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Rail News: September 2019
September 30
Passenger RailTriMet, Virginia DRPT celebrate service anniversaries Read More »
Passenger RailSouth Florida RTA receives procurement award Read More »
IntermodalPort of Virginia's international gateway project wins top industry award Read More »
LaborBLET, Louisville & Indiana reach tentative agreement Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit service plan anticipates light-rail disruption in 2020 Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA adds capacity to regional rail service during interstate construction Read More »
PeopleNew Orleans Public Belt Railroad, port name Hernandez chair Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP shuffles roles in marketing and sales, Loup Logistics Read More »
September 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from FreightCar America, Robel, Icomera, AIS, MERMEC and Transdev (Sept. 27) Read More »
PeopleGov. Dunleavy names Campbell to Alaska Railroad's board Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD delays N Line open date Read More »
SustainabilitySC Port Authority awarded EPA grant to reduce RTG crane diesel emissions Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA calls on feds to increase commuter rail funding for PTC, other safety efforts Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to assess congestion relief pricing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAttorneys general call on USDOT to stop Washington's crude-by-rail law Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP CFO Knight to retire; Hamann named successor Read More »
September 26
SafetyAmtrak Police, OLI partner to enforce rail safety Read More »
LaborBLET reaches tentative pact with Caltrain operator Read More »
C&SMBTA completes Red Line signal repairs Read More »
SafetyCP Police Service Constable Bidulka honored for rail-safety efforts Read More »
Passenger RailMTA board approves $52 billion capital plan Read More »
LogisticsOmniTRAX, logistics provider open Atlanta transload facility Read More »
Passenger RailFTA approves $75 million grant for Tempe Streetcar project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads post traffic decline in Week 38 Read More »
September 25
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Ricardo, Alstom, B12 Transportation, Transdev and Burns (Sept. 25) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards grants for ADS demo projects Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Southern wins IANA Academic Challenge Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia's high-speed rail project ranks among top sustainable projects Read More »
MechanicalMBTA awards contract for 80 bilevel coaches Read More »
Passenger RailDART breaks ground on Silver regional rail line Read More »
Kansas City SouthernKCS promotes Flores to VP of auto sales, marketing Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA: Heavy, commuter rail ridership grew in Q2 Read More »
September 24
Passenger RailA-train operator receives procurement award Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA, CloudMoyo collaborate on short-line webinar series Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia port marks more growth in container volume Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week Read More »
LogisticsAnacostia Rail, private equity firm launch transloading terminals venture Read More »
MOWAREMA bestows Hay Award to KiwiRail for earthquake recovery Read More »
PeopleLRW names CP's Arpin Woman of the Year Read More »
PeopleFormer CN exec Mongeau joins Norfolk Southern's board Read More »
September 23
IntermodalSchneider announces rail dray intermodal service Read More »
Passenger RailMontreal transit agency posts fewer service disruptions Read More »
SafetyMetra observes Rail Safety Week Read More »
Passenger RailNew Orleans RTA awards Transdev maintenance contract Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsBLET establishes short-line department Read More »
Passenger RailMTA to add wheelchair accessibility to 11 stations Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUtah coalition proposes new preferred route for Uinta Basin Railway Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia panel OKs bond issue for Virgin Trains' Las Vegas service Read More »
September 20
Short Lines & RegionalsU.S. Rep. Balderson tours Ashland Railway Read More »
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Harsco, Timken, Stonebriar, Loram, HNTB and REMSA (Sept. 20) Read More »
SafetyNew Westminster, Operation Lifesaver partner on rail safety program Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain reaches milestone with grade separation project Read More »
IntermodalFlorida DOT increases funding for Jaxport deepening project Read More »
CSX TransportationCSX named to sustainability index for ninth year Read More »
Canadian PacificCP recognizes G3 Pasqua for grain elevator efficiency Read More »
SafetyNTSB investigation prompts safety recommendations to Class Is, ASLRRA Read More »
September 19
Passenger RailSan Francisco MTA extends Central Subway completion date Read More »
Passenger RailFTA to fund $19 million in TOD planning Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsASLRRA honors short lines for safety performance in Central, Pacific regions Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsAlaska Railroad issues RFQ for dock replacement project Read More »
Passenger RailMinneapolis council awards Green Line light-rail contract to Aldridge-Parsons JV Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass I employment fell in all categories last month Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia high-speed rail board OKs preferred alternatives for northern routes Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight-rail traffic down 3.7 percent so far in 2019 Read More »
September 18
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Septentrio, ARS, Hitachi, RailComm, ATT and voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (Sept. 18) Read More »
Passenger RailSkyTrain riders support updated interior for new fleet Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsNorth Carolina DOT recognized for multimodal awards program Read More »
SafetyCanadian, U.S. transit agencies launch rail suicide awareness programs Read More »
ShippersEco-Energy acquires NS-served Stone Mountain rail terminal Read More »
Passenger RailO-Train expands light-rail system with Confederation Line Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX railroad to serve new cat litter plant in Colorado Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationLawmakers' bill would require safety review of LNG by rail Read More »
September 17
AmtrakAmtrak to add amenities on select Acela routes Read More »
MechanicalNorthern Lines Railway launches renovated locomotives Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA begins Chelsea Station relocation Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized for sustainability practices Read More »
SafetyRAC recognizes Canadian railways for safety efforts Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit revises Portal North Bridge financial plan Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: Short-line tax credit now has historic support among House members Read More »
Passenger RailMTA releases proposed 2020-24 capital plan Read More »
September 16
Passenger RailDART expands on-demand options in northern Texas Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ opens new transit-rail lobby at World Trade Center Read More »
SafetyMetrolink hosts national rail safety conference Read More »
Passenger RailKC Streetcar extension project nears engineering phase Read More »
PeopleTSA appoints Farmer, Hanson to lead security advisory committee Read More »
Passenger RailBART to move headquarters in 2021 Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central signs design-build contract for bullet train project Read More »
ShippersChemical shippers endorse STB effort to reform freight-rail ship rates Read More »
September 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from New York Air Brake, RailPros, IMC, WSP, Nexxiot and Werner (Sept. 13) Read More »
PeopleValley Metro installs Tameron Kinsey, Cooksey-Williams in leadership roles Read More »
MOWWisconsin DOT seeks applicants for multimodal grant program Read More »
IntermodalRetail federation: Imports surge ahead of more tariffs Read More »
MechanicalMetrolinx orders 36 additional rail cars from Bombardier Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia port authority unveils dual rail service between Savannah, Chicago Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB addresses rate review rules, revenue adequacy issues Read More »
PeopleMTA: Hakim issues resignation, New York subway boosts performance Read More »
September 12
Passenger RailDART, Sound Transit rename stations Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak updates mobile app booking options Read More »
PeopleLRW names Patrick president for 2019-21 term Read More »
PTCASLRRA, Herzog partner on short line PTC solution Read More »
Passenger RailMetra cuts costs to avoid 2020 fare increase Read More »
Passenger RailSeattle DOT cancels streetcar contract with CAF USA Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia rail authority issues environmental document for Central Valley wye Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight railroads start September with another drop in traffic Read More »
September 11
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, CC&L, L.B. Foster, Bechtel, Masabi and SPRING (Sept. 11) Read More »
MechanicalLong Island Rail Road introduces eight new rail cars to fleet Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA should update its grade-crossing prediction model, OIG says Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro to open Blue light-rail line next month Read More »
IntermodalLong Beach port to solicit rail-project construction bids Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: Senate majority favors short-line tax credit bill Read More »
M&AOmniTRAX completes Winchester & Western acquisition Read More »
Passenger RailFRA approves Virginia higher-speed rail project's environmental plan Read More »
September 10
ShippersChemical producer to build short line-served plant in Texas Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA completes Woodland Avenue Bridge replacement project Read More »
PeopleAPTA nominates Fernandez, Nelson as board officers Read More »
MOWPennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for multimodal grants Read More »
PeopleMTA appoints Collins as communications chief Read More »
Passenger RailCaltrain’s ridership on the decline in 2019 Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognizes sustainability efforts of customers, supply chain partners Read More »
PTCFRA: Railroads posted PTC implementation progress in Q2 Read More »
September 9
Internet-DigitalGO Transit to add Wi-Fi on trains in 2020 Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit adds service to Avenel Station Read More »
Class IsSTB reveals three Class Is were 'revenue adequate' in 2018 Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks public input on Sounder expansion Read More »
Passenger RailNew York subway project moves ahead of schedule; LIRR eliminates grade crossing Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanada's Garneau orders Central Maine & Quebec to fix track issues near Lac-Megantic Read More »
High-Speed RailFRA grants rulemaking petition for Texas Central's bullet train Read More »
BNSF RailwayU.S. Coast Guard approves BNSF's Idaho rail bridge plan Read More »
September 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Trinity, PowerRail, Bombardier, Morrison Metalweld and RSI (Sept. 6) Read More »
IntermodalCanada pledges funding for Prince Rupert port, rail bridge projects Read More »
Passenger RailNCTD requests SANDAG funding to purchase two trainsets Read More »
IntermodalCN, Evergreen Line renew intermodal agreement Read More »
Passenger RailMaryland Purple light-rail line reaches construction milestone Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA approves Honolulu's rail project recovery plan Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsR. J. Corman to operate Alabama short line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA releases draft environmental documents for Long Bridge project Read More »
September 5
LaborSanta Clara VTA recommends board approval for union contract Read More »
Passenger RailOrange County Transportation Authority wins contract procurement award Read More »
SafetyNTSB eliminates three safety recommendations on 'Most Wanted List' Read More »
Passenger RailAPTA study shows growing need for late-shift transit service Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNevada AFL-CIO calls for mandatory two-person train crews Read More »
Passenger RailMTA LIRR restores full service to NY Penn Station Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, COSCO extend intermodal pact Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: Weaker manufacturing, trade affected rail traffic in August Read More »
September 4
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Plasser & Theurer, Alstom, VTG Rail, LCI Industries and NRC (Sept. 4) Read More »
LaborUnion Pacific rail car donated for student training Read More »
ShippersDuke Energy selects North Carolina sites for development Read More »
Passenger RailVIA Rail ridership, revenue rose in Q2 Read More »
Class IsCSX, Norfolk Southern issue Hurricane Dorian advisories Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro awards airport connector project to women-owned consultant group Read More »
Passenger RailPANYNJ set port, rail ridership records in July Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit breaks ground on Lynnwood light-rail extension Read More »
September 3
Passenger RailCapitol Corridor launches college student train fare Read More »
PTCPTC work prompts delay in faster train speeds on St. Louis-Chicago corridor Read More »
PeopleGoRail names Sebastian to oversee southcentral operations Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority creates 3,000 jobs Read More »
MOWTexas DOT plan calls for continued rehab of South Orient Rail Line Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB recommends FTA direct transit agencies to improve safety messages on rail-car doors Read More »
Class IsFreight railroads prep for Dorian's potential wrath Read More »
Passenger RailHurricane Dorian prompts South Florida to suspend passenger-rail service Read More »
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