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Rail News: September 2014
September 30
Sound Transit seeks opinions on transit plan, annual report Read More »
New York State, federal inspectors complete more tank car, crude route examinations Read More »
NS to help Georgia Ports Authority double Toyota exports at Savannah port Read More »
AREMA awards annual Hay award to UP for Santa Teresa intermodal facility Read More »
Chicago requests bids for $150 million in transit improvements Read More »
Federal 'Record of Decision' issued for Fort Worth's TEX Rail project Read More »
Greenbrier responds to PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking for safer tank cars Read More »
Rail ridership grew in second quarter, APTA says Read More »
September 29
Rail supplier news from Alstom and CH2M HILL (Sept. 29) Read More »
Cleveland port gains transformer move, garners high performance honors Read More »
CTA notes drop in trespassing reports Read More »
Sound Transit breaks ground on Angle Lake light-rail station Read More »
Maine, New Hampshire DOTs reach construction cost agreement for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Read More »
Super early bird deadline for Secure Rail registration ends tomorrow Read More »
Frac sand: CN begins to serve another Wisconsin plant; Claim Post touts Manitoba reserves Read More »
DC Streetcar set to begin pre-revenue operations Read More »
API recommends crude-by-rail practices; Quarterman resigns as PHMSA administrator Read More »
September 26
Rail supplier news from American Railcar, Brookville, Vossloh, Wi-Tronix, Nomad Digital, The Andersons, Cambridge Systematics and NRC (Sept. 26) Read More »
Indiana passenger-rail advocates want study of Chicago-Cincinnati-Louisville route Read More »
Gov. Dayton to survey 300 Minnesota communities on crude-by-rail impacts Read More »
CSX, ShipCarsNow earn environmental stewardship honors Read More »
Long Bridge replacement key to future growth, VRE says Read More »
Santa Clara VTA receives $8 million for double-track project Read More »
UP takes steps to better prepare for harsh winter conditions Read More »
AAR: U.S. railroads broke one-week-old intermodal volume record Read More »
September 25
In memoriam: Former Grand Trunk Western leader John Burdakin Read More »
New Haven Line to gain additional trains, Gov. Malloy says Read More »
Rep. Lowenthal unveils sustainable freight infrastructure bill Read More »
CN sells part of Ontario line to Metrolinx Read More »
CEO Sarles to leave WMATA in January Read More »
Ferromex, Ferrosur order 34 SD70ACe locomotives from EMD Read More »
NTSB releases report, issues recommendations on roadway worker safety Read More »
Govs. Cuomo, Christie to increase security on transit infrastructure in New York and New Jersey Read More »
September 24
Rail supplier news from Nomad Digital, New York Air Brake, Ritchie Bros., Alstom, Bowman, Gannett Fleming and RAIL.ONE (Sept. 24) Read More »
University of North Texas students win IANA's 'intermodal challenge' Read More »
B&H Rail completes line renovation in New York Read More »
Silver Line ridership beats projections, WMATA says Read More »
Long Beach port reduced emissions for seventh-straight year in 2013 Read More »
BNSF on track to train 600 first responders in Washington come October Read More »
LACMTA preps to pursue federal funding for subway project's next phase Read More »
New York MTA proposes $32 billion in capital investments for safety, reliability and expansion Read More »
September 23
Rail supplier news from Seeing Machines, Amsted, Bombardier, Siemens, Rocla and RSI (Sept. 23) Read More »
RTA: Crosstie production accelerated, purchases decelerated in August Read More »
RAC, FCM honor city of Montreal as first-ever Merrill Henderson Award winner Read More »
Freight transportation markets remain strained, FTR says Read More »
CTA breaks ground on $240 million Red Line terminal reconstruction project Read More »
FRA, three states unveil draft environmental analysis for Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor Read More »
CP posts progress in reducing North Dakota ag shipment delays, Sen. Hoeven says Read More »
USDOT provides nearly $3.6 billion to storm-proof East Coast transit systems Read More »
September 22
WMATA to replace Bethesda Station escalators Read More »
STB contracts InterVISTAS to conduct alternative rate regulation study Read More »
Federal grant to help fund rail line relocation study in northern California Read More »
North Carolina freight-rail bill becomes law without Gov. McCrory's signature Read More »
AASHTO supports Amtrak reauthorization legislation Read More »
Arkansas transportation officials seek public input on freight-, passenger-rail plans Read More »
BNSF earns military hiring honors, helps secure locomotive repair training agreement Read More »
Intermodal: CN honors shippers' sustainability efforts; FECR acquires more equipment Read More »
FRA solicits comments on environmental analysis of All Aboard Florida's proposed Orlando-to-West Palm Beach route Read More »
September 19
Rail supplier news for Lilee Systems, Keolis, RR Mergers, WAGO and Sam Schwartz (Sept. 19) Read More »
CHS dedicates Class I-served propane terminal in North Dakota Read More »
SEPTA buses to replace rail service during bridge work Read More »
Watco forms unified safety team, installs Carona as South Kansas & Oklahoma's GM Read More »
August intermodal volume varied at ports in three states Read More »
House transportation committee issues final report on public-private funding for infrastructure projects Read More »
AAR: U.S. roads set new weekly intermodal volume record Read More »
San Francisco MTA to acquire new light-rail cars for Muni service Read More »
September 18
Florida East Coast Railway introduces express intermodal service Read More »
Operation Lifesaver awards grants for transit-rail safety campaigns Read More »
U.S. Class I workforce widened in August Read More »
Washington state DOT, FRA complete environmental study of Kelso Martin's Bluff rail project Read More »
Early bird rate for RailTrends registration ends tomorrow Read More »
New York-area port authority to build rail transload facility, improve cross-harbor car float system Read More »
NJ Transit, PANYNJ receive $1.5 billion in federal Hurricane Sandy resiliency funding Read More »
House T&I Committee passes Amtrak reauthorization Read More »
Senate commerce committee passes STB reauthorization act Read More »
September 17
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, CTC, Contech, OPW and HUBER+SUHNER (Sept. 17) Read More »
Maryland transit authorities to host open houses on Red Line light-rail project Read More »
Watco promotes Billings to marketing VP, names Laurent to oversee WSOR marketing and sales Read More »
DCTA appoints Brevard to new VP post; Atlanta Beltline hires Limmer as transportation director Read More »
WMATA chooses developer for transit-oriented development at Grosvenor station Read More »
Greenbrier announces orders for 15,000 rail cars Read More »
KCS updates 2014 guidance Read More »
AAR raises concerns about STB reauthorization bill Read More »
September 16
USDOT's Foxx, Detroit officials sign ceremonial track for M-1 Rail streetcar Read More »
UP trained more first responders on crude safety at TTCI Read More »
Virginia port reopens Portsmouth terminal Read More »
Metro-North closes its only moveable bridge in New York State for major upgrade Read More »
Early bird rate for RailTrends registration ends Friday Read More »
NIT League backs STB reauthorization bill Read More »
More than two-thirds of Americans support more federal dollars for public transportation, APTA says Read More »
LRIW honors Alaska Railroad's Lindskoog as Outstanding Woman of the Year for 2014 Read More »
MTA marks end of Hurricane Sandy repairs in Montague Subway Tunnel Read More »
September 15
SEPTA, crisis center launch suicide prevention pilot program Read More »
KCSR completes timber bridge rebuilds in Louisiana subdivision Read More »
TriMet starts countdown to Portland-Milwaukie line's 2015 opening Read More »
BNSF to discontinue Fresno-to-Chicago intermodal service in early December Read More »
Caltrain to hike paper fares, adjust schedule Read More »
MARTA seeks 'air rights' development ideas for rail stations Read More »
FCC fines CN for violating radio license regulations Read More »
USDOT awards $600 million in TIGER VI grants for 72 transportation projects Read More »
September 12
Watco installs CIO, three supply chain services execs Read More »
Amtrak hosts Memphis meeting for 'Great American Stations' project Read More »
Developments abound for rail-served facilities in three states Read More »
NJ Transit names Yellin deputy executive director, Lavell VP and GM of rail Read More »
Another week, another traffic gain for U.S. railroads Read More »
All Aboard Florida contracts Siemens to build passenger trains Read More »
CSX unveils first responder info system; CN earns sustainability honors; UP police garner accreditation Read More »
SMART-TD members reject one-man crew agreement with BNSF Read More »
House transportation committee members introduce passenger-rail reauthorization bill Read More »
September 11
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Harsco Rail, Kiel, Trinity, Louis Berger, Cubic and Cisco (Sept. 11) Read More »
Amtrak readies 'Great Dome' car for six-week run on Adirondack service Read More »
MPO study calls for developing a transload facility in Des Moines Read More »
Transportation Services Index inched up in July Read More »
Metro-North wraps up Cos Cob switching complex restoration ahead of schedule Read More »
CTA approves $92 million contract for 3200-series rail-car overhaul Read More »
Transportation reauthorization bill should incorporate freight mobility principles, coalition says Read More »
Senate committee hearing zeroed in on rail service shortcomings Read More »
September 10
North Carolina DOT to seek new operator for state-owned short line Read More »
Criminal acts dropped to five-year low in 2014's first half, WMATA says Read More »
Plans advance for several rail-served facilities Read More »
SEPTA completes upgrades at City Hall, 15th Street stations Read More »
Montreal transit agency to upgrade station in preparation for medical center opening Read More »
Labor: CP traffic controllers ratify pact; CN opens Winnipeg training center Read More »
Sens. Rockefeller, Thune unveil STB Reauthorization Act Read More »
USDOT approves TIGER VI grants to fund numerous rail, port projects Read More »
September 9
Shore Line East posted record ridership in July Read More »
Canadian Wheat Board to build CP-served grain elevator in Saskatchewan Read More »
TCU members ratify pact with Metro-North Read More »
Shippers: Koch Nitrogen to expand fertilizer plant in Oklahoma; Hi-Crush to ramp up frac sand unit-train shipments in Wisconsin Read More »
UP to begin major rail replacement along Metra West Line Read More »
Illinois to launch inaugural rail safety week on Sunday Read More »
FRA proposes rulemaking to prevent unintended train movements Read More »
Sens. Schumer, Blumenthal unveil Rail Safety Improvement Act Read More »
September 8
Rail supplier news from Loram, Alstom, ASAL, Bombardier, IP Automation and NRC ( Sept. 8 ) Read More »
KCSR elevates Jameson to AVP of safety, standardization Read More »
Report: East Japan Railway eyes bid on California high-speed rail project Read More »
CJB Industries to expand Class I-served chemical plant in Georgia Read More »
Pennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for multimodal funding program Read More »
NARP resolution supports proposed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail line Read More »
Arizona county receives TIGER V grant for Tucson port rail project Read More »
Caltrain to purchase surplus rail cars, solicit public input on future electric trains Read More »
September 5
BNSF, Tacoma Rail forge locomotive servicing pact Read More »
Metra reveals $1.3 million cost for former CEO's departure Read More »
Tennessee transportation agency hires firm to study proposed commuter-rail line Read More »
Cloud Peak Energy reduces PRB coal forecast, strikes mine deal with Ambre Energy Read More »
MARTA seeks RFQs for transit-oriented development Read More »
Public, private partners cap off Roberts Bank Rail Corridor program in Canada Read More »
Investor group advances plan for Baltimore-D.C. high-speed line Read More »
U.S. railroads made several more traffic strides in August, AAR says Read More »
September 4
Rail supplier news from Alstom, WSP, Parsons Brinckerhoff, General Cable, Jacobs, Maintenance Design and CII (Sept. 4) Read More »
Fick to succeed Yoshitani as Seattle port's CEO; CPG to serve inland Charlotte terminal Read More »
TriMet enhances service to reduce crowding, wait times Read More »
Comment period extended for two California high-speed rail projects Read More »
VIA Rail reports smaller operating loss in second quarter Read More »
National Grain Car Council to address harvest issues at Minneapolis meeting Read More »
Pembina Pipeline to build propane export facility at Portland port Read More »
Four noteworthy developments impact ethanol, crude-related rail facilities Read More »
September 3
BNSF, NS and GE host rail sustainability symposium in Texas Read More »
CTA to begin repairs at California Blue Line station Read More »
Short-line developments touted in California, South Dakota and Texas Read More »
MTA repairs Sandy-damaged subway tubes; NJ Transit fixes damaged Montclair-Boonton track Read More »
Five Class Is attained 'revenue adequate' status in 2013, STB says Read More »
MBTA opens first new station in 27 years Read More »
Senate transportation committee to hold hearing on grain-by-rail service issues Read More »
Amtrak asks STB to investigate delays on CN line Read More »
September 2
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Alstom, UNITRAC, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Holland and WAGO (Sept. 2) Read More »
UP makes nine management changes in operating department Read More »
MBTA posts ridership gain in July, records fare revenue growth for FY2014 Read More »
Gov. Dayton calls on STB to take more measures to address grain-car backlog in Minnesota Read More »
Minneapolis council OKs next stage of Southwest light-rail project Read More »
Crude-related facility plans advance in Alberta, North Dakota and Wisconsin Read More »
CG Railway logs 1000th voyage for rail ferry service Read More »
HSR: Illinois to invest $102 million in upgrades to Chicago-St. Louis line Read More »
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