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LIRR's double-track project nears completion
King to step down at TransLink as SkyTrain's leader
BMWED ratifies Amtrak contract; BLET, Indiana Rail reach tentative pact
UP unveils partnership with National Park Foundation
Schumer urges Metro-North to fast-track PTC
Watco Supply Chain invests in MID-SHIP Group
Kansas City Southern joins BiTA
California distributes $2.6 billion for rail, transit work
U.S. Rep. Perry tours Aaron Enterprises; Illinois Gov. Rauner visits HARTING
Rail supplier news from Siemens, TRAC, WSP, ENSCO and Trackmobile (April 27)
MTA board OKs funds for subway station accessibility upgrades
California commission to provide grants for ACE's final two grade separations
UP notes PTC implementation progress in Q1
Senate commerce committee OKs Fuchs, Schultz for STB seats
Brightline preps for simulated service to Miami
AAR: U.S. carload, intermodal volumes climbed in week 16
SEPTA eyes C&S upgrades, catenary replacement in FY19 capital budget
LA Metro upgrades 27 Blue Line crossings
WMATA safety commission taps Mayer as CEO
Metrolink, UP mark PTC interoperability achievement
KCS relaunches intermodal service between Louisiana port, Texas terminal
BART's Antioch extension to open next month
AAR honors CSX's Bailey for environmental excellence
Q1 results were 'solid' despite network congestion, UP says
RTA report: Tie production, purchases posted gains in March
Port of Brownsville, Big River Steel sign option agreement for steel plant
UP slates infrastructure upgrades in Minnesota, Montana
ARCI: Car orders, backlog up in Q1
RTA’s agency peer review: Metra, CTA rank high in service coverage, efficiency
Class I-served auto facility coming to Alabama port
FTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in three more states
NS set four financial records in Q1
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Bourque Logistics and Thales (April 24)
MBTA boosts real-time arrival information for subway lines
STB task force to hold informal meetings on rate review reforms
BART launches new train-testing phase on Berryessa Extension
BNSF earns INFORMS award for analytics, operational research efforts
Blue Line extension contributes to big boost in CATS' light-rail ridership
CSX, Belt Railway and Watco make high-level management changes
CN's income fell, operating ratio and expenses rose in Q1
NYCT to install elevators at Astoria Boulevard Station
VIA Rail unveils 2017 sustainability report
Report: GE in talks to sell rail business to Wabtec
STB: U.S. Class I employment steady in March
In memoriam: Rail industry leader Nathan Henderson
CTA opens new south terminal at 95th Street Station
USDOT creates BUILD grants to replace TIGER program
Strike averted: CP, two unions reach 11th-hour agreements
Metra to install, test new signal system for PTC
VIA Rail releases RFQ for new Quebec-Windsor fleet
UP budgets $34.7 million for projects in Missouri, Wisconsin
DART seeks public input on Cotton Belt DEIS
BNSF receives Toyota President's Award for rail logistics
APTA: U.S. public transit ridership fell nearly 3 percent in 2017
Metrolinx to study commuter-rail connection to Toronto airport
Report: Merge NYC, New Jersey commuter-rail service
U.S. rail intermodal volume outpaces carloads in Week 15
CTA OKs $153 million contract for Blue Line signal upgrades
NS recognizes 52 customers for safe rail-shipping practices
Sturges named deputy FRA administrator
CP posts higher Q1 revenue, lower profit
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Cad, Heartland Rail, RTA, ARI and Hausfeld (April 18)
Gannett Fleming, WSP to manage construction on Durham-Orange light-rail project
Batory calls on public to help improve rail-crossing safety
Port Manatee posts record first half of FY2018
Metra unveils $84.8 million construction program for 2018
Teamsters Canada, IBEW notify CP of possible strike
Hartford Line commuter rail to launch in June
CSX posts record first-quarter earnings
Sound Transit begins public meetings for Tacoma Dome light-rail extension
Washington state panel OKs funds for rail-crossing improvements
Port of Montreal project set to expand rail infrastructure
APTA recognizes sustainability at MARTA, Caltrain and SamTrans
BNSF honors employees for outstanding work in 2017
SEPTA proposes $1.4 billion operating budget for FY19
CSX-served Inland Port Dillon opens in South Carolina
FTA calls on states to get rail safety programs certified early
St. Louis transit agency unveils personal safety app
NYSDOT announces bridge replacement over CSX track
Metrolink launches survey to boost millennial ridership
UP to spend $24 million on Colorado infrastructure
Amtrak ends ticket discounts for veterans
R. J. Corman names Lauritzen VP transportation
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario tap Mosaic Transit Group to build Finch West light rail
CP: 'Significant gap' remains in TCRC, IBEW negotiations
Rail supplier news from Koppers, Protran, Conrad Machine, RSI, HiRail and Schneider (April 13)
Metrolinx, IO issue RFPs for Lakeshore East line upgrades
Denham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail project
RAC honored for rail safety education
Trump nominates Homendy to serve on NTSB
Alstom consortium awarded contract for Montreal's driverless light-rail system
LA council OKs $4.9 billion contract for new rail system at LAX
UP to spend $22.3 million on Idaho infrastructure
Brightline heightens rail safety ahead of Miami extension
ASLRRA honors short lines for marketing, veteran recruitment; awards scholarship
LIRR President Nowakowski to step down
Amtrak slates summer projects for NY Penn Station
Secure Rail webcast: Industrial IoT apps boost efficiency, safety
U.S. rail traffic continued upward climb in Week 14
LA Metro applies for $1.4 billion in state funds for transit expansions
CATS links with Lyft at two light-rail stations
Chao signs MOU to shorten infrastructure project reviews, permitting
Patriot Rail names Campian chief commercial officer
NJ Transit to rebuild Elizabeth commuter-rail station
UP unveils infrastructure upgrades in Arizona, Washington
ASLRRA honors Fuller with Schlosser award; LRW inducts Keeney into Hall of Fame
House passes rail data security bills
NTSB: Fatigue led to fatal train crash in New Mexico
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Thales, Wabtec, WSP and NRC (April 10)
Teamsters' rail conferences seek NAFTA improvements
SFRTA names Pittman director of operations, maintenance
GAO report calls on FTA to toughen safety oversight programs
FTA awards $22.5 million grant to SMART for commuter-rail extension
ASLRRA honors Kramer, Harris for safety efforts
Kansas City Southern responds to STB's service concerns
Caltrain to partner with Stanford on business plan
Bi-State Development names Vago CFO
Short Line Safety Institute offers hazmat training program
FRA seeks applicants for job vacancies
Ontario's high-speed rail project gets CA$11 billion boost
CSX selling rail lines in Alabama, Georgia
Teamsters at CP vote to authorize strike action
FTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in Colorado, Virginia
Retail federation warns against trade war with China
Missouri DOT seeks input on long-range transportation plan
BLET, New England Central tentatively agree on new contract
Georgia lawmakers OK bill to unify Atlanta transit agencies
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFP for Milton rail corridor project
UP slates $38 million for New Mexico capex; advances intermodal plans for Port Walla Walla
SFMTA OKs $1.2 billion budget to expand transit service
LIRR to test upgraded signal system for East Side Access project
Ohio panel OKs CSX grade crossing projects
Metra gears up for safety 'blitzes'
Norfolk Southern's safety train launches 2018 tour
Idaho panel sets hearing on BNSF bridge proposal
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFQs for GO RER projects
U.S. rail traffic up 5 percent in March
Trinity Railway Express, Metro-North advance bridge, track projects
Bombardier to improve accessibility on VIA Rail cars
Caltrans seeks input on 20-year freight mobility plan
BLET ratifies five-year pact with Amtrak
UP budgets $45 million for Oklahoma infrastructure work
G&W's board adds Carter, Hostetler
MBTA awards $102 million contract to rebuild Wellington rail yard
Norfolk Southern responds to STB on service issues
Progressive Railroading names 2018 Rising Stars Award honorees
Rail supplier news from Dewberry, Peaker Services, RSI and NRC (April 3)
Metra to end website ticket purchases
Cleveland RTA Board President Dixon steps down
Operation Lifesaver launches e-learning tool for first responders
Seattle Mayor Durkan halts streetcar project over cost concerns
LA Port to get new container staging facility
Indiana DOT to offer $125 million in grants for rail crossing safety projects
Northern Virginia groups seek WMATA funding bill amendments
UP budgets $56.2 million for Nevada infrastructure work
Metro-North kicks off White Plains Station renewal
Sound Transit begins construction of East Link light-rail guideway
Watco acquires Industrial Terminals' assets
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