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Rail News: January 2018
January 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GREX, Harsco, FreightCar America, HNTB and NAI Global (Jan. 31) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Hampshire business group calls for Boston-Manchester passenger rail Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain awarded $2.5 million in state funding under new law Read More »
PeopleTNW names Delgado to market development role Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Crosstie production, purchases tumbled in 2017 Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central unveils plans for Dallas train station Read More »
PeopleNew Jersey Gov. Murphy taps Corbett to lead NJ Transit Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure package Read More »
January 30
Passenger RailPATCO train strikes dangling utility pole Read More »
PeopleDCTA names Baker director of strategic partnerships Read More »
PeopleReport: FRA chief counsel Reyes serving as acting administrator Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN named to CDP's 'A List' for environmental actions Read More »
SafetyBrightline fatalities prompt rail groups to step up rail-crossing safety education Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew York short line to test, treat employees for sleep apnea Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs plan to fast-track transit projects by 2028 Olympics Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationWashington Gov. Inslee accepts permit rejection for crude-oil terminal Read More »
January 29
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA to fight proposed cuts in public transit funding Read More »
PeopleValley Metro adds Cummings, Ozlin to management team Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to refund fares for late trains, buses Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA board OKs alternative for King of Prussia rail project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsChicago South Shore to lease track from CN in Indiana Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils preferred alignment for Red Line extension Read More »
PeopleUP taps former CSX exec Sanborn as regional VP of transportation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsForum Media Group acquires Progressive Railroading magazine and its conference business Read More »
January 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from REMSA, Drapeau Rail, Harting, Cylus, Tiger Cool and CIT (Jan. 26) Read More »
Passenger RailKeolis graduates new class of assistant conductors for MBTA Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro OKs new policy aimed at creating local jobs Read More »
PeopleRising Stars nomination deadline is Feb. 16 Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA slates hearings on environmental report for Texas bullet train Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP kicks off Brazos Yard construction Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit's rail lines set ridership record in 2017 Read More »
AmtrakNTSB: Amtrak engineer missed speed-limit sign before train derailed Read More »
January 25
LaborCN police ratify new contract; BMWED organizes SunRail MOW workers Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Mixed results for Q4 car orders, deliveries Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic declined 2.9 percent in Week 3 Read More »
SecurityMetrolinx victim of North Korean cyberattack Read More »
M&ALas Vegas Railway Express acquires United Rail Read More »
Passenger RailFTA delays deadline for BART Silicon Valley project Read More »
MechanicalMTA board OKs $4 billion Kawasaki rail-car order Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP boosts bottom line in 2017 Read More »
January 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Harsco, Alliance Shippers, Bergmann and NRC (Jan. 24) Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port OKs on-dock rail facility Read More »
PeopleNS names Scheib exec VP, chief legal officer Read More »
Passenger RailNew Jersey Gov. Murphy calls for NJ Transit audit Read More »
CSX TransportationReport: CSX to require CEOs to get medical exams Read More »
LaborTCU, BRC ratify labor contracts with freight railroads Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN: Q4 adjusted net income down 6 percent Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS attributes higher profit to volume growth, strategic plan Read More »
January 23
Rail Industry TrendsMassDOT kicks off efforts to update state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailMetra seeks rider input on fare restructuring Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority posts record TEUs in 2017 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class Is end 2017 with smaller workforce Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Michigan trains travel faster after rail upgrades Read More »
PeopleScanlon elected to Norfolk Southern's board Read More »
MechanicalNew York City MTA to sign $4 billion contract for new subway cars Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFreight-rail groups: Don't scrap NAFTA Read More »
January 22
PeopleIn memoriam: Walter Winzen Read More »
Passenger RailChicago RTA calls for stable public transit funding Read More »
High-Speed RailGov. Brown adds execs to California high-speed rail team Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP again recognized as 'most admired' company Read More »
Supplier SpotlightR. J. Corman sells Roadway Worker Training to RailPros Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA unveils $3.2 billion budget for FY2019 Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland's Purple Line rail route on track to open in 2022 Read More »
SafetyBrightline steps up safety initiatives in response to rail-crossing deaths Read More »
January 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bourque Logistics, ABB, Auto Truck and MUL Railcars (Jan. 19) Read More »
PeopleWMATA taps Howell as assistant inspector general Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central unveils bullet train station details Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA, APTA, REMSA call for public infrastructure investments Read More »
MechanicalBART's 'Fleet of the Future' cars cleared for service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCarload Express buys Delaware industrial plant Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS logs record revenue on volume growth in 2017 Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record Q4, full-year 2017 results Read More »
January 18
Passenger RailSt. Louis leaders release details about proposed light-rail extension Read More »
PeopleTriMet eyes Kelsey for general manager job Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Chamber: Increase gas tax to pay for infrastructure Read More »
IntermodalS.C. Ports Authority set TEU record in 2017 Read More »
SafetyCongressmen press Amtrak for PTC status update Read More »
Passenger RailU.S. Rep. Comstock criticizes WMATA after latest derailment Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail volume steady in Week 2 Read More »
January 17
Passenger RailValley Metro receives rail for Gilbert Road light-rail extension Read More »
IntermodalPort of L.A. breaks cargo record in 2017 Read More »
Passenger RailPanel releases report on $1 billion plan to overhaul SEPTA trolleys Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Retail imports up 7 percent in 2017 Read More »
MechanicalGE inks locomotive, service contracts with Kazakhstan railroad Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to move coal that will power new IGCC plants in Japan Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail agency taps Kelly as CEO Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts lower Q4 revenue, higher profit Read More »
January 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dewberry, ELM, American Rail Engineers, Wabtec, SunTrust Bank and Antea (Jan. 16) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak boosts Pacific Surfliner capacity in response to mudslides Read More »
PeopleCentral Maine & Quebec announces new operations leaders Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's Knight named 'Best' CFO; Class I to hike train speed in Minnesota Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAmtrak, CN reach tentative pacts with unions Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port unveils environmental study of proposed on-dock rail facility Read More »
PeopleAustin's Cap Metro names Clarke president, CEO Read More »
Passenger RailBroken rail likely cause of WMATA derailment, agency says Read More »
January 15
Passenger RailCTA wrapped up $300 million worth of station projects in 2017 Read More »
PeopleDenver RTD names Tisdale chair Read More »
AmtrakN.J., N.Y. congressmen call on Chao to fund Gateway rail project Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR lays final 5 miles of rail for double-track project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Anderson outlines safety efforts for Oregon, Washington Read More »
Passenger RailMetra's Romeoville Station to open next month Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDeFazio bill would speed up PTC implementation Read More »
PeopleFlorida East Coast Railway names Asplund president, CEO Read More »
January 12
AmtrakAmtrak Pacific Surfliner resumes service following mudslides Read More »
IntermodalIANA elects 2018 board members Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP estimates $6 billion benefit in 2017 from new tax law Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX schedules investor conference for March 1 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT outlines automated vehicle policy Read More »
SafetyNTSB issues safety recommendations to UP, FRA and AAR Read More »
MechanicalMARTA to sign contract for new rail cars in 2018 Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina wraps up Piedmont Improvement Program Read More »
January 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HDR, Signet, AECOM, Hanson and FTR (Jan. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency's 2018 budget paves way for subway service increases Read More »
IntermodalPort commission sets tight deadline for Vancouver Energy terminal approvals Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic down a bit in Week 1 Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro unveils alternatives for Green Line light-rail extension Read More »
High-Speed RailMinnesota ends Twin Cities-to-Milwaukee high-speed rail study Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to begin serving passengers Jan. 13 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS assists in $1 billion worth of industrial development Read More »
January 10
Passenger RailMBTA taps firm to improve procurement efficiency Read More »
PeopleTNW names Evans director of customer success Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelaware-Lackawanna Railroad reports record carloads in 2017 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern's 2017 growth fueled by anthracite coal Read More »
Passenger RailAlaska Gov. Walker calls for commuter-rail study Read More »
Passenger RailCharlotte transit agency's Blue Line light-rail extension to open in March Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump team meets with senators to discuss infrastructure priorities Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names Hylander chief safety officer Read More »
January 9
Passenger RailCharlotte transit agency installs new ticket machines at light-rail stations Read More »
PeopleCalifornia transit agencies elect board leaders Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsReport highlights Canadian rail industry's 2016 performance Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain slashes fare evasion fines, improves fare-checking process Read More »
Passenger RailOntario opens Downsview Park GO train station Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, TCU reach tentative pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes delay in safety training requirements Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX taps Harris as exec VP of operations Read More »
January 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Greenbrier, Network Rail and Parsons (Jan. 8) Read More »
IntermodalOregon DOT begins early review of transload facility plans Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationTrade groups urge Congress to advance federal infrastructure plan Read More »
PeopleRed River Valley & Western Railroad appoints new executive team Read More »
Passenger RailFTA: KC Streetcar may begin proposed extension project's development Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad to build rail spur, tracks at Triangle Tyre site Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit Executive Director Santoro to resign Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF offers new rail service at Port of Portland Read More »
January 5
PeopleSamTrans, Santa Clara VTA announce new board leaders Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to sell Sand Springs lot for retail development Read More »
SustainabilityReport: Canadian railroads on track to meet emissions reduction goals Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I workforce continued to shrink in November Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNew York DOT builds new bridge over Norfolk Southern tracks Read More »
AmtrakNTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Amtrak derailment Read More »
MechanicalMetra issues RFP for locomotives Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX's Foote updates STB on railroad's restructuring plan Read More »
January 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, IMC, PowerRail, Cubic and NRC (Jan. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx pre-qualifies candidates for Regional Express Rail project Read More »
MOWOhio panels OK rail-crossing projects in Montgomery, Perry counties Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Crosstie production, purchases fell in November Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Cuomo seeks MTA study of subway expansion to Red Hook Read More »
ShippersLighthouse Resources sues Washington state for blocking coal export terminal Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak preps for next NY Penn Station repair phase Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Railroads post traffic gains in 2017; intermodal sets record Read More »
January 3
Passenger RailAustin's Cap Metro boosts train service to alleviate overcrowding Read More »
MOWL.A. Metro's Regional Connector tunnels nearly finished Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSmart Sand ships first unit train from Wisconsin transload site Read More »
C&SDenver RTD resumes G Line testing Read More »
AmtrakFTA letter casts doubt on federal support of Gateway tunnel project Read More »
PeopleT&I Chair Shuster won't seek re-election Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to launch initial service next week Read More »
PTCChao calls on railroads to speed up PTC implementation Read More »
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