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Rail News: April 2019
April 30
Passenger RailLA Metro to mark Union Station's 80th anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink's 2018 performance review shows ridership strides Read More »
PeopleReiskin resigns as SFMTA's transportation director Read More »
SecurityPort of LA proposes new center to strengthen cybersecurity Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB task force recommends changing rate review policies Read More »
FinancialsG&W posts higher Q1 EPS despite flooding, severe weather Read More »
MOWPennsylvania DOT OKs funding for 27 freight-rail projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN weathers historical cold temps in Q1 to set revenue, traffic records Read More »
April 29
SecurityTSA's Lamb to present at Secure Rail Conference Read More »
PeopleUnited Rail elects former STB Chair Elliott to its board Read More »
IntermodalPort of Longview initiates rail study, taps Clay to head business development Read More »
Passenger RailCTA caps off preparatory trackwork for major RPM project Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA, VTA seek public input on proposed budgets Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN offers mobile app for truckers at intermodal terminals Read More »
Passenger RailNew York City Transit starts tunnel work for L project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsGenesee & Wyoming opens bulk transfer facility in California Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsARCI: Mixed results for Q1 rail-car orders, deliveries Read More »
April 26
Supplier SpotlightU.S. lawmakers talk short-line tax credit, trade issues with rail suppliers Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Trinity, Wabtec, Saft, STV, Focused Technology, LRW and NRC (April 26) Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet advances Red Line projects Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA kicks off public transportation awareness event Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAmtrak OIG investigation leads to settlement in alleged bid rigging Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit installs chief customer experience officer, prequalifies bridge project contractors Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern serves new rail transfer facility in New York Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA selects office building sites in Maryland, Virginia Read More »
April 25
Passenger RailValley Metro opens new light-rail station Read More »
SustainabilityAAR honors CSX's Van Tassel with Chafee Award Read More »
Passenger RailDART selects Jacobs as design consultant for Cotton Belt rail project Read More »
PeopleWabtec taps Santana to succeed Betler as top exec Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W's Georgia Central Railway to serve Plastic Express distribution center Read More »
BNSF RailwayToyota honors BNSF for rail logistics excellence Read More »
MOWCREATE partners plan groundbreaking, assign designer for projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic decline continued in Week 16 Read More »
April 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HNTB, IntegriCo, Transit Wireless, CloudMoyo, Altoona Pipe, SPRING and RSI (April 24) Read More »
Passenger RailNICTD set to start East Chicago Station platform work next week Read More »
MechanicalOmniTRAX short line inaugurates new Tier 4 locomotive Read More »
Passenger RailSouth Coast Rail's finance plan, federal permit in hand Read More »
IntermodalPort of Coos Bay close to reopening swing-span bridge to rail traffic Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro gains FTA approval to advance Purple Line extension's third section Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts revenue, income growth in Q1 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern sets multiple records in Q1, announces new appointments Read More »
April 23
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA proposes changes to joint project development guidance Read More »
SustainabilityWMATA creates plan to reduce energy usage Read More »
SafetyFRA, NHTSA kick off grade-crossing safety campaign Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I employment fell in March Read More »
SustainabilityMTA issues RFP for solar power development Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific 'pauses' Brazos Yard construction Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names Newman EVP of planning, strategy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT: $900 million available for FY19 BUILD grants Read More »
April 22
Passenger RailSan Diego transit agency kicks off light-rail vehicle rollout Read More »
PeopleTrinity Metro appoints Arjanen rail COO Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD tests trains on future commuter-rail line Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail announces new sessions on cybersecurity Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN announces capex projects for Mississippi, Kentucky Read More »
Passenger RailMetra resurrects plans for two new stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNew Brunswick Southern Railway fined for safety violations Read More »
SecurityDHS announces FY2019 preparedness grant opportunities Read More »
April 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, WAVE, Cambridge Systematics, Photector, Burns and NRC (April 18) Read More »
High-Speed RailOntario pauses high-speed rail funding Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina wraps up Sugar Creek Road grade separation project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads' carload volume up, intermodal down in Week 15 Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to restore service of Atlantic City Rail Line Read More »
MechanicalCleveland RTA rail fleet recommended for replacement Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN launches pilot project using electric trucks Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP touts Q1 results, operating performance Read More »
April 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailComm, Koppers, Quandel, Schneider, Knight Nicastro and A. Stucki (April 17) Read More »
Passenger RailTrinity Railway Express creates bus link to DFW Airport Read More »
Passenger RailGO Transit adds express train service Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS introduces new mobile app for shippers Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada announces funding for rail-safety improvements Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins construction prep for light-rail extension Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS posts 'strong' Q1 results Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX reports record Q1 results, OR falls below 60 Read More »
April 16
SafetyLIRR begins construction to eliminate grade crossing Read More »
SecurityMetra Police launch reporting app Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to expand Acela Express weekend service Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail adds McKenney to conference agenda Read More »
PeoplePANYNJ appoints Ruda director Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationOhio introduces two-person crew bill; AAR's Jefferies opposes federal legislation Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: U.S. rail ridership fell in 2018 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to appeal Canadian agency's ruling on freight-rail service Read More »
April 15
Supplier SpotlightBNSF Logistics recognizes suppliers for excellence Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency reports increased ridership in 2018 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHerrin Railroad seeks to operate Illinois rail service Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN budgets $80 million in capex projects for Minnesota Read More »
PeopleBART General Manager Crunican to retire Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX set to break ground on Carolina Connector project Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allows Valley Metro to advance Phoenix light-rail extension Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading names 25 Rising Stars for 2019 Read More »
April 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news RailWorks, RGCX, Pandrol, Simmons Machine, Alstom and CenterRails (April 12) Read More »
IntermodalAAPA calls for long-term funding for port maintenance Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: former BLET leaders Knorek, Kertesz Read More »
Passenger RailDART renames three stations Read More »
ShippersPreferred Freezer to build new rail-served warehouse in Virginia Read More »
PTCVirginia Railway Express now running all trains under PTC Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to hold hearing on Class Is' demurrage, accessorial charges Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF receives FAA exemption to advance drone operations Read More »
April 11
Passenger RailSFMTA to end switchbacks on light-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailMTA logs subway performance improvements Read More »
SecurityTSA appoints rail members to transportation security committee Read More »
Passenger RailOntario's new transit plan includes subway expansions Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to mark transcontinental railroad anniversary Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver: Crossing collisions, rail trespass casualties rose in 2018 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads logged fewer carloads, intermodal units in Week 14 Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allows Sound Transit to advance Federal Way light-rail extension Read More »
April 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news Trackmobile, Greenbrier, Tai Ginsberg, TPSC, NXP and RSI (April 10) Read More »
LogisticsTexas Deepwater to refurbish Houston rail terminal Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRAC, Transport Canada agree to cut locomotive emissions Read More »
Passenger RailUTA wraps up double tracking project on Salt Lake City streetcar line Read More »
Passenger RailVTA makes final recommendations for transit service plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIronhorse Resources acquires Tennessee short lines Read More »
SafetyNTSB: Train struck CSX workers walking on active track in 2017 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA bestows more awards, installs officers at annual meeting Read More »
April 9
PeopleCaltrain oversight board adds Walton as member Read More »
MOWTriMet starts track grinding project Read More »
C&SOhio panel calls for grade crossing improvements by NS, short lines Read More »
SecurityWMATA begins anti-harassment campaign Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS diverts Missouri traffic due to flooding Read More »
MechanicalPATCO concludes rail car overhaul project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN schedules rail projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee and Wisconsin Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA bestows individual safety, service awards at Orlando conference Read More »
April 8
PeopleSCAG appoints Ajise executive director Read More »
PeopleSMART TD's Whitaker succeeds Wier as VP Read More »
SecuritySEPTA revamps fare evasion enforcement Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas lawmakers endorse high-speed rail project in STB letter Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit East Link construction reaches halfway point Read More »
IntermodalPort of Beaumont opens terminal overpass to improve traffic flow Read More »
Passenger RailFTA, DART slates meetings on proposed D2 Subway Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB to review petition to amend rail performance reporting rules Read More »
April 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Pandrol, Thales, Bombardier, STV, DSC and Siemens (April 5) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA Metro-North grants five new leases Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit seeks developers for Matawan station TOD Read More »
IntermodalSC Port Authority logs record container volume in March Read More »
SecurityCTA completes camera installation on rail system Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals3i Group invests in Regional Rail to support growth Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains USA unveils Brightline rebranding at Miami rail station Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, developers OK master development pact for Baltimore Penn Station Read More »
April 4
Supplier SpotlightSupplier news from Alstom, SFK, Tealinc, Stantec and SPRING (April 4) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationU.S. Rail Holdings petitions STB to restore rail service on out-of-service corridor Read More »
Passenger RailSaint-Laurent Council seeks to connect light-rail project to VIA Rail station Read More »
Passenger RailNew York state budget calls for 'congestion pricing' to support MTA Read More »
SafetyIllinois panel calls for $250 million in crossing safety improvements Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro completes $172M rail maintenance facility Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak needs better data to manage real estate, inspector general says Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload, intermodal volumes fell in March Read More »
April 3
Supplier SpotlightRail News from SNC-Lavalin, SYSTRA, AECOM, EnviroServe, HNTB and Railway Interchange (April 3) Read More »
Passenger RailRail Passengers Association honor senators for preserving Southwest route Read More »
Passenger RailVirginia transportation board seeks feedback on proposed projects Read More »
PeopleAAPA posthumously honors Cernak for port industry service Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern promotes Berndt, Geschwindt to VP Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX honors short lines for safety culture, performance in 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailDenver's RTD to open G Line this month Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA seeks lease for DC headquarters Read More »
April 2
Rail Industry TrendsWest Coast Railway receives funding to preserve heritage railway Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian Transportation Agency seeks public review of proposed regs Read More »
IntermodalPort of Muskogee obtains grant for rail upgrade project Read More »
MOWRTA: Tie production, purchases rose in January Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA calls on public officials to address transit funding Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN outlines Ontario capex projects, reaches tentative pacts with Unifor Read More »
PeopleAmtrak names Harris EVP, chief marketing officer Read More »
Passenger RailPurple Line light-rail project obtains $120M in federal funding Read More »
April 1
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET, Louisville & Indiana reach tentative labor agreement Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA preps for summer platform improvements Read More »
PeopleShort Line Safety Institute names new research director Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN slates capex projects for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern touts growth, operating results in 2018 annual report Read More »
PeopleCanadian government names VIA Rail CEO, directors Read More »
PeopleCuomo taps Foye as MTA chairman Read More »
Passenger RailCTA wraps up Belmont Blue Gateway modernization project Read More »
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