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Rail News: November 2007
November 30
UP sets seven-day coal train loading record in the PRB Read More »
North Carolina's CATS posts promising ridership figures in LYNX's first two days Read More »
ATA report: Railroads', trucks' share of U.S. transportation market to inch up by 2018 Read More »
CSXI and UP to hike fuel surcharges next month Read More »
Balfour Beatty to provide traction power, C&S systems for Denver RTD extension Read More »
Patriot Rail builds up Tennessee Southern's business during first year of ownership Read More »
Updates from ExpressYard, Intrade International, Siemens, Bombardier and CIT Group Read More »
November 29
MeadWestvaco kicks the tires on CSXT's service to consider shifting freight from truck to rail Read More »
Bush appoints Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve Amtrak labor dispute Read More »
Santa Clara VTA, Caltrain to improve Palo Alto stations Read More »
Illinois Commerce Commission OKs four crossing upgrade projects Read More »
WMATA seeks input on Fort Totten development plan Read More »
Updates from Greenbrier, Southwest Signal, Alstom and TÜVRheinland Read More »
AREMA to co-sponsor European rail/technology tour in '08 Read More »
November 28
Bombardier appoints longtime exec Pierre Beaudoin CEO Read More »
GO Transit to launch service to Barrie next month Read More »
Freight-rail tax credit, Amtrak legislation champion Lott to leave Senate Read More »
CPR, Mayo Clinic officials meet to discuss DM&E transaction Read More »
CTA opens another renovated Brown Line station Read More »
NS, state DOT complete passing siding at North Carolina Railroad yard Read More »
Updates from Miner Enterprises, Bombardier, RailComm and the Railway Supply Institute Read More »
November 27
Metra approves 2008 spending plan, fare increase Read More »
California's Capitol Corridor sets ridership, revenue records in FY07 Read More »
STB releases procedural schedules for CN/EJ&E and CPR/DM&E transactions Read More »
BNSF boosts PRB train loadings in November's first half Read More »
Charlotte agency opens new light-rail line Read More »
Amtrak opens renovated downtown Milwaukee intermodal facility Read More »
Tie production up, purchases down in October, RTA says Read More »
November 26
CPR and TCRC extend 'no strike' pact; CN and steelworkers union reach tentative agreement Read More »
NJ Transit to restore West Trenton passenger-rail line Read More »
Mexican port marks completion of container terminal expansion's first phase Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority to hike ticket prices Jan. 1 Read More »
GE lands first-ever freight locomotive order in the United Kingdom Read More »
Morey to oversee NYC economic development firm's capital program expenditures Read More »
Mississippi DOT names Burt deputy director of freight/rail/port division Read More »
November 21
MTA to reduce proposed fare increase Read More »
TriMet to call new commuter-rail line 'WES' Read More »
PB names Hawksworth CEO Read More »
ASME, IEEE and ASCE seek technical paper submissions for joint April 2008 event Read More »
Wories takes president's reins at Amsted Rail; company adds job responsibilities for nine execs Read More »
Updates from FreightCar America, URS Corp., Vossloh, PS Technology and Miner Enterprises Read More »
November 20
New York MTA to obtain $1.3 billion from feds for Second Avenue Subway Read More »
Value of freight flowing between U.S., Canada and Mexico last year increased 9.7 percent, USDOT says Read More »
Poll: TCU members would support proposed Amtrak strike Read More »
NJ Transit to install solar-power system at maintenance complex Read More »
BNSF names Williams GM of Kansas Division, LeVere AVP of signals Read More »
Ficker resigns as NIT League president Read More »
Latest updates from Vossloh, Knorr-Bremse, Koppers and Safety Vision Read More »
November 19
UTU, NCCC to resume collective bargaining talks in January Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority proposes 25-cent fare increase Read More »
California High Speed Rail Authority posts financing progress, recommends route alignment Read More »
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to renegotiate contract with CPR, represent Ontario Northland workers Read More »
WMATA promotes Kubicek to rail operations head Read More »
Gulf States Toyota to build BNSF-served processing center in Texas Read More »
Latest updates from CIT Group, Miner Enterprises, NREC, RailFood, RAIL.ONE and Ansaldo STS Read More »
November 16
CSX's board sends letter to TCI stating support for senior management and praise for company's performance Read More »
New York/New Jersey port authority to hike fares, increase Hudson River rail tunnel commitment Read More »
Congress close to signing off on FY08 transportation bill Read More »
AAR: U.S., Canadian railroads register carload gains in November's first full week Read More »
McLean succeeds Laney as Amtrak chairman Read More »
Canadian railroad association, government update rail security agreement Read More »
UP appoints Totusek, Weber and Putz as VPs in finance department Read More »
TTCI's U.K. subsidiary to study International Union of Railways' worldwide quality assurance program proposal Read More »
November 15
Transportation Services Index loses ground in September after August gain Read More »
BART launches construction on Union City Intermodal Station Read More »
NS begins tunnel clearance work on Heartland Corridor Read More »
Progressive Rail to lease UP track in Minnesota, form new short line Read More »
CTA increases train speed on several lines after track upgrades Read More »
Alstom to help build Algerian tramways Read More »
Providence and Worcester's revenue and income reflect weak container traffic Read More »
Segovia to depart TMM, Chairman Serrano to fill in as interim president Read More »
November 14
Intermodal Association of North America installs officers and directors, bestows Silver Kingpin Award Read More »
Prince, Finkbiner release '10 Steps to Improved Modal Connectivity' report Read More »
Skanska anticipates NYCT subway line contract, lands track upgrade project in Czech Republic Read More »
Chrysler honors Ann Arbor Railroad's performance with Gold Award Read More »
Parsons Brinckerhoff to oversee Dubai line construction Read More »
Latest updates from Wireless Matrix, RailComm, Railpower and Global Railway Industries Read More »
November 13
GO Transit to upgrade signal system at Toronto's Union Station Read More »
FY08 transportation bill includes $94 million for Sound Transit light-rail projects Read More »
FRA proposes 'model' state legislation to ensure qualified individuals serve as railroad police officers Read More »
Santa Clara VTA seeks public input on proposed transit improvements Read More »
Kansas City Southern Railway completes 'Fitzmorris' siding in Louisiana Read More »
Curtright to succeed Klaus as GM of BNSF's Gulf Division Read More »
AAR shifts damage prevention/loading services group from Railinc's to TTCI's umbrella Read More »
November 12
VRE obtains first-ever RRIF loan issued to a commuter railroad Read More »
CSX Intermodal to open new Buffalo container transfer facility next week Read More »
NTSB's 'most wanted' safety improvement list flags rail worker fatigue for first time Read More »
Gauthier to serve second term as president of Quebec's AMT Read More »
U.S. railroads remain on slow traffic pace in October, AAR says Read More »
New Orleans agency reopens portion of St. Charles Streetcar Line Read More »
UP launches trackwork in Missouri; joins BNSF on magazine's top military-friendly employer list Read More »
Latest updates from Miner Enterprises, NREC, Duos Technologies, Railpower, Kelso Technologies and others Read More »
November 9
Voters sign off on several transit ballot measures Read More »
New York & Atlantic names Victor president, reassigns Westerfield and Torres Read More »
GE-led consortium to develop, test 'clean' locomotive engine technologies Read More »
Giles to head Florida East Coast Railway and RailAmerica; FECR's McPherson to retire Read More »
ARINC to install video monitoring equipment for Maryland Transit Administration Read More »
Bombardier to oversee train operations, crews for GO Transit Read More »
From 'Gunderson' to Greenbrier': Rail services subsidiary changes name to match owner's moniker Read More »
Brookville Equipment expands Pennsylvania production plant Read More »
November 8
CTA approves $1 billion 2008 spending plan, fare increases and layoffs Read More »
American Railcar Industries: Revenue, rail-car shipments down from 3Q 2006, but profit's up year-to-date Read More »
We can do a better job leveraging public investment for infrastructure development, coalition says Read More »
Alstom registers sales, income gains in first-half of FY2007 Read More »
NYCT to add express service on Staten Island Railway Read More »
Molitoris to become Ohio Rail Development Commission's second chairman Read More »
CSXT enlists RailComm to provide remote control derails at Willard Car Shop Read More »
November 7
Survey: WMATA posts double-digit ridership increase during five-year period Read More »
Pacer International president to step down, retired CEO Orris to take over as intermodal division president Read More »
Emergency responders complete tank car safety course sponsored by UP Read More »
New York MTA seeking to implement e-alert system Read More »
Rail Runner to implement quiet zones at six crossings Read More »
American Honda Motor lauds BNSF for 'outstanding teamwork' Read More »
FCM receives order from BNSF for 38 portable railroad toilets Read More »
November 6
Sacramento agency names Wiley acting GM, CEO Read More »
BNSF marks completion of triple track on PRB joint line Read More »
Acquisitions, product mix propel Greenbrier to post record revenue in FY2007 Read More »
In Memoriam: Former BLE General Chairman J.B. White Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration to update community on proposed Red Line Read More »
Kentucky seeks federal dollars to help fund upgrades at 19 crossings Read More »
CSXI's, UP's fuel surcharges nudge up in November Read More »
November 5
CPR/DM&E merger a major transaction, STB says; board decision on deal not expected until late 2008 Read More »
CTA receives state grant to balance 2007 budget, postpones fare hikes and layoffs Read More »
New York MTA appoints three top managers Read More »
North American intermodal volume reaches second-highest quarterly level, IANA says Read More »
Amtrak, eight unions enter 'cooling-off' period Read More »
Helm Financial names Williams president, appoints eight other execs Read More »
McNeely, Jones join Mitsui Rail Capital's VP ranks Read More »
GATX names Clark regional VP of sales for Midwest office Read More »
November 2
CN, CPR forge routing protocol pact to speed interline traffic Read More »
Carloads up, intermodal volume down for U.S. roads last week, AAR says Read More »
KCS promotes Crandall, Harrison and Koelper Read More »
MTA Metro-North seeks developers for Beacon Station project Read More »
UP wins Department of Energy's 'Innovator' award; speeds up Salt Lake City trains Read More »
GE to provide mobile rail-car repair services Read More »
Portec Rail, FreightCar America, TrinityRail and The Andersons ring up more sales Read More »
November 1
MBTA launches service on Greenbush Line Read More »
BART obtains $5.4 million state grant to add station security cameras Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming registers revenue, income gains Read More »
Wabtec Railway Electronics to develop vital PTC pilot for NS Read More »
BNSF honors three short lines with annual achievement awards Read More »
Southwest Signal's Mayer takes chairman's seat, hands off presidential and CEO reins to Krishnarao Read More »
SKF, Knorr-Bremse partner to provide condition-monitoring capability for brake-control systems Read More »
Bombardier-led joint venture to manufacture 40 high-speed trains for Chinese railway Read More »
Plastics shipper installs RailComm automation system at Texas switching yard Read More »
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