Media Kit » Try RailPrime™ Today! »
Progressive Railroading
RAILROADS
RAILROADS
TRENDING

JOB POSTINGS
PRODUCTS
EDUCATION & EVENTS
MAGAZINES
Progressive Railroading
Buyers' Guides
INFO
SEARCH
Newsletter Sign Up
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry



This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.




railPrime
View Current Digital Issue »


News

Rail News: June 2005

June 30

Amtrak
House approves $1.2 billion for Amtrak in FY2006 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Locomotive 'black box' rule will improve accident investigations, FRA says Read More »
Intermodal
NS to move more pallets in ultra-wide containers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
SacRT approves budget, fare increase Read More »
MOW
UP to complete trackwork in Oregon next month Read More »
C&S
Transport Canada to fund crossing upgrades at 80 locations Read More »
Financials
Greenbrier registers record earnings, builds rail-car backlog in FY05's third quarter Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
ARINC, Broadware team up to offer single-solution surveillance equipment Read More »

June 29

Rail Industry Trends
House debating FY2006 appropriations bill Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
CSXT settles long-standing rate dispute with Duke Energy Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
California's North County Transit District mulls land use options near stations Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Metra begins to build Orland Park station Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
India rail official gets first-hand look at BNSF, EMD facilities Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Allegheny County Port Authority to improve access near light-rail station Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
RailPower lands licensee to produce, maintain hybrid locomotives in two European countries Read More »
People
Global Railway names VP of finance, board members Read More »

June 28

Rail Industry Trends
CPR takes wraps off Saskatchewan crew lodge Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
MBTA designates firms as North Station-area developers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak, PennDOT continue to improve Keystone Corridor Read More »
Mechanical
CSXI's monthly fuel surcharge to increase for fourth time in 2005 Read More »
Labor
Federal court denies NS' preliminary injunction motion, BRS says Read More »
People
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Villaraigosa to chair LA MTA board Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Bombardier to build trains, design maintenace facility for China railways Read More »
Financials
NASDAQ delists North American Technologies' stock from smallcap market Read More »

June 27

Rail Industry Trends
UP to reduce engine emissions at California yards Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Midwest business execs form passenger-rail advocacy group Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NS settles two coal rate cases Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Pittsburgh Port Authority approves FY2006 budget Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NS, chemical shipper settle rate dispute with assist from mediation, new STB guidelines Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
New York MTA awards South Ferry Terminal design contract to Vollmer Associates Read More »
Intermodal
CSXI to improve container interchanges at four gateways Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Monthly tie purchases fall for first time in 2005, RTA says Read More »
MOW
MARTA contracts Rail Development Group to rehab switch machines Read More »

June 24

Rail Industry Trends
CTA obtains $54.3 million in additional state funding Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Rail research foundation obtains FRA grant to continue PTC system tests Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
North Carolina transit agency retains Parsons Brinckerhoff as rail line's engineering consultant Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Week No. 24 traffic tallies: U.S. roads rebound, Canadian roads still in slump Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA station receives AIA award for innovative design Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
FRA grants to help two colleges conduct rail safety research Read More »
Passenger Rail
Buffalo/Niagara transit authority to attract home buyers Read More »
C&S
BNSF begins to blow train horns in three cities to comply with FRA rule Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Netherlands transit agency contracts Bombardier to build light-rail vehicles Read More »

June 23

Rail Industry Trends
Nearing 2005's midpoint, most Class Is' service metrics remain on uphill slope, Smith Barney/Citigroup says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Portland's TriMet adopts FY2006 budget Read More »
C&S
NS to sound train horns in 13 Virginia towns per new FRA rule Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Greater Cleveland RTA introduces refurbished light-rail vehicles Read More »
Intermodal
NS' logistics subsidiary leases first trailer fleet Read More »
Labor
Carriers' committee, UTU resume negotiations per mediation mandate Read More »
Passenger Rail
MBTA completes parking expansion project at Walpole Station Read More »

June 22

Rail Industry Trends
House Appropriations Committee proposes $550 million for Amtrak in FY2006 Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR schedules fall peak forum No. 2 to keep railroads, shippers on same page Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Board committee approves Pittsburgh port authority's FY2006 budget Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Business group honors UP's efforts to promote healthy lifestyles Read More »
C&S
Watco installs automated train dispatching systems at two centers Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Mears to manage ASLRRA's equipment, utilization programs Read More »

June 21

Rail Industry Trends
APTA: Senate subcommittee's funding cut 'a step backward' for transit security Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Virginia rail fund to help freight, passenger roads pay for trackwork Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NJ Transit adds trains to Bayonne Flyer express service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Santa Clara VTA to install surveillance cameras on vehicles Read More »
MOW
WMATA to improve, upgrade infrastructure Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame asks public to pick 2005 nominees Read More »
Passenger Rail
VIA increases summer runs to Niagara Falls Read More »
Logistics
Schneider National subsidiary to add transloading arm Read More »
Logistics
3PL Mallory Alexander acquires freight forwarder Quast Read More »
Mechanical
Kocim to lead AIG Commercial Equipment's entry into rail equipment leasing Read More »

June 20

Rail Industry Trends
High-speed maglev rail system would bolster border security, promoters say Read More »
Passenger Rail
SEPTA adjusts regional train schedules Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
'Get it done now': Government, association leaders urge Congress to pass TEA-21 reauthorization bill Read More »
Intermodal
CSXI launches expedited ramp-to-ramp trailer service between Chicago, Little Ferry Read More »
Passenger Rail
NJ Transit tweaks timetables Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: Congressional report found U.S. railroads, shippers mitigated most demand-related problems last year Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Charlotte Area Transit System to update public on proposed streetcar project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Small shipments association adds five members to exec committee Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Transportation Research Board's late summer conference to tackle rail worker recruiting, training issues Read More »

June 17

Rail Industry Trends
Senate bill advocates re-routing haz-mat tank cars, stepping up chemical shipment security Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
STB seeks railroads' fall peak plans for second-straight year Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. roads' intermodal moves register sole gain in AAR's weekly traffic tallies Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NJ Transit to raise a few fares next month Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
A railroad first: UP receives ACC's Responsible Care certification Read More »
C&S
BRS issues short strike against NS to protest outsourcing concerns Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA to replace public-address systems, CCTVs Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Florida Northern to lease, operate CSXT track in the Sunshine State Read More »

June 16

Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak 'sadly disappointed' with House subcommittee's FY2006 funding proposal Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
EPA orders UP to eliminate oil spills at California service track Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
House appropriations subcommittee proposes $8.5 billion for FY2006 transit funding program Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR: House should bag bill proposing to ban remote-controlled haz-mat moves Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
St. Louis Metro proposes fare hikes Read More »
People
KCS appoints Albano to labor relations post Read More »
Intermodal
Railroads should expect more moderate intermodal traffic growth, Rail Theory Forecasts says Read More »
Mechanical
BNSF to lease five Green Goat switchers from RailPower Read More »

June 15

Intermodal
NS program to tie free equipment storage time to service performance Read More »
Safety
Orange County Transportation Authority to fund crossing upgrades Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
KCS adds Texas terminal to transload network Read More »
Labor
Carriers' committee seeks mediation with union coalition a second time Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Rail User's Network to host international conference in Toronto Read More »
Passenger Rail
Bombardier builds first bi-level car for future New Mexico commuter-rail system Read More »
M&A
Private equity firm purchases TydenBrammall parent Tyden Group Read More »
People
Bladon to manage ImageMap's North American sales Read More »

June 14

Rail Industry Trends
House bill would ban railroads from using remotes to move haz-mat loads Read More »
Safety
U.S. roads rate high marks in most first-quarter safety measures, FRA says Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Sound Transit to review Airport Link plans with public Read More »
MOW
BNSF begins $13.5 million trackwork project in Montana Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Los Angeles MTA takes delivery of light-rail vehicle Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Watco wins Kansas commerce/housing department's regional service award Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Chinese firm to produce Primix's composite tie in Peoples Republic Read More »
People
VIA Rail adds Ross, Tremblay to board Read More »

June 13

Passenger Rail
UP isn't meeting contract obligations, California rail authority says Read More »
C&S
UP police team up with local law enforcement to crack down on crossing violations in two Texas towns Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
Genesee & Wyoming posts carload gains in North America, losses in Australia Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
South Florida RTA wins public procurement award Read More »
Short Lines & Regionals
RailAmerica registers more carloads in May Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
I-39 corridor west of Chicago has high logistics potential, study says Read More »

June 10

Rail Industry Trends
WMATA committee proposes $1.5 billion FY2006 budget Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR data: U.S., Canadian roads and TFM continue to increase intermodal moves Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
GO Transit opens new station Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
July conference sets sights on U.S./Canada border security Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Estonian railway's majority investors claim country is violating bilateral investment treaties Read More »
Financials
Trinity Industries anticipates additional quarterly earnings, revenue Read More »

June 9

Rail Industry Trends
NJ Transit to begin environmental work on Tenafly-to-North Bergen line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
A grand re-opening: FreightCar America refurbishes former NS shop to build array of freight cars Read More »
MOW
UP begins $9.7 million Missouri track project Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
GO Transit's Dias-Schimek receives recognition award Read More »
Safety
UP snags 27 crossing violators in San Antonio Read More »
Financials
Revenue, market share on the rise for Bombardier Transportation Read More »
C&S
RailComm provides computer-aided dispatching to Mexico freight road, Indiana commuter agency Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Bombardier to help Italian railway upgrade electric power heads Read More »

June 8

Rail Industry Trends
MARTA approves $770.7 million FY2006 budget, postpones fare increase Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
AAR honors BNSF's Stehly with Holden-Proferock Award Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak, Michigan DOT's Blue Water route marks successful first year Read More »
MOW
Summer completion dates set for KCS MOW projects Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
BART, HNTB receive engineering award for airport extension Read More »
Passenger Rail
CTA seeks to speed boarding times Read More »
Passenger Rail
WMATA to add ATMs at several stations Read More »
M&A
New senior management-led company purchases Hovey Industries' products from RailWorks Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Railinc increases IT budget, outsources business processes/technology functions Read More »
People
King to manage Traction Motor Services' national sales Read More »

June 7

Rail Industry Trends
SEPTA bucks 17 competing agencies to win APTA's highest 'Rail Rodeo' award Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Transportation Services Index back up in March after February fall Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Seattle Monorail negotiates construction contract with Cascadia Monorail Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
STB takes first step toward reforming small rate case guidelines Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Maryland Transit Administration to solicit public opinion on proposed Red Line Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
DM&E/IC&E parent appoints one, promotes two marketing execs Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
San Diego MTS conducts emergency response drill at underground station Read More »
Mechanical
Standard Car Truck, Cooper Standard Automotive team up to market rail-car controls Read More »
Mechanical
MotivePower to overhaul lessor's locomotives Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
German railway to operate separable commuter trains Read More »

June 6

Rail Industry Trends
Caltrain board approves $76.7 million operating budget Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
VRE to tack on five years to Amtrak operating agreement Read More »
MOW
CPR completes first capacity expansion project under $160 million plan Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA hires research firm to recommend better customer service practices Read More »
MOW
UP closer to completing Minnesota trackwork Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
NS honors chemical shippers' safe-handling efforts Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA to open new parking garages at College Park, New Carrollton stations Read More »
M&A
Georgia Southwestern adds Central of Georgia line to Peach State network Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
Wallboard shipper boots up RMI's car monitoring system Read More »

June 3

Rail Industry Trends
AAR traffic update: U.S., Canadian roads and TFM didn't make hay with carloads in May Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
U.S. Class Is' service metrics far from impressive, Smith Barney/Citigroup says Read More »
People
Santa Clara VTA appoints Burns to general manager post Read More »
Intermodal
CSXI teams up with Iowa Interstate to expand container service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
WMATA to complete expanded New Carrollton yard project next year Read More »
Passenger Rail
New York, New Jersey port authority program promises to please more customers Read More »
C&S
Railroad, state and local police officers team up to promote crossing safety in Fresno Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak marks a decade of Seattle-to-Vancouver Cascades service Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Kansas honors Watco's civic mindedness with governor's award Read More »

June 2

Rail Industry Trends
Congress extends TEA-21 a seventh time Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Boardman now full-fledged FRA administator Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Hiawatha light-rail fares to go up July 1 Read More »
Logistics
CPR's logistics arm lands wind turbine contract Read More »
Safety
Emergency responders complete UP-sponsored training course at TTCI Read More »
Intermodal
CSXI's June fuel surcharge to drop after three-month climb Read More »
Mechanical
Sigley to manage Watco's locomotive fleet Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
ALSTOM to sell Australian, New Zealand operations to United Group Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Lloyd's Register Rail to conduct safety review for Thailand transit authority Read More »

June 1

Rail Industry Trends
FRA grants $1 million to Operation Lifesaver Read More »
People
KCS' Foster succeeds Fisk as VP, CMO Read More »
People
VIA Rail adds Ferrante, MacInnis to board Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Germany's LNVG orders more double-deck coaches, locomotives from Bombardier Read More »
C&S
Alcatel to upgrade Spanish rail line's train routing, communication systems Read More »
Rail Industry Trends
Small shipments association names Rutkowski, Kudlacek members of the year Read More »
Supplier Spotlight
TydenBrammall lab attains A2LA accreditation Read More »
<< Previous Next >>
June 2005
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30      

RAIL NEWS ARCHIVES


2024
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11
2023
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2022
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2021
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2020
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2019
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2018
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2017
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2016
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2015
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2014
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2013
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2012
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2011
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2010
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2009
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2008
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2007
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2006
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2005
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2004
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2003
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2002
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2001
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12
2000
 8  9  10  11  12