho Read More »
PeopleMississippi Export Railroad promotes Luce to CEO Read More »
MOWConnecticut DOT delays two New Haven Line projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWashington bill clarifies regs of short lines hauling cooking oils Read More »
Passenger RailCTA marks 125th anniversary of 'L' rail system Read More »
Canadian PacificCP unveils sales and marketing initiatives Read More »
June 6
Passenger RailWMATA replaces escalators at Woodley Park Station Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA breaks ground on new commuter-rail station Read More »
ShippersPort of Oakland seeks more rail business Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to prep train crews for new Roanoke service Read More »
LaborFormer rail union leader Watson dies Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUSD Partners acquires crude-oil terminal in Oklahoma Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA pledges $115 million for L.A. Regional Connector rail project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX shareholders approve CEO Harrison's reimbursement Read More »
June 5
Rail Industry TrendsIowa DOT solicits responses to freight plan amendment Read More »
FinancialsSan Mateo transit agency OKs $86.8 million budget for FY2018 Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro slates hearing on Purple Line extension environmental study Read More »
MOWRTA: Crosstie production fell, but purchases soared in April Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSEPTA board OKs solar project, fare hikes Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX publishes 2016 corporate responsibility report Read More »
Passenger RailOklahoma City agency taps Herzog for streetcar operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB wants more details on GLBT's freight-rail proposal Read More »
June 2
Passenger RailVRE to hike fares by 3 percent Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro boring machine hits a milestone Read More »
MOWWMATA preps for new preventive maintenance program Read More »
M&ASMBC Rail acquires American Railcar Leasing Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific reports sustainability progress in 2016 Read More »
Passenger RailCleveland RTA breaks ground on new Campus Station rail hub Read More »
SafetyCanada safety panel cites inadequate train handling, fatigue in CP derailment Read More »
MechanicalGreenbrier, MUL finalize $1 billion rail-car pact Read More »
June 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AECOM, ZTR, McMillen Jacobs and Alstom (June 1) Read More »
SecurityMetra police charge suspect in yard theft Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNS honors North Shore Railroad as 'Short Line of the Year' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gain in Week 21 Read More »
Passenger RailUTA reports ridership growth on S-Line streetcar Read More »
M&AG&W acquires Heart of Georgia Railroad Read More »
PeopleG&W's Hellmann to receive 2017 Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends Read More »
PTCFRA, FTA to award $197 million in PTC grants Read More »
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