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Rail News: August 2018
August 31
Supplier SpotlightOntario Trap Rock hosts U.S. Rep. Kelly in Chicago Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from WSP, Harsco, Stadler, Siemens and Hanson (Aug. 31) Read More »
MOWR. J. Corman marks first MOW project on light rail Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail allows pets on board Quebec City-Windsor trains Read More »
SustainabilityCarleton University awarded 'Clean Rail' research grants Read More »
Passenger RailNCDOT includes Durham-Orange light-rail project in state funding plan Read More »
Passenger RailMetro SubwayLink shutdown prompts transit agency to reorganize Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP to provide crude-by-rail service for Vista terminal in Texas Read More »
August 30
Passenger RailMBTA launches stopped-train messages on countdown clocks Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET, South Buffalo Railway reach tentative pact Read More »
MOWNYCT wraps up first phases of flood protection in Queens Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. intermodal volume still outpacing carload activity Read More »
SafetyFTA certifies transit-rail safety oversight in Illinois, Tennessee Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline bond issue OK'd for rail infrastructure extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP's PTC work to continue into 2019-20 Read More »
SafetyAPTA: Public transit use cuts traffic death rates Read More »
August 29
Passenger RailSacramento transit agency to lower fares Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT to reopen Cathedral Parkway Station over Labor Day weekend Read More »
IntermodalJaxport broke container volume record for July Read More »
PeopleReading & Northern promotes Ludwig to VP customer service Read More »
MOWMBTA to begin Green Line track, signal replacement in October Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN honors 40 businesses for sustainability efforts Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA allows small railroads to automate hours-of-service records Read More »
SecurityDHS allocates $88 million in transit security grants Read More »
August 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Rockwell Collins, Infinity Transportation, Americold, Greenbrier, The Andersons and Stress (Aug. 28) Read More »
PeopleQuebec port appoints Krusel managing director of container terminal project Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego transit agency earns perfect score in FTA review Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Tie production, purchases fell in July Read More »
Passenger RailDurham County OKs funds for North Carolina light-rail project Read More »
SafetyCanada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta Read More »
SecurityBART nets $6.8 million in federal funds for security improvements Read More »
PTCCascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say Read More »
August 27
Short Lines & RegionalsSpringfield Terminal Railway, BLET reach tentative agreement Read More »
MOWSFMTA restores service in Twin Peaks Tunnel Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR to wrap up double-track project soon Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro starts Willowbrook Station improvements Read More »
SafetyWashington, Ohio agencies OK grade crossing projects Read More »
SafetyCanada's TSB cut safety investigation time in FY2017 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsVermont Railway to serve Ray Energy's new Northeast terminal Read More »
PeopleNJ Transit's founding chairman Gambaccini dies Read More »
August 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hexagon, IMC, Curran and Auto Truck Group (Aug. 24) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBlacklands subsidiary to operate New Mexico rail park Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit's light-rail ridership grew in 2Q Read More »
PeopleReynolds to succeed Wise as REMSA president Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF unveils three new 'Certified Sites' Read More »
Passenger RailFeds OK start of major construction on Valley Metro's Tempe Streetcar Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnited Rail acquires U S Rail Holdings Read More »
PTCFRA issues 2Q status report, awards grants for PTC implementation Read More »
August 23
LaborBLET reaches tentative pact with Transit America Services for Caltrain engineers Read More »
Passenger RailContractor wraps up utility relocation for LA Metro's Foothill Gold Line extension Read More »
PeopleYates to head CSX's coal business Read More »
Passenger RailBaltimore transit agency gears up for BWI Airport station renovation Read More »
LaborU.S. Class I workforce relatively stable in July, STB data shows Read More »
PTCNew York, Illinois senators announce federal PTC funding for several roads Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR weekly traffic data: U.S., Canadian roads remain on the uptick Read More »
IntermodalCSX-served inland port opens in Georgia Read More »
August 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from United Technologies, Knorr-Bremse, Bombardier, Focus Technology Solutions and NRC (Aug. 22) Read More »
PeopleCleveland RTA names Caver interim GM Read More »
MOWMBTA, Keolis prep for rail replacement along Worcester Line Read More »
PeopleHomendy takes seat as NTSB member Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPatriot Rail's Louisiana short line lands Shale Support as new tenant Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNew Progressive Rail short line to lease, operate Oregon track Read More »
PTCNew Mexico Rail Runner nets $30 million from feds for PTC Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF opens logistics center in Oklahoma Read More »
August 21
PeopleAPTA announces board leadership nominations Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsConnecticut DOT allows bikes on Hartford Line trains Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail agency names Lipkin Northern California director Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsPipeline Foods acquires Iowa Interstate-served elevator from Archer Daniels Read More »
PeopleNew York & Atlantic appoints Samul to sales, marketing post Read More »
Passenger RailSMART commuter-rail system marks one-year anniversary Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port commission OKs Toyota Logistics facility upgrades Read More »
Supplier SpotlightGreenbrier, Watco dissolve rail-car repair joint venture Read More »
August 20
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Sen. Peters, U.S. Rep. Joyce visit rail suppliers' facilities Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail agency unveils sustainability report Read More »
C&SCleveland RTA to repair light-rail signal system Read More »
ShippersG3 Canada opens two grain elevators on CN line Read More »
IntermodalPort of Everett begins South Terminal project Read More »
Passenger RailNYCT slates first town hall meeting on subway modernization plan Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee, Carver Maritime ink terminal pact Read More »
Canadian PacificCP reports higher western Canadian grain shipments in latest crop year Read More »
August 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GREX, Stewart & Stevenson, FreightCar America and Appalachian Railcar (Aug. 17) Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis to extend Central West End platform Read More »
Passenger RailCTA OKs $30 million contract to rehab three Blue Line stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina Railroad completes High Point infrastructure project Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA signs off on Michigan's transit-rail safety program Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsChicago South Shore railroad to help fund Indiana double-track project Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolink grant to help fund rail projects in preparation for 2028 Olympics Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennsylvania plan calls for $64 billion in transportation projects Read More »
August 16
Supplier SpotlightOmniTRAX to honor SC2 as 2017 Supplier of the Year Read More »
SecurityCTA installs security cameras at four Blue Line stations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationReport: FTA funding delay impacts transit construction plans Read More »
SafetyCanada pledges funds to improve Quebec grade crossing Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up 2.8 percent in Week 32 Read More »
MOWMTA's subway turnaround plan to cost $40 billion Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA balances operating budget for first time in a decade Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP announces exec management changes, EVP Scott's retirement Read More »
August 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Modjeski and Masters, Road & Rail, Rescar, HNTB and Pandrol (Aug. 15) Read More »
Passenger RailDallas Area Rapid Transit to cap daily fares Read More »
ShippersM. Holland moves warehouse operations to new distribution center Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSt. Paul's East Metro Rail Yards project to be focus of meeting Read More »
MechanicalMassachusetts Gov. Baker unveils Red Line rail-car mock-up Read More »
SecurityLA Metro, TSA roll out explosive-detection devices Read More »
PTCAPTA: Commuter railroads making progress on PTC Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN's Ruest announces senior management appointments Read More »
August 14
PeopleMetro Transit Deputy GM Fuhrmann retires Read More »
Passenger RailSanta Clara VTA cuts express light-rail service Read More »
IntermodalDuluth, Long Beach ports announce new leadership Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating fatal accident at short line in Dallas Read More »
SecurityBART board OKs parts of Crunican's security plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsShenandoah Valley Railroad to serve new InterChange Cold Storage site Read More »
PeopleCSX CEO Foote to speak at RailTrends 2018 Read More »
IntermodalAmerica's Central Port to receive EDA grant for rail project Read More »
August 13
Supplier SpotlightU.S. Sen. Kaine's staff visit Stella-Jones' Virginia plant Read More »
Passenger RailSeth Rogen tapped to voice transit announcements in Canada Read More »
PeopleBrotherhood of Railroad Signalmen elect Mason president Read More »
AmtrakLawmakers ask Amtrak to reconsider Toys for Tots train Read More »
Passenger RailBaltimore airport light-rail service to resume Aug. 20 Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsRochelle Railroad breaks ground on $7 million expansion Read More »
MOWNYC Transit slates meeting on Canarsie tunnel reconstruction project Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS, feds open new examination station at Laredo rail yard Read More »
August 10
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, GE, Brookville, NARTC; also, in memoriam: Edward McComb (Aug. 10) Read More »
ShippersNRF: Sales up as retailers rush to beat tariff impact Read More »
SecurityCleveland RTA reports drop in crime Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach begins final phase of Middle Harbor project Read More »
LaborMontreal transit agency seeks mediator to resolve labor dispute Read More »
PeopleShort Line Safety Institute appoints Cotton senior manager of safety operations Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB reports initial facts of BNSF derailment, crude-oil spill in Iowa Read More »
MOWLA Metro to start Blue Line modernization project in January Read More »
August 9
PTCMetro-North to install PTC on New Canaan Branch Read More »
PeopleLandsberg named vice chair of NTSB Read More »
ShippersCGB wraps up soybean plant expansion at Indiana port Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak unveils interior of new Acela Express fleet Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT opens freight-rail grant application period Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit slates rail improvements, expansion in FY19 Read More »
MechanicalReport: WMATA must rewire new 7000-series rail cars Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic up 4.2 percent in Week 31 Read More »
August 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CTC, Loram, VLS, Vossloh, Siemens and CAI Logisitics (Aug. 8) Read More »
PeopleMetrolink names Yu chief operating officer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAlaska, Wyoming rail projects awarded $1.26 million in federal grants Read More »
PeopleDeadline nears for LRW's 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' nominations Read More »
SafetyRAC to honor rail safety efforts in Canada Read More »
PTCNJ Transit to suspend some service to install PTC Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsInternational Rail acquires short line from Iowa Pacific Holdings Read More »
SafetyNTSB: Failure to fix grade crossing led to fatal train, bus crash Read More »
August 7
MechanicalMBTA begins operator training on new Orange Line cars Read More »
SustainabilityAPTA honors three agencies for sustainability Read More »
LaborBLET ratifies pact with Cedar River Railroad Read More »
SecurityBART's Crunican to introduce security plan after fatal stabbing in Oakland Read More »
PeoplePATH GM Marino to retire Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCongressional panel slates hearing on California high-speed rail project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX overhauls operating management, announces new appointments Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts revenue, income growth in Q2 Read More »
August 6
Passenger RailSan Diego transit agency mulls commuter-rail rebranding Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA officials study Canada's investment in transit infrastructure Read More »
MOWSEPTA begins commuter-rail infrastructure upgrades Read More »
PeopleSFRTA's Stephens to retire at year's end Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLegislation would ban some rail cars, buses from China Read More »
PeopleKuehl succeeds Garcetti as LA Metro chair Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS begins derailment cleanup in Pittsburgh Read More »
PeopleAAR, GoRail honor Denham with Railroad Achievement Award Read More »
August 3
Passenger RailMetro Transit kicks off Mall of America station renovations Read More »
PeopleAARS presents 'Ones to Watch' awards to Flores, Bailey Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadBASF honors UP for sustainability practices Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIllinois DOT grant to benefit Peru Industrial Railroad project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsDelaware-Lackawanna logged record traffic in June Read More »
SafetyTransport Canada announces rail safety funding Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco-managed terminal to expand rail service in Utah Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ, ExpressRail set record pace in 2018's first half Read More »
August 2
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from The Andersons, Carboline, Greenbrier and Savage (Aug. 2) Read More »
Passenger RailTri-Rail logged highest on-time performance in July Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail bridge collapse prompts Schumer's call for more FRA inspectors Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBuckingham Branch Railroad launches Norfolk division Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN publishes 'Grain Plan' for next crop year Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads logged 5 percent traffic growth in July Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSenate OKs $16.1 billion for transit, passenger rail Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal growth 'strong' in Q2 Read More »
August 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, ARI, Advanced Polymer; also, in memoriam: Gordon Fuller (Aug. 1) Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis opens new Cortex light-rail station Read More »
PeopleMet Council appoints Jordan director of equal opportunity Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTransport Canada awards funds for Central Manitoba Railway project Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro partners with Waymo to help get riders to train stations Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to ramp up G Line testing Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern, Heartwood 3D develop employee-training simulator Read More »
IntermodalPort of Vancouver USA dedicates freight-rail access project Read More »
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