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Rail News: July 2019
July 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Wabtec, Keolis, Retlif Testing, LAN, Alstom and Bytemark (July 31) Read More »
Passenger RailContra Costa transit agency recognized for financial reporting Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland officials mark milestone on Purple Line rail project Read More »
IntermodalSavannah port moved record number of TEUs in FY2019 Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to test predictive crowding alerts, personalized notifications Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit selects joint venture to build Redmond Link extension Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak adds funds to Oregon DOT Cascades siding project Read More »
IntermodalSchneider kicks off intermodal service at BNSF Barstow ramp Read More »
July 30
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA could improve rail project cost info, GAO says Read More »
Passenger RailMetra, Chicago university partner on station project Read More »
PTCSenate committee to hold hearing on PTC Read More »
High-Speed RailSeattle-to-Vancouver high-speed travel has potential, study says Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPennsylvania rail authority logs carload increase in 2019's first half Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA names TransLink transit system of the year Read More »
PeopleFRA's Alexy named chief safety officer Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit identifies preferred alternatives for Tacoma Dome Line Read More »
July 29
Supplier SpotlightGreenbrier acquires parts of American Railcar; ARCI reports higher Q2 rail-car orders, deliveries Read More »
Passenger RailSFMTA to review budget of delayed Central Subway project Read More »
SustainabilitySEPTA to introduce solar-powered rail signals Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains marks 1 million riders on South Florida route Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA names Impastato safety chief Read More »
PeopleBART selects Powers as GM Read More »
IntermodalTransport Canada to invest in rail, other projects at Vancouver port Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN sets records for grain movement Read More »
July 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, NRE, Wabtec, Cervello, Systra, DNJ Intermodal and RSI (July 26) Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to launch income-based fares Read More »
M&AOmniTRAX affiliate to acquire Winchester & Western Railroad Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA OKs California high-speed rail environmental review Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to offer nonstop Acela service between NYC, DC Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA proposes cameras in passenger locomotives to record employees Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNGM to use CN's Minneapolis, Vancouver auto terminals Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces $856 million in INFRA grants Read More »
July 25
Passenger RailWMATA to add safety, communication features to six stations Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit uses new tech to construct light-rail track on floating bridge Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority seeks tracks and systems builder Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern Railroad promotes Barket, Collins Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to serve new pellet-bagging facility at Port of Prince Rupert Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB issues safety recommendations in response to fatal Amtrak-CSX collision Read More »
Passenger RailMTA OKs reorganization plan, creates train speed task force Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic down, Canadian traffic up in Week 29 Read More »
July 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from VisioStack, Systra, Savage, Road & Rail Services, Sener and Hanson (July 24) Read More »
Passenger RailCTA wraps up work on Jefferson Park Transit Center Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain outlines future business plan Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific reports PTC progress Read More »
AmtrakCuomo, Murphy sign legislation creating Gateway rail project commission Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN posts record Q2 earnings, revenue, income Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUSDOT grant to fund short-line rail infrastructure work in northeast Louisiana Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS posts record Q2 earnings, operating income Read More »
July 23
SafetyBART adds 10 police officers, plans green bond issue Read More »
SafetyLIRR wins APTA's top safety award Read More »
MechanicalGenesee & Wyoming short line employs two Tier 4 locomotives in California Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink proposes three options for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce contracted in June, STB data shows Read More »
PeopleHonorees receive 2019 Rising Stars awards in Norfolk Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayTransition to new operating plan was 'smooth,’ NS says Read More »
CSX TransportationFederal grant will help CSX, Maryland start Howard Street Tunnel project Read More »
July 22
MOWCleveland RTA to complete retaining wall repairs in August Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCalifornia short line turns 108 Read More »
Passenger RailDART lands APTA innovation award, adds secretary to association's exec committee Read More »
PeopleCanada Industrial Relations Board installs Hackl as vice chair Read More »
Passenger RailREM station construction begins at Montreal airport Read More »
C&SDenver RTD to remove flaggers along G Line Read More »
PeopleMorristown & Erie leader, short-line industry contributor Wes Weis passes away Read More »
M&APioneer Railcorp shareholders OK BRX acquisition Read More »
July 19
Short Lines & RegionalsLake State Railway hosts Rep. Kildee, advocates for 45G Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos Technologies, Alstom, Thales and TE Connectivity (July 19) Read More »
C&SOhio panel OKs grade-crossing upgrades for Class I, regional railroads Read More »
PeopleAASHTO names Hendrickson deputy director Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named best place to work for disability inclusion Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit marks 10 years of light-rail service Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWisDOT unveils one-time grants for local infrastructure needs Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern posts record Q2 results Read More »
July 18
PeopleSan Francisco MTA names Maguire interim director of transportation Read More »
SustainabilityWMATA seeks solar provider at four stations Read More »
MOWNorth Carolina DOT proposes bridge over Norfolk Southern tracks Read More »
PeopleNS appoints Melaragni VP human resources Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adopts FY2020 operating, capital budgets Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP posts higher profit, lower expenses in Q2 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShort Line Safety Institute creates leadership development program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic down 5.6 percent in Week 28 Read More »
July 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from McMillen Jacobs, ABB, HDR, WSP and Alliance Shippers (July 17) Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to complete NYCT switch replacement, LIRR bridge installation Read More »
PeopleTNW appoints Scheriger, Chavez to new roles Read More »
PeopleMetrolink names McIntyre chief strategy officer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA urges congress to strengthen capital grants program Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsUnion Pacific's Kinney County Railport to be site of self-driving vehicles Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to rebuild Steen River rail bridge Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX posts Q2 revenue decline, adjusts 2019 outlook Read More »
July 16
Passenger RailSEPTA to introduce rider-friendly transit tools Read More »
Passenger RailDCTA releases passenger satisfaction survey Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to upgrade Auto Train customer service in 2020 Read More »
PeopleDART names Koloc VP of internal audit Read More »
M&AUnited Rail acquires Key Holidays, Key Tours Read More »
LaborBMWED members ratify contract with Paducah & Louisville Railway Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN hires Trent to oversee Class I's 'digital transformation' Read More »
Canadian PacificCP posts record Q2 results; names Hamberger, Robertson to board Read More »
July 15
MOWMBTA extends Green Line track, signal work Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCongressional hearing to focus on FTA's capital investment grants Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA suspends automatic door-opening rollout Read More »
SafetyChicago South Shore, other Anacostia affiliates recognized for rail safety Read More »
PeopleMetro Transit names Frizell police chief Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada finalizes rail transport regs Read More »
Passenger RailMTA releases reorganization recommendation report Read More »
IntermodalCanada reaches agreement to sell Ridley Terminals Read More »
July 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Miner, Parsons, Saft, Siemens, Alstom and Keolis (July 12) Read More »
Passenger RailSouthern Rail Commission to host briefing on Gulf Coast train service Read More »
PTCMBTA to begin next phase of Needham Line's PTC work Read More »
LogisticsCando Rail adds service to Pembina NGL facility Read More »
Passenger RailMTA subway beats 80 percent on-time performance Read More »
MechanicalNorthern Plains Rail breaks ground on rail-car repair center Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia agency kicks off construction on Redlands passenger-rail project Read More »
IntermodalPort of LA broke TEU records in FY2019 Read More »
July 11
PeopleNJ Transit taps Rubin for new employee court advocacy position Read More »
Passenger RailDallas, transit agency to establish streetcar roles Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak Northeast Regional service posts May ridership increase Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ unveils new 30-year master plan Read More »
PeopleAPTA recognizes Li as outstanding public transportation manager Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver awards transit-rail safety grants Read More »
MOWKentucky awards grants for grade crossing, riverport improvements Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic slump continued in Week 27 Read More »
July 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Ondas, Rescar, Hub Group, MUL Railcars, Wi-Tronix and Abloy (July 11) Read More »
PeopleIn memoriam: Kenneth Lawson Read More »
FinancialsVRE honored for financial reporting Read More »
Passenger RailRTD: More than 1,200 train, bus tickets sold via Uber app Read More »
PeopleMontreal transit agency extends CEO's contract Read More »
PeopleDART appoints Elsborg VP, innovation officer Read More »
IntermodalRail boosts South Carolina ports' cargo growth in FY19 Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates $300M for three transit-rail projects Read More »
July 9
Supplier SpotlightNRC names Wieland president Read More »
Passenger RailPATH creates bike parking facility to generate revenue Read More »
MOWTriMet to begin light-rail track work Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR station to be built at Belmont Park redevelopment Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX recognized for 'Responsible Care' protocols Read More »
IntermodalFeds solicit comments for Long Beach port's on-dock rail project Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reports FY2018 sustainability actions Read More »
Passenger RailFTA seeks expedited delivery of Santa Clara VTA rail extension Read More »
July 8
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA closes streetcar line for catenary work Read More »
Passenger RailMTA Metro-North restores New Haven main line service Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain, SamTrans partner with Miles on rewards program Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak begins Philadelphia station's name change Read More »
MechanicalSFMTA resumes two-car train service after door redesign Read More »
M&AShort-line operator Regional Rail sold to 3i Group Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN train derailed on Canada's side of international tunnel, TSB says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationDeFazio: GAO finds lack of safety data on longer trains Read More »
July 5
PeopleSFRTA board elects Ryan chair, Valache vice chair Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, Wisconsin DOT launch bus service tied to Hiawatha line Read More »
PeopleValley Metro boards elect new officers Read More »
SafetyMetro-North recognizes company safety initiatives Read More »
IntermodalWest Virginia authority seeks to lease NS-served inland port to private party Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA adds service to Red and Yellow lines Read More »
PeopleGreater Cleveland RTA set to install Birdsong as next leader Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. rail traffic tumbled for fifth-straight month in June Read More »
July 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, Eagle Railcar, Birmingham Rail, Alstom and WSP (July 3) Read More »
Passenger RailBART to build new substations in San Francisco Read More »
IntermodalHouston-area port, UP complete first phase of major rail project Read More »
PeoplePuchala to chair National Mediation Board for fifth time Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA, state officials mark start of South Coast Rail project Read More »
Passenger RailSouth Shore double-track project moves forward in Indiana Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAlberta hires CIBC to help divest the province's crude-by-rail program Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority releases route recommendations Read More »
July 2
Passenger RailLA Metro suspends weekend service on Green Line Read More »
IntermodalIndiana port processed gargantuan gantry cranes for CSX terminal Read More »
SecurityHouston METRO board approves security initiatives, adds member Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad faces public records disclosure lawsuit Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet explores potential for Portland light-rail tunnel Read More »
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Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian Transportation Agency seeks feedback on regulated interswitching rates Read More »
Passenger RailSan Joaquin rail authority releases feasibility study for Valley Link Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's grain traffic maintained record pace in June Read More »
July 1
MOWNCTD to receive state funding for bluff stabilization project Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink explores effects of late night SkyTrain service Read More »
Passenger RailChicago transit executives praise new state infrastructure spending law Read More »
MOWVirginia transportation board OKs rail funding Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink approves $330M budget for FY2020 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCongressmen seek longer comment period for LNG-by-rail permit request Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ seeks fare and capital plan changes, notes latest cargo and ridership records Read More »
M&ABrookfield Infrastructure, partners to acquire Genesee & Wyoming for $8.4B Read More »
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