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Rail News: February 2018
February 28
Passenger RailCharlotte transit agency cuts ribbon for Blue Line light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx to launch grocery pickup at GO train stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFirst train leaves Bloom Lake Iron Ore Mine Read More »
ShippersNYSDOT grant awarded to rail siding project on NS line Read More »
Passenger RailDewberry inks contract to support LIRR second-track expansion Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to spend $110 million on Nebraska maintenance projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFRA report details drone use on international railroads Read More »
Passenger RailIndiana lawmakers consider repeal of light-rail ban Read More »
February 27
PeopleRPA names Colucci VP resource development Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA rolls out free Wi-Fi on trains Read More »
PTCPTC, low ridership prompt UTA to end Pleasant View commuter-rail service Read More »
PeopleMARS elects 2018 officers Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOntario releases hydrogen-powered train study Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSouth Shore adds rail-car storage capacity Read More »
Passenger RailLos Angeles Metro breaks ground on Purple Line Extension's second phase Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts higher revenue, lower operating ratio in 2017 Read More »
February 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Bihrle, ARI, Holland and Harting (Feb. 26) Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee explores global business opportunities Read More »
PeopleBi-State Development names Smith VP of procurement Read More »
C&SOhio panels OK grade-crossing improvement projects Read More »
MechanicalTransLink fast-tracks delivery of new SkyTrain cars Read More »
Passenger RailBuffalo agency taps WSP for light-rail environmental review Read More »
MechanicalGE inks $1 billion locomotive agreement in Ukraine Read More »
PTCCaltrain's board to consider PTC contract with Wabtec Read More »
February 23
PeopleTriMet names Devine interim general manager Read More »
MOWLIRR to replace ties, renew crossings on Montauk Branch Read More »
PeopleAnnis, Berman to lead California transportation agencies Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit logged more than 47 million rides in 2017 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCanadian panel OKs funds to improve access to CN line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCABT: Municipal leaders ask Congress to oppose bigger trucks Read More »
Passenger RailVTA releases final environmental report for BART Silicon Valley extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFeds certify D.C.'s transit-rail safety oversight program Read More »
February 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trimble, Ferrellgas, Presto Geosystems, Trinity, Trackmobile and STV (Feb. 22) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWashington state DOT solicits proposals for freight-rail service operator Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $150 million for Illinois projects Read More »
Passenger RailNew York to award grants for rail, port upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up 3 percent in Week 7 Read More »
AmtrakNTSB: Truck was on tracks, gates were down before Amtrak crash Read More »
MechanicalMetra to buy 21 used EMD locomotives Read More »
PeopleRinaldi named president of Metro-North Read More »
February 21
Rail Industry TrendsDART to expand on-demand shuttle service to light-rail stops Read More »
Passenger RailFTA: Commuter-rail corridor improvements may qualify for grants Read More »
Passenger RailCleveland RTA mulls delaying fare hike Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF slates $110 million for Oklahoma capex projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class Is start 2018 with smaller workforce Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit taps Siemens for light-rail substations Read More »
SustainabilityEPA certifies emission-reduction system for NCDOT locomotive Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTSB: More rail accidents reported last year in Canada Read More »
February 20
Passenger RailLos Angeles Metro marks 25th anniversary Read More »
ShippersFTZ warehouse opens near JAXPORT Read More »
SafetyCaltrain launches grade crossing improvement projects Read More »
SafetyNorth Dakota rail safety inspectors issued 49 violations in 2017 Read More »
Passenger RailOntario OKs backup power contract for Eglinton Crosstown light rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad takes on drainage project in High Point Read More »
MOWBaltimore transit agency unveils subway closure details Read More »
Canadian PacificCP offers new service for shipping perishables Read More »
February 16
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Brookville, Stantec, FOSA and Bombardier (Feb. 16) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak employees ratify SMART TD contract Read More »
LaborBLET names Lyons to advisory board Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $625 million in capex for Texas, Kansas and Missouri Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAmtrak-CSX, LIRR accidents prompt NTSB to issue 'urgent' safety recommendations Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Twin Cities' light-rail lines attract $8 billion in development Read More »
PTCFRA to provide $73 million for PTC, crossing improvements Read More »
PTCPTC hearing: Amtrak to suspend operations over non-compliant routes after 2018 Read More »
February 15
AmtrakRail Passengers Association slams Trump proposal to cut Amtrak funding Read More »
MOWWMATA gears up for rail improvement projects Read More »
Internet-DigitalSiemens, Atlanta Streetcar ink digital services pact Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA lowers grant ratings for Amtrak tunnel, bridge projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsIntermodal trend continues for U.S., Canadian railroads in Week 6 Read More »
PeopleTrump nominates Drake to serve as FTA administrator Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit OKs alignment for Hudson-Bergen light-rail extension Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB to FRA: Require railroads to screen for sleep disorders Read More »
February 14
ShippersShale Support opens Louisiana rail terminal Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Arnold customer experience chief Read More »
IntermodalPorts of Indiana logged 5 percent growth in 2017 Read More »
PTCDenver RTD tests PTC, crossing technology on G Line Read More »
High-Speed RailOntario taps Collenette to chair high-speed rail board Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $135 million for Montana improvements Read More »
MechanicalTriMet unveils plans to replace oldest light-rail vehicles Read More »
PeopleBatory confirmed as FRA administrator Read More »
February 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from West Memphis Transload, Pandrol, Nisus, HNTB and AREMA (Feb. 13) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I Committee to mark up rail data security legislation Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana uses logo to honor, recruit veterans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSchumer calls on USDOT to reconsider sleep apnea rule Read More »
PTCWabtec inks $62 million PTC contract with SunRail Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump's infrastructure plan draws mixed reviews Read More »
MOWBaltimore's subway system closed for emergency repairs Read More »
AmtrakTrump's FY2019 budget would slash Amtrak funding Read More »
February 12
Passenger RailCoalition seeks Northeast Corridor funding in Trump's infrastructure plan Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink served record number of riders in 2017 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail Workforce Collaborative forms to tackle recruitment, training issues Read More »
PeopleRising Stars nomination deadline is Friday Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationReport: Hall steps down as FRA's acting administrator Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro crews ready Green Line for Crenshaw/LAX connection Read More »
Passenger RailFour teams vie to build Chicago O'Hare express rail line Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern de Mexico to serve new energy terminal in Bajio region Read More »
February 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Biarri Rail, Cummins, Strato and HNTB (Feb. 9) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET reaches tentative contract with M&NA Read More »
MechanicalOntario Northland to speed up locomotive overhauls Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail adds sessions to conference lineup Read More »
C&SMetrolink nets $10.5 million to modernize signals, track Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver: U.S., Canada to join forces for 2018 Rail Safety Week Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W posts Q4 revenue, income growth; forms alliance with Cargomatic Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal light-rail construction to begin in April Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort-line tax credit extension included in budget bill Read More »
February 8
Passenger RailTTC to temporarily halt service to accommodate light-rail construction Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCaltrain to launch mobile ticketing app Read More »
PeopleCurtis named president of BNSF Logistics Read More »
Passenger RailInfrastructure Ontario shortlists five bidders for GO Transit expansion project Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF slates $160 million in capex for Washington state Read More »
MOWCTA to use fees from ride-hailing apps to repair rail Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reports PTC status for Q4 2017 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: No warning signs in January rail traffic Read More »
February 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, ARI, A. Stucki and RSI (Feb. 7) Read More »
Supplier SpotlightIndustry-Railway Suppliers acquires ESCO, signs Pandrol distribution pact Read More »
MOWSANDAG opens new rail bridge over San Diego River Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad announces Gold Spike award winners Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSix former MMA employees plead guilty to federal charges in Lac-Megantic disaster Read More »
Passenger RailMassachusetts DOT updates South Coast Rail environmental report Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF reports record year for economic development Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Sleep apnea probable cause of NJ Transit, LIRR accidents Read More »
February 6
PeopleTrump taps Gruters to serve on Amtrak board Read More »
PeopleMacDonald named chair of LOSSAN rail agency Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit to hold hearings for West Seattle, Ballard light-rail extensions Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central picks Northwest Mall location for Houston bullet-train station Read More »
MOWMBTA awards rail repair contract to SPS New England Read More »
Passenger RailCTA wraps up Wilson Station reconstruction project Read More »
Supplier SpotlightLoram, GREX announce merger agreement Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF joins BiTA to help set technology standards Read More »
February 5
Rail Industry TrendsPANYNJ hires consultant for more analysis of cross-harbor freight program Read More »
PeopleMiles named director of Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA completes work on three NTSB safety recommendations Read More »
Passenger RailPATH logged record ridership in 2017 Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad installs Lindamood as VP of engineering Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Healthy international container traffic drove intermodal volume gain in 2017 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak train collides with CSX train in South Carolina Read More »
February 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Fluor, Trinity, RSI and moovel (Feb. 2) Read More »
PeopleDenver RTD names Ford chief operating officer Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP redesigns its charity program Read More »
Passenger RailKeolis among 15 companies to sign 'shared mobility' manifesto Read More »
PTCHouse railroad subcommittee schedules PTC hearing Read More »
PeopleRising Stars nomination deadline is in two weeks Read More »
ShippersVancouver Energy: Gov. Inslee's crude-oil permit rejection is 'anti-development' Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHeitkamp introduces two-person crew legislation Read More »
February 1
Passenger RailBART tests service monitors at fare gates Read More »
PeopleCarload Express names new executives Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal traffic outpaces carload volume in Week 4 Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail Conference to be held April 24-25 Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia agency slots $51.9 million for passenger-rail upgrades Read More »
Canadian PacificCP opens Shanghai office Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak train carrying GOP lawmakers hits truck at grade crossing Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets $3.3 billion for 2018 capex plan Read More »
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