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Rail News: April 2004
April 30
Trucks moved more than five times the U.S. freight carried by railroads in 2003, ATA says Read More »
Congress extends TEA-21 for the third time Read More »
Car builder to open Philadelphia production facility Read More »
Santa Clara County VTA contracts HNTB to conduct preliminary work on BART line extension Read More »
Amtrak increases off-peak weekend hours on Northeast Corridor trains Read More »
Sacramento Regional Transit chief appointed to Women's Transportation Seminar board Read More »
RailAmerica's first-quarter revenue, carloads rise but earnings, income fall Read More »
First-quarter financial scorecard: FECR raises revenue, lowers operating ratio Read More »
Reflecting on safety: Transport Canada to establish reflective-material rule governing all locomotives, cars Read More »
OmniTRAX EVP Boucher to retire in mid-May Read More »
April 29
UP's first-quarter financial statement shows effects from service problems, litigation Read More »
LA MTA to begin another joint development project Read More »
KCS drops quarterly operating ratio more than nine points Read More »
New York MTA names director of finance, board member Read More »
Rail industry to add 140,000 workers by 2014, AAR says Read More »
BNSF reaps fuel-saving benefits from workers' train-handling habits, warmer weather Read More »
OmniTRAX appoints Brede EVP to succeed COO Parker Read More »
April 28
CSX posts record first-quarter surface transportation revenue Read More »
Sound Transit to add light-rail line as ridership continues to exceed projections Read More »
BNSF solicits shipper feedback at year's first face-to-face symposium Read More »
Houston METRO names operations center after retiring chief Read More »
CSXI's May fuel surcharge to surpass 5 percent Read More »
GE's Evolution Series locomotives pass the 1 million-mile marker during revenue-service tests Read More »
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics acquires two Lanter companies Read More »
April 27
CN sells CANAC — minus BELTPACK division — to Savage Cos. Read More »
DART refines construction-management proposal process Read More »
WMATA adds trains to busiest line Read More »
Across-the-board volume uptick fuels BNSF's first-quarter revenue, income Read More »
Strong Canadian dollar, severe weather hamper CPR's first-quarter financial results Read More »
Pacer Stacktrain salutes 20 years of double-stack intermodal service Read More »
Riverport Railroad to obtain line from Illinois redevelopment agency Read More »
April 26
NS, CSXT seek SEC approval to restructure Conrail's debt, establish direct ownership Read More »
UP's Moore to nurture public partnerships in new role Read More »
NS' MODALGISTICS targets heavy equipment diversions Read More »
Senate drops asbestos injury resolution bill, UTU says Read More »
Zuspan forms track design, construction consulting firm Read More »
April 23
CN posts first-quarter income gains, extends CEO Harrison's contract through 2008 Read More »
Long Island, Metro-North railroads purchase additional M-7 cars from Bombardier Read More »
As expected, Wabtec's first-quarter sales up, net income down Read More »
Passenger-rail systems decrease cities' accidents and costs, study says Read More »
Rail unit helps drive income at GATX Read More »
CSXT machinist wins AAR Chafee Award Read More »
Cargo security council signs 1,000th member Read More »
April 22
BNSF names 11 board members Read More »
Sierra Railroad can call the 'Skunk Train' its own Read More »
CN donates $1 million to Alberta business school Read More »
Operation Lifesaver schedules public awareness week in Canada Read More »
RMI launches real-time computing application for small-road train crews Read More »
April 21
First-quarter financials: NS posts record revenue, income; drops operating ratio south of 80 Read More »
Houston METRO appoints new chief exec to succeed DeLibero Read More »
AAR to present environmental excellence award Read More »
BART to conduct environmental report for proposed Warm Springs extension Read More »
BMWE's Fleming retires, ending 14-year presidential reign Read More »
SEPTA to modify regional rail schedules Read More »
BMWE to represent VAE Nortrak's Wyoming workers Read More »
Network Rail contracts Harsco Track Technologies to operate rail grinders, maintenance facility Read More »
Greenbrier, CPR settle patent infringement case with National Steel Car Read More »
April 20
CREATE partners award $12.5 million in preliminary engineering contracts Read More »
On the Hill, APTA's Millar calls for $2 billion in transit security funding Read More »
NAFTA note: Texas county tabs HNTB to design $22 million rail project involving UP, TFM facilities Read More »
Now playing: Hollywood's Transit Village Read More »
L.B. Foster posts first-quarter net loss; CEO eyes return to revenue-increase lane Read More »
Architect honored for Alaska Railroad depot design Read More »
April 19
AAR traffic stats: U.S. railroads continue to build carload, intermodal traffic Read More »
CTA to begin preliminary studies on Circle Line Read More »
KCS committee reviews first-quarter safety performance, forms subcommittees Read More »
MBTA continues Green Line relocation project Read More »
Maryland DOT names Ganovski head of new freight logistics office Read More »
Meany Center schedules haz-mat response training workshop Read More »
Wabtec reaches labor accord with workers at Pennsylvania plants Read More »
April 16
FCC rule allows boost in RFID system radio-signal strength, duration Read More »
Crime declines for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Read More »
BNSF execs extol services during Oriental intermodal presentations Read More »
U.S. population will depend more on public transportation after age 65, report says Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming joins AAR, Fuller wins board election Read More »
GO Transit increases fares Read More »
Pacer Stacktrain adds Memphis lane to PacerMex intermodal service Read More »
R. J. Corman's railroad, construction firms name new presidents Read More »
April 15
BNSF honors 56 chemical shippers' haz-mat safety efforts Read More »
Harsco Track Technologies receives one domestic, two foreign rail-equipment orders Read More »
Rail labor unions are proposing a unified bargaining front, BMWE's Simpson says Read More »
UTU removes attorneys from 'recommended' list because of ethical concerns Read More »
UPS scores highest customer satisfaction rating in J.D. Power survey Read More »
April 14
CN restructures, separates sales and marketing department Read More »
CTA obtains federal funds to expand capacity on 100-year-old line Read More »
Railroads must begin complying with customs agency's advance cargo data regulation in July Read More »
Potential riders, fault lines should be considerations for California high-speed rail system, Palmdale mayor says Read More »
ASLRRA announces marketing award winners, safety person of the year Read More »
Carrizo Gorge Railway ready to revive San Diego-to-northern Baja line Read More »
Greenbrier raises quarterly revenue despite steel price, casting supply struggles Read More »
April 13
AAR traffic tally: March caps off U.S. roads' first-quarter trifecta Read More »
WMATA to receive $2.4 million for car delivery delay Read More »
UP should account for political contributions, activist group says Read More »
Emergency board to investigate SEPTA, UTU dispute Read More »
STB adds user-friendly functions to Web site Read More »
Alaska Railroad increased ridership and revenue, improved safety in 2003 Read More »
RTA's wood-tie grading seminar to be held at RailWorks' Louisiana plant in late July Read More »
LIFE in the faster lane: Arzoon updates transportation-management software Read More »
Sierra Railroad seeks STB approval to acquire the 'Skunk Train' Read More »
April 12
STB conditionally approves CN's acquisition of three Great Lakes Transportation railroads Read More »
Senate committee passes rail security bill Read More »
Watco, developer partner to purchase Houston multi-modal industrial park Read More »
MBTA to improve service along Green Line's busiest branch Read More »
Indiana Rail Road revives Indy yard to accommodate traffic growth Read More »
Hitachi proposes San Jose transit-oriented development site Read More »
New York Regional Rail attracts additional investment to improve New York Cross Harbor Railroad Read More »
Metra schedules new stop on Milwaukee North line Read More »
Watco fills several top operating department positions Read More »
April 8
Marino retires, ending 18-year reign as RailAmerica's leader Read More »
Long-term funding needed to overcome FY2005 budget deficit, SEPTA says Read More »
BNSF Foundation grants $750,000 to Kansas community college Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration implements training software Read More »
Minding the store: Riverport Railroad broadens marketing horizons, builds car-storage business Read More »
Spanish railway's new high-speed trains include Timken tapered roller bearings Read More »
Progressive Rail to lease two UP lines, obtain trackage rights in Minnesota Read More »
Taiwan Railway Administration contracts Alcatel to install axle counters Read More »
Everett Railroad reaches half-century mark Read More »
April 7
KCS, TMM agree to meet TFM pact obligations, suspend second arbitration phase Read More »
Sound Transit modifies train schedules Read More »
Evidence of economic rebound: January transportation index reaches highest level in 14 years Read More »
Caltrain proposes conversion to electrified trains Read More »
UTU elects Marceau assistant president as part of executive changes Read More »
European high-speed train sets records first-quarter ridership record Read More »
Global Railway completes purchase of YSD Industries' assets Read More »
White Pass & Yukon Route receives new passenger cars Read More »
New transportation-service provider Tri County Rail appoints top execs Read More »
WMATA begins elevator work Read More »
April 6
BNSF sales team believes 'Hot Leads' from employees better than cold calls Read More »
FTA chooses four transit agencies for ridership pilot Read More »
UP takes home GM honor for third-straight year Read More »
MARTA rail service not affected by budget cuts Read More »
EMD begins revenue-service tests on environmentally friendly SD70ACe Read More »
San Francisco-area transit projects receive House support Read More »
BRS awaits results of fatigue study to address signalmen's alertness Read More »
Maryland Transit Administration's Kay to direct Baltimore regional rail coalition Read More »
CPR uploads 2004 fact book onto Web site Read More »
California's North County Transit District opens passing track Read More »
April 5
Mexican competition commission extends NAFTA Rail ruling another six months Read More »
Another rail security bill hits the Senate floor Read More »
UP's hiring spree bucks rising U.S. unemployment rate Read More »
Illinois House passes walkway safety bill, UTU says Read More »
House passes TEA 21 reauthorization bill Read More »
Dow Chemical to kick RailPower locomotive's tires Read More »
South Korea opens high-speed rail line Read More »
NIT League schedules seminar to examine free trade's impact on logistics Read More »
UTU members ratify SEPTA contract Read More »
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame seeks nominees for fall induction Read More »
Spanish National Railways awards high-speed power head contract to Bombardier-led consortium Read More »
April 2
NS sets monthly Monongahela Valley coal-traffic record Read More »
Illinois commuter-rail group to study feasibility of Rockford-to-Chicago service Read More »
Toronto Transit Commission obtains $1 billion in federal, local funds Read More »
AAR carload data: U.S., Canadian roads on right traffic path, TFM a bit off course Read More »
Operating employees a source for sales opportunities, KCS officials believe Read More »
Houston METRO installs vehicle simulator Read More »
New York Regional Rail appoints Hutton EVP to head government relations Read More »
Caltrain increases service with new schedule Read More »
Louisville & Indiana reaches 10-year milestone Read More »
Russian railway awards bearing contract to Timken Read More »
April 1
Many shippers oppose rail-industry re-regulation, AAR's Hamberger says Read More »
MTA Metro-North Railroad to install management software Read More »
KCS to test two EMD SD70ACe locomotives Read More »
SEPTA, UTU reach tentative agreement Read More »
CPR to complete new La Crosse bridge by month's end Read More »
Engineering firm ARCADIS to help design Pyrenees mountain high-speed project Read More »
NS presents safety awards to 35 chemical shippers Read More »
Rail-labor unions voice concern about FAIR Act's implications on workers' asbestos-related injury cases Read More »
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