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Updates from Railserve, Nomad, Bombardier, Midwest, Timken and Skanska
NS develops mobile app for smart phones
SFRTA receives national procurement, marketing honors
Railed cargo value among NAFTA nations jumped in June, BTS says
ATU members plan strike against GO Transit
Amtrak continues to restore service along East Coast
USDOT to sign over TIGER II grant for Tower 55 project in Texas
Target honors Swift Transportation's service efforts
Metra to begin replacing 22 bridges on UP North line
VIA Rail reports higher revenue, lower costs in Q2
TriMet to increase fares, add light-rail service
Indiana Rail Road begins to build locomotive shop
CSX to expand Ohio terminal for National Gateway initiative
Railroads continue to restore service post-Hurricane Irene
USDOT honors Sound Transit for small, disadvantaged business efforts
UP is TTS' top rail carrier of 2010
Small railroads boosted carloads in year's 33rd week, RMI index shows
UP continues to combat hot, dry conditions in central Texas
TransLink reports ridership gains in 2011's first half
BNSF to reopen key flood-impacted subdivision Sept. 3
Railroads on East Coast continue to deal with Hurricane Irene's wrath
Updates from Alstom, Railserve, RailComm, Timken and HDR
Hart takes helm as NTSB vice chair for second term
Gov. Malloy appoints Redeker Connecticut DOT commissioner
UP, Louisiana law enforcement officers clamp down on crossing violations
RTA report: Tie purchases jumped, production fell back in July
NJ Transit marks completion of rebuilt Somerville Station
Construction begins on GO Transit's Allandale station
U.S. roads' carloads, intermodal loads climbed in week No. 33, AAR says
CHSRA gives sneak peak at upcoming business plan
Kentucky town commemorates 100th anniversary of railed coal shipments
Thousands try Norfolk's new light-rail service during first weekend
L.A.-area ports target zero-emission projects; Seattle port offers online carbon calculator
Three of four private transit-serving firms report lackluster business, APTA study shows
TriMet posted ridership gains in July
CN's grain volume climbed to near-record levels in past crop year
DHS allocates more than $2.1 billion to 12 security programs
AAR files lawsuit against USDOT, FRA challenging PRIIA mandate
Updates from Bombardier, Kratos, RR M&A, RSI Logistics and Frederick Intermodal
Gov. Walker tabs Plale as Wisconsin's railroad commissioner
RTA sues two Illinois towns for ignoring tax agreements
Broward County OKs container transfer facility pact with Florida East Coast
Major grade separation under way in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Quinn says
AASHTO: Federal transportation funding is urgently needed
CHSRA seeking public outreach, communications services
Updates from Ansaldo, Harsco, R.J. Corman, Bombardier, HJ Skelton and Gannett Fleming
ELFA July index: New business rises slightly year over year, but plummets compared with June
KCS extends two exchange offers
TriMet contracts Parsons Brinckerhoff to design light-rail maintenance facility
San Pedro & Southwestern begins serving central Arizona industrial park
MBTA appoints Davis acting general manager
USDOT proposes PTC amendment that eliminates analyses required for PIH rerouting
Amtrak hires KPMG team to develop NEC business, financial plan
IDOT receives crossing elimination grant for Chicago-St. Louis corridor
California governor appoints Richards to CHSRA board
L.A. port posts progress with emission-reduction efforts
RFP period closed for Metrolinx Air Rail Link, station project
Dow Mexico recognizes KCSM's best practices
BART letter explains interruption of cell phone service
FRA obligates $28.2 million for new Dearborn train station
Regional Rail to acquire Tyburn Railroad’s short-line, transload assets
PANYNJ board approves fiscal plan including PATH fare increases
U.S. customs agency, UP agree on border security-enhancing measures
USDOT obligates $745 million for NEC improvements
Indiana port wins USDOT's 'Pacesetter' award for ninth time
Washington port lands federal grant for BNSF overpass; UP advances trackwork between two states
Amtrak completes upgrades to L.A. equipment maintenance facility
AAR weekly report: Carloads down in U.S., up in Canada and Mexico
Caltrain recommends new operator contract, releases 'blended' operation study and receives FTA grant
Size of U.S. Class I workforce shrunk a bit in July, STB data shows
FRA obligates $28.2 million for new Dearborn train station
California Gov. Brown gives thumbs up to state's HSR project
New York town receives USDOT grant for HSR-related crossing work
Updates from Axion, FAAC, Spectrum Infrared, H.J. Skelton, Kelso and Parsons Brinckerhoff
Swift Transportation launches U.S.-Mexico COFC service with KCS
SkyTrain marks 25th year in service
RailAmerica entices shippers to build, expand plants along its lines
Federal grant in hand for Metra station modernization
Baird: U.S. rail volume forecast favorable for export coal and domestic intermodal, adverse for ag
Metrolink secures $46.3 million to fully fund PTC program
Transit agencies hike fares, cut services to offset less government funding, APTA says
Proposed 'blended' Caltrain, HSR system could work, LTK study shows
Texas town considers quiet zone
Hampton Roads Transit prepares for Friday's light rail grand opening
Proposed fare, toll increases 'absolutely necessary,' PANYNJ's Ward says
Georgia Ports Authority, Logistec to expand Brunswick port terminal's capacity
ARG Trans inks interim operator contract, assigns GM for Oregon line
Parsons Brinckerhoff to design L.A. light-rail line's second phase
Atlanta regional transportation group drafts project list for voter referendum
Fewer import containers flowed into L.A.-area ports last month
Transportation improvements will drive productivity in Toronto area, study says
Chrysler Group honors UP's service performance
Montreal port to gain two more GenSets
Ohio port dedicates work on new rail line for future intermodal terminal
Houston METRO lays track for light-rail line
BNSF: Flood-damage repairs, traffic detours will continue into October
LACMTA's rail ridership rose 8.4 percent in July
Grade separation to gain further study in southern California
Tacoma port marks 1 millionth Kia vehicle
KCS upgrades computer platforms in U.S., Mexico
LACMTA to solicit public input on proposed LAX link
Colorado DOT issues draft of statewide rail 'vision'
Transportation Services Index increased in June
FRA allocates $55 million to Caltrans for PTC, capacity improvements
USDOT launches plan to prevent rail employee fatigue
Updates from Bombardier, Unitrac, Michael Baker and Kustom Seating
Iowa small roads to receive federal grants for flood-damage repairs
Genesee & Wyoming's carloads climbed, RailAmerica's fell in July
New York-area port authority OKs public meeting on proposed fare, toll hikes
Vermont Rail System posts progress on trackwork for Amtrak's Ethan Allen service
BART to receive $40 million for Berryessa extension
AAR weekly report: Carload volume crept up for North American roads
FRA awards $25 million for GPS-based PTC equipment on Pacific Surfliner
Mineta institute report examines ballot initiatives for light-rail funding
CN signs pact, expands capacity to better serve Canadian lumber exporters
In memoriam: Rail supply industry entrepreneur and former NRC Chairman Phil Stout
Huron Central starts trackwork project; Arkansas industrial park spur lands federal grant
Raleigh council recommends light-rail route
Chicago job fair drew thousands of railroad job seekers, Rep. Rush says
CTA to study corporate sponsorships, naming rights
BNSF boosts 2011 capex budget to $3.8 billion, summarizes 2Q financial results
Updates from Midwest Railcar, Railinc, Bombardier, Voith, Michael Baker and H.J. Skelton
CATS advertising program generates revenue
Hersman helms NTSB for second term
Alaska Railroad schedules open house, groundbreaking for bridge project
Hybrid locomotives to number 500 by 2020, Pike Research says
SFMTA adds Clipper card readers to San Francisco's cable car system
AAR, UIC name Brunel design award winners; UP nabs Heinz North America's top carrier honor
IANA: Domestic, international intermodal volumes 'solid' in 2Q
Houston METRO CEO Greanias returns to work following suspension
Futhey wins second term as UTU president
Toran becomes TriMet's new general counsel
Atlanta roundtable selects seven transit projects for 2012 referendum
Cline succeeds Weyandt as KCS financial exec
FTA forms panel to help advance light rail, transit in Michigan
Bipartisan coalition calls for major investment in U.S. infrastructure
UP begins to build intermodal ramp, rail yard in New Mexico
FRA obligates another $179 million in HSIPR funds to California
CHSRA issues draft environmental reports for two Central Valley segments
Updates from Chicago Freight Car, CIT, Siemens and L.B. Foster
Metrolink to introduce two 'bicycle cars'
Watco makes management changes
Amtrak names chair, vice chair to Mayors' Advisory Council
UP to speed up trains on Kansas line
North Carolina DOT adds safety devices at eight crossings
Transportation impacts varied under new debt deal, APTA says
FRA obligates grant funds for two New York projects
Updates from Greenbrier, FreightCar America, RailTerm, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Sam Schwartz and HNTB
UP sets second-quarter, first-half injury rate records
WMATA declares union arbitration award 'generous'
Sound Transit adopts sustainability plan
Better Bakken Shale-serving rail facilities on tap in Louisiana, North Dakota
Vancouver, Georgia ports post volume gains
MBTA's Davey named MassDOT secretary, CEO
AAR: U.S. carloads declined in July's last week, remained down for entire month
The debt deal: How it could impact HSR
Sen. Schumer: Government agencies, railroads need to agree on HSR funding soon
North Carolina Railroad adds five board members
FTA names Metro Transit-St. Louis COO Friem 'Manager of the Year'
Anderson joins KCS as automotive sales VP
TriMet to hike some fares in September
UP bolsters track in Nebraska, repairs drought-damaged track in Texas
CN to redevelop Indiana yard, relocate Chicago-area locomotive shop
California's ACE to build $58 million train maintenance facility
Four-way pact paves way for second Osage River bridge in Missouri
Australian government to conduct more detailed analysis of proposed HSR system
Hollysys to demonstrate high-speed signaling system for Chinese supplier
Updates from Bombardier, Harsco, Brandt, Wavion and Nomad
North Carolina commissions refurbished 'City of Durham' locomotive
Long Beach port posts progress with emission-reduction programs
North Carolina DOT lets contract for remaining P&N corridor work
Twin Cities' Metro Transit posts ridership gains in June, first half
OmniTRAX acquires Stockton Terminal & Eastern; Regional Rail launches operations on leased NS line
CN completes terminal transaction, sets course to double export coal volume
Amtrak Keystone service posts fiscal-year ridership record
USDOT obligates rolling stock funds to six states; multi-state procurement process begins
Amtrak Keystone service posts fiscal-year ridership record
Caltrain begins ballast deliveries
EMD to supply seven locomotives for Emirates rail network
WMATA adds Bethesda escalator replacement to six-year capital plan
Genesee & Wyoming signs deal to acquire Arizona short line, sets several financial records
Houston METRO's CEO suspended for violating computer policy
Floods didn't drag down UP's PRB coal loadings in July
TriMet's MAX Red Line reaches 10-year, 10 million-ride marks
CSX to build $15 million intermodal terminal in Kentucky
Iowa DOT seeks applicants for rail funding program
New York municipality mulls downtown intermodal center
TriMet, APTA make management changes
Wisconsin & Southern transloads large electrical equipment
Valley Metro posts slight light-rail ridership gain in FY2011
EPA forecast: Rail-car assemblies to reach 37,900 in '11, 48,300 in '12
Sound Transit adopts East Link route, station sites
Updates from Siemens, Alstom, American Railcar, Sam Schwartz and Hirschmann
California high-speed agency to seek RFQs for initial construction within three months
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