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Rail supplier update from Siemens, Bombardier, Alstom, Skelly and Loy, and Chesterfield (March 31)
St. Louis Metro Transit premieres trip planning app
U.S. EIA now reporting monthly crude-by-oil movement
Foxx sends six-year transportation funding proposal to Congress
Canada declines to renew grain-transport order for CN, CP
ASLRRA hands out marketing awards, names Schlosser service award recipient
Metrolinx awards contract for GO Transit rail maintenance facility
BNSF enhances crude-oil train operating procedures
Puget Sound transit agencies weigh regional day pass options
CSX earns spot on Forbes' best employers list
NRC to unveil 2015 scholarship criteria July 31
TriMet's new light-rail line millions under budget
Quebec government announces $1.5 billion for Montreal port, marine industry
MBTA's commuter line achieves full restoration
Amtrak taps Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Cutler for high-ranking role
Norfolk Southern kicks off $53 million plan to shrink Juniata shop's carbon footprint
Rail supplier news from GE, RailComm, Jacobs, RailPros and Ray's Transportation (March 27)
Trade groups form coalition to advocate for STB, rail regulation reform
Utah Transit Authority exec compensation within market norms, report says
FRA conference to address trespass, right-of-way fatality prevention
Metra coordinates new intermodal transportation
Genesee & Wyoming completes Freightliner Group acquisition
WMATA readies debut of 7000-series rail cars
Senators propose new crude-by-rail regulations
BART officials weigh earthquake safety options
SEPTA debuts designs for 15th Street Station accessibility improvements
AAR: U.S. rail traffic up in Week No. 11
Railroads, energy industry offer new crude-by-rail safety course to first responders
Hampton Roads Transit to host hearings on proposed light-rail extension
Tri-Rail station set to open at Miami airport
ASLRRA announces 2014 Safety Award winners
Senate committee passes PTC deadline-extension bill
NJ Transit marks 80 years of service at Newark Penn Station
University of Denver announces transportation institute's name change
All Aboard Florida hires Vailon Group consulting firm
Railroads need to do more to improve track, union official says
LIRR makes plans to demolish, reconstruct Colonial Road Bridge
Terminal expansion project slated for Port of Montreal
WMATA proposes no fare increases in FY2016 budget
Sen. Baldwin proposes 'rail shipper fairness,' competitive switching
CCTA recognized for financial reporting practices in 2014
Local 1976 USW ratifies contract with Ontario Northland
CN continues major rehab work on Quebec Bridge
DART debuts first streetcar for testing
U.S. mayors to Congress: Pass transportation bill
SEPTA proposes $1.36 billion operating budget for FY2016
Progressive Railroading names 2015 'Rising Stars'
Toronto's Scarborough Line turns 30, debuts two new trains
Rep. Lowenthal proposes new fund for freight infrastructure projects
CN donates funds for supply management study; CSX issues grant for first-responder training
Two southern California counties to see commuter-rail service by 2016, state official says
CARTA scopes out land for intermodal hub following sale of Dorchester property
KCS reduces full-year 2015 guidance
Sen. Franken calls on FRA to make Bakken crude less volatile
CSX's Michael Ward to receive Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends
Rail supplier news from AXION, Extenet, Hirschmann and Colo Railroad (March 20)
Minnesota DOT: 300,000 state residents live near oil train routes
U.S. Class I workforce up a bit in February
Hart sworn in as NTSB chairman
Illinois Gov. Rauner's budget would slash Chicago transit funding in 2016
BNSF comments on trade group's complaint over tank car rates
Reps. Lipinski, Quigley propose $1 billion rail safety bill
STB reauthorization bill would change freight-rail policies
MARS board elects officers for 2015
Los Angeles transit agency debuts Trip2GO app, seeks testers
BNSF Logistics facility sold in Texas Gulf region
Ricardo to supply trains for planned maglev rail in Orlando
AAR: Intermodal lifts U.S. rail traffic numbers in week No. 10
Norfolk Southern expands 'Railroad University' training center in Georgia
Sound Transit completes first light-rail tunnel for Northgate Link Extension
Bill would streamline feds' environmental permitting for rail projects
Rail supplier news from Rail Europe, Trinity, Watco, WAGO and CH2M Hill (March 18)
North Carolina DOT to celebrate 175th anniversary of Raleigh's first train
UP to appeal OSHA ruling in whistleblower-complaint case
New York City Transit creates new VP role, reorganizes senior leadership
UP's ShipCarsNow expands auto transport services
KCS begins infrastructure projects in Texas subdivision
Denver's RTD to host public hearings as it mulls fare policy changes
CN unveils new intermodal hub plan, announces another ratified contract
New tank car standards needed now, Canada's Transportation Safety Board says
Rail supplier news from RailPlan, Saft, Thales, GE and Gannett Fleming (March 17)
Greenbrier receives orders for 10,100 rail cars
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives qualifications from five design-build teams
CTA awards $25.6 million contract for O'Hare branch rehab project
Amtrak bill calls for study of Gulf Coast passenger-rail route
Minnesota DOT begins environmental study for Rochester-Twin Cities high-speed rail project
Unifor members approve four agreements with CN
U.S.-Canada agreement a step toward restoring Vermont-to-Montreal rail service, Sen. Leahy says
Study addresses climate-related risks for SEPTA's commuter line
Kansas City Southern to open Wylie intermodal facility this summer
Indiana's Hoosier State service gets 30-day extension
FTA clarifies rule pertaining to riders with disabilities
Minnesota Gov. Dayton proposes railroad safety projects
FRA orders removal of tank car valves involved in oil leaks
Rail supplier news from NRC, Alstom, AXION, RADWIN, UATP and HDR (March 13)
BTS: Freight index slips for second straight month
WMATA to reboot search for new CEO
All Aboard Florida names developer for special events facility
House T&I Committee schedules second hearing on transportation reauthorization
Keolis on schedule to return MBTA commuter trains to full service
Railway Interchange to feature retired Navy SEAL O'Neill as keynoter
Washington named LACMTA's new chief; Metrolink eyes Leahy
CN: Grain shipments on pace for record-setting year
AAR: Intermodal volumes helped lift U.S. rail traffic in Week No. 9
Metrolinx to expand GO Transit's Barrie line
Hartnett named CEO of San Mateo County Transit District
Rail crossing and trespass fatalities on the rise, Operation Lifesaver says
Washington to leave Denver transit agency for Los Angeles
AAR, RAC back Transport Canada's tank-car safety proposal
BART debuts glass canopy entrance
WMATA recommends developer for transit-oriented development
Sen. Blumenthal says 'no' to high-speed rail bypassing Connecticut
LACMTA urges riders to "Make the Right Play" in new etiquette campaign
Amtrak renames control center after Szabo
CN's Mongeau praises Port of Prince Rupert terminal expansion plan
FRA to announce steps to address grade-crossing safety issues, Feinberg says
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf names six to Delaware River Port Authority board
Bids for three Honolulu rail stations come in higher than estimates
Global Port Tracker: Cargo backlog creates "unusually high" import volumes
Supreme Court rules Amtrak is a government entity, but doesn't resolve case
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Kind urge Obama to issue crude-oil train standards
Unifor ratifies contract with CP; Ontario Northland, union reach tentative deal
FRA investigating Amtrak derailment in North Carolina
Contract awarded for Savannah Harbor dredging work
CTA logs record rail ridership in 2014
San Diego transit system initiates safety and security task force
Hoosier State train to stop running April 1, INDOT says
Caltrans mulls construction of new light-rail service
CSX, EPA reach agreement over derailment cleanup plan
Canadian officials investigating CN crude-oil train derailment
APTA: U.S. transit use at highest point in 58 years
Northern Lights Rail plans launch in Saskatchewan; Georgia port board adds Sandersville's Tarbutton
USDA report: Rail congestion impacted grain shipments, increased car premiums in Upper Midwest
Amtrak bill includes measure to allow travel with pets
Caltrans solicits public comment on state transportation plan
Moody's report: Rail volume will benefit from broad-based demand despite crude crunch
Preliminary track constructed for VTA BART expansion project
Redlands passenger-rail proposal receives environmental clearance in California
Washington state cites crude-by-rail safety measures
CSX designates commerce park as first 'Select Site' in Florida
RTD Denver considering new fare policies
CSX: Merchandise and intermodal markets to grow, domestic coal volume to drop
AAR: U.S. rail traffic registered slight dip in February
Massachusetts Gov. Baker proposes 53 percent hike in MBTA funding for FY2016
Four senators introduce bill to extend PTC deadline until 2020's end
House passes $8 billion Amtrak funding bill
Rail supplier news from AECOM, NRC, Alstom and OPW (March 4)
Underground tracking system in the works for MBTA Green Line
Maryland to add MARC Camden Line service between Baltimore, D.C.
Washington state DOT releases improvement plan for eastern rail line
Metrolink engineer injured in derailment dies
KCSR's telecommunications team pitches in on PTC implementation
Port of Edmonds backs exploration of crossing alternatives
New bills seek to strengthen crude-by-rail safety, extend short-line tax credit
South Florida transportation authority taps Oglesby as deputy executive director
Harsco acquires transportation safety systems provider Protran
RTA report: Ties purchases, production jumped in January
Gov. Wolf asks federal government to tighten crude-by-rail safety standards
Jacksonville port lands Fiat Chrysler business; L.A.-area ports partner to ease congestion
NJ Transit to receive $147 million in Hurricane Sandy funds
Amtrak migrates service to temporary terminal in San Francisco
BNSF drove up revenue, drove down operating ratio in Q4
Rail supplier news from Alstom, STV, Hanson, Greenbriar Equity and I.D. Systems (March 2)
U.S. NAFTA freight value increased for 11th straight month in December
CTA to begin next phase of Wilson Station project
North Carolina DOT distributes $3.7 million for rail improvements
EPA: Tank-car demand to help drive up 2015 deliveries to 85,500 units
Met Council, Minneapolis parks agency agree on bridge option for Southwest light-rail project
FRA launches crossing safety campaign, schedules trespassing prevention workshop
Metrolink ready to power up PTC system on San Bernardino Line
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