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Rail News: March 2017
March 31
Passenger RailMARTA adds trains in response to I-85 bridge collapse Read More »
Internet-DigitalSan Diego transit agencies launch mobile ticketing app Read More »
MOWBART to kick off first Measure RR-funded project Read More »
MOWRTA: Crosstie production, purchases down in February Read More »
Passenger RailOntario to create battery backup system for Eglinton Crosstown rail route Read More »
CSX TransportationJudge dismisses CSX lawsuit over Alabama fuel tax Read More »
Passenger RailQuebec pledges funds for new light-rail system in Montreal Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading names 2017 Rising Stars Award honorees Read More »
March 30
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Yusen, Strato, Geismar and OPW (March 30) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationReport: Trump infrastructure plan to cover more than transportation Read More »
Passenger RailLocal leaders back Eau Claire-Twin Cities passenger-rail plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBill would require FRA to notify Congress of passenger-rail safety audits Read More »
MechanicalHitachi delivers first new train to Miami-Dade Transit Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTSB determines broken wheel led to CN train derailment Read More »
FinancialsCalifornia Gov. Brown proposes higher gas tax to fix transportation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads logged 12 percent traffic increase in Week 12 Read More »
March 29
Rail Industry TrendsWMATA extends University Pass pilot program Read More »
Passenger RailMetra gears up for McCormick Place Station upgrades Read More »
Passenger RailDART mulls three alternatives for downtown subway Read More »
Passenger RailMinnesota GOP asks Chao to kill light-rail grant request Read More »
High-Speed RailFlorida bill to regulate high-speed rail dies in committee Read More »
PeopleMetrolinx CEO McCuaig steps down Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to trim Stanley Yard operations, lay off 34 workers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR: Freight railroads tightly connected to international trade Read More »
March 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Motive Power, Hoffman, Bombardier and Cando Rail (March 28) Read More »
MOWVTrans authorized to install temporary bridges in Middlebury Read More »
Passenger RailMassachusetts DOT to phase in South Coast Rail project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces small-business research awards Read More »
Passenger RailGov. Christie signs bill authorizing $140 million for NJ Transit Read More »
FinancialsSEPTA unveils $727.2 million capital budget for FY2018 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Duluth Cargo to open intermodal terminal in Twin Ports Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGrupo Mexico to acquire Florida East Coast Railway Holdings Corp. Read More »
March 27
AmtrakAmtrak to expand Acela Express weekend service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMetra to shutter two ticket offices as digital fare sales increase Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx seeks firm to build third track on GO Transit line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDeFazio bill would raise gas tax to fund infrastructure projects Read More »
MOWOhio's PUCO approves rail crossing upgrades Read More »
SecurityCP's Pitz slated to address Secure Rail Conference Read More »
Passenger RailBay Area Rapid Transit opens extension to Fremont Read More »
MechanicalSEPTA taps Chinese rail-car maker for 45 new coaches Read More »
March 24
IntermodalSchneider launches IPO Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia panel OKs $50 million to double track part of LOSSAN rail route Read More »
IntermodalRail key to Port of Brownsville operation, CSC Sugar says Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT gears up to rehab three Brooklyn subway stations Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina DOT to eliminate seven CSX rail crossings Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia Gov. McAuliffe taps LaHood to lead WMATA review Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman withdraws from Cumberland River port project Read More »
MechanicalL.A. Metro inks pact with CRRC for up to 282 new rail cars Read More »
March 23
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wi-Tronix, Siemens, Alstom, Holland and HNTB (March 23) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers introduce infrastructure bills Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority commissions new Neo-Panamax crane Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR cites technology, investment for freight-rail safety gains Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP consolidates Pocatello service unit, increases track speed in Iowa Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, TFI agree to increase domestic intermodal service in Canada Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic continues upward swing in Week 11 Read More »
March 22
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority's board adds Camacho, Beall Read More »
MOWTriMet gears up for switch machine replacement projects Read More »
IntermodalRay-Mont Logistics to build crop export facility at Port of Prince Rupert Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit marks first anniversary of University Link light-rail extension Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern highlights goals met in 2016 Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail honored for support of Canada's Reserve Forces Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is' year-over-year employment fell 3.5 percent in February Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsOLI: Grade-crossing fatalities rose 13.7 percent in 2016 Read More »
March 21
PeopleSmith appointed director of California State Railroad Museum Read More »
PeopleAAPA names Scalise 'Port Person of the Year' Read More »
MOWPortageville Rail Bridge project reaches a milestone Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, IBEW Council 11 negotiate tentative pact Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT to fast-track Canarsie Tunnel repairs Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP urges photographers to stop taking pictures on tracks after fatality Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA issues RFP for Green Line light-rail extension Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern slates 2017 'safety train' visits Read More »
March 20
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse railroad subcommittee hearing to focus on emerging technology Read More »
Passenger RailMetra kicks off in-house rehab project of Nippon Sharyo cars Read More »
PeopleOperation Lifesaver names VanderClute chair Read More »
Passenger RailVRE scales back Manassas line extension plans Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAPA, CAGTC call on Trump to support TIGER grant program Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reports PTC progress Read More »
March 17
Supplier SpotlightAxion hosts congressional staff visit in Waco Read More »
Supplier SpotlightValley Metro hires Alternate Concepts for light-rail operations Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern disagrees with Mexican panel on freight-rail competition Read More »
PeopleNTSB's Hart wraps up chairmanship; Dinh-Zarr named acting chairman Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific, USW Local 1976 reach tentative agreement Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPublic transportation supporters blast Trump's budget Read More »
SecuritySen. Durbin calls on NS to improve Chicago rail yard security after gun thefts Read More »
March 16
Passenger RailTransLink gears up to rehab Surrey Central SkyTrain station Read More »
Internet-DigitalDenver RTD unveils new real-time transit app Read More »
MechanicalPacific Harbor Line begins Tier 4 locomotive tests Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA taps Siemens to install new light-rail power systems Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic surged 4.4 percent in Week 10 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump budget ends funding of Amtrak long-distance trains, TIGER grants Read More »
March 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, NRE, HNTB and Cando Rail (March 15) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reschedules Susquehanna Bridge hearing, releases Gateway economic analysis Read More »
MechanicalChinese rail-car builder to break ground on Chicago assembly plant Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF agrees to contamination cleanup plan in Spokane Read More »
Passenger RailGAO: WMATA failed to adequately prepare for SafeTrack maintenance plan Read More »
PTCFRA posts status update on PTC implementation Read More »
March 14
PeopleDittmann, Hincke appointed to Canada's transportation safety panel Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina DOT offers transit passes to Amtrak riders Read More »
PeopleSound Transit names Honeywell chief HR officer, surpasses diversity goals Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating ethanol train derailment in Iowa Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA approves new TOD partnership at King Memorial rail station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA makes case for including transit in Trump's infrastructure plan Read More »
March 13
Passenger RailValley Metro honored for Northwest light-rail extension project Read More »
Passenger RailBART incentive program helps alleviate morning traffic congestion Read More »
SafetyWashington state panel OKs funds for safety improvements at oil-train crossing Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain's Hartnett lobbies in D.C. for electrification project Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina authority kicks off Inland Port Dillon project Read More »
Passenger RailFlorida's Brightline passenger-rail service to launch in late July Read More »
March 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trimble, Railhead, Kapsch, STV and Greenbrier (March 10) Read More »
PeopleWMATA taps Cherrington as inspector general Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsASCE's Infrastructure Report Card: D- for transit, B for rail Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads post 1.8 percent traffic gain in ninth week Read More »
PTCMBTA gears up to install PTC-related wayside and communication equipment Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco's Jacksonville Port Terminal Railroad launches operations Read More »
March 9
MOWMetra seeks bids for UP North Line bridge replacement project Read More »
PeopleMTA names Eng chief operating officer Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, Schneider seal new intermodal agreement Read More »
SafetyNTSB zeros in on grade-crossing in Biloxi crash Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central fights legislators' efforts to kill high-speed rail project Read More »
PeopleConrail's Batory to retire; Tierney promoted to president, COO Read More »
March 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CH2M, Bombardier, LAN, AllTranstek and SIFER (March 8) Read More »
Supplier SpotlightSiemens unveils first Charger locomotive for Washington DOT Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorthern Plains Railroad celebrates injury-free safety milestone Read More »
IntermodalPortland port, ICTSI Oregon agree to end terminal operator pact Read More »
PeopleBrightline adds to management team, appoints Howard CEO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationMalloy: Connecticut supports FRA's Northeast Corridor plan with conditions Read More »
AmtrakMoorman: Amtrak committed to reviving Gulf Coast service Read More »
March 7
FinancialsWMATA's revised budget restores some service cuts, retains fare hikes Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWisconsin co-op obtains loan to build freight-rail spur Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Almost 90 percent of public transit trips impact economy Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals'Railroad Day' on Capitol Hill breaks attendance record Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro receives proposal to fast-track Orange Line conversion to light rail Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX hires Harrison as CEO Read More »
March 6
Passenger RailMARTA solicits public input on future expansion Read More »
Passenger RailCTA preps for next phase of 95th Street Terminal renovations Read More »
C&SNYCT replaces track, installs CBTC system on 7 Line Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency made record investments in 2016 Read More »
Passenger RailMetra wraps up Amerail car rehab program Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF agrees to clean up coal, petcoke emitted from rail cars Read More »
March 3
Supplier SpotlightLawmakers visit Atlantic Track plant, Amtrak station Read More »
Passenger RailMetra seeks rider input on new fare options Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver announces first national Rail Safety Week Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN honored for aboriginal relations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGreat Lakes Basin requests more time on railroad application Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia agency reports progress on high-speed rail project Read More »
March 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, Wabtec, RailWorks, Nomad, and Railway Interchange (March 2) Read More »
Passenger RailCharlotte transit agency delays light-rail extension opening Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak kicks off Paoli rail station improvements Read More »
MOWRTA: January crosstie production, purchases fell Read More »
SecurityMTA board OKs $7.8 million contract for cameras on Metro-North's M7 cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic rose 4.2 percent in February Read More »
March 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from First Transit, FreightCar America, The Andersons and GE (March 1) Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink's new SkyTrain extension logged 30,000 trips in January Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailroad 'quiet zone' begins in downtown Oklahoma City Read More »
PeoplePittsburgh port authority's CEO McLean to resign June 1 Read More »
MechanicalMBTA unveils $7.9 million plan to upgrade trolley fleet Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR offers rail-policy ideas for Trump's infrastructure plan Read More »
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