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Rail News: September 2018
September 28
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from C2K, Teleste, Janam, Conduent, HNTB and Bourque (Sept. 28) Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsTNW's locomotives get a makeover Read More »
Passenger RailCTA starts Jefferson Park station rehab project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRTA: Tie production, purchases rose in August Read More »
ShippersGulf Inland Logistics Park signs two chemical firms Read More »
Passenger RailPhoenix OKs South Central light-rail extension Read More »
BNSF RailwayContractor selected for Willmar Rail Connector project Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit picks alignment for Redmond light-rail extension Read More »
September 27
Passenger RailMetro-North taps Skanska-ECCO for Croton-Harmon Shops project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads report 4.9 percent traffic growth in Week 38 Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT opens second track along Hartford Line Read More »
BNSF RailwayHonda recognizes BNSF for transportation excellence Read More »
Passenger RailFTA demands Honolulu transit agency to address funding shortfalls Read More »
PTCSan Diego commuter railroad to fully implement PTC by Dec. 31 Read More »
ShippersCenovus inks crude-by-rail pacts with CP, CN Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsRailTrends adds presenters to 2018 conference agenda Read More »
September 26
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Pyrotek, dFuzion, ENSCO, RATP Dev and WSP (Sept. 26) Read More »
PeopleStreetcar coalition names executive leaders, board members Read More »
PeopleAPTA honors transit leaders, agencies for excellence Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRailway suppliers chronicle their industry's economic impact Read More »
PeopleAASHTO names Tymon executive director Read More »
SafetyAmtrak, Operation Lifesaver team up for largest U.S. rail safety operation Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific names Monser to board Read More »
Passenger RailFTA to reimburse LA Metro for some Purple Line work Read More »
September 25
Supplier SpotlightInnoTrans 2018 attracts record participation Read More »
PeopleAASHTO, APTA unveil new leadership Read More »
SafetyFTA signs off on Missouri's transit-rail safety program Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco to open rail facility in Queensland Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port's board OKs $870 million to build on-dock rail facility Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County transit agency picks Walsh to build streetcar Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationPHMSA pulls ECP brake requirement Read More »
PTCMBTA applies for PTC deadline extension Read More »
September 24
Passenger RailLA Metro to share update on Union Station modernization plans Read More »
IntermodalOmniTRAX: Savannah Gateway Hub's road construction begins Read More »
PeopleTriMet names Blagg head of safety and security Read More »
IntermodalNew Orleans port, railroad advance Avondale Shipyard project Read More »
Class IsSTB: Class Is posted slight increase in August employment Read More »
SafetyOLI launches Rail Safety Week in U.S., Canada Read More »
PeopleIowa Interstate names Parsons president, CEO Read More »
Passenger RailPennsylvania DOT to study passenger rail between Altoona, Pittsburgh Read More »
September 21
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from CRRC, GE, Timken, Loram, American Refining Group and NRC (Sept. 21) Read More »
Passenger RailOntario to boost GO Transit's Lakeshore rail service Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorthern Lines Railway recognized for safety practices Read More »
PTCNJ Transit to discount fares while on-board PTC installation wraps up Read More »
SecurityPort of Long Beach obtains $4.2 million grant to beef up security Read More »
Passenger RailDenver's RTD sued by commuter-rail developer Read More »
Passenger RailSMART's board OKs $24 million for Windsor extension Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadSTB wants regular updates from UP as it phases in scheduled railroading Read More »
September 20
Passenger RailKC Streetcar marks 5 millionth ride Read More »
Supplier SpotlightIllinois commission holds first rail supplier diversity session Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to hike fares Read More »
Passenger RailConnecticut DOT unveils plan to rectify Shore Line East service issues Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic grew 4.8 percent in Week 37 Read More »
PeopleR. J. Corman Railroad President Miller to step down Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA announces review of Silver Line construction quality Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRAC supports Canada's tighter tank-car standards Read More »
September 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from GE, Progress Rail, Greenbrier, WSP and HDR (Sept. 19) Read More »
High-Speed RailSNCF America, Texas Central trade barbs over bullet-train proposal Read More »
PeopleMetro Transit-St. Louis names Mefford-Miller executive director Read More »
MechanicalMassachusetts mayor asks U.S. to drop tariffs on Chinese rail cars Read More »
SafetyNTSB: Cold meds at the root of SEPTA's 2017 trolley collision Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS Foundation to donate $100,000 to hurricane recovery Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA seeks operator for Silver Line extension Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline acquires Vegas-California passenger-rail route Read More »
September 18
Passenger RailCleveland RTA to mark 50th anniversary of airport service Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak begins to resume service after Hurricane Florence Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWabtec updates merger process with GE Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority OKs $92 million for Mason Mega Rail Terminal Read More »
PTCMetra finishes installing on-board, wayside PTC equipment Read More »
Supplier SpotlightAREMA presents Hay Award to Arup for Fulton Center Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to launch precision scheduled railroading plan Read More »
PeopleAAR names Jefferies to succeed Hamberger as CEO Read More »
September 17
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, Ermewa, Amsted Digital and Strategic Retail (Sept. 17) Read More »
MOWTriMet starts MAX light-rail rehab in downtown Hillsboro Read More »
PeopleSanta Clara VTA names Tran general counsel Read More »
SecurityConnecticut DOT to install security cameras at three Metro-North stations Read More »
SafetyCourt blocks California's crude-by-rail safety law Read More »
PTCDenton County Transportation Authority obtains $4 million PTC grant Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsArctic Gateway reports fatal derailment on Hudson Bay Railway Read More »
PTCFRA: Nine railroads 'at risk' of not qualifying for PTC extension Read More »
September 14
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Railroad Software, Bombardier, Harting and Ondas (Sept. 14) Read More »
Passenger RailBART eyes TOD project at Lake Merritt Station Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsEffingham Railroad breaks ground on new office, shop facility Read More »
High-Speed RailReport: Texas Central obtains $300 million loan for bullet train project Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized for sustainability practices Read More »
Passenger RailFoothill Gold Line authority receives bids for LA light-rail extension Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX shuffles sales and marketing teams Read More »
PTCAmtrak to seek PTC extension, will operate current routes after Jan. 1 Read More »
September 13
Passenger RailCaltrain reports uptick in average weekday ridership Read More »
Passenger RailFTA rolls out pilot program to fast-track transit projects Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP awards $5.9 million in grants to nonprofits Read More »
AmtrakOIG: Amtrak could improve IT management Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic continues upward trend in Week 36 Read More »
Passenger RailMetra won't hike fares in 2019 Read More »
Canadian PacificCP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop Read More »
SafetyMetrolink marks 10th anniversary of deadly Chatsworth crash Read More »
September 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Alstom, Bombardier, Koppers and SightLogix (Sept. 12) Read More »
Passenger RailOttawa's Confederation Line won't open until 2019 Read More »
PeoplePacific Harbor Line promotes Perri to general superintendent Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCaltrans unveils 2018 state rail plan Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA OKs contract to extend transit service to Gwinnett County Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar submits federal funding application for Main Street extension Read More »
SecurityAAR: Railroads preparing for Hurricane Florence Read More »
PTCFRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants Read More »
September 11
SecurityMetro Transit-St. Louis tightens security at three light-rail stations Read More »
SafetyBART preps for earthquake safety at Fruitvale Station Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR to renovate Lynbrook Station Read More »
Canadian PacificCanadian Pacific, short lines strengthen ties at Reconnect 2018 Read More »
PeopleMontana Rail Link's Walsh to retire, Posey to become president Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA selects construction contractor for Potomac Yard rail station project Read More »
PeopleOntario Northland exec Corina Moore honored as 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS appoints Hancock, Naatz to exec management posts Read More »
September 10
Federal Legislation & RegulationHouse railroad subcommittee to hold PTC hearing Read More »
Passenger RailLaHood to lead Chicago transportation task force Read More »
Passenger RailMTA restores subway service to station destroyed in 9/11 attacks Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsThe Western Group wins bid to operate Washington state short line Read More »
CSX TransportationMaryland lawmakers request CSX update on Howard Street Tunnel plan Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink opens RFQ process for Surrey-Newtown-Guildford light-rail line Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific to acquire 1,000 refrigerated boxcars Read More »
Passenger RailFTA allocates funds for Sound Transit, OC Streetcar projects Read More »
September 7
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Duos, E-J Electric, Jacobs, Miner and WSP USA (Sept. 7) Read More »
PeopleJacksonville port taps Falconetti as chair Read More »
Passenger RailCuomo outlines progress on Penn Station plans Read More »
MOWAlameda Corridor-East freight-rail trench to be dedicated Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB: Improper warning led to fatal South Dakota train accident Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP elects DeLaney to board Read More »
SafetyFTA unveils plan to transfer WMATA oversight to safety commission Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorth Carolina DOT awards $7 million in short-line infrastructure grants Read More »
September 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Hub Group, Greystone, Ondas, ALLU and CTC (Sept. 6) Read More »
Passenger RailTriMet mulls closing four light-rail stations Read More »
SafetyUnion Pacific outlines Rail Safety Week plans Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA wraps up Yardley Station improvements Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKansas City Southern unveils 2017 sustainability report Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR breaks ground on $2.6 billion third-track expansion project Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors railroads for safe practices in 2017 Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: August 'very good' for U.S. rail traffic Read More »
September 5
ShippersCanadian Pacific-served grain terminal opens in Alberta Read More »
SafetyNorfolk Southern, Amtrak adjust service to avoid Gordon Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail logs ridership, revenue gains in Q2 Read More »
PeopleDCTA names Suarez president Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail unions file petition against FRA over crew dispute Read More »
MechanicalWMATA seeks builder for 8000-series rail cars Read More »
Passenger RailTrudeau pledges funds for Vancouver subway, light-rail projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN orders 60 more GE locomotives Read More »
September 4
Passenger RailCincinnati streetcar to mark second anniversary Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX to sponsor Wounded Warrior Project's new fitness challenge Read More »
SustainabilitySound Transit issues 2017 sustainability report Read More »
MechanicalSiemens delivers first of 45 new trolley cars to San Diego MTS Read More »
PeopleDCTA's Cline steps down as president Read More »
Passenger RailCTA modernizes Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station Read More »
Passenger RailCalifornia panel OKs $2 billion in transportation, rail improvement projects Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX sells Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port facilities Read More »
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