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Rail News: July 2017
July 31
MOWWMATA preps for Green Line interlocking replacement Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority posts record TEUs in FY2017 Read More »
ShippersBNSF, UP to serve new ethyl acetate plant in Nebraska Read More »
Internet-DigitalFerromex to use GE digital services to monitor locomotives Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allows Durham-Orange rail project to begin engineering Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsL.A. Metro launches workforce development program Read More »
LaborLongshore workers' approval of West Coast port contract appears likely Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate Appropriations OKs transportation funding bill Read More »
July 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier, Protran, Avtec, Arcadis, WSP and CHA (July 28) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailway Association of Canada rolls out new website Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT releases TIGER funds for Illinois rail project Read More »
Passenger RailMassachusetts DOT taps Arup to study proposed rail connection in Boston Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPANYNJ, ExpressRail post records in 2017's first half Read More »
MechanicalGE to transfer locomotive production to Fort Worth Read More »
LaborL.A. Metro inks five-year pacts with transit labor Read More »
CSX TransportationSTB concerned about 'deteriorated service' at CSX Read More »
July 27
Passenger RailTransLink logs ridership boost in 2017's first half Read More »
SecurityTriMet adopts new crime reporting system Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. carload traffic dipped in Week 29 Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRailway Interchange exhibit space sold out for September conference Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific elects Patel to board of directors Read More »
AmtrakSenate panel restores funds for Amtrak long-distance trains, TIGER grants Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS appoints Adamiak, Selby to new posts Read More »
MechanicalMaryland Transit awards subway car, CBTC contract to Hitachi-Ansaldo team Read More »
July 26
MechanicalBART's 'Fleet of the Future' to launch service in September Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSan Gabriel trench opens to train traffic Read More »
Passenger RailPATH logs ridership surge during Penn Station repairs Read More »
SafetyNTSB: SUV driver's actions led to deadly Metro-North accident Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR calls on STB to withdraw proposed new regs Read More »
Passenger RailLhota unveils plan to tackle NYC subway problems Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Q2 profit jumped 20 percent on volume growth Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's Q2 net income surges 23 percent Read More »
July 25
Passenger RailCTA reopens Illinois Medical District Station entrance Read More »
PeopleChao appoints federal reps to WMATA's board Read More »
SafetyUP safety videos win Telly Award Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA, Keolis to step up rail ticket checking Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line names Hoye VP Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx begins search for new rail operator Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump administration seeks repeal of Obama's fracking regs Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut taps TransitAmerica, Alternate Concepts to operate Hartford Line Read More »
July 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, GCT, Quandel Consultants and Kontron (July 24) Read More »
SafetyUP notes six-month decline in crossing collisions Read More »
Passenger RailTucson streetcar marks third anniversary Read More »
Passenger RailMetra bested on-time performance goal in June Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX designates Alabama location a 'Select Site' Read More »
LaborSTB: Class I employment slide continued in June Read More »
PeopleAnderson takes helm as Genesee & Wyoming Australia CEO Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain breaks ground on electrification project Read More »
July 21
Passenger RailCaltrain seeks input on new train seats Read More »
MechanicalSan Francisco transit agencies begin new rail-car testing Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago passenger-rail service proposal enters next phase Read More »
Canadian PacificTeamsters MOW division ratifies new pact with CP Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro forms panel to oversee Measure M implementation Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, NC Ports to offer new intermodal rail service Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ OKs $134.5 million for PATH substation work Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern's carload growth drives record Q2 revenue Read More »
July 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, Seneca Group, Jacobs, and JAGGAER (July 20) Read More »
SafetyMetra to install suicide prevention signs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRail traffic gains continue for U.S., Canadian roads in Week 28 Read More »
PeopleLRIW's 'Woman of the Year' nomination deadline extended Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia cap-and-trade extension to fund high-speed rail Read More »
Passenger RailCuomo slots $5.6 billion for LIRR improvements Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts record Q2 earnings Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific's Q2 net income soars 19 percent Read More »
July 19
MOWMaryland Transit preps for light-rail repairs Read More »
Passenger RailDelaware DOT begins renovating Newark rail station Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to close ticket office on BNSF Line Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsProgressive Railroading launches Railway Interchange news feed Read More »
PeopleTTD elects Willis, Regan as labor group's new leaders Read More »
AmtrakFRA unveils report on restoring Amtrak Gulf Coast service Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to consolidate operating divisions Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts Q2 revenue, profit gains as restructuring continues Read More »
July 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from PowerRail, ABB, Nebraska Central Dispatch, MEN Mikro and Tideworks (July 18) Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak launches W.V. bus connections to Cardinal rail service Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet launches electronic fare payment system Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT to review public-private TOD proposals for Amtrak stations Read More »
SustainabilitySound Transit's Angle Lake rail station earns LEED Gold Read More »
MOWKentucky awards grade-crossing improvement grants Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia rail agency begins geotechnical work for underground tunnels Read More »
Passenger RailTalgo ramps up rail-car overhaul work in Milwaukee Read More »
July 17
Passenger RailWMATA fires track supervisor for overtime abuse Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT should increase fed share of TIFIA financing, AASHTO says Read More »
PeopleValley Metro adds Modelski, Novacek to management team Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight infrastructure must be improved to maintain U.S. competitiveness, CAGTC says Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT gears up to renovate Brooklyn N line stations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAcquisitions boost G&W's North American traffic Read More »
PTCMBTA to install PTC on Lowell commuter-rail line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: 45G tax credit achieves majority support in Congress Read More »
July 14
Short Lines & RegionalsU.S. Rep. Hollingsworth tours Louisville & Indiana project Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RCE, Alstom, Siemens and Cambridge Systematics (July 14) Read More »
SafetyTSB: Crossing design, distracted driver played roles in 2015 crossing accident Read More »
Passenger RailToronto transit agency marks 31 billion rides Read More »
LaborParsec workers at Illinois terminal join Teamsters Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsFreight services index reached record level in May Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to serve refrigerated warehouse in new South Dakota industrial park Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit solicits bids to build track for Southwest light-rail project Read More »
July 13
C&SOhio commission OKs safety improvements at two crossings Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit board blesses $1.34 billion capital budget Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak station underway in Schenectady Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP consolidates management at Council Bluffs Service Unit Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlpenglow Rail acquires VIP Rail Read More »
Passenger RailFRA unveils record of decision for NEC FUTURE project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S., Canadian rail traffic rose in July's first week Read More »
AmtrakNTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Amtrak incident in D.C. Read More »
July 12
Passenger RailRoyal Palm Railway tourist trains to begin rolling in late summer Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from United Rail, Vertex, Lochner and WSP USA (July 12) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBay Line Railroad to continue serving Enviva at Florida port Read More »
IntermodalAGT Food amps up unit-train abilities with Montreal port terminal deal Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsProgressive Rail to operate state-owned line in North Carolina Read More »
LaborCTA rail operators opt to strike Read More »
IntermodalCalifornia, Virginia ports pumped up container volume in June Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse committee's funding bill would ax TIGER program Read More »
July 11
Short Lines & RegionalsPennsylvania city to cue up quiet zone Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet wraps up renovations to Gresham City Hall light-rail station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco wins stevedoring safety award from insurance carrier Read More »
ShippersSelect Sands expects bump in frac sand production, rail-car commitments Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSuppliers partner with U.K. universities to conduct rail research Read More »
Passenger RailPATH nears ridership high-water mark Read More »
M&AGrupo Mexico completes Florida East Coast Railway acquisition Read More »
PeopleTrump taps former Conrail President Batory to lead FRA Read More »
July 10
Supplier SpotlightAECOM to acquire Shimmick Construction for $175 million Read More »
LogisticsSand Spring's transload facility lands 'premier' label from BNSF Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain's average weekday ridership dips slightly Read More »
LaborNo new labor accord yet between union bargaining group, carriers' conference Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRapid City, Pierre & Eastern marks soon-to-start mainline upgrades Read More »
PeopleAPTA kicks off search for new leader Read More »
Passenger RailAlberta commits funds for Calgary light-rail project Read More »
PTCUSDOT's inspector general to review federal oversight of PTC funding Read More »
July 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Union Leasing, Kapsch TrafficCom, Steel Dynamics and Tiger Cool (July 7) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsSaskatchewan short line buys grain hoppers from province Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX, short line to help fund overpass in Indiana Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak trains to temporarily return to Grand Central Terminal Read More »
IntermodalTexas port contracts Primoris to complete rail project Read More »
PeopleHoglander takes NMB's gavel for sixth time Read More »
Passenger RailState transportation funding includes $20 million for Caltrain electrification Read More »
Passenger RailFRA issues draft environmental report for Hudson Tunnel project Read More »
July 6
Passenger RailRhode Island DOT offers free commuter-rail trips through year's end Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLRIW seeks 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' nominations Read More »
PeopleMetrolinx's Mohyla wins Operation Lifesaver Canada's top safety award Read More »
PeopleMARTA names Goode executive director of diversity, inclusion Read More »
PeopleShort Line Safety Institute names Murta executive director Read More »
Passenger RailMetra unveils new Maywood Station Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth American rail traffic gains continued in week 26 Read More »
Passenger RailUSDOT to provide $537 million loan for Moynihan Train Hall project Read More »
July 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Leica Geosystems, Harsco, United Rail, HNTB and WAGO (July 5) Read More »
IntermodalMinnesota DOT opens application period for freight funding program Read More »
Passenger RailPittsburgh transit agency postpones new light-rail fare payment system Read More »
MechanicalCIT to sell European rail leasing arm to VTG Read More »
PeopleValley Metro names new chairs Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWestern New York & Pennsylvania workers join BLET Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWestern Group appoints Pajor to top business development post Read More »
Passenger RailUTA nets funds to double track S-Line streetcar route Read More »
July 3
Passenger RailCaltrain slates meeting on fare hikes Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB determines probable cause of 2015 BNSF derailment Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit begins building light rail on interstate bridge Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorthern Plains Railroad marks 20 years of service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak updates progress on Penn Station renewal work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransport Canada takes action on rail security, locomotive emission regs Read More »
PTCNorth County Transit District gears up for PTC revenue service demo Read More »
MechanicalKansas City authority gets green light to purchase two new streetcars Read More »
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