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Rail News: June 2006
June 30
STB seeks railroads' plans for handling fall peak demand Read More »
St. Louis Metro's May rail ridership surges 9 percent Read More »
CSXT to conduct maintenance blitz on line between South Carolina and Kentucky Read More »
National Mediation Board member Fitzmaurice fills chairman's seat Read More »
MBTA redesigns car to carry more bicyclists Read More »
FreightCar America begins to deliver Wheeling & Lake Erie's first-ever new cars Read More »
Explosive-detecting canine team No. 400 graduates from TSA program Read More »
ENSCO reaches $100 million mark in annual sales Read More »
June 29
FRA sets new locomotive crashworthiness standards Read More »
LA MTA reaches tentative agreements with three unions Read More »
BNSF appoints Lambley as liaison to agricultural product shippers Read More »
TriMet approves $345 million operating budget Read More »
Indiana transportation district to add high-level platforms at Hegewisch Station Read More »
Schneider National names separate intermodal, truckload presidents Read More »
Greenbrier's car deliveries, backlog fall in fiscal third quarter Read More »
MiTek Industries to acquire Robbins Engineering Read More »
June 28
CPR, steelworkers union hammer out tentative contract Read More »
Hub Group founder, intermodal pioneer Yeager obtains honorary degree from Denver university Read More »
CSXT to construct Virginia crossover next month Read More »
Rush, Quinn take on new positions at R.J. Corman Railroad Group Read More »
Parsons Brinckerhoff to design, manage BART's seismic retrofit project Read More »
Emro takes helm as American Railcar Leasing's CEO Read More »
Houston METRO contracts Ross & Baruzzini to upgrade security network Read More »
June 27
Push-pull passenger-rail operations are safe, FRA says Read More »
CSXI's July fuel surcharge to drop 0.5 percentage points Read More »
CTA opens line, adds trains for west side riders Read More »
Buffalo & Pittsburgh restores service after repairing fire-damaged bridge Read More »
Shipper assigns fertilizer hoppers to GE Rail Services' freight-car maintenance program Read More »
Bush chooses Sumwalt as transportation safety board's vice chairman Read More »
June 26
Mineta to step away from U.S. transportation secretary post Read More »
STB data shows U.S. Class Is remain in hiring mode Read More »
UP shuffles regions, upper management staff Read More »
WMATA's Metrorail surpasses 200 million passenger mark in FY2006 Read More »
CSXI scores success with chassis pool program Read More »
Canadian government to provide funds for Algoma Central's passenger-rail service Read More »
J.C. Penny chooses Pacer as top supply-chain provider of 2005 Read More »
June 23
SEPTA signs off on $1.4 billion FY2007 spending plan Read More »
AAR Week No. 24 report: Coal plays lead role in U.S. roads' traffic surge Read More »
CN seeks court injunction to halt Manitoba First Nations' rail blockade plan Read More »
NJ Transit set to open Newark light-rail line Read More »
BMWED members re-elect Simpson as president, elect other officers Read More »
Short line association schedules K.C. ethanol seminar in early August Read More »
WMATA adds dogs to canine patrols Read More »
June 22
Railroads' prices decline since 1985, GAO reports; rates not fair for chemical shippers, ACC says Read More »
RailAmerica shrinks size of organization, management staff Read More »
Hahs wins re-election as BLET's national president Read More »
Amtrak holds security expo at NYC's Penn Station Read More »
RailComm installs automation system at UP yard Read More »
Bombardier to build third people mover system for Las Vegas airport Read More »
CN to use ultrasonic system to extend bridges' lifespan Read More »
June 21
AAR schedules 2006 fall peak forum to foster dialogue between railroads and shippers Read More »
STB decision puts DM&E's plan to form Powder River Basin line-managing subsidiary on hold Read More »
ALSTOM-led consortium to play major role in Algerian tramway project Read More »
Tie purchases and production up dramatically in May, RTA says Read More »
TransitCenter to introduce check card as part of commuter benefits program Read More »
Wal-Mart selects J.B. Hunt as 2005's top intermodal carrier Read More »
June 20
NJ Transit to launch express service between New York, Atlantic City Read More »
BNSF's Piggott and Bischler to take on VP positions, Murray to retire Read More »
Santa Clara VTA names two top execs Read More »
International railway union forms Middle East region Read More »
Shumsky to head Florida East Coast's human resources department Read More »
Cubic to install ticket distribution system for U.K.'s Northern Rail Read More »
BLET members reelect five National Division officers Read More »
June 19
UP sets first seven-day carloadings record outside fall peak Read More »
Utah Transit Authority gains $489 million federal grant for FrontRunner project Read More »
Canadian transportation industry lands $226 million in federal funds to bolster security Read More »
Kansas City Southern to install Wabtec's train/dispatching management system on U.S. and Mexican roads Read More »
Greater Cleveland RTA asks employees, passengers to help keep watch over system Read More »
Trucking capacity to remain tight into 2007, transportation research firm says Read More »
Alaska Railroad shuffles executive staff Read More »
BNSF, Japan railway share best practices at Texas meeting Read More »
June 16
WMATA board signs off on $1.9 billion FY07 budget Read More »
CN elevates Jablonski, Ruest to SVP level Read More »
Toll-free emergency phone numbers should be posted at more grade crossings, FRA says Read More »
Caltrain seeks feedback on fare hike proposals Read More »
NS orders 1,600 coal cars from FreightCar America Read More »
FTA approves Sound Transit's environmental report for northern extensions Read More »
Alaska Railroad seeks state permit to spray herbicides on weeds Read More »
Short line association sets dates for fall regional meetings Read More »
June 15
House signs off on amendment to add $214 million to Amtrak's FY2007 appropriation Read More »
UP sets several coal train loading records in May Read More »
U.S. needs a 'truly intermodal' transportation system, NCIT's Sherry says Read More »
New York MTA boots up new user-friendly home page Read More »
SEPTA to rehabilite trolley line Read More »
Bombardier to build another 31 light-rail cars for London transit agency Read More »
Trinity completes sale of fittings group Read More »
TieTek adds Darnell, House and Brink to executive ranks Read More »
Klutts Equipment to take wraps off Oklahoma manufacturing plant Read More »
June 14
KCS names Shoener president and COO; Haverty remains chairman and CEO Read More »
Tank-car design a focus of House subcommittee hearing on rail haz-mat safety Read More »
Kopp to join California High Speed Rail Authority Read More »
CN, KCS place orders for more than 100 locomotives Read More »
High gas prices mean more passengers for LA MTA Read More »
Same-railroad carloads fall for RailAmerica, Genesee & Wyoming in May Read More »
BNSF transports Asian steam locomotives to Illinois for RDC Read More »
Russian Railways rejoins international rail union after 50-year hiatus Read More »
June 13
NYCT sweeps APTA's Rail Rodeo competition in Brooklyn Read More »
BNSF shuffles transportation department management staff Read More »
NJ Transit begins to build Mount Arlington station Read More »
TMCA hands out transportation marketing and communications honors Read More »
Kansas City Southern de México begins to re-stencil locomotives Read More »
Siemens delivers light-rail vehicle No. 1 to Charlotte agency Read More »
Canadian hall of fame seeks nominations for 2006 inductees Read More »
HDR to design, engineer Houston METRO extension Read More »
RailComm to supply remote-control locomotive switching system to limestone miner Read More »
June 12
U.S. railroads originate record-setting number of carloads in May, AAR says Read More »
Utah, California agencies place joint locomotive order with MotivePower Read More »
CPR to serve Toyota's new Ontario plant Read More »
NS sets coal, coke and iron ore volume records in May Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority installs chemical detection devices at light-rail station Read More »
Four Anacostia & Pacific small roads to spend millions on infrastructure and equipment Read More »
Amtrak, Texas town unveil renovated station Read More »
UP to boost train speed in Minnesota and Wisconsin Read More »
June 9
BART signs off on $557.3 million FY2007 operating budget Read More »
House Appropriations Committee approves $9 billion in FY2007 transportation funding Read More »
Florida East Coast, Wal-Mart win Argus Media's Win-Win Award Read More »
KCS appoints Borrows, Cornelsen to high-ranking financial positions Read More »
LA MTA named APTA's 2006 'outstanding' transit agency Read More »
Former MidSouth Rail, Illinois Central and Southern Pacific CEO Moyers dies Read More »
UP sponsors 37th tank car safety course at TTCI Read More »
RMI seeks nominees for 2007 Fast Track Awards Read More »
June 8
BNSF sets units-handled record in May Read More »
Metrolink's monthly passenger count reaches 1 million for the first time Read More »
Siemens to provide traction control systems for passenger cars and locomotives Read More »
Railmark Holdings acquires short line and dinner train operator Coe Rail Read More »
BNSF to rely on rail fans' eyes and ears to help spot suspicious activity Read More »
Bombardier delivers 1,000th car to China Read More »
Jarrett to manage DTE Rail Services' Indiana rail-car repair shop Read More »
On Track Innovations to supply smart cards for Israeli transit agency Read More »
June 7
Kansas City Southern to launch daily container/trailer service between Mexico and the U.S. Southeast Read More »
House appropriations committee rejects amendments to provide additional Amtrak funding Read More »
Transportation Services Index records first two-month winning streak since fall 2004 Read More »
Amtrak offers online mobile device application Read More »
Bombardier to renovate vehicles, bogies for U.K. transit agency Read More »
KCSR teams up with Louisiana DOT to upgrade 300 crossings Read More »
Tucker to head Virginia rail and public transportation department Read More »
Pennsylvania railroad authorities to merge, change track ownership Read More »
Faiveley Transport appoints Tomar VP of marketing and business development Read More »
June 6
FTA launches joint procurement pilot program Read More »
California railroad authority chooses NWP to operate Northwestern Pacific Line Read More »
STB schedules hearing to review 'paper barriers' part in line sales and leases Read More »
WMATA realigns management structure Read More »
BNSF gets more bang for the buck at the diesel pump Read More »
Trimaran Capital Partners to purchase Standard Steel Read More »
RailWorks appoints transit division president, two risk management department heads Read More »
InTrade International to provide cranes, rail-car mover to two Venezuelan mining firms Read More »
RailComm completes operating rules training for Indiana commuter road, short line Read More »
June 5
BNSF lines up ethanol move to the Dallas/Fort Worth market Read More »
Transbay Joint Powers Authority to take two-phase approach to new intermodal transit center Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority adds light-rail cars to rehab program Read More »
UP to reschedule Ferromex interchange, improve track in Mexico Read More »
SEPTA, UTU reach tentative pact for conductors Read More »
CN cleans up river, assesses environmental impact after tank car accident in Quebec Read More »
KCSM turns to machine of yesteryear to remove fouled ballast Read More »
New Orleans transit authority obtains FTA waiver to protect FY2007 appropriation Read More »
June 2
House subcommittee marks up 2007 transportation appropriation, full House approves additional security funds Read More »
Minnesota governor signs bonding bill for Northstar project Read More »
Nottingham might be next STB chairman Read More »
FRA provides $1 million grant to Operation Lifesaver Read More »
Shurstad takes Pacer International's presidential reins, passes Pacer Stacktrain's top seat to Finkbiner Read More »
L.B. Foster to provide fasteners for Canada Line Read More »
Engleman Conners leaves National Transportation Safety Board Read More »
Trinity Industries sells fittings group Read More »
June 1
Schneider National to launch container service with CSXI and KCS Read More »
Surface transportation trade between the United States and NAFTA partners hits high-water mark in March Read More »
Sound Transit completes two Central Link light-rail stations Read More »
Chicago SouthShore orders 100 gondolas from Trinity Industries Read More »
GE/Credit Suisse joint venture to invest millions in transportation infrastructure Read More »
MBTA to transform century-old Maverick Station into intermodal hub Read More »
UP names Florence, Yedlick to general transportation superintendent positions Read More »
Trainyard Tech to install process control system at NS yard Read More »
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