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Rail News: October 2019
October 31
Supplier SpotlightProgress Rail, Loram announce acquisitions Read More »
Passenger RailBART begins pre-revenue operations on Berryessa extension Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit enters MOU to advance North Brunswick train station project Read More »
MechanicalCleveland RTA awarded state funds for rail-car replacement Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPANYNJ's port, ExpressRail, PATH set records in 2019's first nine months Read More »
PTCLong Island Rail Road commissions PTC on four branches Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF identifies six rail-served industrial sites ready for development Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads log another traffic decline Read More »
October 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from MUL, Operail, TRB, CAF, Schneider and WAGO (Oct. 30) Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro to resume downtown Austin rail service Read More »
SecurityNJ Transit expands conflict de-escalation training Read More »
MOWMTA marks resiliency construction milestone with Coney Island Yard Complex Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA expands disaster planning resources for short lines Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS releases latest sustainability report Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTeamsters members consider November strike against CN Read More »
Canadian PacificCP explores growth with short lines, transload operators at 'Connect' conference Read More »
October 29
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA to improve streetcar station accessibility Read More »
PeopleWTS-Atlanta names MARTA’s Parker ‘Man of the Year’ Read More »
Passenger RailNYC marks subway's 115th anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to test multimodal fare card Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA seeks grant applicants for maglev projects Read More »
Passenger RailMTA solicits vendor proposals for agency reorganization plan Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names Predmore to succeed Hylander as chief safety officer Read More »
M&ARegional Rail to acquire Pinsly's Florida short lines Read More »
October 28
Passenger RailKC Streetcar to expand Saturday service year-round Read More »
MOWNorfolk Southern to restore rail service over Grand River Bridge Read More »
LaborUnifor begins VIA Rail employee contract negotiations Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit identifies additional routes for light-rail extension project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, ASLRRA comment on proposed reg changes for truck drivers Read More »
Passenger RailCTA proposes $5B capital budget for 2020-24 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce down in September Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ OKs billions in funding for AirTrain, PATH projects Read More »
October 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hy-Tech, Greenbrier, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Abloy (Oct. 25) Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis expands monitored light-rail access project Read More »
IntermodalJaxport sets new cargo records in 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailBART to develop rail-to-airport incentive program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Rail-car orders lag in Q3 Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit breaks ground on downtown Redmond light-rail service Read More »
AmtrakHudson Tunnel Project begins new phase Read More »
PTCOmniTRAX short line completes PTC project in Illinois Read More »
October 24
MOWBNSF to launch tie replacement project on Metra line Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD labor shortage may lead to rail service cuts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill crosses threshold for House support Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ logs all-time high cargo volumes in August Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail traffic slump continues Read More »
PeopleAAR recognizes CSX's Zacker for environmental excellence Read More »
High-Speed RailMicrosoft to host Pacific Northwest high-speed rail summit Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record revenue, operating ratio in Q3 Read More »
October 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi, Transdev, Tideworks, TranSystems, HNTB, WSP and Schneider (Oct. 22) Read More »
LaborRail labor groups ask court to stop NMB rule change Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA opposes proposed transit infrastructure funding cuts Read More »
SafetyFRA seeks applicants for rail trespass-enforcement grants Read More »
Passenger RailCalSTA seeks grant applicants for transit, intercity rail projects Read More »
PeopleAAR, GoRail honor Sen. Reed with rail achievement award Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN delivers 'strong' Q3 results despite softening economy Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's Q3 revenue, income fall on lower volume Read More »
October 22
Passenger RailPennDOT reopens Mount Joy Station Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail to increase fares next year Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro begins Phoenix light-rail construction Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP awards $5.3 million in community grants Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCoos Bay port completes first phase of rail tunnel project Read More »
M&AFirst State Investments completes Patriot Rail acquisition Read More »
Passenger RailMTA logs rail ridership increases Read More »
CSX TransportationMantle Ridge sells most of its stake in CSX Read More »
October 21
PTCASLRRA adds Tech Mahindra to PTC provider list Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina DOT seeks input on Kannapolis Station platform construction Read More »
PeopleNARS names Tisa president Read More »
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road eliminates grade crossing Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro's Blue light-rail line to reopen as 'A Line' Read More »
High-Speed RailGeorgia DOT seeks input on environmental statement for proposed high-speed rail corridor expansion Read More »
PeopleVirginia Railway Express CEO Allen to step down Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT rolls out LNG-by-rail rule Read More »
October 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Cummins, Logistec, Masabi, VisioStack, Microdrones and REMSA (Oct. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail logs holiday ridership boost Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific announces 2019 Holiday Train tour Read More »
PeopleASLRRA: Cummings understood rail industry's importance Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to pilot Boston-Foxborough commuter-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit advances track-side canal fill Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak could save millions by improving on-time performance Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts record Q3 revenue despite flat carload volume Read More »
October 17
Passenger RailMetra, UP to close Evanston ticket office Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to solicit public input on Crenshaw light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailLehigh Gorge Scenic Railway to end Jim Thorpe rides over tax dispute Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads haul more petroleum, chemicals in Week 41 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern reports environmental, economic growth Read More »
SafetyAAR honors leaders in hazardous material safety Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadSlower freight-rail volume hit UP's bottom line in Q3 Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts higher earnings, record-low operating ratio in Q3 Read More »
October 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Alstom, STV, Schneider and HOTSTART (Oct. 16) Read More »
Passenger RailHouston METRO adds Wi-Fi to select light-rail lines Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad hosts rider forums Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight services index hit record level in August Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCREATE partners offer education to Chicago students in 75th Street Corridor Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit begins construction at four stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA recognizes DART, TransLink for excellence Read More »
LogisticsOmniTRAX signs A&R Logistics to anchor Georgia industrial park Read More »
October 15
PeopleTransdev names Zardini CIO, promotes Hanc to HR chief Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR to replace East Hampton rail bridges Read More »
PeopleDART names Wageman chair Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse T&I Chair DeFazio warns Uber, Lyft not to skip hearing Read More »
IntermodalVirginia Port Authority inks dredging contract with Weeks Marine Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTransit-rail, bus service boosts real estate values, report says Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit restores Raritan Valley Line direct service Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS promotes Austin to VP of revenue, yield management Read More »
October 14
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA solicits input on Tamien Station accessibility Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans streetcar service suspended following hotel collapse Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT seeks public-private proposals for transportation projects Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRailway Interchange 2019 logs attendance, exhibitor increases Read More »
SafetyPANYNJ adds 113 police officers Read More »
PeopleAPTA announces executive committee members for 2019-20 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak expands Pacific Surfliner service Read More »
LogisticsR. J. Corman to provide switching, transloading at UP-served Texas industrial park Read More »
October 11
Supplier SpotlightCongressmen, Colorado governor tour rail suppliers' facilities in two states Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Brown Industries, HNTB, Strato, Transit Wireless and Alliance Shippers (Oct. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to assess transit needs for non-English speakers Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA recognizes eastern short lines' safety efforts in 2018 Read More »
ShippersPaterson GlobalFoods to construct rail-served oat mill in Manitoba Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink adds train frequency to commuter-rail line Read More »
Internet-DigitalUP devises intermodal terminal app for truck drivers' mobile devices Read More »
PeopleBART installs Jones as deputy GM, preps bond sale Read More »
October 10
Passenger RailSound Transit unveils rail station access improvements Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS seeks public opinion on transportation priorities Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina ports log record cargo volume in September Read More »
PeopleRailroad Retirement Board names Murphy CIO Read More »
Passenger RailMTA preps 52 firms for small business development skills, receives energy efficiency award Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIowa commission OKs grants, loans for rail improvement projects Read More »
PeopleAASHTO names McKenna president, Sheehan VP Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic slide continues into October Read More »
October 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Strukton, Focused Technology, Holland, Bourque, INet, Maglev and REMSA (Oct. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailSacramento transit agency renames 36th Street light-rail station Read More »
PeopleMetrolink’s Campbell named CFO of the Year Read More »
ShippersA&R Logistics to build export facility at CSX Select Site in South Carolina Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain ramps up construction on electrification project Read More »
Passenger RailMTA panel: NYC train speeds can increase 50 percent in some areas Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao unveils initiative to tackle rural transportation disparities Read More »
Passenger RailMetra boosts 2020 capex plan to include new locomotives, rail cars Read More »
October 8
Passenger RailBART solicits feedback on paperless ticket plan Read More »
AmtrakGovs. Cuomo, Murphy appoint six to Gateway commission Read More »
Passenger RailHampton Roads Transit to study Norfolk light-rail expansion Read More »
Passenger RailIndiana commuter-rail line extension moves to engineering phase Read More »
Passenger RailCuomo calls for MTA audit; LIRR completes bridge replacement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA solicits grant applications for state-of-good-repair funds Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX appoints Bezar, Adams to senior VP roles Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB proposes new policy, rules for rail demurrage charges Read More »
October 7
Passenger RailSeattle Monorail now accepting ORCA fare payment Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD marks 25 years of light-rail service Read More »
High-Speed RailMicrosoft kicks in more money for Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail study Read More »
MOWNS reroutes traffic after Grand River rail bridge collapses Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain solicits feedback on set-out track replacement Read More »
BNSF RailwayWillmar rail connector project is starting to take shape, MnDOT says Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks TOD partners for River Line light-rail system Read More »
Class IsClass Is sue SMART-TD over minimum train crew issue Read More »
October 4
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Reps. Ruppersberger, Pence talk short-line tax credit with rail suppliers Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HDI, WSP, Schneider, Dewberry, TKDA and HDR (Oct. 4) Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA begins Orange Line station, track repairs Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to construct third track on Union Pacific West Line Read More »
ShippersMelius Energy tests shipping semi-solid bitumen by intermodal rail Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain OKs 20-year service vision Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA should run more eight-car trains, Virginia commission says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB proposes new rules for rail service data reporting, cost of capital methodology Read More »
October 3
Passenger RailNJ State Senate launches committee to investigate NJ Transit Read More »
SafetyMetrolinx tests anti-trespass track panels Read More »
C&SWashington transportation panel OKs grade-crossing safety grants Read More »
SustainabilityLA Metro lowered emissions in 2018 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN: Unifor affiliated truck drivers ratify pact with CNTL Read More »
Passenger RailCTA breaks ground on Red and Purple rail line modernization project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX appoints Boone, Boychuk to executive roles Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic declined through September Read More »
October 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Keolis, C-Level Solutions, EnviroServe, Thales and Werner (Oct. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia dubs October 'passenger rail month' Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative pact with Delaware & Hudson Railway Read More »
Passenger RailSunRail cracks down on fare card misuse Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro adds capacity on Expo Line to deal with overcrowding Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I execs to speak at RailTrends conference Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary findings in fatal SEPTA rail incident Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN unveils winter plan for upcoming season Read More »
October 1
Passenger RailNJ Transit begins Elizabeth Station improvements Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis to benefit from bond refinancing Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGeorgia Central upgrades track to handle heavier rail cars Read More »
Passenger RailMetra’s Auburn Park Station project back on track Read More »
LogisticsTNW Logistics opens Texas transload facility Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ approves additional capital spending for AirTrain, PATH Read More »
IntermodalBNSF, YRC Freight expand intermodal business with new containers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationIndiana Rail Road, associations sue Illinois over train crew rule Read More »
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