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Rail News: January 2019
January 31
PeopleIn memoriam: Former Conrail safety and security expert Neil Ferrone Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to chose between heavy rail, monorail for Sepulveda corridor Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse bill would allow states to count fed loans toward infrastructure financing share Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA asks FTA to address shutdown's impact on transit agencies Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA holds fly-ins to build BRACE Act support in DC Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX Energy names Renfro president Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic dipped in Week 4 Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains USA unveils IPO Read More »
January 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ricardo, APM Terminals, Dover, Seyfarth Shaw, Hanson and AECOM (Jan. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to adopt all-door boarding for first time Read More »
IntermodalCoal helps propel Ports of Indiana's record year Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsEasyMile's self-driving shuttle to serve Denver rail station Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia ports marked record volumes in 2018, including railed containers Read More »
C&SBNSF, Colorado city seek public input on quiet zones Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak cancels Chicago services due to extreme weather Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN scores solid Q4 results, sets record capital spending for 2019 Read More »
January 29
Passenger RailOrange County authority sets strategic initiatives for 2019 Read More »
LaborMARTA tells ATU to end labor action, abide by new agreement Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA starts TOD study for Silicon Valley extension's second phase Read More »
SafetyNTSB: Accident investigation evidence may be lost due to shutdown Read More »
SustainabilityCN recognized for action on corporate climate change Read More »
Passenger RailToronto commission green lights 2019 budget, fare hike and streetcar cameras Read More »
CSX TransportationCuomo threatens legal action against CSX over Whitesboro bridge concerns Read More »
SecurityAAPA: $4 billion needed to protect ports, supply chain security Read More »
January 28
Passenger RailHouston METRO marks 40th anniversary Read More »
MOWKey transit-rail projects conclude in California Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to start restoring PTC-impacted services in Q2 Read More »
Passenger RailDenver's RTD sets May opening for Southeast light-rail extension Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail opens registration for 2019 conference Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort-line tax credit bill introduced in Senate Read More »
M&AWabtec, GE merger nears completion; Siemens, Alstom merger still a ways off Read More »
PeopleKansas City Southern's Ottensmeyer to lead U.S.-Mexico Economic Council Read More »
January 25
Supplier SpotlightRail Supplier news from HNTB, Stantec, Greystone, Michael Baker and TE Connectivity (Jan. 25) Read More »
IntermodalPort of New Orleans set container volume record in 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailRTA to study potential expansion of Metra's North Central service Read More »
PeopleSan Francisco transportation commission taps McMillan as new leader Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Unifor begin bargaining for new agreements Read More »
PTCAAR: Class Is continue to expand PTC operations Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS: New records for Q4 operating income, full-year operating ratio Read More »
PeopleU.S. Rep. Lipinski to chair House rail subcommittee Read More »
January 24
Passenger RailLIRR schedules more rider forums Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to present latest West Santa Ana light-rail plan to the public Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTennessee DOT awards grant to build G&W short-line rail spur Read More »
PTCDenton County transit agency continues to advance PTC implementation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic climbed in Week 3 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS appoints Cox to succeed Kesler as VP-taxation Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports 'strong performance' in 2018 Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP set income record, advanced Unified Plan in Q4 Read More »
January 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dewberry, HNTB, Roadrunner, Alstom and Trimble (Jan. 23) Read More »
IntermodalNorth Carolina ports posted record cargo in 2018 Read More »
PeopleGov. DeSantis picks Thibault to lead Florida DOT Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRep. Sires calls for FRA notification of passenger-rail safety audits Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUP, Berkshire Hathaway among 'most admired' companies for 2019 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS fills board seat with Morgan Stanley's Kelleher Read More »
Passenger RailMTA: Stations on way up in the Bronx; crime on way down in the rail system Read More »
SecuritySenators caution WMATA against cyber threats in new rail cars Read More »
January 22
LaborSanta Clara VTA posts negotiation progress with two unions Read More »
Passenger RailHouston METRO offers free rides to federal workers Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA rail station projects recommended for Smart Scale funds Read More »
Passenger RailDenver's RTD marks A Line commuter-rail ridership growth Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET members OK new contracts with Wheeling & Lake Erie Read More »
ShippersVista Proppants opens rail-served transload terminal in Texas Read More »
PeopleASLRRA appoints Baker president Read More »
Passenger RailTexas A-train operator issues RFP for mobility services provider Read More »
January 21
LaborNJ Transit emphasizes employee training, Gov. Murphy says Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit touts construction progress on Northgate Link extension Read More »
Passenger RailMTA marks progress on NYC subway improvement plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCook County seeks applicants for Chicago-area transportation grants Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA calls on Trump, Congress to open USDOT Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to modernize Blue Line, poll public on Union Station project report Read More »
MechanicalNorth Carolina DOT obtains federal, state grants for locomotive upgrades Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak issues RFP for Amfleet I replacements Read More »
January 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, Alstom, Steel Dynamics, TranSystems and the NRC (Jan. 18) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse leader names transportation subcommittee ranking members Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ installs countdown clocks at PATH's WTC line stations Read More »
MechanicalConfidence in equipment leasing sector dipped in January, foundation says Read More »
IntermodalPort of LA broke annual cargo record Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman appoints railroad president, numerous vice presidents Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF identifies two new 'Certified Sites' Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS: Financial records in 2018, PSR in 2019 Read More »
January 17
PeopleSORTA names Keesee chair, Robinson vice chair Read More »
SafetyBART seeks accreditation for police department Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee streetcar's ridership rose in December Read More »
IntermodalOakland port logged record cargo volume in 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA seeks public input on proposed FY2020 budget Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT restores Shore Line East service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: All U.S. rail commodities logged gains in Week 2 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX set operating ratio record, ramped up revenue in Q4 Read More »
January 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, GE, Mott McDonald, Skanska, Stantec, Bombardier and TekTracking (Jan. 16) Read More »
PeopleIntermodal institute taps Aurichio as executive director Read More »
Passenger RailSMART to soon exceed 1 million passengers Read More »
PeopleBRS appoints Boles president Read More »
LogisticsPin Oak acquires expansion site near KCS line in Corpus Christi Read More »
Passenger RailVTA seeks public feedback on 2019 draft service plan Read More »
LogisticsSen. Schumer calls for new railhead at Fort Drum Read More »
SecurityNY counterterrorism panel calls for enhanced security at Penn Station Read More »
January 15
PeoplePennsylvania DOT leader Richards named to transportation research committee Read More »
Passenger RailCTA adds subway station to free WiFi network Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNCDOT drafts 10-year transportation improvement plan Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro starts turnback project, seeks public input on Sepulveda corridor Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit lease boosts non-farebox revenue Read More »
PeopleMet Council taps Kooistra as Metro Transit GM Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rep. Blumenauer introduces short-line tax credit bill Read More »
Canadian PacificCP 'takes exception' to government probe into Vancouver rail service issues Read More »
January 14
PeopleCaltrain's oversight board elects officers Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS assists Georgia community affected by derailment Read More »
PeopleMetrolink’s authority installs board officers Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink, three partners seek to bundle mobility services Read More »
PeopleIANA's board elects Lhotak chair Read More »
Passenger RailMTA board to be briefed on revised L Line tunnel reconstruction plan Read More »
PeopleCongress names transportation committee leaders Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA's Parker pushes for long-term transit investment plan Read More »
January 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Plasser, HNTB, Stantec, ShaleTech, Alstom and Stalco Construction (Jan. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail rang out the holidays with higher revenue Read More »
C&SOhio commission OKs safety improvements at 11 crossings Read More »
PeopleTwin Cities' Met Council names Slawik chair Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRhode Island business park awarded grant for freight-rail project Read More »
PTCMetra adjusts Rock Island schedule for PTC impacts Read More »
PeopleMaryland and Delaware promotes Banks to president Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Transit ridership fell, commuter-rail ridership rose in Q3 Read More »
January 10
Passenger RailCTA surpasses workforce diversity goals for Garfield Green Gateway project Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro, Arizona city seek public input on transit studies Read More »
C&SSEPTA begins next phase of trolley CBTC installation Read More »
PeopleDenver RTD forms 2019 board, fills communications post Read More »
Passenger RailPATH closes WTC Station on weekends for repair work Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carloads, intermodal volumes rose in Week 1 Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit contracts Bombardier to provide 113 commuter-rail cars Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS facilitated $1.5 billion in industrial projects last year Read More »
January 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Kalmar, Vossloh, Greenbrier, TranSystems, Wilson & Co., LTK and Tealinc (Jan. 9) Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Imports at major ports leveled off in late 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail commuter service turns 30 Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman adds Evans, Graham to its board Read More »
PeopleWestern Group names Astle GM of Oregon, Washington short lines Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA restructures leadership team Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern broke traffic records in 2018 Read More »
IntermodalCSX-served South Carolina port home to new transload facility Read More »
January 8
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET members ratify new pact with CF&E Read More »
Passenger RailCTA opens north terminal at new Red Line station Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar set ridership records in 2018 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT opens second round of INFRA funding Read More »
Passenger RailTEXRail launch reset for Thursday Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks nominations for 2019 Rising Stars Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ opens ExpressRail intermodal facility Read More »
PeopleUnion Pacific taps former CN operations chief Vena as COO Read More »
January 7
Passenger RailWMATA: Serious crimes hit 19-year low in 2018 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMinnesota DOT awards three grants for rail-service improvements Read More »
PeopleDeFazio to chair House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit installs Kenny as SVP, GM of rail operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian environmental agency seeks public feedback on proposed Kamloops yard Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco, Oaktree form strategic partnership Read More »
Passenger RailTEXRail launch on hold pending full FRA clearance Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak unveils RFQ for Washington Union Station project Read More »
January 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Herzog Technologies, Ansaldo, The Andersons and Cubic (Jan. 4) Read More »
IntermodalIANA publishes chassis repair guide Read More »
PeopleTTCI names Gonzales VP, CFO Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail extends deadline for conference presentation proposals Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelaware-Lackawanna Railroad broke carload record in 2018 Read More »
PTCAPTA: Commuter roads met PTC deadline requirements at 2018's end Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to maintain subway service during L tunnel repairs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal traffic set record in 2018 Read More »
January 3
Passenger RailSacramento agency axes fees at three parking lots Read More »
PeopleGov. Brown reappoints two to CHSRA's board Read More »
PeopleBLET seats new board Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to allow bikes on trains at any time Read More »
Passenger RailSenate confirms Fuchs, Oberman appointments to STB Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC: Canada's rail industry broke records in 2017 Read More »
LogisticsR. J. Corman obtains automotive loading contract at four Toyota plants Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco launches first short line in New York Read More »
January 2
C&SBART to replace substation in San Leandro Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMichigan DOT to draft new long-term transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailCTA completes upgrades at four stations Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNBLET ratifies CN-Wisconsin Central contract Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD rolls out fare changes, pass programs Read More »
SafetyWMATA reduced insulator fire incidents in tunnels last year Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN, CP exceed grain revenue limits for 2017-18 crop year Read More »
PTCUSDOT: Four railroads fully met PTC implementation deadline Read More »
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