Layne to become Virginia's next transportation secretary
UTU: Rep. Blumenauer to propose transit infrastructure-funding bills
TTI, University of Texas to study light-rail extension's impact on public health
First shipment of Peruvian cold-treated grapes heading to Miami port
North Carolina DOT seeks public input on proposed locomotive, rail-car facility
Transport Canada to review rail safety oversight based on auditor general's recommendations
Valley Metro's Gilbert Road light-rail extension receives environmental clearance
UP launches Chicago-to-Mexico intermodal service with Ferromex
WMATA to upgrade lighting at all underground stations
South Dakota DOT seeks input on state rail plan development
Crossing projects advance in Washington, North Carolina
First refurbished SkyTrain vehicle enters service in Vancouver
Georgia port authority notes new cargo record, more state funds for harbor expansion
New railroad bridge opens over Osage River in Missouri
Consumer spending outlook for holiday season more dim than bright, Baird says
VIA Rail notes ups, downs in third quarter
Pacific Imperial Railroad tabs Rohal as president; Wisconsin transit commission honors Meighan
MTA reaches construction milestones on Second Avenue Subway project
NS to open intermodal terminal in North Carolina next month
Sound Transit moves up opening of University Link light-rail extension
FY2013 ridership records set on some Amtrak routes in California
CSX's Sanborn at RailTrends: Customer feedback is key to high service levels
Canadian Transportation Agency seeks input on proposed review of liability coverage regulations
Alabama manufacturing property a 'Select Site,' CSX says
Cost to halt project could run $125 million, Cincinnati Streetcar says
U.S. rail traffic logged more gains last week
All Aboard Florida chooses station location in downtown Fort Lauderdale
Virginia port breaks monthly cargo record; Florida port installs first female director
BART's board OKs purchase of 365 rail cars, objects to family-leave provision in labor contract
UP, Amtrak to commemorate bridge opening in Missouri next week
Second tunnel boring machine begins excavation work for San Francisco's Central Subway project
CTA unveils contemporary design of future 95th Street Red Line Station
Maryland agencies seek 'preferred training partners' for light-rail projects
SMART awards $68.7 million contract for rail construction project
BNSF installs two group VPs, one VP to cover retirements and promotions
Canadian, U.S. regulators take additional steps to boost haz-mat safety
Port of Long Beach repeals infrastructure cargo fee
Wisconsin DOT unveils long-range rail plan
Operation Lifesaver appoints new officers
HART to seek public opinion on Honolulu light-rail station design
Council adopts transit-oriented development policy for Minneapolis
Union Pacific launches new shuttle commitment program
Ferus Natural Gas Fuels, ENN Canada to build LNG plants in Vancouver and Edmonton
Metrolink receives grant to promote railroad safety
Keats succeeds Atkins as STB's general counsel
Diamond Logistics Northwest to expand facilities at Washington state port
BART disputes labor agreement provision; Metra clerical workers OK new contract
NARP calls on Congress to support passenger-rail transportation
Watco realigns upper management, gains equity stake in Federated Capital Holdings
Amtrak to fix East River tunnels to address delays, Schumer says
BRIDGE Act proposes new federal financing authority for infrastructure improvements
Metro Transit, Valley Metro to solicit public input on transit projects
Schneider Intermodal introduces CN, KCS interchange for 'Mexico Direct' service
Southern California ports: New interim leader in L.A., October volume boost in Long Beach
MBTA kicks off Government Center Station project
LIRR adds trains to weekend service on Port Washington Branch
Washington state port seeks bids for freight-rail project
Amtrak Heartland Flyer serves 1 million riders
KCS reorganizes operating department management functions
Rail news from Tata Steel, Alstom, Motive Power, Railinc and Gannett Fleming (Nov. 15)
Crossing projects advance in Ohio
MassDOT to begin track improvements in preparation for South Coast Rail service
Soy Transportation Coalition, Panama Canal Authority extend partnership pact
Transportation Services Index inched up in September
CTA's board approves 2014 budget
FTA's Rogoff calls on Congress to fund emergency relief program
AAR underscores U.S. traffic gains, need to improve federal tank-car regs
North Carolina DOT hosts rail planning forum
Rail terminal logs successful first year with ethanol volume, Tampa port says
San Francisco transit, police officials launch new anticrime campaign
Siemens, Bombardier to perform PTC work for Metro-North, Long Island railroads
RailTrends coming to New York City next week
UP to upgrade Nebraska line, boost train speed on Kansas line
NS advances plan to expand Chicago-area yard, launches new intermodal service in South Carolina
New York MTA releases final 2014 budget proposal, four-year financial plan
CSX, GE to pilot liquefied natural gas-powered locomotives
WMATA awards contract to update lighting in parking facilities
NS' Heller, World Group's Hunger join ITI board
North Carolina Railroad, NS to refurbish Burlington bridge
BNSF workers win Amtrak Champion Award for crossing safety project
Metrolinx awards second contract for Eglinton Crosstown project
Surveys find MTA riders remain satisfied with transit service
CSX to help develop intermodal facility in Pennsylvania
Montana Rail Link promotes Blakely, Lewis to officer posts
MARTA opens training facility for riders with disabilities; board member resigns
FRA to reevaluate train horn rules, Colorado senators say
CTA unveils refurbished station near Loyola University
NJ Transit boosts rail, bus rider satisfaction grades
L.A. port introduces incentive program to boost container business
WMATA named military-friendly employer; APTA encourages veterans to consider transit agency jobs
Six largest Class Is make G.I. Jobs' top military friendly employers list
Rail supplier news from Georgetown Rail, Alstom and Microsoft (Nov. 11)
Texas Rail Advocates opens registration for Southwestern Rail Conference
Tunnel boring machine shipped for Evergreen Line project
Tacoma port turns 95; Florida port appoints trade development director
San Diego MTS promotes Marinesi to CFO to succeed Telfer
Cleanup continues at Alabama & Gulf Coast derailment site, Genesee & Wyoming says
Fort Worth's The T marks 30th year, schedules hearing on TEX Rail environmental statement
PHMSA extends public comment period for proposed haz-mat rulemaking
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Hanson, Siemens, Ansaldo, OPW and T-Rail (Nov. 8)
Newspaper report: Talgo files $65.9 million claim against Wisconsin
APTA: 2013 a 'banner year' for voter support of public transit
Engebretson succeeds O'Leary as Alaska Railroad's COO
U.S. Class Is employed slightly fewer people in September, STB data shows
Columbia Basin, BNSF begin unit train moves for Washington state canola oil producer
Maryland officials OK public-private partnership plan for Purple light-rail line
AAR: U.S. roads notched traffic gains through October, into November
Quiet zone opens in Texas; crossing upgrades advance in Ohio and Washington
NTSB closes more safety requirements for WMATA
Groundbreaking to be held next week for Southern California grade separation
APTA, European rail association sign MOU
Strong energy and intermodal markets help CSX overcome weak coal sectors, CFO Eliasson says
WMATA to solicit development proposals for five properties
House transportation committee boots up new website
SMART Transportation Division members approve Metra contract
Freight access project still in play at Washington state port
FRA seeks applicants for disaster assistance funding program
CSX's Adkins wins AAR environmental professional award
Denver RTD recommends GBBH's proposal for North Metro rail project
Tennessee railroad association tabs Alexander as exec director
MTA improves energy efficiency, storm-proofing of primary office tower
Baltimore port forges pact with French port, garners security accolades from Coast Guard
Metra completes $3.5 million station reconstruction on UP Northwest Line
TriMet to reorganize operations to address service reliability issues
BNSF cites strong crude, domestic intermodal volumes as key 3Q drivers
Amtrak adds trains to Cascades line for Thanksgiving
Crossing upgrades planned in Montana, Ohio
Oregon DOT seeks public input on Eugene-Portland passenger-rail study
Virginia authority selects Reinhart to lead state's port
Santa Clara VTA marks transit project milestone
Phillips 66, Genesis Energy set sights on crude-by-rail facilities
CREATE program constituents mark grade separation opening in Bridgeview
BART union members approve contract; state utilities commission adopts new transit-rail safety rules
Genesee & Wyoming reports strong 3Q results; Arizona short line turns 10
CSX touts 'landmark' agreement with four unions
Long Island Rail Road restores Queens Village station
Metra, TCU reach tentative agreement
NS renames Pennsylvania yard to honor former corporate affairs executive
MBTA to modernize Chelsea station as part of Silver Line Gateway project
Four railroads advance joint line relocation plan in Iowa
North American intermodal volume climbed in 3Q; U.S. rail traffic rose in week 43