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Rail News: April 2015
April 30
MBTA, MassDOT slate hearings on Green Line Extension station designs Read More »
Port of Vancouver calls for passage of crude-by-rail safety legislation Read More »
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf taps Zarembski to consult on crude-by-rail safety Read More »
NTSB: Operator fatigue caused CTA-O'Hare incident; investigating freight-train collision Read More »
CTA releases details of first phase of Red and Purple Lines modernization project Read More »
AAR: U.S. traffic down again in Week No. 16 Read More »
Amtrak to open IT center in Atlanta this summer Read More »
Department of Energy to examine crude oil volatility Read More »
April 29
UP improved grade crossing safety rate in 1Q Read More »
PATCO advances rail rehab project on Ben Franklin Bridge Read More »
Short-line operator extraordinaire J. Reilly McCarren: 1956 - 2015 Read More »
San Diego transit system earns perfect score in FTA review Read More »
Metrolinx introduces new GO Transit Concourse in Union Station Read More »
SEPTA plots $534.5 million capital budget for FY2016 Read More »
Norfolk Southern posts 16 percent decrease in 1Q profit Read More »
House GOP proposes tighter transportation spending in FY2016 Read More »
April 28
Rail supplier updates from Kelso, Alstom, Bombardier, GATX and Parsons Brinckerhoff (April 28) Read More »
California High-Speed Rail Authority OKs funds for Palmdale station Read More »
CSX recognized for hiring military veterans Read More »
WMATA Silver Line extension exceeds budget for first phase Read More »
Fort Worth transit agency OKs contracts for TEX Rail project Read More »
Raitt announces funding for grade crossing improvements Read More »
LIRR, Metro-North report ridership growth in 2014 Read More »
UP marks record first-quarter employee safety rate Read More »
April 27
CAGTC elects Szabo, four others to board; names new executive director Read More »
Honolulu rail transit project reports $65 million in tax revenue Read More »
Mediator assigned to CP labor contract dispute Read More »
Minneapolis' Green Line Extension to cost more; opening delayed to 2020 Read More »
Sound Transit earns Bellevue's approval for East Link light-rail Read More »
Kansas City Southern ready to launch pilot of GE's Trip Optimizer Read More »
CTA's Claypool named Chicago Mayor Emanuel's next chief of staff Read More »
FRA OKs $1 billion loan for PTC projects at Metro-North, LIRR Read More »
April 24
Rail supplier updates from RTR Technologies, RailComm, Bombardier, Maintenance Design Group and Wabtec (April 24) Read More »
USDOT's LadderSTEP pilot program to aid transit projects in seven cities Read More »
AAPA report: U.S. ports' economic impact skyrockets to $4.6 trillion Read More »
ARCI: Rail-car orders dropped, deliveries rose in 1Q Read More »
Toronto readies rail service to airport Read More »
U.S. Class I workforce widened in March Read More »
BART's preliminary FY2016 budget targets on-time performance, passenger capacity Read More »
Transport Canada issues haz-mat train directive; BNSF moves first unit train from Aventine ethanol plant in Nebraska Read More »
April 23
Amtrak OKs pets on Illinois trains Read More »
CSX names Oglesby to government affairs post; earns 'Best Corporate Citizen' honor Read More »
SEPTA aims to create more bicycle-friendly transit Read More »
Iowa Pacific Holdings to operate NC's Piedmont & Northern line Read More »
WMATA deputy GM orders more 'early action' safety steps Read More »
New Ontario light-rail line between Mississauga, Brampton in the works Read More »
Massachusetts Gov. Baker introduces legislation to revamp MBTA Read More »
A first: U.S. intermodal surpassed carload traffic in Week No. 15, AAR says Read More »
Soft demand in several sectors, productivity slip hampered UP's 1Q results Read More »
April 22
WMATA bolsters car-sharing plans Read More »
Coalition calls for creation of freight infrastructure fund Read More »
UP honors 63 firms for chemical transportation safety Read More »
MTA completes $25 million energy efficiency project at Grand Central Read More »
Northern Lines Railway logs growth in propane business Read More »
Sound Transit picks firm for Capitol Hill Station TOD project Read More »
NS promotes Maestri, Martinez; announces Wimbush's retirement Read More »
Five firms to vie for California high-speed rail project's next phase Read More »
April 21
NJ Transit proposes 9 percent fare hike Read More »
Northeast Corridor agencies debut five-year capital improvement plan Read More »
Sens. Schumer, Blumenthal propose shorter extension of PTC deadline Read More »
FRA issues grant for Amtrak service expansions in California Read More »
KCS posts first-quarter 2015 revenue decrease, net profit increase Read More »
CN 1Q profit rises, will boost infrastructure investment Read More »
New York City's subways see highest ridership in 65 years Read More »
CP posts record profit, operating ratio in 1Q 2015 Read More »
April 20
Rail supplier news from Ricardo, Greenbrier, Bechtel and Vertical Transportation (April 20) Read More »
California High-Speed Rail Authority names executive engineering roles Read More »
Valley Metro slated to open solar-powered rail maintenance facility Read More »
STB posts draft environmental statement for proposed Montana rail line Read More »
Union-backed legislation would require two-person train crews Read More »
Bill would tie gas tax to inflation to fund transportation infrastructure Read More »
Ontario government plots new GO Transit track Read More »
USDOT's new actions, emergency order address transport of energy products by rail Read More »
April 17
Koppers secures contract extensions with BNSF, CSX Read More »
Virginia board slates hearings for $12.9 billion in transportation projects Read More »
Toyota recognizes Union Pacific for logistics excellence Read More »
NTSB: BART's "simple approval" process caused 2013 train accident Read More »
Rep. Payne calls for tighter standards on DOT-111 tank cars Read More »
FRA announces grants for grade crossing, PTC and passenger-rail projects Read More »
Metra debuts third-party safety reporting system Read More »
CN to invest $500 million to improve rail safety in Western Canada Read More »
April 16
Rail supplier updates from NRC, Railhead, Plasser & Theurer, Tiger Cool, SKF and Kelso (April 16) Read More »
BART launches suicide prevention campaign Read More »
Swanson to administer Florida DOT's freight, logistics programs Read More »
Metrolinx logs continued progress on Eglinton Crosstown light-rail project Read More »
Patriot Rail names Broyles to VP role Read More »
Pedestrian bridge collapses on WMATA's Green Line track Read More »
AAR: Rail traffic down in U.S., up in Canada and Mexico for Week No. 14 Read More »
House bill would regulate crude oil by rail Read More »
April 15
BNSF recognizes 'employees of the year' Read More »
Rail bridge to cross U.S.-Mexico border this year Read More »
Port of Corpus Christi opens rail yard's first phase Read More »
Asplund named Red River Valley & Western's next top exec Read More »
New group advocates for passenger rail in Virginia's New River Valley Read More »
U.S. Rep. Denham: Where are the rail-safety rules? Read More »
Senators announce $3 million grant for PTC, rail safety in New York Read More »
GE to build signaling system for All Aboard Florida Read More »
CSX posts 11 percent hike in 1Q net earnings Read More »
April 14
Rail supplier updates from Skanska, Brookville, CAF, Alstom, PTSI and AWESOME (April 14) Read More »
Cook named VP transportation, safety at Reading & Northern Read More »
SEPTA begins renovation work at 69th Street Station Read More »
Evergreen honors CN as 'railroad of the year' Read More »
D.C. court denies petition to halt CSX rail tunnel project Read More »
DART's streetcar opens for business Read More »
NS expects 1Q per-share earnings of $1, down 15 percent Read More »
WMATA launches service of new 7000-series rail cars Read More »
AAR: Federal statistics reflect freight-rail industry's safety efforts Read More »
April 13
VIA Rail adds new tourism options Read More »
TTC completes Wi-Fi installation at two more subway stations Read More »
BTS: Transportation Services Index down in February Read More »
Unions seek arbitration for NJ Transit contract negotiations Read More »
Metra to replace ties, switches along Milwaukee District lines Read More »
Sound Transit eyes routes for light-rail extension to Federal Way Read More »
Feds announce $7 million for Chicago's Union Station Read More »
STB OKs plan to increase CSX traffic between Indianapolis, Louisville Read More »
April 10
Rail supplier news from BLS Cargo, Thales, Trinity, Alstom, Bombardier and Behlman Electronics (April 10) Read More »
PennDOT seeks public-private partnership proposals Read More »
Denver RTD names Genova interim GM Read More »
Alaska Railroad posts $14 million profit in 2014 Read More »
GE Transportation set to debut latest Evolution Series engine Read More »
Schumer to FRA: Hire more rail-bridge safety specialists Read More »
WMATA to restore automatic train operation to Red Line Read More »
APTA, transit agencies stage rallies for public transportation Read More »
April 9
USDOT proposes rule to allow transit agencies to enact hiring preferences Read More »
MTA seeks to include small business owners in $32 billion capital program Read More »
Imports up, backlog continues in wake of West Coast ports' labor strife Read More »
AAR: U.S. rail traffic numbers slide in week No. 13 Read More »
CSX announces new posts for Baggs, Russell and Rhodes Read More »
BART plans 3.4 percent fare hike for 2016 Read More »
KCSR to invest $19 million in Beaumont Subdivision Read More »
Panel calls for sweeping leadership, budget changes at MBTA Read More »
April 8
Rail supplier updates from Savage, Holland, OPW, ZTR, Regional Connector and REMSA (April 8) Read More »
Milwaukee issues RFP for streetcar vehicles Read More »
Twin Eagle opens Colorado frac-sand terminal on UP track Read More »
Fare evasions cost Metro Transit up to $28,000 a week Read More »
Caltrain to complete ballast removal project with boost from Facebook Read More »
Toyota honors BNSF for logistics excellence Read More »
UP names Hutcherson VP of human resources Read More »
NTSB examines second electrical-arcing incident at WMATA Read More »
April 7
Honolulu rail transit CEO passes on annual bonus Read More »
T&I Committee Chair Shuster kicks off transportation 'roadshow' Read More »
Caltrans to host environmental impact hearings Read More »
LACMTA provides funds to business owners affected by rail projects Read More »
Mississippi Legislature OKs bond funding for short-line connection project Read More »
Sound Transit finalizes financial details of East Link Extension project Read More »
Indiana DOT, FRA near deal on Amtrak Hoosier service Read More »
NTSB urges quick action on tank-car safety measures Read More »
April 6
Rail supplier news from IntegriCo, Radiant Logistics, Tideworks, Eurotunnel, Cambridge and WAGO (April 6) Read More »
GO Transit expands car-sharing options Read More »
Georgia short line names Broxterman president Read More »
Montreal transit agency logs surplus in 2014 Read More »
Saskatchewan program to help fund track upgrades for short lines Read More »
Texas firm slates public meetings to discuss proposed high-speed rail plan Read More »
Sound Transit finalizes plans for Link light-rail extension Read More »
USDOT: $500 million available for TIGER's seventh round Read More »
April 2
Automated fare systems simplify transit agencies' pricing, data management, study says Read More »
RTA report: Tie purchases rose, production fell in February Read More »
Ferromex expands locomotive fleet with latest EMD delivery Read More »
Canadian government OKs funding for Ontario passenger line Read More »
MARTA readies for rail expansion project, seeks public comment Read More »
NJDOT unveils $20 million in grants for freight-rail projects Read More »
BART opens new crossover tracks to mitigate delays Read More »
AAR: Mixed message seen in first-quarter U.S. rail traffic Read More »
April 1
Movie prompts Metrolink to issue anti-trespassing message Read More »
Amtrak wins a place on Forbes' best employers list Read More »
NARS annual meeting to feature BNSF's Ice, NS' Squires Read More »
Metra signs $12.6 million contract to modernize its financial systems Read More »
Bay Area think tank proposes "seamless" integration of local transit systems Read More »
SMART's Nigro announces retirement plans Read More »
Grade crossing project planned along California rail corridor Read More »
FRA, N.Y. officials highlight grade crossing safety awareness Read More »
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