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Rail News: March 2012
March 30
March 30: Updates from Bombardier, Hanson Professional, T-Mobile, CANARAIL and VTG Read More »
IntermodalCleveland port wins St. Lawrence Seaway agency's Pacesetter award Read More »
Work to resume on Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed corridor Read More »
MOWUP, Missouri DOT launch construction on Osage River bridge Read More »
Caltrain officials applaud MOU to modernize train system Read More »
IntermodalLease agreement clears path for new NS intermodal terminal at Charlotte airport Read More »
U.S. intermodal volume remains up, carload traffic remains down, AAR says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBoxer: Keep pressure on House to pass Senate's surface transportation bill Read More »
March 29
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse, Senate pass 90-day extension of surface transportation bill Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail traffic graphics updated on ProgressiveRailroading.com Read More »
Las Vegas Railway Express elects Marino to board Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB seeks public input on proposed mediation, arbitration rule changes Read More »
BMWED's Simpson retains seat on Teamsters' executive board Read More »
IntermodalL.A. port's police facility scores gold LEED rating Read More »
Washington DOT, Kansas City seek TIGER IV grants for transportation projects Read More »
RTD board approves 'hybrid' option for FasTracks northwest line Read More »
MTA purchases 300 Bombardier cars, employs new procurement process Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA, MassDOT recommend 23 percent fare hike and service cuts Read More »
Missouri begins construction on Osage River bridge Read More »
Metropolitan Transportation Commission signs off on Caltrain electrification funding agreement Read More »
Illinois DOT, UP set to launch more upgrades on Chicago-St. Louis corridor Read More »
March 28
Supplier SpotlightMarch 28: Updates from FreightCar America, Axion, STV and Parsons Brinckerhoff Read More »
Coalition promotes rail safety in California city Read More »
Glen Ellyn joins UP's 'train town' registry Read More »
Passenger RailUTA to increase fares on April 1 Read More »
LIRR expands quiet-car program Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx acquires two CN track segments Read More »
Value of surface-transported trade between NAFTA partners jumped in January, BTS says Read More »
Passenger RailFTA enables TEX Rail project to enter preliminary engineering stage Read More »
March 27
New Mexico Rail Runner to expand weekend service Read More »
PeopleHaeg joins Rio Grande Pacific as VP of marketing Read More »
Amtrak reaches milestone on Niantic River bridge project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNation needs to upgrade transportation infrastructure now, treasury department report shows Read More »
Province to divest Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, cease passenger-rail service Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Cuomo, New York lawmakers agree to fund MTA capital plan Read More »
Maryland officials OK $21.3 million contract for MARC train storage facility, note February ridership record Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNew on ProgressiveRailroading.com: Rail traffic graphics Read More »
March 26
Joffrion to head Tennessee DOT's rail office Read More »
Passenger RailPuget Sound transit agencies receive 'gold' sustainability standard Read More »
Metro-North expands 'quiet car' program on New Haven line Read More »
PeoplePort association honors Mica as 'person of the year' Read More »
CP backs free trade agreement negotiations between Canada, Japan Read More »
Passenger RailDesign-build contractor selected for Central Mesa light-rail extension Read More »
Rail labor unions claim BNSF's medical reporting policy violates federal laws; BNSF asserts policy is consistent with labor laws Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMica introduces three-month extension to SAFETEA-LU Read More »
Economic benefits for Rochester-Twin Cities HSR line would exceed project cost, economic development group says Read More »
March 23
Watco installs GM, assistant GM at Wisconsin & Southern Read More »
MOWComing March 28: Maintenance of Way Virtual Expo & Conference Read More »
Houston METRO notes progress on three light-rail lines Read More »
MOWTie purchases and production posted growth in February, RTA says Read More »
Amtrak: Number of track miles equipped with PTC to more than triple in 2012 Read More »
MechanicalCN to add 161 locomotives to high-horsepower fleet Read More »
Bay area agencies reach agreement with California HSR authority to fund Caltrain electrification Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR week No. 11 report: U.S. carloads continue to lag 2011 Read More »
March 22
Class IsNS' annual report shows 2011 was 'best-ever year,' Moorman says Read More »
High-Speed RailFlorida East Coast Industries to develop private passenger-rail service Read More »
SEPTA police officers strike Read More »
LaborBLET, Volpe Center help further safety study for commuter-rail engineers Read More »
L.A. Foothill construction authority issues RFQ for parking facilities Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Surface transportation trade value among NAFTA partners climbed to 17-year high in 2011 Read More »
Sound Transit notes progress on University Link, Sounder projects Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce was a tad smaller in February, STB data shows Read More »
FasTracks committee sides with RTD staff on Northwest Rail Line implementation plan Read More »
Coming March 28: Maintenance of Way Virtual Conference & Expo Read More »
Florida East Coast Industries to develop private passenger-rail service Read More »
Bay area agencies reach agreement with California HSR authority to fund Caltrain electrification Read More »
March 21
Federal Legislation & RegulationMica to propose three-month surface transportation bill extension Read More »
March 21: Updates from Siemens, Alternative Motive Power Systems, Axion, Hirschmann Automation, RailComm and Alstom Read More »
PeopleWatco assigns Henderson, Stephenson to GM posts Read More »
WMATA prepares to launch improved peak-period service Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port pumped up volume in February Read More »
Oklahoma port seeks to add second track Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS logging high passenger counts in current fiscal year Read More »
Alaska Railroad solicits public feedback on North Pole project's environmental report Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse committee's FY13 resolution 'worst-ever' for transportation, TDD says; House to extend SAFETEA-LU again Read More »
March 20
Metrolink to host safety leadership workshop Read More »
C&SMassachusetts measure would provide funding for quiet zones Read More »
MBTA to build underground emergency training center Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP earns rail service award from GM Read More »
LACMTA unveils final environmental reports for Westside subway project Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA notes progress, upcoming milestones for Central Subway project Read More »
Alameda Corridor authority seeks bids for San Gabriel grade separation Read More »
IntermodalNorth America's largest container ship calls on Long Beach port Read More »
California senator, former congressman advance proposal to prevent issuance of HSR bonds Read More »
March 19
Supplier SpotlightMarch 19: Updates from Samuel Son & Co., HDR and Stella-Jones Read More »
Jakubowski joins Anacostia Rail Holdings as CCO Read More »
TCU's Scardelletti: Senate should restore FTA funding levels in transportation bill, USDOT should provide TIGER IV grant for Metra bridge project Read More »
Class IsUP upgrades Nebraska line, recognizes Rochelle as first 'train town' registrant Read More »
USDOT report: U.S. transit agencies need more than $20 billion annually for upgrades, maintenance Read More »
Passenger RailLACMTA posts strong ridership gains in early 2012 Read More »
Short-line tax credit extension not part of Senate's transportation bill, ASLRRA says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT, FTA propose streamlining environmental reviews for some transit projects Read More »
Mineta institute report: Workforce, training and research inadequate to meet the needs of California’s HSR system construction Read More »
Pacific Northwest corridor improvements under way Read More »
March 16
North Carolina DOT, town officials to revise rail improvement plans Read More »
IntermodalCanadian government to help fund Montreal port upgrades Read More »
Capitol Corridor posts ridership gain in February Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to be sole rail service provider for Unimin frac sand plant in Wisconsin Read More »
Federal, local officials mark start of Pacific Northwest corridor construction Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit authorizes $5.2 million contract for Newark station upgrade Read More »
AAR: Carloads continue to drop, intermodal remains on the rise for U.S. roads Read More »
Passenger RailFunding issues prompt SEPTA to postpone capital projects Read More »
March 15
Volkswagen to build warehouse near large Tennessee Passat plant Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsTransportation Services Index slipped in January, BTS says Read More »
Amtrak sets new schedule for New Orleans-L.A. Sunset Limited Read More »
IntermodalL.A.-area ports' volume fell in February Read More »
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet refines proposal to close budget shortfall Read More »
UP tabs Butler to succeed Koraleski as top marketing and sales exec, reassigns other VPs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill Read More »
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains Read More »
Senate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill Read More »
March 14
Supplier SpotlightMarch 14: Updates from Invensys, Thales/Siemens, Axion International, RailComm and Pacer International Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming racks up fewer carloads in February Read More »
Leap Day helped TriMet ridership jump in February Read More »
IntermodalCN to launch Prince Rupert intermodal services in June Read More »
CSX honors chemical shippers' safety efforts; TRANSCAER continues anhydrous ammonia training tour Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities agency makes case for building third light-rail line Read More »
BNSF: Customers cut carbon dioxide emissions by using rail instead of trucks Read More »
Passenger RailCTA posts highest annual ridership gain in two decades Read More »
March 13
Shippers Conditions Index flatlined in January, FTR says Read More »
Passenger RailMetra adds ticket vending machines at downtown Chicago stations Read More »
UP to bolster track on Arizona line Read More »
IntermodalOcean-liner alliance to call on Tacoma port instead of Seattle harbor Read More »
STB schedule speakers for Berkshire/BNSF acquisition hearing Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland Transit Administration boosts service performance on commuter-rail lines Read More »
March 12
Rhode Island port elevates standing among North American auto importers, Gov. Chafee says Read More »
C&SNew York DOT schedules public meeting to review CSXT crossing closures Read More »
CATS to hold hearing on proposed fare increase Read More »
Class IsKCS crafts logo to commemorate 125th anniversary Read More »
County court dismisses lawsuit against Sound Transit's East Link light-rail project Read More »
IntermodalRatner Steel to build plant at NS-served Indiana port Read More »
FTA commits $900 million to BART Silicon Valley Berryessa project Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Annual ridership topped 10 billion for sixth consecutive year Read More »
March 9
March 9: Updates from RailComm and Gannett Fleming Read More »
NS seeks conductor recruits in Pennsylvania Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North plans rail design exhibit at Grand Central Terminal Read More »
Hart to head North Carolina DOT's public transportation division Read More »
Intermodal'Healthy housing' organization to assess CSXT's proposed D.C.-area intermodal facility Read More »
WMATA completes $307 million in capital projects in FY2012’s first half Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S intermodal volume rose, carloads fell in February Read More »
California high-speed rail project under GAO review Read More »
Poll: Half of California residents support HSR system Read More »
Mineta Transportation Institute issues recommendations for high-speed station planning Read More »
March 8
March 8: Updates from Wabtec, Kelso, Thales, Michael Baker and Midland; Also, in memorium: James Hornaday Jr. Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailAmerica's carloads climbed in February Read More »
San Diego MTS officers arrest alleged graffiti vandals Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMississippi Export Railroad lands interest-free loan to build barge-to-rail facility Read More »
Operation Lifesaver: Crossing collisions and trespassing fatalities fell, but collision deaths climbed in 2011 Read More »
Class IsCSX a finalist in CivilianJobs.com's best military employer rankings Read More »
D.C. airport authority lowers Dulles rail project's preliminary engineering estimate Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMica: GOP leaders agree on five-year surface transportation bill Read More »
March 7
International Trade Administration honors TTCI's export achievements Read More »
PeopleToronto council dissolves transit board, appoints new one Read More »
U.S. Conference of Mayors report: Nation's transportation infrastructure needs to keep pace with growing exports Read More »
IntermodalCalifornia port marks completion of track expansion Read More »
Sound Transit schedules meetings on light-rail expansion, wins federal grant for climate change study Read More »
MechanicalOregon DOT's new Amtrak Cascades trains to enter service in fall Read More »
RTD staff: Build Northwest rail line partway, postpone completion Read More »
Canadian PacificCP to serve new U.S. Development Group terminal in the Bakken Shale Read More »
March 6
March 6: Updates from Alstom, Siemens, Harsco, Balfour Beatty, KONE and URS Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco changes intermodal division's name, installs short line GMs Read More »
Westhoff joins Florida East Coast as sales and marketing VP Read More »
Passenger RailAmtrak measures, records its carbon footprint Read More »
TSA recognizes 17 rail, mass transit agencies' security efforts Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUP: February coal train loadings lagged in SPRB, climbed in Colorado/Utah Read More »
APTA targets ad campaign at congressional action on transportation bill Read More »
IntermodalMaersk Line, BNSF team up to provide 'Flagship' import container service Read More »
CHSRA, southern California transit agencies sign MOU to invest in HSR connecting services Read More »
CHSRA signs off on terms and conditions for design/build contractors Read More »
March 5
March 5: Updates from GE, Lochner, Bombardier, RailTerm, Michael Baker and OPW Read More »
MOWUP to improve line along Colorado River Read More »
Fry named collection curator of Missouri railroad library Read More »
Passenger RailBART solicits public comments on fare increase proposals Read More »
L.A. port attains EPA 'climate leadership' honor; Seattle port readies rail corridor sale Read More »
LaborTCU members ratify pact, BLET and UTU reach tentative agreements Read More »
MARTA board to consider new contracts for streetcar, security projects Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT provides $16.9 million for 12 rail projects Read More »
March 2
Sinquefield succeeds Shackleford as head of NS' police department Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUP tops Fortune's 'most admired' list for second time Read More »
MBCR set on-time performance record in February Read More »
High-Speed RailCaltrain officials mark end of $61 million station improvement project Read More »
AAR: U.S. traffic drops in week No. 8, Iowa Pacific Holdings joins association Read More »
PeopleHART board approves Grabauskas as CEO, rail project director Read More »
Amtrak, TxDOT announce new passenger-rail service study Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP CEO Jim Young takes medical leave of absence; EVP Koraleski to serve as interim CEO Read More »
Caltrain officials mark end of $61 million station improvement project Read More »
Chicago-St. Louis HSR route testing to begin in fall, IDOT secretary says Read More »
March 1
March 1: Updates from Timken, Nomad Digital, Professional Transportation, Boatright and e-Builder Read More »
PeopleRuddell elected president of South West Transit Association Read More »
Santa Cruz commission seeks rail operator for UP line in California Read More »
Passenger RailHouston's METRO posts ridership gain for sixth consecutive month Read More »
CSXT honors West Virginia development agency with 'Partnershipping Award' Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: Value of cargo moved between NAFTA nations climbed in December Read More »
Oregon DOT to pore over 21 rail, seven transit applications seeking state grants Read More »
High-Speed RailLaHood: High-speed rail remains a 'major priority' for Obama administration Read More »
LaHood: High-speed rail remains a 'major priority' for Obama administration Read More »
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