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Rail supplier news from Kelso, Trinity, ZTR, Vossloh, Atlantic Track and KBR (Oct. 31)
Vast majority of Canadian transit suppliers have boosted R&D budgets, CUTA says
More parking available for Metrolink riders in Orange County
New Illinois inland port includes BNSF intermodal facility
Montana Rail Link, Bighorn Divide & Wyoming win BNSF short-line awards
Despite strong tank-car demand, car orders weakened in 3Q, EPA says
HART secures more tax revenue for Honolulu transit-rail project
CN, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference reach tentative agreements
SEPTA to add free WiFi at more rail stations
Massachusetts to continue seasonal Boston-to-Cape Cod rail service
Wisconsin DOT provides grant for Marinette Marine spur rehabilitation
Colorado DOT seeks public input on high-speed, intercity passenger-rail study
New York Gov. Cuomo, MTA's Prendergast examine flood-prevention technology
Canadian railroads are committed to bolstering safety, CN's Mongeau says
House panel recommends ways to improve nation's freight transportation efficiency
New Mexico DOT seeks public input on state rail plan
Napoleon, Defiance & Western completes trackwork to offer CSX, NS access
North Carolina records ridership, revenue gains on Amtrak lines in FY2013
CSX signs 'historic' agreement for West Virginia locomotive shop, TCU says
BNSF: Piggott to assume CFO reins after Hund retires next year
Stop taking Northeast Corridor for granted, Amtrak's Boardman says
TriMet MOW crews address service disruptions on Steel Bridge
SMART members ratify SEPTA agreement
SMART Transportation Division promotes four officers
Three ports tout promising developments
North County Transit District to issue RFP for Solana Beach station development
NS locomotive shop in Virginia marks safety milestone
Sound Transit kicks off public comment period for long-range transit expansion plan
O'Leary to succeed Aadnesen as Alaska Railroad's chief executive
Rail supplier news from UP Distribution, Alstom, GATX, Wabtec, DNJ Intermodal and Laird (Oct. 25)
Hersman, Hart retain NTSB chair seats for third terms
Short line association voices opposition to Safe Freight Act
Amtrak previews new long-distance rail cars
RTA: Tie purchases, production slipped in September due to seasonal swings
Fatal accident prompts BART to change safety procedure
Engineering phase under way for Metro Gold Line extension's second segment
Washington state port's commission approves crude facility lease a second time
U.S. rail traffic ratcheted up for second consecutive week
Wisconsin and Southern welcomed Russian delegation in September
Crossing upgrades advance in Kentucky, Ohio
Rail-related developments brew at three ports
MTA marks 100th anniversary of Long Island Rail Road's Jamaica Station
Ferromex, UP launch 'Eagle Premium' intermodal service
Percy to become GO Transit's next president
MBTA issues RFP for $1.3 billion rail-car replacement project
Senate subcommittee hearing to examine Metro-North power outage
Canada aims to continue bolstering rail safety, transport minister says
CSX's Florida headquarters earns LEED certification
BNSF starts work on logistics center in Texas, opens economic development office in Montana
Metra seeks public input on FY2014 budget, two-year financial plan
Record earnings, lowest-ever operating ratio highlight 'outstanding' 3Q, CP says
NS posts 'excellent' third-quarter results
CN bested revenue record, notched sub-60 operating ratio in 3Q
Hancock, Cox assume leadership roles at AASHTO
September port volume soared in Long Beach, slipped in Los Angeles
FTA allocates $29 million to strengthen transit safety, disaster recovery capabilities
AAR to FRA: Freight railroads are taking steps to improve haz-mat safety
NS and UP made 'revenue adequate' grade in 2012, STB says
CTA proposes $1.38 billion budget for FY2014
BART: Tentative agreement ends strike, NTSB continues accident review
Rail supplier news from Banyan Rail, Bombardier, Atlas Copco and InComm (Oct. 21)
VIA Rail issues contracts for Winnipeg Union Station, rail-car components
KCSM marks seventh Bulkmatic transload terminal in Mexico
Rail-car orders slipped, deliveries rose slightly in 3Q, ARCI says
NYCT to build new Staten Island Railway station
BNSF earns recognition for military recruiting efforts
BART: Strike continues, NTSB investigates fatal accident
CTA extends Montreal, Maine & Atlantic's operating license until Feb. 1
Rail news from RailComm, Herzog, L.B. Foster, AECOM, STV, RSI and REMSA (Oct. 18)
CTA ready to reopen reconstructed Red Line South
BNSF opens intermodal facility at Kansas City logistics park
Bewley joins All Aboard Florida's leadership team as CFO
U.S. rail traffic landed on plus side of ledger last week
CSX unveils plan for Pittsburgh intermodal terminal, takes wraps off new intermodal website
BART workers launch second strike
KCS set revenue, carload records in 3Q
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Watco tabs Cassidy as Swan Ranch Railroad's GM
WMATA welcomes back federal workers, advances Bethesda Station improvements
South Carolina ports: More cargo in September, more funds for inland facility
X Train, California city to continue discussions over proposed L.A.-to-Vegas passenger-rail service
Caltrain to mark 150-year milestone
Florida DOT to provide $35 million for three port projects
Amtrak, 19 states reach agreements to preserve rail routes
3Q: UP overcomes Colorado floods, three weak business sectors to set four financial records
KCSM, Panama Canal Railway execs win board posts for Latin America chambers
Fort Worth's The T names interim president; DART elects new officers
Minneapolis leaders to delay Southwest light-rail project
Alameda Corridor authority to begin two grade separations in 2014
California commission approves millions to improve passenger-rail service
Canadian rail association disputes Fraser Institute's findings in crude transportation safety study
Amtrak, Indiana reach agreement for Hoosier service funding
Strong merchandise, intermodal volumes helped CSX overcome weak coal traffic in 3Q
Rail supply industry consolidation continued through 2013's first half, EdgePoint says
Kansas DOT opens interchange near BNSF's new intermodal facility
CN, Teamsters continue to differ during contract negotiations
Kesich to lead rail operations for MTA-Metro North
Tunnel construction begins for Ottawa's Confederation Line
Florida East Coast posts progress on new container facility at Port Everglades
No BART strike today, federal mediator says
UP's ShipCarsNow wins BBB's Integrity Award
IDOT, UP begin final stage of Chicago-St. Louis HSR corridor work for 2013
California rail authority solicits contractor qualifications for high-speed route's second phase
New panel to plan Indiana's transportation infrastructure
Oregon port to begin exporting Ford vehicles to China
Iowa commission allocates funds for six freight-rail projects
Amtrak set ridership record in FY2013
BART, unions still can't agree on labor contract; strike averted one more day
BLET, Terminal Railway reach tentative agreement
Oregon DOT to poll public on preliminary alternative routes for intercity passenger rail
UP wins ConAgra Mills' service appreciation award
Austin's Capital Metro issues RFP for transit-oriented development near rail station
CN, Indiana Rail Road open Indianapolis intermodal terminal
U.S. rail traffic returns to mixed-result mode, AAR data shows
BART, unions continue labor talks through weekend to avoid strike
South Carolina Public Railways becomes Palmetto Railways
Kansas City unveils new CAF streetcar
Brunswick port's 'banner year' helped Georgia authority log record fiscal-year volume
CTA hires construction manager/GC for Red Line project
Amtrak appoints Murphy GM of long-distance services
Florida East Coast to restore service to Miami port
Leader assumes permanent SVP post at New York City Transit
Maine DOT report: Rail safety practices in the state are 'adequate'
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Stella-Jones, Siemens and Quintiq (Oct. 9)
Quiet zones advance in New York, Wisconsin
Twin Cities and Western cites study to back its light-rail project position
Amtrak issues RFP for Philadelphia 30th Street Station's master plan
Iowa commission OKs funds for 51 crossing projects
Intermodal transfer facility authority to address modernization project's environmental impacts
NTSB recommends 'urgent' safety measures following CTA's Blue Line accident
North Carolina Railroad elects new chairs; Watco installs new managers
Federal agencies seeking comments on proposed policy for MPO boards
BNSF breaks down planned capital projects in California
CN's Mongeau: Canadian supply chain needs to prep for healthy grain harvest
Tucson begins testing new streetcar system
Amtrak, New York State reach cost-sharing agreement
BNSF to serve new crude-by-rail terminal in Wyoming
MTA Metro-North restores service on New Haven Line
In memoriam: Pioneer Railcorp founder Guy Brenkman
South Florida agency honored for reducing time, costs on Miami station project
Florida council provides $16.5 million for Port Everglades projects
WMATA investigating fatal accident on Red Line
Tie purchases and production posted gains in August, RTA says
Gov. Brown signs bill that helps Metrolink fund purchase of low-emission locomotives
CP-served crude facility still on track for late 2013 opening, Dakota Plains says
Amtrak reducing financial losses on food service, Boardman says
WMATA to open new parking structure, advance transit-oriented development
Trogdon to step down as North Carolina DOT's chief operations officer
Louis Dreyfus Commodities opens new grain elevator at Louisiana port
Santa Clara VTA names Fernandez general manager
UP anticipates best-ever earnings, lower operating ratio in 3Q results
AAR: Coal and grain drops aside, September gains a 'hopeful sign' for U.S. traffic
All Aboard Florida secures right of way for Orlando-Miami passenger-rail project
Florida East Coast paints locomotives to promote breast cancer awareness
ContainerPort Group to open CSX-, CN-served facility in Indianapolis
Detroit awards design, quality assurance contract for streetcar line
STB to seek public comments on Grenada Railway's service embargo in Mississippi
Amtrak, MTA complete joint project to upgrade Baltimore station's restrooms
CN makes CDP's climate disclosure grade for fourth-straight year
Metro-North restores some service to New Haven Line
APTA bestows high honors to three transit agencies, six individuals
CSX-served crude unloading facility opens at Philadelphia refinery
Amtrak, Google create interactive train locator map
BNSF outlines capital improvement plans in New Mexico
Millennial generation wants multi-modal transportation options, APTA says
Previsich succeeds Futhey as SMART Transportation Division president
Shallow tunnels recommended for Twin Cities' Green Line light-rail extension
Council of State OKs deal for new wood pellet export facility at North Carolina port
Railway Interchange: 'Next Generation' event encourages millennials to consider railroad careers
Quebec accident highlights need to strengthen rail safety, Canadian transport minister says
FRA approves NCDOT request to shift $15 million to fund Raleigh station project
Georgia Ports Authority posts monthly tonnage, container records
Marin County transportation board OKs toll funds for SMART Larkspur extension
CSX takes top spot on Soy Transportation Coalition's annual Railroad Report Card
AREMA honors Utah Transit Authority with 2013 Hay Award engineering honor
Amtrak still running despite government shutdown; reaches agreement with North Carolina DOT
Railway Interchange general session offers thoughts on industry optimism, challenges
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