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Rail News: July 2018
July 31
PeopleLandsberg, Homendy confirmed to NTSB Read More »
IntermodalNorth Carolina ports report record traffic in FY18 Read More »
MOWRTA: Tie production, purchases rose in June Read More »
LaborWMATA announces two labor agreements Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadNissan honors UP for transportation solutions, hurricane recovery Read More »
IntermodalIANA to honor Manning with Silver Kingpin Award Read More »
Passenger RailSunRail opens 17-mile extension Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak's Washington Union Station projects face delays, cost overruns Read More »
July 30
SecurityNJ Transit police partner with Nextdoor to boost community policing Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak's Michigan network adopts bike-friendly policy Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA announces course on transit project planning Read More »
PeopleSMART TD's Lesniewski retires Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro OKs bus-line crossing upgrades to prep for light-rail conversion Read More »
High-Speed RailOregon DOT, British Columbia, Microsoft pledge funds for high-speed rail study Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailTrends unveils 2018 conference agenda Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W posts operating revenue, income growth in Q2 Read More »
July 27
Federal Legislation & RegulationBLET meets with lawmakers over Tex Mex crew dispute Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RSI, Bombardier, Alstom and WSP (July 27) Read More »
PeopleAPTA names Houston METRO's Lambert 'outstanding' manager Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit taps Walsh to build light-rail extension Read More »
PeopleLRW seeks nominations for 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak projects aim for a smoother ride along Northeast Corridor Read More »
PeopleUP promotes Tennison to EVP, chief strategy officer Read More »
SecurityMineta report highlights terrorist attacks on rail targets Read More »
July 26
Passenger RailSan Mateo County to vote on proposed sales tax to relieve traffic congestion Read More »
MechanicalSeattle mayor questions new streetcars' size Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Rail traffic growth trend continues Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsReport: Short lines contribute significantly to U.S. economy Read More »
AmtrakSenate OKs measure to analyze impact of Amtrak's on-time performance Read More »
PeopleWatco promotes four to executive team Read More »
SafetyFTA clears rail safety oversight programs in four more states Read More »
CSX TransportationFeds: CSX to pay $2.2 million in penalties for derailment, oil spill Read More »
July 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Dewberry, Railroad Software, Alstom and REMSA (July 25) Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit logged light-rail ridership record in May Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationThermite weld failure caused CP derailment, agency says Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR launches accessibility program Read More »
PeopleCleveland RTA exec Calabrese to step down sooner than expected Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver, FRA announce rail-safety grant awards Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN boosts financial outlook after posting strong Q2 Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern's Q2 results break records Read More »
July 24
Rail Industry TrendsNYCT to boost accessibility at Brooklyn G Line station Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit wraps up Bellevue tunnel excavation Read More »
Passenger RailNorth Carolina officials mark start of Charlotte Gateway Station project Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro unveils alternatives for Crenshaw/LAX northern extension Read More »
MechanicalARCI: Rail-car orders increased in Q2 Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Majority of Americans favor increased public transit funding Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I Chair Shuster introduces draft of infrastructure plan Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN appoints Ruest president, CEO Read More »
July 23
Passenger RailMTA crews relocate LIRR tracks to make way for Grand Central entrance Read More »
IntermodalPort of Savannah set container volume record in FY2018 Read More »
MOWBNSF to help fund Moorhead grade-crossing project Read More »
Passenger RailCTA unveils details for rail station accessibility plan Read More »
Passenger RailFeds OK next phase of testing on RTD's G Line Read More »
Canadian PacificTCRC ratifies four-year pact with CP Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit on track to beat rail ridership records Read More »
AmtrakCourt ruling allows Amtrak, FRA to set on-time standards Read More »
July 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Dewberry, Road & Rail, Wabtec and Kontron (July 20) Read More »
SecurityDHS slates cybersecurity summit Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: Class I employment steady in mid-June Read More »
MechanicalMBTA unveils new Green Line rail car Read More »
CSX TransportationLong Ridge terminal wraps up rail loop project in Ohio Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF rail service extended at Port of Portland Read More »
Passenger RailNYC Comptroller's report cites lack of accessible subway stations Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern posts record Q2 results Read More »
July 19
PeopleTrinity Metro names two rail division VPs Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationOSHA solicits input on rail roadway work rule Read More »
MechanicalMetra to reissue rail-car RFP Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic grew 5 percent in Week 28 Read More »
SafetyFTA unveils two new safety regs Read More »
SafetyFRA announces $318 million in CRISI grants for rail projects Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific posts Q2 revenue growth of 7 percent Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP reports 29 percent growth in Q2 net income Read More »
July 18
Supplier SpotlightAlstom shareholders OK merger with Siemens Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsLA Metro slashes bike-share fares Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain slates electrification meeting in Burlingame Read More »
PeopleMBTA names Levy customer experience chief Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsHouse subcommittee to address 2018 hurricane preparation Read More »
SecurityVirginia Railway Express hosts TSA security training Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNEmerge Energy to locate frac sand terminal on CN line Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX beat expectations for Q2 Read More »
July 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, Cad Railway, WSP and VTG (July 17) Read More »
PeopleMorales joins Houston METRO's board Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain slashes fines for fare evasions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA unveils FY2018 apportionments document Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port shattered monthly volume record in June Read More »
LaborATU members authorize WMATA strike Read More »
Passenger RailMet Council reaches agreement with TC&W to advance Southwest light-rail line Read More »
Intermodal'Freight NYC' aims to modernize rail, maritime infrastructure in the Big Apple Read More »
July 16
Passenger RailKansas City Streetcar reports ridership records Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAPTA forum focuses on 'future of mobility' Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit preps for 'floating bridge' post-tensioning Read More »
PTCFRA hosts PTC symposium on interoperability issues Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSanta Clara VTA seeks transit-oriented developers Read More »
SustainabilityTransport Canada announces clean-rail research grant awards Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRail Enterprise Group to launch rail services in Iowa, Tennessee Read More »
PeopleWatco names Webb exec chair, Smith CEO Read More »
July 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Siemens, Hanson and LRW (July 13) Read More »
Supplier SpotlightFRA's Batory tours CSX's Virginia Avenue Tunnel project Read More »
SafetyCaltrain wraps up Redwood City grade crossing work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA seeks applicants for state rail safety grants Read More »
C&SMTA upgrades LIRR interlocking in Queens Read More »
PeopleReport: CSX VP O'Malley to join Brightline Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPanhandle Northern Railroad seeks CRISI grant for safety improvements Read More »
PeopleMetrolinx Chair Prichard steps down Read More »
July 12
Passenger RailCTA reveals design for new Damen Green Line station Read More »
MechanicalLA Metro to retire remaining P865 light-rail cars Read More »
IntermodalPatriot Rail's Seaonus Stevedoring granted free-trade zone status at New Orleans port Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN budgets CA$315 million for Ontario projects Read More »
MOWTRRA picks Walsh to rebuild Mississippi River rail bridge Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. intermodal volume jumped 12 percent in Week 27 Read More »
MechanicalSEPTA's first new Siemens locomotive hits the rails Read More »
CSX TransportationNYSDOT awards $19 million to expand CSX's DeWitt terminal Read More »
July 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from HollyFrontier, Bergmann, NRC, Siemens and Lewis (July 11) Read More »
PeopleWindmiller joins St. Louis Bi-State Development board Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsJury favors Sandbox Logistics in case against Arrows Up Read More »
IntermodalSouth Carolina ports post record year in FY18 Read More »
LaborBLET seeks Trump's help in crew dispute with KCSR Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsMassDOT announces $1.8 million in grants for freight-rail projects Read More »
SafetyFTA certifies rail-safety programs for N.C., Puerto Rico and Washington Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR, shippers: Trade war threatens U.S. economy Read More »
July 10
Passenger RailMetra to test fare zone changes Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit wraps up Cranford rail station rehab Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA seeks feedback on three-year strategic plan Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP recognizes 54 shippers for chemical safety Read More »
MechanicalNCTD to buy five new Siemens locomotives Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX affiliate acquires two rail lines from CSX Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX announces senior exec changes Read More »
ShippersRetailers: Imports to set new record in July Read More »
July 9
AmtrakAmtrak expands pets-on-board program to Chicago-St. Louis trains Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadU.S. Rep. Hurd tours UP's border protection facility in Texas Read More »
Passenger RailFederal Transit Administration reaches golden anniversary Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute boots up new website Read More »
Passenger RailRTD slates public meetings on proposed fare changes Read More »
IntermodalContainer maintenance facility coming to South Carolina inland port Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco turns 35, preps for new grain service in Australia Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTrump chooses former Metra Chair Oberman for open STB seat Read More »
July 6
Rail Industry TrendsArizona DOT seeks input on state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailDCTA to offer free A-train rides for college students Read More »
Passenger RailSFRTA launches suicide prevention campaign Read More »
PeopleNARBW taps Bennett McKim as president Read More »
LogisticsBNSF Logistics acquires Unlimited Freight Read More »
AmtrakMobile to contract Mott MacDonald to design downtown Amtrak station Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTSB's Fox: Five years after Lac-Megantic, safety steps still needed Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to reopen hump yard near Nashville Read More »
July 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from LTK, CAF, Balfour Beatty and Keolis (July 5) Read More »
PeopleValley Metro's rail board names Williams chair Read More »
MOWSEPTA preps for annual trolley 'blitz' repairs Read More »
IntermodalCanada issues funds for Thunder Bay port project Read More »
PeopleAlaska Railroad taps Newman to run PTC-focused department Read More »
Passenger RailReport: Honolulu's passenger-rail system faces $134 million shortfall Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHudson Bay Railway, Port of Churchill sale is off Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Trade war could hurt U.S. rail traffic growth Read More »
July 3
Passenger RailMTA pilots new app, mobile site Read More »
LaborFortson named National Mediation Board chair Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority, church agree to settle lawsuit Read More »
MOWUP diversion route completed near Cal Poly Pomona Read More »
PeopleMetro Transit-St. Louis names Mefford-Miller interim leader Read More »
Supplier SpotlightVossloh, CN sign pacts for ties, special trackwork Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA seeks engineering proposals for King of Prussia Rail extension Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port project to deepen, widen shipping lanes gets federal OK Read More »
July 2
PeopleSFRTA elects Bovo, Ryan to leadership roles Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit light-rail tunnel construction nearly finished Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRAC, employers seek drug-testing for 'safety-sensitive' jobs in Canada Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink OKs funding for major transit improvements Read More »
PTCHouse Democrats warn FRA against PTC exemptions Read More »
PTCNJ Transit could qualify for PTC extension under new testing plan Read More »
Canadian PacificIBEW group ratifies three-year pact with CP Read More »
IntermodalFEIS released for Palmetto Railway's proposed intermodal facility Read More »
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