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Rail News: February 2016
February 29
Rail supplier news from Vertex, Thales, Timken and VeRail Technologies (Feb. 29) Read More »
World Trade Center's Oculus set to open Thursday Read More »
Caltrain fare hike takes effect Read More »
Puentes tapped to lead Eno Center for Transportation Read More »
USDOT seeks new FASTLANE grant applicants Read More »
FRA unveils online tool for bridge inspection reports Read More »
Sound Transit restores funding for two light-rail extensions Read More »
Short-line tax credit would be permanent under BRACE Act Read More »
February 26
Caltrain solicits customer feedback on service enhancements Read More »
Sound Transit's rail routes logged record ridership in 2015 Read More »
KCS to kick off PTC field integration tests next week Read More »
WMATA to beef up police patrols on trains, buses Read More »
BNSF announces capex plans for Missouri, Colorado Read More »
Kansas City streetcar, L.A. line extension to open in May Read More »
CP cites growing shipper support for NS merger deal, while UPS and TTD voice objections Read More »
Amtrak: STB's proposed policy change would prioritize freight trains Read More »
February 25
Iowa panel OKs 'LIFTS' funds for freight transportation improvements Read More »
Metra tests onboard Wi-Fi, meets on-time performance goal for January Read More »
WMATA to improve radio, wireless coverage in subways Read More »
Florida East Coast Railway to offer new intermodal booking tool online Read More »
MBTA reviews Green Line Extension project, seeks public input Read More »
Kansas City Southern set to begin $5.6 million in Louisiana projects Read More »
University of Michigan reveals plans for Ann Arbor light-rail route Read More »
AAR: U.S. railroads log traffic increase in Week 7; crude oil shipments down 17 percent in 2015 Read More »
February 24
Rail supplier news from GE, Siemens, Schneider and NRC (Feb. 24) Read More »
Canada forms Parliamentary Rail Caucus Read More »
Sound Transit to expand reduced fare program to commuter-rail routes Read More »
WMATA to provide new data feed for mobile app developers Read More »
North Carolina business park designated CSX 'Select Site' Read More »
BNSF details 2016 capex plans for Nebraska, New Mexico Read More »
FRA budget would double rail bridge inspectors, Schumer says Read More »
Higher-speed rail route in Michigan would be profitable, study finds Read More »
February 23
AAR debuts latest version of 'Freight Rail Works' campaign Read More »
SamTrans names Kay chief financial officer Read More »
RTD kicks off testing on new commuter-rail lines Read More »
CSX joins Nasdaq-100 Index Read More »
LIRR, Metro-North logged mechanical performance records in 2015 Read More »
Watco rail center plan advances in Nevada Read More »
Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx unveil short list of firms to build Finch West light-rail project Read More »
TIGER's eighth round to fund $500 million in grants Read More »
February 22
UP named to 'Most Admired' list Read More »
BNSF's credit rating upgraded Read More »
CN issues $500 million debt offering Read More »
Millar named Washington state's acting transportation secretary Read More »
FTA to host listening session on proposed safety plans Read More »
BLET reaches tentative pact with Illinois Railway; and in memoriam: Lori Dewey Read More »
Ohio DOT slates meetings for Cincinnati commuter-rail line Read More »
CREATE Program awarded $1.25 million for Chicago grade separation project Read More »
February 19
Mooney visits Appalachian Timber Services, Biden tours New Orleans port Read More »
Amtrak now allows pets on long-distance routes Read More »
STB: Class I employment drops in all categories in January Read More »
DART to install cameras on light-rail trains Read More »
Report: Shuster leaning toward 'no' on CP-NS merger Read More »
DC Streetcar to start serving riders next week Read More »
FRA awards $10 million to states to upgrade grade crossings Read More »
California changes direction of high-speed rail plan Read More »
February 18
Rail supplier news from Wells Fargo Rail, Siemens, Miller; and in memoriam: Joseph Sloat (Feb. 18) Read More »
Group formed to study return of Amtrak's Gulf Coast service Read More »
AAR: Carload traffic decline continues in Week 6 Read More »
L.A. Metro tests security technologies to reduce fare evasion Read More »
BNSF to spend $350 million on maintenance in Washington, Minnesota Read More »
FTA issues record of decision, FEIS for Durham-Orange light-rail project Read More »
CSX expects significant decline in Q1 earnings Read More »
Amtrak seeks $1.8 billion in FY2017 budget request Read More »
February 17
The sights at Secure Rail 2016 Read More »
Metro Transit renames rail station after Minnesota Vikings' new stadium Read More »
Twin Eagle launches terminal operations at Texas rail park Read More »
California lawmaker introduces bill to allow voters to nix high-speed rail project Read More »
MNDOT slates meetings for Minneapolis-Duluth higher-speed rail route Read More »
APTA, forum agree to promote near field communication technologies Read More »
USDOT awards rail safety grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin Read More »
Anacostia Rail short line hires Bjornstad as president Read More »
FRA to states: Check crossings connected to traffic lights Read More »
February 16
'Rising Stars' nominations due Friday Read More »
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, OnTrackNorthAmerica, Alstom and HNTB (Feb. 16) Read More »
Iowa Pacific divests equity interest in Andean Railways Read More »
Drew Lewis, former U.S. transportation secretary and UP chief, dies Read More »
CTA logged record rail ridership in 2015 Read More »
WMATA solicits public input on $3.1 billion budget for FY2017 Read More »
CSX to cut back on car repair facilities Read More »
L.A. Metro nets $300 million for rail projects; Caltrain to receive funds for electrification Read More »
CP to seek declaratory order from STB on voting trust issue Read More »
February 12
Rail supplier news from Kelso, Phoenix Contact, NRC and Parsons (Feb. 12) Read More »
Congressional reps visit Progress Rail, PortaCo Read More »
Canadian Pacific unveils new website to promote NS merger proposal Read More »
Metrolink to speed up test trains on 91/Perris Valley Line expansion Read More »
Metrolinx to improve Bloor Street GO Transit Station Read More »
MBTA inks $16.2 million contract with J.F. White to repair railroad bridge Read More »
TransLink names Desmond CEO Read More »
TSB: Worn car components contributed to 2014 train derailment Read More »
February 11
L.A. Metro mulls parking fee at nine stations Read More »
SacRT eyes 20 percent fare hike to cover FY losses Read More »
NCDOT marks halfway point on Piedmont Improvement Program Read More »
Washington House passes rail worker transportation safety bill Read More »
MTA to sell $500 million in 'green' bonds to fund infrastructure upgrades Read More »
U.S. carload traffic still mired in shrinking pattern, AAR data shows Read More »
Washington transportation commission adopts CBR safety rules Read More »
CN details 2016 capex plan Read More »
February 10
Rail supplier news from duostech, Knorr-Bremse, Alstom, and Skelly and Loy (Feb. 10) Read More »
MTA seeks community input on rehab work for Hurricane Sandy-damaged tunnels Read More »
Retail imports to grow 4.5 percent in year, Global Port Tracker says Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming reports fourth-quarter earnings decline Read More »
Obama's budget proposal allocates funds for transit-rail projects Read More »
Amtrak urges STB to consider on-time performance at intermediate stations Read More »
CP seeks NS shareholder support for proposed merger Read More »
February 9
Connecticut Commuter Rail Council names Gildea chair Read More »
L.A. Metro Gold line extension to feature six new park-and-ride facilities Read More »
Toronto Transit Commission unveils 2016 customer charter, pledges to reduce subway delays Read More »
Denver RTD runs train simulation software to test traffic signals on R Line Read More »
Building materials company to renovate long-vacant facility on Indiana short line Read More »
Panama Canal expansion: Sill reinforcement work complete Read More »
FTA unveils details of transit safety plans Read More »
Port of New York and New Jersey set cargo record in 2015 Read More »
February 8
Rail supplier news from WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, Eurovia, REMSA, Wi-Tronix and Orgo-Thermit (Feb. 8) Read More »
Two state panels OK rail crossing safety upgrades Read More »
TransLink kicks off SkyTrain station upgrades Read More »
Bay Area transit systems log ridership records during Super Bowl week Read More »
Lynch to succeed Foltz as Georgia Ports Authority executive director Read More »
Indiana port handled second-highest annual volume since 1994 Read More »
UP reports 3 percent fewer crossing accidents in 2015 Read More »
Obama's proposed gas tax would fund high-speed rail, public transit Read More »
February 5
Tradepoint Atlantic appoints Thomas to oversee short line's development Read More »
Metro-North's New Haven Line broke all-time ridership record in 2015 Read More »
Caltrain appoints Burns to oversee electrification effort Read More »
NJ Transit strike looms as negotiations fail to reach agreement Read More »
IANA: Intermodal grew 2.8 percent in Q4 Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration inks rail-car overhaul contract with Bombardier Read More »
NS facilitated $4.2 billion in industrial investment in 2015 Read More »
NYC Mayor de Blasio unveils $2.5 billion Brooklyn-Queens streetcar proposal Read More »
February 4
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Smith promotes grade crossing project in Moorhead Read More »
LRIW elects five new board members Read More »
Arizona panel OKs upgrade of Union Pacific crossing in Tucson Read More »
FRA releases status of railroads' PTC timelines Read More »
L.A. Metro unveils 'operation shovel ready' to advance transit projects Read More »
Ontario issues second 'green' bond, secures funding for transit-rail projects Read More »
FRA gives green light for rebuild of Baltimore/Washington airport's rail station Read More »
AAR: U.S. railroads post 'solid' intermodal traffic in January, but carload results disappoint Read More »
February 3
Rail supplier updates from Greenbrier, United Rail, dFuzion and Hub Group (Feb. 3) Read More »
SacRT seeks public input on recruitment of next GM, CEO Read More »
North Carolina DOT unveils ad campaign for passenger-rail service Read More »
Cybersecurity a major topic featured at Secure Rail conference Read More »
In memoriam: Transportation policy visionary Gil Carmichael Read More »
Elliott: STB reauthorization implementation 'well underway' Read More »
CP publishes third white paper on NS merger Read More »
Report: CN, CSX, NS won't meet 2018 PTC deadline Read More »
MTA Metro-North, LIRR log strong ridership gains in 2015 Read More »
February 2
TTC reports record customer satisfaction rating, decreased subway delays in 2015 Read More »
MBTA debuts accessibility improvements to South Acton Station Read More »
Connecticut panel OKs $17.5 million to improve Danbury Branch Line Read More »
FRA, District DOT to host public meeting on Long Bridge project Read More »
SEPTA unveils $19.6 million terminal upgrades at 69th Street station Read More »
Metra RFP seeks manufacturer for new rail cars Read More »
Siemens to open rail services center in California Read More »
NTSB opens docket on Philadelphia Amtrak derailment Read More »
February 1
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Alstom, Kelso and AREMA (Feb. 1) Read More »
Paskett, Lowenthall appointed to California High-Speed Rail Authority Read More »
Canada to open new office to support Lac-Megantic's redevelopment Read More »
AAPA: Cargo volumes point to need for infrastructure upgrades Read More »
MBTA commuter trains achieve best on-time rating in December Read More »
EMD wraps up Metrolink's first Tier 4 locomotive Read More »
STB receives first letters of support for CP-NS merger Read More »
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