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Florida East Coast Railway begins to take delivery of GE locomotives
VIA Rail completes Union Station restoration
Rail-car backlog reached record level in 3Q, EPA says
Genesee & Wyoming rang up more revenue, income in 3Q
AAR: Last week's U.S. intermodal volume reached third-highest mark in history
New Amtrak station underway in Rochester
BNSF aims to better prep for harsh winter weather
Gov. Corbett visits Reading & Northern's Pennsylvania headquarters
UP creates mobile classroom from box car
M-1 Rail selects team for Detroit streetcar technical center
Montreal transit agency to slow phase-in of new subway cars
Pennsylvania DOT provides grants for 86 multimodal projects
Cronus Fertilizers to build CSX-served plant in central Illinois
Transport Canada takes steps to address rail safety shortcomings cited by TSB
Louisiana port, Panama Canal Authority solidify alliance
New Hampshire DOT seeks input on Boston-to-Concord corridor
STB to study environmental impact of Port Canaveral's proposed rail extension
Grade crossing work completed on Foothill Gold Line light-rail project
Railroads need to be more diligent in reporting occurrences, TSB says
AAR bestows top environmental award to BNSF's Smith
Amtrak organizes panel to study Chicago rail gridlock
NTSB report cites 'ineffective safety management' in five Metro-North accidents
BNSF moves 1,000th crude-oil unit train from North Dakota hub
Minnesota DOT schedules public meetings to review state rail plan
MTA tabs former NTSB director Mayer as chief safety officer
Major businesses form coalition to support Caltrain's modernization
BNSF honors Utah Railway as Short Line of the Year
Illinois, Pennsylvania provide funds for ports
CTA proposes more rail service in 2015
Amtrak reports record revenue, higher ridership in FY2014
Sierra Railroad wins additional award in Patriot Rail lawsuit
Wisconsin university to house new Midwest Transportation Workforce Center
Washington state DOT solicits input to develop a rail system strategic plan
UTA advances second TOD proposal
CSX needs to repair two trestles to protect New York town's safety, Sen. Schumer says
Station construction begins for commuter-rail program in Connecticut
Grade separation complete near Canada's largest container terminal
Iowa Pacific adds Hammond to VP ranks, promotes Lindsey to director post
Valley Metro names Ruiz security director; SEPTA adds Dorsey to police team
LACMTA advances Union Station master plan, hires firm to operate small business center
ASLRRA assigns Sampson to coordinate pilot project for new Short Line Safety Institute
Commuter-rail proposal for southeast Michigan reaches study phase
Trends: Rail traffic remained at high ebb last week; rail-car orders reached high level last quarter
CREATE partners celebrate Englewood Flyover's opening
Champion Iron forms partnership to manage rail line feasibility study
X Train begins engineering of proposed western alignment for L.A.-to-Vegas route
Illinois inland port advances harbor project; Washington state port sells land for steel mill
TriMet unveils new light-rail vehicle for Portland-Milwaukie route
Crude by rail: Granite Peak opens Wyoming facility; Phillips 66 Partners lands two facilities
NYCT set September ridership records on subway
UP surpassed four all-time-high financial marks in 3Q
UP-served siding under construction at Linde North America's new Texas plant
Alameda Corridor authority to mark grade separation's start in L.A. area
New Amtrak locomotive debuts on Keystone route
North Carolina DOT seeks proposals for new Piedmont & Northern operator
Work begins on BNSF Eola Yard for Chicago-Moline passenger service
MBTA recommends subway car contract with Chinese firm
Long Beach port addresses supply-chain issues, notes September volume gain
CN registers record-breaking financial results in 3Q
Fort Worth's T re-elects Mahaffey as chair
FRA report: Infrastructure capital needs for regionals, short lines reach $1.6 billion
CN again lands on CDP's list of top climate-management performers
Minnesota railroad authority seeks opinions on Riverview Corridor study
Cheatum joins KCS as SVP; UP's Kelley earns diversity honor
FTA signs off on environmental document for San Diego trolley project
Light-rail tracks installed for Foothill Gold Line in California
U.S. Class I workforce enlarged slightly in September
CP set four financial records in 3Q
Rail supplier news from AECOM, URS, RailComm, Nomad, HDR, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Strato (Oct. 20)
Iowa Transportation Commission provides funding for six rail projects
Watco, Great Northern develop North Dakota terminal; FECR, Port Miami launch intermodal service
Chicago's transit ridership dipped in 2013
Construction underway on CN overpass in British Columbia
FRA unveils study on Southwest high-speed rail planning effort
Former New York MTA chairman William Ronan dies at 101
Politicians address rail service problems, tank-car phase-out
Merger talks with CSX are over, CP says
Northern Plains Rail Services to handle switching at NorthStar's North Dakota terminal
Pistole to step down as TSA administrator to become Anderson University president
FRA directs Metra to improve safety culture, technology
CSX holds grand opening for Florida intermodal terminal
AAR notes strong rail traffic, 'restrictive' regs that could curtail network growth
CTA re-issues RFP for new rail cars
FRA gives Caltrain green light to start PTC implementation
KCS set revenue, volume records in 3Q
North Carolina DOT appoints Mann to oversee rail, public transportation
CTA to require contractors, subcontractors to pay $13 minimum wage
HNTB to study rail bypass, border crossing in southern New Mexico
Rail boosts transit ridership in Houston, Twin Cities
Three universities to study fracking's impact on freight transportation patterns
CREATE program: 75th Street project moves forward; Englewood Flyover nears dedication
World Direct Shipping to launch Mexico-U.S. service at Florida port
FRA, TxDOT seek public input on Texas high-speed rail proposal
Wisconsin DOT allocates more than $24 million for six freight-rail projects
APTA recognizes transit agencies, 10 individuals for excellence
Illinois to provide $21.5 million for new Metra station
CN opens employee training center in suburban Chicago
California commission allocates funds for Amtrak routes, BART facilities
CSX broke four financial records in 3Q
Carswell to join The Western Group as VP of operations
NJ Transit names Tabon chief of new safety office
SEPTA, BLET reach tentative pact for rail engineers
CSX wins economic development award in Pennsylvania
APTA picks RTD's Washington as next chairman
Canpotex to expand potash export facility at Oregon port
August TSI, Fitch report show rail still a key cog in nation's freight transportation mix
New auto berth opens at Baltimore port
MassDOT's Davey to step down Nov. 1
SMART Transportation Division members approve LACMTA labor pact
Grain coop to build rail-served facility in South Dakota
Operation Lifesaver, Mexican railway association to coordinate safety education
Import volume at major U.S. ports to reach record level in October, Global Port Tracker predicts
BART earmarks $2.5 million for eBART station in Pittsburg
Gaining STB approval for proposed CP-CSX merger would be challenging, Baird says
DART re-elects board officers; Butler resigns from MARTA's board
California Transportation Commission allocates state funds for ACE grade separation
Three senators call on STB to advance competitive switching rules
Metra outlines $2.4 billion modernization program, 2015 budget plan
AAR: All 10 U.S. commodity groups posted traffic gains last week
All Aboard Florida to pursue private funding for Orlando-Miami line
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Bombardier, RailComm and AIG (Oct. 9)
North Carolina Railroad installs new chair, vice chair
SEPTA to extend weekend overnight subway service
UP rates highest railroad score in S&P 500 climate change report
HDR obtains East Link contract from Sound Transit
Amtrak announces detour change for Empire Builder in North Dakota
STB orders all Class Is to provide weekly service performance reports
Quiet zones under public scrutiny in Colorado, Texas cities
WMATA advances escalator replacement project
Weekend service to be restored on three MBTA commuter-rail lines
SMART division members ratify six-year pacts at two terminal railroads
Florida, South Carolina ports continue to prep for Panama Canal expansion
Diridon to enter APTA Hall of Fame
Houston transit agency tests new CAF light-rail car
Freight rail a boon to Washington state's economy, study shows
BLET adopts resolution supporting two-man crews
Wisconsin DOT, transportation development association mark Freight Rail Week
BART develops game for public to comment on agency's future plans
University of Missouri professor researching vegetation management
BNSF Logistics recognized for Intermodal 101 course by human capital firm
Caltrain cleared to advance design-build plans for electrification
Oregon DOT issues 'Drive Less' challenge
SEPTA issues safety reminder following trespasser fatalities
Seattle, Tacoma ports support tens of thousands of jobs, study shows
North Carolina Railroad corridor greatly impacts state's economy, study shows
Amtrak adds Wi-Fi, other amenities to Hoosier State service
Railroad equipment investments to accelerate, leasing and finance foundation says
Revisions to proposed PHMSA rule would better enhance rail safety, ACC says
Gov. Malloy announces Walk Bridge replacement
Crossings: GAO report cites growing congestion; Ohio commission OKs 11 upgrades
Austin transit agency approves FY2015 budget
STB extends TTX's flat-car pooling authority for 15 years
U.S. roads scored seventh-straight monthly carload gain in September
Montreal transit agency budgets more than $500 million to replace subway equipment
California HSR authority to gauge interest in trainsets, maintenance facility work
UP to build classification yard in east-central Texas
TriMet, ATU Local 757 reach tentative four-year pact
Some mail distributed in New Jersey could be moved by rail, inspector general report says
Amtrak repairs to Sandy-damaged tunnels to limit rail service into New York City
Four senators call on USDOT to expand first responder advanced notification threshold
Massachusetts interstate project to include new commuter-rail station
CP sets new financial-growth goals for the next four years
Intermodal institute's board adds five members
Red River Valley & Western seeks new CEO; Adrian & Blissfield installs new police chief
Hampton Roads Transit to implement fare hike
Metro-North targets three bridges for replacement
Rep. Cramer: Canadian government should let grain performance mandates lapse for CN, CP
Houston METRO delays opening of Green, Purple light-rail lines until 2015
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