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Rail News: June 2011
June 30
SFRTA board elects chair, vice chair Read More »
UP a 'best diversity' company, magazine says Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA unveils rebuilt Langhorne Station Read More »
Canadian, U.S. firms seek to expand rail capacity for crude oil business Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsValue of cargo transported among NAFTA nations climbed in April, BTS says Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT offers $101.4 million to promote clean fuel, energy-saving technology in transit Read More »
FTA, Detroit agree on final environmental report for light-rail line Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak receives RRIF loan for NEC locomotive purchase Read More »
China launches Beijing-to-Shanghai high-speed line Read More »
June 29
PeopleIntermodal institute adds board member, elects two others to emeritus status Read More »
Chicago's Metra updates 'quiet car' program Read More »
Passenger RailFTA awards asset management contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff Read More »
ShipCarsNow unveils mobile application Read More »
IntermodalProposed Florida 'intermodal campus' lines up project adviser Read More »
BART sets Sunday ridership record Read More »
British Columbia provides funds to help restart passenger trains on Vancouver Island Read More »
Passenger RailFTA approves next phase for Baltimore light-rail project Read More »
Amtrak receives RRIF loan for NEC locomotive purchase Read More »
June 28
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Siemens, CAD Railway, Orgo-Thermit, Axion and Timken Read More »
L.A. port's Knatz to anchor international port association Read More »
Metro-North to issue RFP for station-area development Read More »
IntermodalRailway clearance association recognizes North America's top 10 ports Read More »
KCS' Upchurch is top K.C.-area CFO, newspaper says Read More »
Springfield rail consolidation stakeholders should meet again, Sen. Durbin says Read More »
Passenger RailCTA to cut 10 percent of senior management positions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT to provide $1.6 billion for 27 major transit projects Read More »
June 27
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Sumitomo, Unitrac, Aconex and Railserve Read More »
IANA introduces online buyer's guide Read More »
WMATA's Sarles testifies at House hearing on transit security progress Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIowa Pacific subsidiaries transload coal at new U.K. terminal Read More »
Final major Central Link contract ready for closeout, Sound Transit says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB releases annual list of 'most wanted' safety improvements Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority signs off on higher FY2012 operating budget Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA awards $55 million in New Starts funds for Honolulu light-rail project Read More »
June 24
PeopleAllegheny County port authority's transit council elects new officers Read More »
Long Beach harbor commission OKs port's FY2012 budget Read More »
HDR's Keller takes reins as ARDA's new president Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal volume soared to 2011 high for second-straight week Read More »
BART board signs off on Warm Springs contract Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA OKs $2.5 billion budget for FY2012 Read More »
NS/Amtrak/IDOT pact will advance Englewood flyover project, Sen. Durbin says Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA awards $16 million grant for new signaling system along Caltrain corridor Read More »
FRA obligates funds to IDOT for Englewood Flyover project Read More »
June 23
KCS' Mike Haverty to receive 'railroad innovator' honor at RailTrends Read More »
Updates from Alstom, Kelso, HDR and NRC Read More »
C&SIndiana & Ohio crossing in sync with nearby highway intersection Read More »
Passenger RailNashville RTA posted 29 percent ridership gain in April Read More »
Motiva, Vecenergy to build rail offloading facility at FEC-served ethanol terminal Read More »
Class IsCN's fuel management program fuels efficiency gains; CSX's annual report cites emission reductions Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA approves FY2012 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Mica-Shuster Amtrak plan 'unrealistic' and will cost taxpayers, Boardman says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail industry stakeholders speak out at STB's 'rail competition' hearing Read More »
FRA hands over $16 million to CHSRA for San Francisco-San Jose PTC system design Read More »
Mica-Shuster privatization proposal would have negative impact on rail service, operating costs and labor, passenger-rail and labor groups say Read More »
June 22
U.S. Development Group to open Texas crude oil terminal next month Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCalifornia Northern Railroad wins 'clean air champion' award Read More »
Passenger RailCTA to step up security measures Read More »
Metrolink, DART and TRE set ridership records Read More »
PeopleNew head of continuous improvement, new trackwork project on UP's slate Read More »
Norfolk's light-rail service to launch Aug. 19 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA clears way for GCRTA's $10.5 million TIGER II grant for new station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic gains should continue in the second half, Baird says Read More »
June 21
Updates from EMD, AECOM, Eagle-SWS, Timken, NRG Thermal and China Information Technology Read More »
FinancialsFitch downgrades DART's sales tax revenue bonds Read More »
CSX tabs Sorfleet as chief human resources officer Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOregon bill annexes Coos Bay line into port district Read More »
Utah Transit Authority expands district, awards fastener contract Read More »
Passenger RailNew Mexico Rail Runner to eliminate weekend service Read More »
Sen. Schumer: FRA should consider RRIF loan for MTA's East Side Access project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSen. Kirk proposes bill to spur private investment in transportation infrastructure Read More »
Sen. Kirk proposes bill to encourage more private participation in HSR, other infrastructure projects Read More »
UP one step closer to issuing RFP for Chicago-St. Louis HSR project Read More »
June 20
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Invensys, G4S Technology, Lilee Systems, HDR, Harsco and Parsons Brinckerhoff Read More »
TransLink to add elevator at Scott Road Station Read More »
SFRTA breaks ridership record on 'Dump the Pump' day Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRep. Fleischmann joins House transportation committee Read More »
Twin Cities' Metro Transit to maintain service if state government shuts down Read More »
Amtrak bolsters security, names Sorozan CIO Read More »
IntermodalThree Pacific Northwest ports post progress with emission goals Read More »
Passenger RailTunnel boring begins for Toronto subway extension Read More »
HSR a hot topic at APTA Rail Conference Read More »
June 17
CATS CEO Flowers recognized as 'Outstanding Business Woman' Read More »
PeopleJackson to succeed Mackil as CEO of Beard Land, Modesto & Empire Traction Read More »
Passenger RailMore than 125 public transit agencies participate in 'Dump the Pump Day' Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Mongeau: Four short lines, infrastructure investments are paying off in carloads Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSen. Hutchison calls for greater rail security resources Read More »
AAR: U.S., Canadian roads continued to boost weekly carloads Read More »
USDOT to provide $175 million in transit grants Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce a smidge larger in May, STB data shows Read More »
June 16
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from L.B. Foster, Alstom, Frederick Intermodal, URS and Cambridge Systematics Read More »
Ontario regional council OKs LRT plan Read More »
WMATA wins top honors at APTA's rail rodeo Read More »
LaborTCU: Two rail labor union coalitions reject terms of tentative UTU/NCCC pact Read More »
MBTA to end refunds for service delays Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Railroad launches third set of M-8 rail cars Read More »
Virginia DOT lands six-year budget, forms public-private partnership office Read More »
CN to sell IC RailMarine Terminal's assets to Raven Energy Read More »
Passenger RailMica, Shuster share 'new direction' for nation's intercity passenger-rail system Read More »
House Appropriations Committee approves bill that would use $1 billion in HSR funds to pay for flood relief Read More »
More comments from Amtrak's Boardman regarding NEC privatization proposal Read More »
June 15
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Bombardier, Miner, Pacer, RMI, Professional Transportation, HDR and VOTG Tanktainer Read More »
BNSF, Yellowstone Valley modify lease agreement for Montana line Read More »
PeopleAmtrak appoints Geary vice president of operations Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet: Commuter-rail ridership reaches record in May; light-rail bridge construction to begin July 1 Read More »
GCRTA to break ground on station Read More »
MechanicalMontreal's AMT takes delivery of first bimodal locomotive Read More »
NY/NJ port authority restructures terminal lease, secures major shipper as anchor tenant Read More »
CN to launch construction on Calgary Logistics Park in summer Read More »
FTA program funds now available in Florida Read More »
IntermodalFlorida port, FEC to jointly develop new intermodal facility Read More »
Amtrak's Boardman: Mica proposal is 'broader than the NEC' Read More »
Mica, Shuster push for private involvement in NEC high-speed rail, Amtrak long-distance routes Read More »
International peer review shows support for Amtrak's next-gen HSR system Read More »
June 14
Denver RTD receives FTA grant for workforce initiative Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming railroads, other small roads registered carload gains in May Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA lands $2 million grant for station parking lot upgrade Read More »
Illinois commission approves crossing, bridge projects Read More »
Chicago Transit Board approves reverse auction process for CTA Read More »
MBCR appoints chief transportation, mechanical officers Read More »
Lautenberg, Holt voice opposition to cutting federal rail security funding Read More »
Class IsCREATE partners to begin grade separation project in Bridgeview Read More »
June 13
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Alstom, Thales, Hub Group, Brown Industries and HNTB Read More »
KCS honors chemical shippers' haz-mat safety efforts Read More »
DART light-rail project recognized for 'outstanding' civil engineering Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMississippi rail authority to study new short line; Mississippi Export selects Savage to operate transload terminal Read More »
Passenger RailLACMTA to solicit public feedback on subway extension project Read More »
Stabler to succeed Allen as TTCI president Read More »
SEPTA completes station restoration Read More »
Canadian PacificCP selects site for new Regina intermodal terminal Read More »
June 10
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Skanska, Ansaldo, Alstom, Bombardier, Saft and APS Technology Read More »
MOWNow available: Maintenance of Way Spending Report 2011 Read More »
LaborGCRTA, police labor council agree on new contract Read More »
IntermodalTacoma port completes grade separation project Read More »
Class IsSevere weather rained on UP's SPRB coal train loadings in May Read More »
Passenger RailHampton Roads Transit's light-rail project slated for Aug. 1 completion Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUP, CSX win awards for environmental stewardship Read More »
Passenger RailFTA to provide $3 million for workforce development programs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR report: U.S. rail traffic still trending up in June Read More »
Iowa HSR project hangs in the balance as legislature debates state budget Read More »
Minnesota's Northern Lights Express project advances 'under the radar' Read More »
New York passenger-rail group says 90 mph is OK for upstate intercity passenger trains Read More »
HNTB hires four execs to help oversee Northeast rail projects Read More »
June 9
New York MTA, St. Louis Metro add board members Read More »
NJ Transit riders can text security concerns Read More »
UTU, St. Louis terminal road team up to develop security awareness program Read More »
MOWBNSF caps off double track in New Mexico's Abo Canyon Read More »
LACMTA lets preliminary design contract for downtown connector Read More »
Transportation Services Index slipped in April Read More »
May marked 19 consecutive months of Amtrak ridership growth Read More »
Class IsOxbow sues BNSF, UP for alleged price-fixing practices Read More »
June 8
Supplier SpotlightUpdates from Bombardier, RailComm, RTI, Bourque Logistics, Koppers and NWMRC Read More »
Anacostia & Pacific relocates Chicago HQ; Watco assigns Baton Rouge Southern GM Read More »
SFMTA to raise price of Muni passes, parking fees Read More »
North Carolina DOT schedules citizens' workshop for CSXT yard relocation plan Read More »
CSX reaches emission-reduction goal a year early Read More »
New Orleans RTA breaks ground on streetcar project Read More »
AAR report: U.S. roads ramped up carloads, workforce in May Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA breaks ground on $16 million Boston station Read More »
June 7
UP receives 'healthy lifestyle' award Read More »
TriMet proposes September fare increase Read More »
USDOT gauges supplier interest in manufacturing streetcar rails Read More »
Caltrain to increase fare, parking fees Read More »
BART's proposed $1.36 billion budget includes funds for 'priority' projects Read More »
CSX Transportation breaks ground on $100 million Massachusetts rail-yard expansion Read More »
Alabama facility will be 'critical' to Crescent Corridor, Moorman says Read More »
June 6
Updates from Bombardier and TUV Rheinland Read More »
Nordgren joins NMB as mediator Read More »
Sound Transit's rail overpass construction, street upgrades to begin Wednesday Read More »
Crossings: One upgrade in Pennsylvania, one closure in North Carolina Read More »
West Virginia awards bridge contract for NS intermodal facility Read More »
BNSF reassigns three execs; AAR tabs Knight to fill government affairs post Read More »
VTA adopts two-year budget, transit service plan Read More »
USHSR Chicago conference conversation: HSR benefits, politics and marketing Read More »
California Senate seeks more control over CHSRA Read More »
CHSRA elects new chair and vice chair, appoints southern California HSR planning director Read More »
June 3
RSI provides scholarships to six students for 2011/12 academic year Read More »
DART appoints Cheney to board Read More »
UP's La Puente-Flowers named 'Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever' Read More »
MBTA completes commuter-rail station improvements Read More »
Many Oahu residents back the Honolulu Rail Transit project, survey says Read More »
CSX weaves community service into management training Read More »
NS, CSX to break ground on intermodal projects Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. roads notched more carloads in week No. 21 Read More »
June 2
Updates from Siemens, Alstom, HDR and Cambridge Systematics Read More »
Now available: Maintenance of Way Spending Report 2011 Read More »
Caltrain increases bicycle capacity on trains Read More »
APTA seeks nominations for business member board Read More »
U.K's DB Schenker Rail appoints logistics manager, tests 'High Speed' route trains Read More »
UP's ShipCarsNow teams up with independent auto dealer association Read More »
Teamsters Canada members ratify four-year contract with VIA Rail Read More »
New Orleans commission recommends governance changes for Public Belt Read More »
Defense department honors CSX with 'employer support' award Read More »
Illinois to study 220 mph rail service between Chicago, Champaign Read More »
June 1
Updates from Wabtec, RailComm, MTU Detroit Diesel, Bombardier, VTG and RailTerm Read More »
Hampshire-Cowan joins WMATA's board Read More »
Indiana DOT to update state's rail plan Read More »
UP tops Soy Transportation Coalition's 2011 shipper satisfaction index Read More »
UP releases annual sustainability, citizenship report Read More »
Pittsburgh port authority extends CEO Bland's contract Read More »
BTS: Surface transportation-moved freight among NAFTA partners reached record value in March Read More »
SEPTA approves $1.2 billion budget for FY2012 Read More »
Progressive Railroading's June cover story: HSR's beaten and blurry path Read More »
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