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Rail News: December 2018
December 28
Rail Industry TrendsIllinois Soybean Association hires containerized shipping campaign consultant Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Gannett Fleming, EllisDon, Alstom, HDR and Keolis (Dec. 28) Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Former BLET VP Willard Knight Read More »
IntermodalNew Orleans port expands Ports America partnership Read More »
PeopleTransportation leaders named in Colorado, Maine and New Mexico Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carload, intermodal traffic rose in Week 51 Read More »
LaborCP, Unifor ratify pact for mechanical employees Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF cranks up volume, caps off capital plan as year draws to a close Read More »
December 27
Passenger RailBART to build pedestrian bridge at Warm Springs station Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA continues upgrade of trackbed lighting at stations Read More »
Passenger RailFRA allows Denver RTD to proceed with corrective plan Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTexas DOT solicits public feedback on updated rail plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada calls on railroads to revise work/rest rules Read More »
MechanicalMBTA launches first new car on Green Line in a decade Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN meets year-end PTC deadline, applies for extension Read More »
Class IsSTB reveals four Class Is were 'revenue adequate' in 2017 Read More »
December 26
PeopleBaugh to chair Manatee County Port Authority for another term Read More »
PeopleBi-State Development taps Roach to succeed Nations as CEO Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit to boost Kitchener line commuter-rail service Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific tallies 2018 Holiday Train donations Read More »
PeopleTransportation leaders named in Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit's board OKs 2019 budget Read More »
PTCFRA provides grants for 11 PTC projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak orders 75 new locomotives from Siemens Read More »
December 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Altech, Peerless, Quandel, Modjeski and Masters, and Alstom (Dec. 21) Read More »
PTCGov. Malloy: Connecticut passenger-rail lines will meet PTC deadline Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSTB seeks comments on Palmetto Railways' proposed Camp Hall line Read More »
PeopleBRS President Mason to retire on New Year's Day Read More »
LaborCN, United Steelworkers forge tentative pact Read More »
PTCFeds award PTC grants to Amtrak, Metra and NJ Transit Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit advances two light-rail extensions Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Murphy signs NJ Transit reform bill Read More »
December 20
MechanicalMBTA unveils first pair of new Orange Line subway cars Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET, Wheeling & Lake Erie agree on tentative contracts Read More »
PeopleLA Metro taps Lee as first interim chief of staff Read More »
IntermodalCN, Prince Rupert port mark container milestone Read More »
BNSF RailwayMinnesota council OKs agreements for Willmar Wye rail project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGenesee & Wyoming subsidiary lands UK aggregate hauling contract Read More »
PeopleTrinity Metro selects Baulsir to succeed Ballard as CEO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log carload, intermodal gains in Week 50 Read More »
December 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, A. Stucki, TranSystems and Stahl Recruiting (Dec. 14) Read More »
Passenger RailSORTA CEO Ferrell to resign Read More »
Passenger RailMilwaukee streetcar reports first-month ridership totals Read More »
Passenger RailDenver's RTD sends corrective action plan to FRA Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ's 2019 budget includes funds for PATH, Gateway projects Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak receives FRA grant for Washington Union Station project Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards $16.6 million in TOD grants Read More »
PeopleCanadian Pacific Chair Reardon to retire, Courville to lead board in 2019 Read More »
December 18
PeopleSoy Transportation Coalition elects officers Read More »
MOWWashington state panel OKs grade crossing projects Read More »
PeopleSanta Clara VTA elects O'Neill chair, Chavez vice chair Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Unifor reach tentative pact Read More »
MOWPenn State Altoona to establish rail engineering scholarship Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX affiliate to serve new Georgia-Pacific plant Read More »
Passenger RailDART to close on RRIF loan agreement for Cotton Belt project Read More »
PTCNJ Transit to meet year-end PTC requirements, governor says Read More »
December 17
SafetyAlameda Corridor-East authority’s rail trench earns public works honor Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink contracts Shaw to develop systemwide Wi-Fi service Read More »
Passenger RailOklahoma City's streetcar open for business Read More »
Passenger RailMetra pursues better passenger tracking system, rider app Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach expects to end 2018 with another cargo record Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA extends rush-hour program, improves rider alert system Read More »
PeopleMetrolink names LA Metro's Wiggins to succeed Leahy as CEO Read More »
CSX TransportationHoward Street Tunnel project back on with CSX support, Maryland delegation says Read More »
December 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, GE, Bombardier, DXC Technology, HNTB and Ballard (Dec. 14) Read More »
PeopleMetrolink taps Filippi to head safety, security Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA: Most commuters view public transit as key to their lifestyle Read More »
Passenger RailHouston METRO's $7.5 billion plan would double light-rail system Read More »
PeopleNorfolk Southern appoints Zampi VP, controller Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail 2019 seeks presenters for expanded agenda Read More »
ShippersG3 Canada, Parrish & Heimbecker advance grain facility plans Read More »
SafetyIndiana DOT awards Local Trax rail grants for crossing projects Read More »
December 13
Passenger RailDC Streetcar registers 3 millionth rider Read More »
SafetyCanada's TSB reveals cause of fatal 2017 derailment in British Columbia Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. railroads post slight traffic gain in Week 49 Read More »
Passenger RailCTA lets contracts to advance two major projects Read More »
MechanicalNJ Transit to buy 113 cars from Bombardier Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail orders 32 trainsets from Siemens Canada Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern will move its HQ to Atlanta Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRail associations keep fingers crossed for short-line tax credit renewal Read More »
December 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Pandrol, Michael Baker, Urban Engineers, HNTB and NRC (Dec. 12) Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach to close crossing to improve rail operations Read More »
PeopleSANDAG appoints Ikhrata executive director Read More »
Passenger RailNew York port authority brings Verizon service to PATH system Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsChicago Mayor Emanuel calls for state gas tax hike to fund transportation infrastructure needs Read More »
LogisticsBNSF Logistics taps Blume Global to power digital supply chain Read More »
Passenger RailNew York state DOT lets design-build contract for Buffalo station Read More »
PeopleMBTA: Ramirez out, Poftak in as GM Read More »
December 11
PeopleOrange County transportation board names new members Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT targets higher speeds, functional signals on subway system Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGulf Coast Switching reaches 10-year milestone Read More »
Passenger RailReport: LA Metro CEO endorses 'congestion pricing' system Read More »
PeopleNorthern Plains Rail taps Mack as VP finance, marketing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBUILD grants pegged for additional rail-related projects Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern report outlines sustainability efforts in 2017 Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrans announces $600 million in funding for rail, transportation projects Read More »
December 10
LaborBART OKs four-year pact with police officers Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesaver taps Thomas as education manager Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro marks 10 years of light rail in Phoenix region Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA to increase random drug testing rate next month Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA board elects new leaders, advances new commuter-rail line Read More »
IntermodalNRF: Major ports set import record in October Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Progressive Rail short line to operate BNSF lines in Washington state Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain OKs option for more electric cars, adopts fare policy Read More »
December 7
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Rep. Bustos tours Koppers tie plant Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Transit Innovations, Network Rail, Trimble and T. Parker Host (Dec. 7) Read More »
PeopleSound Transit taps Lewis to manage engineering, construction Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern taps Goetz as VP of MOW, Yoder as AVP of real estate Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit rolls out rider communications initiative Read More »
PeopleTrump to nominate Bragg, Jayne to Railroad Retirement Board Read More »
PeopleMTA hires signaling expert to fix NYC subway signal system Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBUILD grants on way for rail work in five states Read More »
December 6
Supplier SpotlightITE closes on American Railcar acquisition Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX subsidiary recognized for safety in Eagle Ford Shale region Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink to install better information signs, speakers at 33 stations Read More »
Passenger RailBuffalo agency seeks public input on planned rail extension Read More »
PeoplePolice Chief Dunham joins MARTA executive team Read More »
SustainabilityVirginia panel approves rail grant, solicits FY2020 grant applications Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco assumes operations of Canadian short line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. monthly carload volume down for first time in nine months Read More »
December 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, dFuzion, MUL Railcars, CIT Group, AllTranstek and LTK (Dec. 5) Read More »
Passenger RailBART to test its first mobile ticketing app Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad restores service after earthquake Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to install digital info system at Philadelphia station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelmarva Central Railroad to operate two Delaware-owned rail lines Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA extends RFP deadline for Silver Line extension operator Read More »
PTCFRA certifies PATH's PTC system Read More »
Canadian PacificCP and grain: New high efficiency train, new monthly volume mark Read More »
December 4
Passenger RailSFMTA, BART mark completion of Balboa Park Station upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailFRA wants Denver’s RTD to submit corrective plan for A-Line issues Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink to make lower fare permanent on busy San Bernardino line Read More »
SafetyMichigan DOT awards funding for grade crossing projects Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail’s ridership rose for 11th-straight quarter in Q3 Read More »
PeopleTrinity Metro CEO Ballard to retire in April Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR urges feds to be 'pro-innovation' with automation regs Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to serve new Georgia inland port Read More »
December 3
LaborCanadian Pacific, short line reach tentative labor agreements Read More »
MOWRTA’s October tie counts: Production climbed, purchases fell Read More »
Passenger RailLas Vegas Xpress taps First Transit Group to operate X Train Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad assessing earthquake damage Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, NRF call on Congress to pass new North American trade agreement Read More »
MOWWisconsin DOT issues grants, loans for eight freight-rail projects Read More »
Passenger RailFTA issues full funding agreement for OC Streetcar Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to participate in Bush funeral procession Read More »
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