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Rail News: July 2006
July 31
New York/New Jersey port authority earmarks $1 billion for bi-state tunnel project Read More »
Orange County Transportation Authority seeks voter approval to renew Measure M transportation tax Read More »
Houston METRO completes draft environmental report for Southeast Corridor Read More »
STB to revise rate case guidelines, examine grain rates at fall hearing Read More »
Thelen, Heilig assume VP posts at NS Read More »
Trinity Industries to sell European freight-car business to International Railway Systems Read More »
TransCore acquires rail tracking software provider IntelliTrans Read More »
July 28
Sacramento agency to raise fares for second time in a year Read More »
CTA, Bombardier finalize 406-car order Read More »
Chicago-area transit agencies form coalition to improve regional transportation Read More »
UP adds former White House Chief of Staff Card as director Read More »
Developer begins to build high-rise, mixed-use complex near LA MTA station Read More »
Four Rivers Transportation appoints, promotes execs at two short lines Read More »
FreightCar America's second-quarter sales, income and backlog go up; car orders come down Read More »
July 27
Freight-rail tax credit bill enters Senate Read More »
Providence and Worcester to begin using newly built Rhode Island corridor in August Read More »
Canadian government earmarks more than $11 million for crossing improvements Read More »
More passengers climb aboard Amtrak trains on Keystone Corridor Read More »
RailAmerica's second-quarter operating ratio rises, income falls Read More »
Wabtec boosts second-quarter income, restructures to control costs Read More »
July 26
NS sets quarterly high-water marks for revenue, income and carloads Read More »
CPR's second-quarter revenue and income rise, operating ratio falls Read More »
FRA to address private-crossing safety at public meetings Read More »
Cashman to succeed McClure as CIT Rail Resources president Read More »
Bombardier to supply trams for new Italian light-rail system Read More »
Garnett to leave post as Great North Eastern Railway's CEO Read More »
July 25
BNSF sets revenue and income records in year's second quarter Read More »
Connecticut DOT, Metro-North to award $522 million M-8 car contract to Kawasaki Read More »
New ethanol facilities to build up Iowa short lines' traffic Read More »
California Transportation Commission allocates millions to transit agencies Read More »
Bordner takes reins as Maryland Midland's president and CEO Read More »
Railmark Holdings changes Coe Rail's name to historic 'Michigan Air-Line' moniker Read More »
July 24
FRA data shows U.S. roads reducing train accidents and employee injuries, AAR says Read More »
KCS, NS joint venture to start Meridian Speedway trackwork in August Read More »
Transport Canada requires CN to restrict train speeds in Ontario Read More »
FRA grants Georgia DOT $6.7 million to study Atlanta-to-Chattanooga line Read More »
CSXI to boot up load matching tool Read More »
MotivePower to remanufacture five NJ Transit switchers Read More »
GE Rail Services promotes Schitter to VP of sales Read More »
July 21
DM&E's PRB project threatens safety, Mayo Clinic and Rochester Coalition claim; upgraded track will help prevent train accidents, railroad says Read More »
CN attains all-time-low operating ratio, all-time-high revenue in second quarter Read More »
House committee signs off on $3.5 billion transit security grant bill Read More »
UP to build terminal near San Antonio next year Read More »
BNSF names Williams AVP of service design Read More »
Twin Cities & Western celebrates 15th anniversary Read More »
WMATA to upgrade car washers Read More »
July 20
UP sets revenue and carload records, lowers operating ratio in second quarter Read More »
Senate appropriations subcommittee approves $1.4 billion for Amtrak, billions for FTA and FRA Read More »
CN and BMWED agree to resume contract talks, ending one-day strike Read More »
WMATA lands $4 million grant for backup control center Read More »
ARCI data: Car deliveries climb, orders and backlog fall in second quarter Read More »
Pickett to serve fourth term as Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen president Read More »
Greater Cleveland RTA names Kelley board VP Read More »
July 19
CSX sets revenue and income records, lowers operating ratio in second quarter Read More »
Transit agencies carry 2.5 billion passengers in first quarter, APTA says Read More »
BMWED launches strike at CN to prompt contract resolution Read More »
WMATA posts record ridership for 10th-straight year Read More »
GE, Cubic complete first explosives-detecting ticket vending machine test Read More »
NS purchases two RailPower switcher conversion kits Read More »
Miner Enterprises files federal patent infringement lawsuit against A. Stucki Read More »
July 18
Iowa Interstate closes on Great Western acquisition Read More »
Mexican government to fund three-fourths of Chiapas-Mayab's line rebuilding costs Read More »
Progress Rail subsidiary to acquire CSXT's Kentucky shop Read More »
BNSF counts on campaign to help prevent track buckles Read More »
UP's fourth 'Heritage Series' locomotive honors Chicago & North Western's workers Read More »
July 17
Pittsburgh port authority awards $156.5 million tunnel construction contract Read More »
Sound Transit seeks feedback on three expansion options Read More »
New name, new schedule for MBTA's Providence-to-Stoughton line Read More »
FRA awards research grants to two universities Read More »
NJ Transit opens Newark light-rail line Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming registers carload gains in June, second quarter Read More »
Bush to nominate Scovel as USDOT's inspector general Read More »
Sturtz joins Global Railway as COO Read More »
July 14
New Mexico's Rail Runner launches service Read More »
Ottawa awards $580 million design/build contract to Siemens-led consortium Read More »
Watco to acquire Minnesota, Dakota & Western from Boise Cascade Read More »
Burgeoning coal and intermodal traffic bodes well for rail-car demand, FTR says Read More »
Altamont agency increases fares, adds trains Read More »
SEPTA contracts Parsons to conduct second phase of 'Smart Stations' program Read More »
BNSF creates council to address transportation supervisors' concerns Read More »
Trinity Industries finds buyer for European freight-car business Read More »
July 13
Government grants will spur ethanol traffic in Ontario, RAC says Read More »
GO Transit installs television systems on trains Read More »
Barthle becomes National Association of Railway Business Women's 34th president Read More »
BNSF appoints Haynes to succeed retiring AVP Sturgeon Read More »
TieTek forms six-person advisory board Read More »
Kondek joins Aspectus Video Intelligence as president, CEO Read More »
July 12
U.S. transit systems under no imminent threat following Indian commuter train bombings, DHS says Read More »
DHS to test passenger screening equipment at PATH's Exchange Place Station Read More »
Sound Transit to add Sounder trains in 2007 Read More »
Sammon to head Transportation Security Administration's network management office Read More »
Brookville Equipment to build environmentally friendly locomotives for Metro-North, Staten Island Railroad Read More »
RailAmerica's carloads decline for fifth-straight month Read More »
ALSTOM to supply trains in France, Denmark Read More »
Teamsters Rail Conference solicits first responders' support for 'safe rails' campaign Read More »
July 11
RailTrends finance conference coming to New York City in October Read More »
Another year, another fare increase at Caltrain Read More »
Velocity committees help Kansas City Southern's railroads shore up service metrics Read More »
BNSF provides workers tips to avoid slips and trips Read More »
CXT to supply concrete ties for Edmonton light-rail extension Read More »
TMCA installs officers, names year's top marketing executive Read More »
Brijot Imaging Systems offers explosives-detecting camera software Read More »
July 10
U.S. railroads register carload gain, set coal volume record in June, AAR says Read More »
LIRR receives New York transportation safety board honor for crossing safety program Read More »
U.S. Class Is' workforces remain on the rise, STB data shows Read More »
Transportation Services Index registers third-straight monthly gain in May Read More »
Fatigue probable cause of 2004 train accident, NTSB finds Read More »
Transit security bill enters the House Read More »
July 7
DHS to dole out $168 million to transit agencies, $7.2 million to Amtrak Read More »
Transport Canada orders CN to use dynamic brake-equipped locomotives on part of B.C. line Read More »
BNSF sets Powder River Basin train loading record in June Read More »
WMATA, ATU agree on four-year deal Read More »
Island foundation chooses Southern Railway of B.C. to operate freight and passenger trains Read More »
ALSTOM to supply CORADIA trains to French, Italian railways Read More »
LA MTA to analyze DMUs, connector line Read More »
UTU, steelworkers union to share knowledge and resources Read More »
Burke-Parsons-Bowlby to build second wood treating plant in Kentucky Read More »
July 6
Sen. Kohl aims antitrust enforcement act at rail industry Read More »
Emergency board seeks to resolve SEPTA, BLET dispute Read More »
California ports launch plan to cut air emissions Read More »
South Florida RTA appoints Scott chairman, Barreiro vice chairman Read More »
Kansas City Southern Railway installs revenue management system Read More »
Carter & Burgess acquires Day Wilburn Associates Read More »
RailPower scales back 2006 production goal by 40 switchers Read More »
Santa Clara VTA hires Hursh as deputy maintenance director Read More »
July 5
DOT signs off on $700 million for DART light-rail expansion Read More »
AAR data: About halfway through 2006, U.S. roads continue to move more carloads Read More »
CSXI, UP to drop 'STAX' domestic container program Read More »
Canadian government to grant millions to help secure large transit systems Read More »
CN, UTU agree on contract covering Bessemer Subdivision T&E workers Read More »
FRA, USDOT dole out grants for intermodal terminal and transportation research Read More »
LA MTA appoints Molina chairman Read More »
Teamsters' rail conference elects officers Read More »
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