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Rail News: November 2019
November 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AECOM, Alstom, Saft, Moment, LAN and Ports America (Nov. 27) Read More »
MOWCREATE partners visit project sites with U.S. Rep. Garcia Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro Regional Connector honored as ‘Project of the Year’ Read More »
C&SOhio, Washington state regulators OK funds for grade-crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA releases three-year strategic plan Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain ramps up electrification project Read More »
IntermodalIowa terminal to serve as Midwest hub for new intermodal service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I employment slide continued in October Read More »
November 26
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis, Lyft partner on last-mile solution for rail riders Read More »
Passenger RailBART to add train tracking feature to app Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Transit Commission to retire streetcars Read More »
PeopleFormer short-line rail exec Gedney dies Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific to build transload facility in Montreal Read More »
SafetyLong Island Rail Road commended for grade crossing safety Read More »
PTCFRA: PTC now operating on 92 percent of route miles Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, union reach tentative pact to end strike Read More »
November 25
Passenger RailNJ Transit advances rail-car storage facility project Read More »
Passenger RailSacRT closes on first TOD sale Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency releases 2020 budget Read More »
Passenger RailCTA OKs 2020 operating, capital budgets Read More »
LogisticsOmniTRAX marks groundbreaking on A&R Logistics' export facility Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver CEO Genova announces retirement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA extends deadline for training standards rule Read More »
PTCCN now operating PTC on all required track Read More »
November 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HDI, MODE, SunteckTTS, Holland and Cylus (Nov. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailBART OKs contract to modernize Powell Street, Antioch stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate bill would help Amtrak enforce passenger-rail preference law Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific earns Gold Medallion for veteran support Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central taps Mass. Electric for bullet train construction Read More »
PeopleMontana Rail names Ollmann president Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS names Kennedy to its board Read More »
PeopleSEPTA selects PennDOT Secretary Richards as new GM Read More »
November 21
Passenger RailTrinity Metro expands first, last mile options for rail riders Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to change how it names light-rail lines Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ completes Jamaica Station lighting upgrade Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern preps Holiday Express for tour Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American freight railroads post another traffic decline Read More »
PeopleMTA hires Peloquin to be chief operating officer Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN calls for binding arbitration to settle strike, Alberta calls on Trudeau to intervene Read More »
M&ACanadian Pacific to acquire Central Maine & Quebec Railway Read More »
November 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CloudMoyo, BlackBerry, TekTracking, Cad Railway, WSP and EnviroServe (Nov. 20) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWSDOT seeks input on transportation improvement program Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to eliminate tokens in favor of fare cards Read More »
PeopleNorth Carolina Railroad names Bell chairman Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit boosts Newark light-rail service, names Taveras real estate chief Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFreightliner honored as 'Rail Freight Operator of the Year' Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA advances Franklin Line double-track project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationChao highlights federal steps to improve grade-crossing safety Read More »
November 19
MOWValley Metro to prep track for Tempe Streetcar 'tie-in' project Read More »
PeopleBLET taps Fransen to succeed Fields as safety task force coordinator Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to sell corporate naming rights for planned Silver Line station Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT completes three-station renovation Read More »
SustainabilityRailway Association of Canada announces Environment Awards Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA pauses pre-revenue service on Berryessa extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN EVP Foster to resign, Reilly named interim successor Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTeamsters Canada: Strike begins at CN Read More »
November 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Stadler, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Huber+Suhner (Nov. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA aims to support small business contractors Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority posts record container volume for October Read More »
PeopleDalton installed as VRE's acting CEO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennsylvania OKs multimodal infrastructure projects for funding Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA wraps up major escalator project Read More »
Passenger RailMTA issues final proposed 2020 budget, four-year financial plan Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN conductors, rail yard coordinators could strike as of Nov. 19 Read More »
November 15
Passenger RailMetro Transit's Northstar service to turn 10 Read More »
PeopleSan Francisco agency taps Tumlin to direct transportation services Read More »
Canadian PacificCP paints locomotives to honor military veterans Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County authority OKs 10-year transportation plan Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific names Williams board director Read More »
MechanicalMARTA signs pact with Stadler to buy 254 rail cars Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes rule requiring states to create grade-crossing action plans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationToronto Transit Commission settles benefits fraud case Read More »
November 14
Passenger RailSound Transit drafts plan for connecting bus service to future light-rail station Read More »
Passenger RailDART approves $9.6 million in Dallas street repairs Read More »
PeopleMTA taps McCord as chief transformation officer Read More »
PeopleGov. Dunleavy names Petry, Shively to Alaska Railroad's board Read More »
Passenger RailPATCO obtains BUILD grant to reopen Franklin Square Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors Southern Region short lines for safety practices Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ seeks public input on proposed 2020 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic fell in November's first week Read More »
November 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Tideworks, WSP and WAGO (Nov. 13) Read More »
Passenger RailDART contractors begin field construction on Silver rail line Read More »
Passenger RailTrinity Metro, Fort Worth partner to develop transit master plan Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS unveils new capital allocation policy Read More »
Canadian PacificCP logged record-breaking grain haul in October Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBNSF names Arizona & California Railroad 'Short Line of the Year' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces $900 million in FY2019 BUILD grant awards Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR: STB's proposed rate review rule is 'unlawful' Read More »
November 12
SecurityBART GM issues apology to rider handcuffed over food policy Read More »
LaborDenver RTD hires 50 rail, bus workers during labor shortage Read More »
IntermodalPorts of LA, Long Beach cite trade war for dip in October's cargo volume Read More »
PeopleSamTrans’ Hartnett named most admired San Francisco CEO Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA marks 40th anniversary of rail service Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA pilots safety railing on light-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North marks achievements under 'Way Ahead' transformation plan Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's James Street swing bridge reopens after long legal battle Read More »
November 11
IntermodalNRF: Retail imports to see final tariff-driven surge of 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailFTA honors Indiana commuter-rail district for environmental documentation Read More »
PeopleNYCT taps Rumph to lead track inspection Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX joins chemistry council's 'Responsible Care' initiative Read More »
Passenger RailMetra OKs 2020 budget, capital plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBUILD grant to help fund rail transload facility near Spokane airport Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail receives environmental clearance into Bakersfield Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak logged record ridership, revenue for FY2019 Read More »
November 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos, Alstom, Wabtec and Ayers Electronic (Nov. 8) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA restores streetcar service Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to host public meeting on Federal Way light-rail project Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify pacts with Transit America, Louisville & Indiana Railroad Read More »
C&SOhio panel directs short lines to improve grade crossings in Clark, Crawford counties Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut governor to invest $6.2 billion in rail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT extends funding deadline for Quad Cities-Chicago Amtrak route Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBUILD grants awarded to rail-related projects in Illinois, Hawaii Read More »
November 7
Passenger RailMetra opens new Cary Station Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS trolley drives ridership spike Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA: Public transit won at the polls Read More »
LaborBLET, Indiana Rail Road reach tentative agreement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA to offer $24 million in grants for intercity passenger-rail service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX joins TradeLens shipping information platform Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT awards grant for Jaxport terminal improvements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic downturn continued through October Read More »
November 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, Universal Logistics, Focused Technology, NYAB, Railroad Software and CARS (Nov. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency selects Blue Line extension station architects Read More »
PTCMetro-North advances PTC on 90 percent of Hudson Line Read More »
PeopleU.S. Rep. Granger recognized for rail policy leadership Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA board calls for commuter-rail electrification Read More »
Passenger RailHouston voters OK $3.5B in borrowing for transit, rail expansion projects Read More »
MOWLouisville & Indiana Railroad overpass project begins in Columbus Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN logged record grain shipments in October Read More »
November 5
Rail Industry TrendsUSDOT officials break ground on new Volpe Center research facility Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink seeks public feedback on Surrey Langley SkyTrain project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would make Amtrak's no-smoking policy federal law Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia launches 55-foot dredging project Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT wraps up two station accessibility projects Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA awards contract for Natick Center Station project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN serves new Saskatchewan intermodal terminal Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts higher Q3 operating income, lower revenue Read More »
November 4
Passenger RailKC Streetcar begins passenger service on newest car Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMissouri port authority awarded federal grant to repair flood-damaged rail infrastructure Read More »
PeopleTwin Cities’ Met Council Chair Slawik resigns Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to build station at PortMiami Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina and Virginia Railroad upgrades infrastructure to handle heavier cars Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro seeks contractor to develop Sepulveda Transit Corridor project Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal downturn continued in Q3 Read More »
LaborRail union execs announce bargaining coalition's members Read More »
November 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, The Andersons, Thales, Abloy and IMC (Nov. 1) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA hails Senate action to stop public transit funding cuts Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail seeks presenters for 2020 conference in Chicago Read More »
SafetyNYCT launches debris inspection blitz Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNDTA honors Anacostia Rail for military support Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAlberta to ease production limits on oil if it's shipped by rail Read More »
PTCUnion Pacific implements PTC on 93 percent of route miles Read More »
LaborFreight railroads launch new bargaining round with unions Read More »
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