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Rail News: May 2012
May 31
Rail supplier updates from GE Transportation, Bombardier, Alstom, Gannett Fleming and Parsons Brinckerhoff (May 31) Read More »
C&SOhio utilities commission approves upgrades at three crossings Read More »
MTA completes third Queens tunnel early Read More »
Flynn resigns as National Labor Relations Board member Read More »
MOWBNSF budgets $306 million for infrastructure projects in three states Read More »
Passenger RailBudget shortfall prompts Metrolink fare increase Read More »
Valley Metro breaks ground on light-rail extension Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters strike update: Return-to-work bill might pass muster today, CP might resume operations tomorrow Read More »
California Senate passes bill calling for creation of statewide passenger-rail plan Read More »
May 30
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading to present webcast on European Union rail marketplace on June 8 Read More »
WMATA installs final 'Guarded 8' rail switch Read More »
LogisticsChrysler honors Union Pacific Distribution Services with 'partnership' award Read More »
VIA Rail posted revenue gains in 2011 Read More »
MOWRTA: Tie purchases accelerated in April Read More »
VTA solicits comments on proposed light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA approves $1.3 billion operating, $303 million capital budgets for FY2013 Read More »
University of Denver introduces major covering global commerce, transportation Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNAFTA partners' surface transportation trade value reached record high in March, BTS says Read More »
CHSRA appoints Parsons Brinckerhoff SVP Morales as new chief Read More »
May 29
Rail supplier updates from Skanska, Cubic and Michael Baker (May 29) Read More »
MOWBNSF budgets $111 million for Montana infrastructure projects Read More »
Caltrain reviews plan to add six trains, adjust service Read More »
Passenger RailCanadian government, VIA officials announce funding for Winnipeg station project Read More »
Indiana Rail Road CEO Hoback obtains honorary degree from Rose-Hulman Institute Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT notes close call reporting system, R&D strides in rail industry Read More »
Canada's House of Commons introduces return-to-work bill after CP-TCRC talks stall; TCRC-represented dispatchers ratify CN contract Read More »
Passenger RailLACMTA board OKs remainder of Westside subway extension project Read More »
CHSRA in process of hiring new top exec Read More »
Chicago DOT releases Union Station master plan study Read More »
May 25
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading to present webcast on European Union rail marketplace on June 8 Read More »
VIA Rail opens rehabbed Panorama Lounge at Toronto Union Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew York & Ogdensburg helps transport large turbine blades to wind farm Read More »
Rep. Reed tours Western New York & Pennsylvania, hears call for short-line tax credit extension Read More »
MOWCalifornia Transportation Commission allocates funds for grade separation Read More »
Denver RTD to open first FasTracks rail line next spring Read More »
Passenger RailChicago DOT releases Union Station master plan study Read More »
AAR: Another intermodal up, carloads down week for U.S. rail traffic Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA board signs off on FY2013 budget Read More »
UP set to pre-qualify bidders for Illinois HSR Tier 2 bid package Read More »
May 24
Rail supplier updates from GE Transportation, Siemens, Wabtec, GATX, RailComm and Parsons Brinckerhoff (May 24) Read More »
New York MTA signs off on agreements for taxi service at Long Island Rail Road stations Read More »
C&SOhio public utilities commission approves upgrades to five crossings Read More »
Georgia ports reached high cargo, auto volume marks in April Read More »
MOWSEPTA completes Ryers Station renovation Read More »
GO Transit marks 45th anniversary Read More »
MOWBNSF to maintain track, boost rail capacity in two states Read More »
CP to lay off more than 3,000 workers due to Teamsters strike Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading to present webcast on European Union rail marketplace on June 8 Read More »
May 23
Elevator, escalator maintenance efforts paying off, NYCT says Read More »
SafetyAAR names numerous haz-mat safety award winners for 2011 Read More »
RailAmerica's board ponders potential sale Read More »
Passenger RailFederal, state officials kick off Eads Bridge project in St. Louis Read More »
Canada, Ontario to support preliminary engineering study for commuter-rail link Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce expanded in April, STB says Read More »
Rogoff signs $745.2 million grant agreement for TriMet's Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters Canada Rail Conference launches strike at CP Read More »
May 22
Rail supplier updates from Bechtel, AECOM, Trinity and International Logistics (May 22) Read More »
FRA should require railroads to cover debris-carrying cars, Schumer says Read More »
Passenger RailLong Island Rail Road budgets $211.5 million for mainline infrastructure projects Read More »
Georgia ports support jobs and state's economy, college study shows Read More »
IntermodalL.A. port pumped up volume in April Read More »
STB authorizes R.J. Corman to build Pennsylvania line Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis, BART to implement fare increases Read More »
May 21
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Bourque Logistics, Traktionssysteme and OPW (May 21) Read More »
SafetyCN honors 109 chemical shippers' safety efforts Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIowa Pacific to operate Santa Cruz branch line Read More »
Sound Transit Deputy CEO Kupersmith to retire Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT awards $85 million in New Starts funds to Portland-to-Milwaukie line Read More »
CSX presents 'Partnershipping' award to Montgomery chamber of commerce Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters Canada Rail Conference issues 72-hour strike notice to CP Read More »
May 18
LIRR to prohibit alcohol on weekends Read More »
SafetyPUCO OKs Wheeling & Lake Erie plan to upgrade crossing Read More »
TransLink to solicit public input on North Shore Transit Plan Read More »
Class IsCSX's wellness programs recognized by northeast Florida group Read More »
PANYNJ to hire new security officer, centralize security operations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCentral Manitoba Railway wins Canadian rail association's marketing award Read More »
AAR: U.S. traffic follows intermodal up, carloads down trend Read More »
Canadian PacificCP installs Tobias as interim CEO, Paquin as acting chair Read More »
North Carolina, Virginia transportation agencies hand over SEHSR recommendation report to FRA Read More »
Parsons Brinckerhoff to provide design services for U.K.'s HS2 Read More »
May 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier updates from CalAmp, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Bombardier and Gannett Fleming (May 17) Read More »
UP honors North Platte with Train Town USA membership Read More »
SBA recognizes MTA's diversity officer Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port registers traffic dip in April Read More »
NCTD names Zoll chief of security Read More »
Ontario government to offer GO Transit service guarantee Read More »
Charlotte transit agency signs Blue Line extension agreements with North Carolina Railroad, NS Read More »
Canadian PacificCP's Green resigns in advance of shareholder meeting Read More »
May 16
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Mongeau: Business agenda is shaped by Class I's standards, values Read More »
WMATA opens first 'bike-and-ride' facility Read More »
Ramsey County rail authority set to begin negotiations for Union Depot property management, bicycle center Read More »
PeopleTTCI appoints Irani, Florom and Sherer to VP posts Read More »
TriMet posts April ridership gains in all modes Read More »
Sound Transit's light-rail tunnels reach downtown Seattle Read More »
BNSF details capital spending plans for Kansas, Missouri Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationVolatile gas prices drive Americans to ride trains, buses, study says Read More »
May 15
Rail supplier updates from L.B. Foster, Bombardier, Alstom, RailTerm, TUV Rheinland, SourceOne and Cubic (May 15) Read More »
PeopleKuk succeeds Laman as Indiana port's director Read More »
Central Corridor light-rail project reaches halfway mark Read More »
NYCT completes Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue Station rehab project Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port kicks off Middle Harbor modernization project Read More »
New England passenger-rail agency adds station platforms for Downeaster expansion Read More »
Passenger RailRail Runner adds express train, other amenities; implements fare increase Read More »
May 14
Ohio commission approves bridge repairs, line rehabilitation work Read More »
LaborIdaho short-line workers ratified new contract, BLET says Read More »
GO Transit to operate weekend service along Barrie corridor Read More »
MOWCSX, Amtrak and NYSDOT need to include pedestrian path in rail bridge plans, Sen. Schumer says Read More »
Hursh to succeed Smith as VTA's COO Read More »
Class IsDomestic coal decline isn't hampering railroads' earnings, Paragon Report says Read More »
Amtrak revamps operations to strengthen performance, service Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA board to consider $2.3 billion budget for FY2013 Read More »
Japan-U.S. partnership seeks to launch 220 mph rail service serving Dallas, Houston Read More »
New England passenger-rail agency adds station platforms for Downeaster expansion Read More »
Amtrak revamps operations to strengthen performance, service Read More »
May 11
Rail supplier updates from Invensys, Ricardo, Bombardier, RailComm, RailTerm, Auto Truck and Cubic (May 11) Read More »
C&SOhio commission approves NS crossing upgrade Read More »
Transportation Services Index slipped in March Read More »
MOWCalifornia commission OKs funds for grade separation project Read More »
USDOT announces $15.8 million grant to eliminate rail bottleneck in Detroit Read More »
MechanicalBART's board approves Bombardier car contract Read More »
AAR reports carload drop in week 18; RailAmerica and GWI report carload declines in April Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ, local board award Moynihan Station contract to Skanska Read More »
May 10
Amtrak launches eTicketing service for Heartland Flyer passengers Read More »
LaborColorado, Texas short-line workers ratify new contracts Read More »
GO Transit to add weekday rush-hour rides Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP loads fewer coal trains in April, wins Lowe's top carrier award Read More »
BNSF increased revenue, income in Q1 Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit posts gains in rider satisfaction Read More »
LACMTA proposes 8 percent budget increase for FY2013 Read More »
PTCUSDOT revises PTC implementation regulations Read More »
USDOT, Michigan approve funding for West Detroit connector track project Read More »
May 9
Rail supplier updates from Axion, FreightCar America and Plasser (May 9) Read More »
IntermodalPacer and CSXT, Schneider National and BNSF renew intermodal pacts Read More »
LaHood, UTA officials to launch construction on Sugar House Streetcar Read More »
IntermodalDomestic container volume surged in Q1, IANA says Read More »
HART CEO proposes 7 percent budget cut Read More »
M&ASteelRiver to acquire Patriot Rail; Metrolink's Fenton to succeed Marino as CEO Read More »
AAR names winners of E.H. Harriman, Harold F. Hammond safety awards Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationBoxer, Mica call on conference committee to forge agreement on transportation bill Read More »
STB: Michigan DOT does not need approval to acquire NS line Read More »
May 8
May 8: Updates from Ansaldo, Osmose and Norgren Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOneRail Coalition to brief congressional staffers on rail industry's infrastructure investment Read More »
STB proposes new demurrage liability rule Read More »
LogisticsIowa Holdings teams up with Rail Logistics to better manage refrigerated car fleet Read More »
IDOT unveils new multi-modal transportation program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsShift away from coal as power plant feedstock is in play, Fitch Ratings says Read More »
CN, KCS make top management changes Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA registers performance improvements in first quarter Read More »
May 7
May 7: Updates from ARS, Lilee Systems, Koppers, Stella-Jones and CTLGroup Read More »
PeopleChicago South Shore & South Bend appoints CMO, superintendent Read More »
Rogoff helps dedicate new Massachusetts intermodal center Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCrosstex Energy to boost capacity at Louisiana crude oil transload facility Read More »
Three Class Is make jobseeker web site's list of top military employers Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT signs off on Oklahoma DOT's TIGER III grant for track upgrades Read More »
Caltrain board OKs regional pact for electrification Read More »
Passenger RailFare increase to take effect tomorrow on Capitol Corridor Read More »
Midwestern states to study options for congestion relief, faster trains between Chicago and Detroit Read More »
May 4
May 4: Updates from Veolia, Skanska Koch, Modjeski and Masters, RMI, TUV Rheinland and NRC Read More »
PeopleNARP presents Golden Spike Award to Sen. Inouye Read More »
The Andersons acquires Iowa ethanol facility Read More »
Class IsBartlett Grain to build KCSR-served facility in Illinois Read More »
LaHood makes another pitch for 'Buy America' Read More »
Passenger RailSMART completes bond sale to fund new commuter-rail service Read More »
CTA boosts price index component of CN's, CP's grain revenue cap Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. coal volume sagged to lowest year-over-year percentage drop last month Read More »
CHSRA board approves final environmental documents for Merced-Fresno corridor Read More »
Caltrain signs off on electrification MOU Read More »
May 3
Ohio grade crossing upgrades advance, Illinois grade separation remains under study Read More »
PeopleDART, Metra and PANYNJ announce personnel changes Read More »
Tacoma port crafts 10-year plan Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco officials OK key resolutions to advance Central Subway project Read More »
Surface transportation trade value shot up in February, BTS says Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain board to consider dipping into 'one-time funds' to address fiscal crunch Read More »
Metrolink to solicit public input on proposed fare hike Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS begins to build new Charlotte intermodal terminal Read More »
May 2
May 2: Updates from Whitmore, GATX, Parsons Brinckerhoff and AllTranstek Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCSR wins ACC's 'responsible partner' award Read More »
Maryland Transportation Secretary Swaim-Staley to resign Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail subsidiary to serve Arizona industrial park Read More »
MBTA, DHS to test bioterrorism sensors Read More »
MOWBNSF budgets $202 million for Nebraska projects, helps launch California trackwork Read More »
Valley Metro solicits public opinion on recommended light-rail, transit extension Read More »
MechanicalEPA: After Q1, rail-car delivery projection remains at 58,000 units for 2012 Read More »
May 1
May 1: Updates from MAC Products, Wabtec, Koppers, Axion Power and The Andersons Read More »
FinancialsGWI reports Q1 results, announces NS line lease in Alabama Read More »
Baltimore mayor urges CSXT to build intermodal facility in city; NS locomotive shop workers set safety record Read More »
MOWRTA: Tie purchases plummeted, production climbed in March Read More »
Amtrak unveils plan for fleet replacement Read More »
Passenger RailCTA opens first new 'L' station in 18 years Read More »
Project Green Fleet seeks railroads interested in applying for EPA grants Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh port authority weighs fare hike, service and staff cuts Read More »
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