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RTD-Denver to begin systemwide fare study, equity analysis
Winchester & Western recognizes local companies for rail shipping safety
Biden nominates former FRA official Hedlund to STB
Senators introduce bill to fund grade crossing separations
Amtrak to mark 50th anniversary this weekend
CTA announces grain crop-year index for CN, CP
UP constructing grain transload terminal near Chicago
IANA: Intermodal continues comeback in Q1
Rail supplier news from PDS, Thales, Cummins, BlueJay and Hitachi Rail (April 29)
OLI names board, national advisory members
TriMet OKs new labor contract with ATU
NJ Transit issues RFP for Walter Rand Transportation Center project
CN announces new board directors
U.S. railroads post another weekly traffic jump
CSX files amended application for proposed Pan Am acquisition
Amtrak makes FY2022 grant request to Congress
Metra launches online recruitment of 100 workers
CN appoints Jamieson, Sinclair co-chairs of Indigenous Advisory Council
TTCI to develop new engineering lab in Pueblo
FRA to issue $1.7B to Amtrak for pandemic response
CP responds to CN's contention that STB apply same standards to voting trust proposals
NS posts higher Q1 profit, names Voyack VP of government relations
Progressive Railroading announces Rising Stars for 2021
Rail supplier news from Thales, dFuzion, Red Hat, Loadsmart and STV (April 27)
Nevada governor issues proclamation to honor rail workers
Capitol Corridor to increase rail service in June
SMART approves $21.4 million capex plan
NYC subway hits pandemic ridership record
Amtrak report highlights sustainability actions
Railroads, ag shippers announce food-safety initiative
CN posts lower net income, flat revenue in Q1
BART adds sexual harassment to rider code of conduct
WMATA to begin multiyear escalator replacement project
Georgia ports post record volume in FY 2021's first half
SacRT obtains $33 million for light rail, other transit projects
Sen. Wicker urges STB to approve Amtrak petition for Gulf Coast service
T&I Chair DeFazio warns proposed KCS merger could signal trend
Biden nominates Bose for FRA administrator role
KCS to begin talks with CN; STB rules on merger waiver issue
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Trinity and Voith (April 23)
OCTA adopts 10-year plan for transit, rail improvements
Capitol Corridor expands cleaner fleet
FTA grant program to fund TOD plans that address equity, climate
NJ Transit completes locomotive engineer roster
Amtrak adds carbon emission information on all Northeast Corridor tickets
GOP senators unveil counterproposal to Biden's infrastructure plan
CN outlines acquisition offer in letters to KCS, STB
Rail supplier news from Knorr Brake, Alstom, Thales, Granite and STV (April 22)
USDOT names Hampshire chief science officer
Cuomo unveils reconstruction alternatives for Penn Station
Metra issues challenge to create battery-powered, zero-emission locomotive
Pandemic effects still inflating U.S. rail traffic figures
Amtrak restores Hiawatha service, selects Siemens to build intercity trainsets
Union Pacific reports lower profit, revenue in Q1
CP posts 'solid' Q1 results; Creel comments on CN-KCS
Phillips 66 acquires interest in soybean processing plant
CTA to begin Red-Purple Line project on Chicago's north side
Port of South Louisiana completes rail yard project
Class Is employed more people in March
OmniTRAX to help develop southern Indiana industrial park
Savannah port railroad to serve Mason Mega Rail Terminal
CSX posts earnings, revenue dip in Q1
CP urges quick regulatory approval of KCS pact; CN notifies STB of rival offer
Rail supplier news from STV Inc., TransRail Innovation and Formation Liquids (April 20)
SEPTA to beef up security, infrastructure work at Allegheny Station
Metrolinx slates Toronto Union Station rail corridor improvements
Operation Lifesaver honors volunteers Ashworth, Kittendorf
Ag shippers describe concerns to USDOT, USDA
Ballard fuel cells to power Sierra Northern's hydrogen switcher locomotive
LIRR to test electric rail cars on Oyster Bay Branch
CN makes 'superior' offer to acquire Kansas City Southern
MTA launches program to honor 'Comeback Heroes'
Funding set for rail station at Montreal airport
PennDOT awards multimodal grant funds
Texas counties sue FRA over Dallas-to-Houston bullet train project
Biden budget would spark 'second great rail revolution'
DART approves payment to Trinity Metro for DFW Airport connection
UP to close East Texas rail-car maintenance facility
KCS posts lower revenue in Q1, names Songer and Orr EVPs
GOP lawmakers seek end to federal funds for California high-speed rail project
Commission calls on WMATA to address recurring safety issues
Georgia Ports post record volume in March
L.A. Metro slates scoping meetings for Crenshaw Northern Extension project
Chesapeake & Delaware names LoSapio GM
Midwest mayors seek extension of Amtrak Hiawatha route
STB forms working group to enforce on-time passenger-rail standards
CSX closes sale on first phase of Virginia rail deal
Rail supplier news from Octopi, STV, Alstom, Teleste and RSSI (April 15)
Rocky Mountaineer Canadian season delayed until July
Trottenberg confirmed as deputy transportation secretary
House GOP bill would shorten infrastructure project reviews
Ridership survey finds challenges for Chicago region after COVID
Rail industry reps hold virtual Railroad Day on the Hill
U.S. rail traffic grows in Week 14, but pandemic affects comparisons
Katoen Natie Norfolk to add Virginia warehouse, rail facility
Rail supplier news from Alstom, AllTranstek, STV and Icomera (April 14)
TOD project proposed near TriMet rail station
Sound Transit seeks input on managing COVID-19 revenue impact
Brightline on track to begin Las Vegas high-speed rail project
Seattle Monorail begins construction on Westlake Station project
FRA to study DBE, WBE participation in federally funded rail projects
Amtrak, AmeriStarRail officials to discuss NEC privatization idea
USDOT: $1 billion in 'RAISE' funding available for infrastructure projects
VIA Rail to resume Toronto-Winnipeg portion of Canadian route
DART opens Irving rail station on Orange Line
Long Beach port logged busiest month in March
Metrolinx advances maintenance facility, Greenway projects
Illinois DOT solicits proposals for port improvements
Rio Grande Pacific names Stevens VP of industrial rail services
MARTA OKs contract for Beltline transit engineering study
CP, KCS urge STB to review proposed merger under waiver rule
Rail supplier news from ORR Safety, Shell, Whitmore, Alstom and STV (April 12)
Metra wraps up Woodstock station rehab project
NYC subway ridership tops 2 million for first time since pandemic
San Diego MTS board OKs $125 million capital improvement program
SC Ports opens Leatherman Terminal
Sound Transit to open Northgate Link light-rail extension in October
CP, KCS garner more support for proposed merger
Biden nominates Fernandez to lead FTA
APTA adopts racial equity action plan
RTD-Denver's board OKs 'mid-level approach' for Northwest rail
Metrolink receives FRA grant to stem suicides on tracks
WMATA panel approves $4.7B budget for FY 2022
Accreditation panel solicits public comments on UP Police Department
DJ Stadtler to direct new Virginia rail authority
FTA, DART issue final environmental statement for D2 Subway
Wiggins named next CEO of L.A. Metro
Cando Rail changes corporate name
GCRTA appoints Jones head of police, security
NRF: Retail import surge expected to continue through summer
PennDOT accepting unsolicited public-private partnership proposals
Operation Lifesaver awards $50,000 grant to Minnesota safety education campaign
CSX, NS ask STB to dismiss Amtrak case
Alaska Railroad reports $7.8 million loss for 2020
AAR: U.S. rail traffic rose in March over 2020, but pandemic impacts comparisons
Rail supplier news from PS Technology, ARVA, ZTR and CJ Logistics (April 7)
Amtrak launches 50th anniversary website
Report: Miami-Dade seeks federal funding for planned commuter-rail line
Testing begins on NJ Transit's new ALP-45 locomotives
NTSB drops PTC from 'Most Wanted' safety list
G&W appoints Aston CEO of UK, Europe region
STB sets information requirements for Class I demurrage bills
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, STV, Nesco and CloudMoyo (April 6)
Metra to return three more routes to service
SC Ports Authority posts record monthly cargo volumes
CTC allocates funds to transit-rail projects in LA County
TriMet, ATU Local 757 approve tentative contract
CN marks 13th consecutive record month of Canadian grain movements
Gov. Ivey: Alabama won't fund Gulf Coast service without an Amtrak study
STB amends revenue thresholds for classifying railroads
Rail supplier news from Caxxor Group, Engage, A. Stucki and MUL Railcars (April 5)
INDOT slates stakeholder meeting to discuss state rail plan
FTA publishes resources for COVID-19 response reporting requirement
CAGTC endorses freight infrastructure investment in Biden jobs plan
New England rail authority's Quinn to receive lifetime achievement award
Georgia budget includes funds for MARTA rail station project
UP moved record number of wind trains, high-wide loads in 2020
Four Class Is ask STB to apply more stringent review of CP-KCS merger
Rail supplier news from Wi-Tronix, Quasar, IMC, Kaleris and STV (April 1)
GCRTA completes ADA upgrades at Red Line stations
Wanted: RTD-Denver seeks rail, bus operators and mechanics
Metrolink unveils first climate action plan
CABT, rail groups ask Congress to oppose looser limits on truck size
U.S. rail traffic gains continued in Week 12
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