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MARTA announces first transaction of TOD affordable housing fund
Metra to begin major hiring push in January
DCTA names new regional leaders
Amtrak BMWED members vote for federation consolidation
STB won't suspend rate-dispute rulemaking schedule
UP-served Savage Gulf Rail Facility opens in Texas
Safety panel orders WMATA to revise 7000-series return to service
U.S. railroads’ intermodal volume dipped slightly in Week 51
Rail supplier news from L.K. Comstock, Keolis, Bluejay Capital, Pacific West and NRC (Dec. 29)
L.A. Metro offers new mobile app to combat cybersecurity threats
BART lists top achievements for 2021
Ports of Long Beach, L.A. delay container dwell fee to Jan. 3
Alaska Railroad honors 25 employees for excellence
MBTA to restore commuter-rail service over Gloucester bridge by May 2022
STB posts details for public hearing on reciprocal switching
NS offers incentives to help ease supply-chain bottleneck
Trinity Railway Express to mark 25th anniversary
WMATA pauses 7000-series ramp up
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing work on BNSF track
Metrolinx, CTS reach settlement over Eglinton Crosstown project delays
CP, Canadian Tire ink contract extension
P&L's Reck to step down as CEO, Garrett named successor
U.S. Maritime Administration awards grants for port, rail projects
CN above, CP below grain revenue limits for latest crop year
New River Valley Passenger Rail launches station feasibility survey
Rail access a factor in GE Appliance's Georgia expansion plans
Brightline begins construction on shared parking garage for future Boca Raton station
Week 50: Intermodal still a drag on U.S. rail volume
DC DOT announces $15 million for transportation infrastructure improvements
TriMet appoints Wilson executive director of safety, security
CP seals new long-term pact with major potash exporter
Biden touts supply-chain progress at L.A., Long Beach ports
SEPTA recognized for social services innovation
Metro SubwayLink real-time info available on Transit app
Rail Passengers Association awards 'Golden Spike' to Amtrak workers
PANYNJ budget levels remain below pre-pandemic projections
CTDOT inks new lease for New Haven Union, State Street stations
CP announces millions in funding raised for pediatric hospitals
Senators seek study of potential Northwest passenger-rail service
CN network returns to normal after washouts in British Columbia
Rail supplier news from Auxo Investment, RR Mergers and Cad Railway (Dec. 21)
Sound Transit re-elects Keel as chair; Constantine, Somers named vice chairs
LIRR awards signal system upgrade contract to Hitachi Rail
Toronto Transit Commission OKs 2022 operating, capital budgets
Illinois panel approves funding for NS track overpass in Decatur
Brightline steps up grade-crossing safety efforts
Indiana Rail Road upgrades Odon transload facility
STB approves Watco purchase of Wisconsin, Michigan rail lines; Begeman moves on
Rail supplier news from TRAC, Benesch, Alstom, Nortrak and AmeriStarRail (Dec. 20)
Ponstein to chair Port NOLA, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
Hawtex to develop container-on-vessel service to St. Louis
DuPage County council awards rail safety grant to Kroy Railway
KCS Holiday Express raises thousands for Salvation Army
Michigan DOT issues grade crossing repair grants
STB extends CP-KCS environmental comment period, issues rail rate study
CN to announce new CEO in January; Vena drops out of consideration
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Duos, NYAB, Thales, Stadler, Alstom and HDR (Dec. 17)
MBTA completes new Chelsea rail station
Sound Transit picks Federal Way site for OMF location study
Metrolinx issues RFQ for Finch Station upgrades
L.A. Metro OKs environmental report for Antelope Valley Line improvements
OIG: Amtrak HR staff shortage creates hiring challenges
Chicago RTA adopts transit operating, capital budgets
NS launches industrial site search engine
FTA extends COVID-19 response reporting requirements
MTA pilots fare changes to promote transit ridership
Transport Canada OKs changes to track inspection regs
U.S. railroads post traffic decrease in Week 49
Pennsylvania OKs $33 million in grants for freight-rail projects
MTA awards contract for Metro-North's Penn Station Access Project
STB approves construction, operation of new Uinta Basin Railway
Amtrak CEO Flynn to retire, rail veteran Gardner to succeed him
Minneapolis Metro Blue Line extension report open for public input
Keolis taps Chajai as CEO of MBTA commuter rail
WMATA to begin restoring 7000-series rail cars to service
Transport Canada proposes changes to dangerous goods regulations
Palmetto Railways names McCrory president, CEO
CN partners with Google Cloud to modernize rail services
BNSF, Progress Rail, Chevron to develop hydrogen locomotive demonstration
Amtrak, Class Is suspend vaccination mandates
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Bechtel and ENSCO (Dec. 14)
MARTA awards contract for ad space
TriMet receives federal grant for COVID recovery
Oklahoma DOT solicits input on rail crossing safety plan
NJ Transit invites next round of bids for bridge replacement project
Michigan legislation calls for mandatory two-person train crews
Amtrak posts financial loss for FY2021
CP, KCS close into voting trust
MARTA issues agency's first 'green' bonds
MTA to retire 1960s-era R-32 subway cars
MBTA wraps up Green Line D Branch track, signal replacements
FRA's Bose observes supply-chain progress at L.A., Long Beach ports
KCS receives 'leadership level' score from CDP
Canada announces funding for cargo handling improvements
UP names Miller VP, treasurer; Grosz to retire
STB releases details for CSX-Pan Am merger hearing
Rail supplier news from PFL, Blume Global, HDR, STV and Hulcher (Dec. 10)
Operation Lifesaver unveils PSA aimed at shift workers
CN's board ranks No. 1 in Canada for corporate governance
NTSB investigating CSX train, SEPTA trolley collision
Transport Canada seeks proposals for rail safety funding
Amtrak likely to reduce service over federal vaccine deadline
KCS stockholders vote 'yes' on CP merger plan
Retailers anticipate record growth in imports for 2021
MARTA wins pandemic relief grant
House passes bill to ease supply-chain challenges
CP commits to passenger rail in Louisiana
U.S. rail traffic slips 2.8% in Week 48
NS, U.S. Steel and Greenbrier collaborate on new gondola rail car
Canadian Pacific shareholders vote for KCS merger plan
GATX CEO Kenney to retire, EVP Lyons appointed as successor
WMATA sets reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville stations
L.A., Long Beach ports' container dwell fee remains on hold
MTA announces first 'Zoning for Accessibility' subway station improvements
South Carolina Ports sets new monthly container record
CSX named to CDP's 'A' list for environmental actions
FRA issues notice for state of good repair grant funding
Judge blocks vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Rail supplier news from Thales, Savage, Tensar and Commercial Metals (Dec. 7)
USDOT solicits public input on strategy for fiscal years 2022-26
TSA extends face mask requirement through March 18
GAO to USDOT: Improve documentation of TOD financing decisions
Georgia Ports Authority to expedite capacity expansion
CN recognized with 'A' score for climate actions
Caltrain electrification project costs increase to $2.4 billion
UP unveils plan to achieve GHG emission reduction targets
Rail supplier news from TekTracking, Teleste, American Track and Alstom (Dec. 6)
Metrolink hosts future service dogs
Metro-North Railroad seating info expands to Google Maps
FTA solicits input on civil rights policies for transit
Rail unions seek immediate halt to BNSF, Metra vaccination mandates
Illinois commission OKs grant to fund grade-separation project in Elmwood Park
Montana port opens access to expanded rail infrastructure
Ontario officials issue RFQ for transit tunnel contract
MTA completes elevator replacements in upper Manhattan
PANYNJ: Another cargo record, more PATH riders in October
Badger Mining, TranSand team up on transition to unit train transloads
RAC bestows annual environment, safety awards
R. J. Corman rebrands transloading services as Transload Connect
KCS passed another grain volume milestone in November
T&I Chair DeFazio won't seek re-election in 2022
TSA issues two cybersecurity directives for railroads
Rail supplier news from NRC, Greenbrier, MUL Railcars and Alstom (Dec. 2)
FRA, FTA reps visit testing of Caltrain's new trainsets
LA Metro begins environmental review process for Sepulveda Corridor project
Silver Line Rail Yard project at Dulles nears completion
U.S. freight-rail traffic fell 4.5% in November
NTSB alerts transit, commuter railroads to check wheelsets
Norfolk Southern's Squires to retire in 2022; Shaw named successor
Sound Transit to poll public on TOD plan for new station
OSHA extends comment period for COVID vaccination standard
VIA Rail takes wraps off first new modern trainset
Virginia agency accepting applications for rail, transit grant funds
Alstom to overhaul 94 bilevel cars for GO Transit
ITE Management acquires rail-car lessor C.K. Industries
KCS holiday train program pumps funds into Salvation Army
STB sets new class exemption for emergency temporary trackage rights
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