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Rail News: December 2019
December 30
Passenger RailPATCO moves forward with elevator installation project Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to restore street near Little Tokyo Station Read More »
SafetyWMATA review of service disruption finds safety violations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT seeks public input on rural transportation initiative Read More »
Internet-DigitalMTA solicits proposals for L Line tunnel wireless service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail volume decline continued in Week 51 Read More »
Internet-DigitalFAA proposes rule to better identify drones Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Dakota DOT to negotiate sale of Sioux Valley Line Read More »
December 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vossloh Tie, Transdev, Keolis and TranSystems (Dec. 27) Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA restores some streetcar service Read More »
PeopleMinnesota Gov. Walz names Zelle chair of Metropolitan Council Read More »
IntermodalBNSF-served Port of Quincy launches terminal expansion Read More »
Passenger RailDART backs new nonprofit to coordinate regional transit solutions Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific publishes 2018 sustainability report Read More »
High-Speed RailCuomo proposes new plan for high-speed rail in New York Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class Is employed fewer people in November Read More »
December 26
PeopleBART elects Simon president, Foley VP Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to make 70 subway stations ADA accessible Read More »
SafetyFreight-rail union calls on FRA to require air brake valve replacement Read More »
PeopleSound Transit's board elects Keel chair, Constantine vice chair Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I Chair DeFazio seeks LNG-by-rail safety analysis Read More »
Canadian PacificCP raises millions for food banks during 2019 Holiday Train tour Read More »
Passenger RailVRE to explore financial contribution for Potomac River rail crossing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA extends deadline for intercity passenger-rail grants Read More »
December 23
Passenger RailNew York City Transit reopens 168 Street, Astoria stations Read More »
LaborBLET members ratify contract with Indiana Rail Road Read More »
C&SMichigan DOT awards funds for grade-crossing projects Read More »
LaborWMATA OKs labor contract with ATU Local 689 Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA selects joint venture to manage massive expansion project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA sets up web page for reporting blocked crossings Read More »
Passenger RailMARC service to continue across West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationShort-line tax credit extension signed into law Read More »
December 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LTK, Railinc, Alstom and Michigan State (Dec. 20) Read More »
SecurityBi-State board approves Metro Transit-St. Louis security contracts Read More »
Passenger RailMetra solicits public input on new rail-car design Read More »
PeopleCSX names Vautrinot to board Read More »
LaborRTD-Denver's board eyes reduced rail service in May Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN: Network performance is back to normal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes changes to track, brake system safety rules Read More »
Passenger RailCSX, Virginia reach $3.7B deal to expand passenger-rail service Read More »
December 19
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA accepts audit's recommendations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada announces rail safety education grant award Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County transit authority passes FTA review Read More »
Passenger RailMTA approves $17B budget for 2020 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report another dip in traffic Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReading & Northern expands coal marketing department, names Cerulli VP Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad to replace Mount Vernon bridge Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNorth American freight-rail industry backs new trade deal Read More »
December 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Tai Ginsberg, Timken, Sperry Rail and NRC (Dec. 18) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth Carolina DOT recaps 2019 rail projects Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to enter major light-rail construction in January Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail endorses government support for high-frequency rail Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ's 2020 budget includes millions for PATH rail projects Read More »
IntermodalNS to install new tire pressure monitoring system Read More »
MechanicalCando Rail begins construction of rail-car terminal Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to move rail traffic control operations to Edmonton Read More »
December 17
Passenger RailWMATA to rebuild four station platforms in 2020 Read More »
Passenger RailNew York subway logs faster run times in November Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Transit Commission OKs 2020 budget Read More »
SafetyNTSB: Metro-North, LIRR meet safety recommendations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: Short-line tax credit to be part of spending bill Read More »
PeopleCSX names Wall VP of labor relations Read More »
PTCUP completes PTC implementation; interoperability work continues Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to receive major federal grant, loan for light-rail extension Read More »
December 16
Passenger RailLyft to offer rail-to-airport connection in Southern California Read More »
MOWNCTD repairs Del Mar Bluff track washout Read More »
Passenger RailDART approves second TOD at SMU/Mockingbird Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX pledges support for National Guard, Reserve Read More »
LaborBLET, Pacific Harbor Line reach tentative contract Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransportation Safety Board: Unsecured load led to CP derailment Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Metrolink's rail infrastructure to create 1.3 million jobs Read More »
December 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Iteris, HNTB, Nokia, Alstom, LTK and Penn Machine (Dec. 13) Read More »
Passenger RailReport: San Diego transit services boost regional economy Read More »
Passenger RailMTA hosts summit to accelerate signal system innovation Read More »
Passenger RailBi-State CEO to explore takeover of St. Louis Streetcar Read More »
ShippersCP, CN to serve two new G3 grain elevators Read More »
MOWPennsylvania OKs freight-rail projects for state funding Read More »
MechanicalRocky Mountaineer receives final car from Stadler order Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT unveils new loan program for short lines, regionals Read More »
December 12
Passenger RailMTA expands contactless fare payment system Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland DOT reopens renovated BWI Airport Station Read More »
Passenger RailCTA to triple digital advertising network Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline to build rail station in Boca Raton Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit nears completion of Northgate light-rail extension Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slump continued in Week 49 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA: Public transit ridership rose in Q3 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN grain shipments return to pre-strike pace Read More »
December 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, RKH, Siemens, Arup and FTS (Dec. 11) Read More »
Passenger RailTTC named top employer in Toronto Read More »
PeopleCleveland RTA announces new board appointments Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA to hike cable car fares Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak honored for Chicago Union Station restoration project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA: House conference report includes provision to prohibit Chinese rolling stock procurements Read More »
LaborWMATA, ATU Local 689 reach deal on four-year contract Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, truckers laud North American trade deal Read More »
December 10
Passenger RailWMATA extends wireless service on Green Line Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Imports surged in November ahead of December tariffs Read More »
PeopleBRS elects Tarrant VP headquarters Read More »
LaborSkyTrain strike averted: Union, TransLink reach tentative deal Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Reps. DeFazio, Malinowski slam PHMSA for granting LNG-by-rail permit Read More »
Passenger RailEarly construction work starts on NJ Transit resilience project Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reorganizes marketing and sales structure Read More »
SafetyMBTA acknowledges safety review panel's recommendations Read More »
December 9
Federal Legislation & RegulationFederal Highway Administration updates grade crossing handbook Read More »
PeopleFoothill Gold Line authority, Trinity Metro appoint board leaders Read More »
Passenger RailSMART to soon launch service to Larkspur, Novato stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, ASLRRA outline freight-rail industry's priorities for surface transportation reauthorization Read More »
LaborUnion: SkyTrain strike could start Tuesday Read More »
MechanicalAmtrak: New Acela trains a boost to nation's economy Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco Australia moves first GrainCorp train Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, Maryland find extra funding for Howard Street Tunnel project Read More »
December 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from TKDA, Wabtec, Teleste, Gradall, Icomera and Visiostack (Dec. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailTTC eliminates ticket, token sales at stations Read More »
PTCSunRail to test PTC on central Florida rail corridor Read More »
C&SOhio, Washington regulators OK grade crossing safety upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA solicits input on rail service improvement study Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks 'next-generation’ solutions for Meadowlands service Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX picks Kentucky rail bypass as latest ‘Select Site’ Read More »
SafetyFlorida DOT launches crossing safety initiative Read More »
December 5
Passenger RailNJ Transit unveils performance dashboard Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County charts progress on streetcar work Read More »
Passenger RailMTA technology accelerator program expands to six agencies Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail deadline approaching for 2020 conference presenters Read More »
Passenger RailVancouver residents support TransLink expansion, improvement Read More »
Passenger RailTWU Local 100, BLET announce tentative agreements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsGibson Energy, USD to build diluent recovery unit; CP, KCS to ship crude-oil product Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Uncertainty hurt rail traffic in November Read More »
December 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wi-Tronix, Icomera, CloudMoyo, Alstom, HNTB and RSI (Dec. 4) Read More »
LaborSEPTA-TCU Carmen ratify contract Read More »
Passenger RailUTA marks 20 years of light-rail service Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority touts rail cargo growth Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to name interim GM in January Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia kicks off first phase of port deepening project Read More »
PeopleSound Transit appoints Cummings chief administrative officer Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Teck announce long-term coal shipping agreement Read More »
December 3
Passenger RailWMATA adds real-time rail data to Apple Maps Read More »
Passenger RailBART announces fare hike for 2020 Read More »
C&SIllinois panel seeks applicants for grade-crossing grants Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail posts Q3 ridership increase Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to revise railroads' waybill sample reports Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ, ExpressRail set records in October Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN revises full-year outlook to include strike's impact Read More »
Canadian PacificCP sets new monthly record for transporting grain Read More »
December 2
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT solicits comments on new transportation tech council Read More »
Passenger RailMTA preps rail for winter weather Read More »
Passenger RailUTA pilots on-demand solution Read More »
Passenger RailGlen Ellyn Metra Station upgrade project receives federal grant Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail volume dipped in Week 47 Read More »
PeopleGov. Wolf to nominate Gramian as PennDOT secretary Read More »
Passenger RailToronto Airports Authority commits funds to Metrolinx extension Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN launches post-strike recovery plan Read More »
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