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Rail News: June 2019
June 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Thales, Focused Technology, Appalachian Railcar, Ondas Networks and HNTB (June 28) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ governor signs NJ Transit worker bill, highlights agency's progress Read More »
PeopleWMATA hands chairman's gavel to Smedberg Read More »
PeopleFormer CSX exec Kendall joins FRA as deputy administrator Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet adopts 2020 budget, anticipates station consolidation plan vote Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern kicks off TOP21 operating plan Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates $60 million grant to DART for platform extensions Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad OKs historic pact to build new U.S.-Canada rail connection Read More »
June 27
MOWMBTA lets contract for improvements at four subway stations Read More »
Passenger RailAustin's Cap Metro garnered high ridership growth in May Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina ports set cargo record in May Read More »
MechanicalMontreal agency to obtain more AZUR trains from consortium Read More »
PeopleGoTriangle CEO Mann to step down Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 25 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenators introduce two-person train crew bill Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA names 293 winners of annual 'Jake' safety awards Read More »
June 26
Passenger RailBART to phase out paper tickets at four stations Read More »
ShippersRetailers call for boosting congressional authority over tariffs Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail gains Canadian government, infrastructure bank funding for service ramp up Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse OKs legislation including THUD appropriations bill Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to hasten capital construction projects under new state plan Read More »
Passenger RailFTA taps VTA as first entrant in expedited project delivery program Read More »
IntermodalSchneider launches intermodal service at CSX ramp in Indianapolis Read More »
SecurityAPTA honors transit-rail agencies' safety, security efforts Read More »
June 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Keolis, FRA, DMI, Bourque Logistics and Alstom (June 25) Read More »
Passenger RailTEXRail receives CLIDE Award Read More »
SafetyMBTA creates rail safety review panel Read More »
Passenger RailBART earns top award at APTA's 2019 International Rail Rodeo Read More »
PeopleUtah Transit Authority names Gonot executive director Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains breaks ground on Orlando passenger-rail line Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ unveils major plan to reduce delays on PATH trains Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB calls on FRA to stop delaying passenger-rail safety rule Read More »
June 24
PeopleLittle Rock Port Authority's board re-elects Hendricks chair Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS green lights TOD near Grantville Station Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA to enable automatic door-opening on Red Line Read More »
PeopleTC&W promotes Ryberg to assistant VP Read More »
PeopleRichardson appointed BART's first inspector general Read More »
C&SOhio commission OKs CSX grade crossing projects Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies new contract with M&NA, reaches tentative pact with SEPTA Read More »
Passenger RailDART names future commuter-rail service the Silver Line Read More »
June 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Vossloh, Nomad Digital, MUL Railcars, SNC-Lavalin, Railway Equipment and EnviroServe (June 21) Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain completes 22nd Street Station improvements Read More »
PeopleCalifornia transit board names Padgette managing director of Capitol Corridor Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP recognizes 46 companies for safe hazmat practices Read More »
PeopleAAPA names Connor to succeed Nagle as top exec Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationShort-line tax credit advances in House, picks up 50th cosponsor in Senate Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. Class Is employed fewer workers in May Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates $300M to BART’s heavy-rail system Read More »
June 20
MechanicalSound Transit receives new light-rail vehicle Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro report highlights on-demand service, congestion pricing study Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic down again in Week 24 Read More »
SafetyDenver RTD light-rail derailment prompts safety action plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB solicits comments on proposed Uinta Basin Railway's environmental impact Read More »
Passenger RailMassDOT, MBTA OK $18.3 billion capital plan Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ wraps up ExpressRail Port Jersey project Read More »
SecurityAmtrak police force cuts prompt lawmakers' security concerns Read More »
June 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Thales, Wabtec, Cubic, HDR, Roadrunner, Wasatch and James Street (June 19) Read More »
IntermodalAmports to expand acreage at Jacksonville port Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis logs ridership record during Stanley Cup celebration Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNS honors Delaware-Lackawanna as 'short line of the year' Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA seeks improvements for Blue, Orange, Silver lines Read More »
Canadian PacificCP recognized for logistics excellence Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT Hartford Line marks one-year anniversary Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: House bill includes short-line tax credit Read More »
June 18
Passenger RailAPTA to host maintenance, operator skills competition Read More »
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor increases train speeds Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro begins work on Blue Line northern segment Read More »
PeopleNCDOT's Trogdon to chair AASHTO rail council Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues preliminary report on ethanol train derailment in Texas Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTeamsters rail traffic controllers ratify new CN contract Read More »
MechanicalNCTD board approves Siemens locomotive order Read More »
SecurityNYC Transit: Pact adds 500 officers to improve safety, combat fare evasion Read More »
June 17
Passenger RailNJ Transit to highlight accessibility options in video campaign Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink completes Joyce Collingwood Station project Read More »
Passenger RailDART forges pact with Anland North to develop Victory Plaza Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak wraps up Acela interior 'refresh' Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnited Rail enlists Peakstone to raise capital for short-line acquisitions Read More »
LogisticsHoward Energy expands rail-served bulk terminal facilities in Texas Read More »
MechanicalBombardier to move BART rail-car assembly to California Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA issues proposed rule for passenger rail safety, risk-reduction systems Read More »
June 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from NRC, Tramont, Alstom, ABB Turbocharging, TekTracking, CRRC and HNTB (June 14) Read More »
Passenger RailPATH to open eastbound Harrison Station Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro tunnel boring machine breaks through to Wilshire/Western Terminus Read More »
IntermodalPalmetto Railways to serve new plastics transload facility Read More »
PeopleDART names Schulze chief of staff Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth Dakota lawmakers seek Chao's help to fight Washington state's crude-by-rail law Read More »
IntermodalUSDOT seeks applicants for new port infrastructure grant program Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA OKs timeline for major transit expansion Read More »
June 13
PeopleWMATA names Mobbs counsel to inspector general Read More »
PTCSouth Florida RTA to start PTC revenue service demos at Tri-Rail Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsFRA: Short Line Safety Institute's assessment model is 'robust' Read More »
SafetyWashington state to update railroad oil-spill response rules Read More »
C&SNJ Transit lands federal grant for distributed generation project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slump carries into June Read More »
Kansas City SouthernBMW opens KCSM-served plant in Mexico Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA announces $326M in rail safety, improvement grants Read More »
June 12
AmtrakAmtrak's Empire Builder route turns 90 Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County authority OKs FY2020 budget Read More »
MOWUtah Transit Authority completes major construction project in one month Read More »
MOWCoos Bay Rail Line rehabs 37 timber bridges Read More »
PeopleLA Metro installs new senior team members, announces Wiggins' departure Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLouisville & Indiana Railroad, malting company to open transload facility Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA awards grants for CREATE project, rail upgrades in Florida and Michigan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: House majority cosponsors short-line tax credit bill Read More »
June 11
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Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Infinity Transportation, Railroad Software and Road & Rail (June 12) Read More »
PeopleMet Council identifies Metro Transit police chief finalists Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak trains again stop at Springfield Union Station Read More »
PeopleArrows Up: CEO Allegretti retires, Renfro named successor Read More »
MOWNJ Transit calls for bids to fill track-side canal Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara Valley authority OKs environmental report for light-rail extension Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco to serve as rail manager of Meridian's new crude-oil refinery Read More »
MOWFRA awards rail improvement grants in Arkansas, Missouri Read More »
June 10
Passenger RailLIRR to begin Penn Station construction Read More »
AmtrakWisconsin lawmakers OK funds to expand Amtrak Hiawatha service Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia debuts on-dock rail yard Read More »
Passenger RailVTA transfers Berryessa extension testing to BART Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIndiana short line obtains federal grant for infrastructure upgrades Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN marks 100th year in business Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain approves FY2020 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Passenger RailFRA to award grant for Gulf Coast passenger-rail service Read More »
June 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hub, All Hands Fire, Hanson, Cloud Logistics, Raven Logistics and Cylus (June 7) Read More »
Passenger RailSMART, BART receive Bay Area Metro Award Read More »
IntermodalCanada OKs new Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit taps Khan as CTO for infrastructure, operation Read More »
Passenger RailIllinois OKs infrastructure bill that boosts transit-rail funding Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to serve Ceres Global's new hydrocarbon transloading venture Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins Hilltop Tacoma Link construction Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific opens automotive compound in Vancouver Read More »
June 6
Passenger RailVTA redesigns website with focus on trip planning Read More »
Passenger RailUnited Rail launches Las Vegas Xpress project Read More »
Passenger RailMetro-North Harrison Station begins TOD construction Read More »
C&SPUCO approves rail crossing upgrades in Ohio Read More »
LogisticsLacassine Operating to build blending plant at Louisiana rail terminal Read More »
Passenger RailMetra seeks input on transit connection pilot Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak names Gardner, Winbigler to new exec roles Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slump continued in May Read More »
June 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Alstom, Veea Systems, Angel Trains, Geotab, Cubic and Schneider (June 5) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA NYCT updates train service status Read More »
PeopleModesto short-line's Bienvenu elected chair of Beard's board Read More »
PeopleTransLink names Ladrak president of BC Rapid Transit Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro reaches halfway mark on first section of Purple Line Extension construction Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR responds to Supreme Court's decision on metrics, standards Read More »
PeopleLeague of Railway Women seeks 'Woman of the Year' nominees Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse Appropriations OKs FY2020 THUD bill Read More »
June 4
PeopleTransit industry veteran Stephens dies Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail posts Q1 ridership, revenue growth Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak upgrades track between DC, Baltimore Read More »
MechanicalTriMet awards $80M fleet overhaul contract to Siemens Mobility Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRailUSA acquires CSX line in Florida Read More »
MechanicalDART orders FLIRT trains from Stadler Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific continues moving record amounts of grain Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS readies operating plan for precision scheduled railroading Read More »
June 3
Passenger RailDART, Uber partner on last-mile service Read More »
Passenger RailMetra opens new station shelter on Milwaukee District North Line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAmtrak, freight railroads continue service suspensions due to flooding Read More »
IntermodalCorpus Christi port begins channel improvement project to serve energy market Read More »
Passenger RailMTA launches contactless fare payment pilot Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWashington State DOT picks Omaha Track to operate short-line branch, announces $5.7 BUILD grant Read More »
Passenger RailCDOT issues RFP for Front Range passenger-rail study Read More »
PeoplePat Ottensmeyer to receive 2019 Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends Read More »
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