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USDOT seeks public input on rural transportation initiative
U.S. freight-rail volume decline continued in Week 51
FAA proposes rule to better identify drones
South Dakota DOT to negotiate sale of Sioux Valley Line
BNSF-served Port of Quincy launches terminal expansion
U.S. Class Is employed fewer people in November
Freight-rail union calls on FRA to require air brake valve replacement
T&I Chair DeFazio seeks LNG-by-rail safety analysis
FRA extends deadline for intercity passenger-rail grants
Michigan DOT awards funds for grade-crossing projects
FRA sets up web page for reporting blocked crossings
Short-line tax credit extension signed into law
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FRA proposes changes to track, brake system safety rules
CSX, Virginia reach $3.7B deal to expand passenger-rail service
U.S. railroads report another dip in traffic
North American freight-rail industry backs new trade deal
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Tai Ginsberg, Timken, Sperry Rail and NRC (Dec. 18)
North Carolina DOT recaps 2019 rail projects
CN to move rail traffic control operations to Edmonton
ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit to be part of spending bill
CSX names Wall VP of labor relations
UP completes PTC implementation; interoperability work continues
OmniTRAX pledges support for National Guard, Reserve
Transportation Safety Board: Unsecured load led to CP derailment
Rail supplier news from Iteris, HNTB, Nokia, Alstom, LTK and Penn Machine (Dec. 13)
Pennsylvania OKs freight-rail projects for state funding
USDOT unveils new loan program for short lines, regionals
U.S. rail traffic slump continued in Week 49
CN grain shipments return to pre-strike pace
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, RKH, Siemens, Arup and FTS (Dec. 11)
AAR, truckers laud North American trade deal
Retailers: Imports surged in November ahead of December tariffs
U.S. Reps. DeFazio, Malinowski slam PHMSA for granting LNG-by-rail permit
UP reorganizes marketing and sales structure
Federal Highway Administration updates grade crossing handbook
AAR, ASLRRA outline freight-rail industry's priorities for surface transportation reauthorization
Ohio, Washington regulators OK grade crossing safety upgrades
Florida DOT launches crossing safety initiative
AAR: Uncertainty hurt rail traffic in November
Rail supplier news from Wi-Tronix, Icomera, CloudMoyo, Alstom, HNTB and RSI (Dec. 4)
CN, Teck announce long-term coal shipping agreement
Illinois panel seeks applicants for grade-crossing grants
STB to revise railroads' waybill sample reports
CN revises full-year outlook to include strike's impact
CP sets new monthly record for transporting grain
USDOT solicits comments on new transportation tech council
North American rail volume dipped in Week 47
Gov. Wolf to nominate Gramian as PennDOT secretary
CN launches post-strike recovery plan
Rail supplier news from AECOM, Alstom, Saft, Moment, LAN and Ports America (Nov. 27)
CREATE partners visit project sites with U.S. Rep. Garcia
Ohio, Washington state regulators OK funds for grade-crossing projects
Iowa terminal to serve as Midwest hub for new intermodal service
STB: U.S. Class I employment slide continued in October
Former short-line rail exec Gedney dies
FRA: PTC now operating on 92 percent of route miles
OmniTRAX marks groundbreaking on A&R Logistics' export facility
FRA extends deadline for training standards rule
CN now operating PTC on all required track
Rail supplier news from HDI, MODE, SunteckTTS, Holland and Cylus (Nov. 22)
Union Pacific earns Gold Medallion for veteran support
SEPTA selects PennDOT Secretary Richards as new GM
Kansas City Southern preps Holiday Express for tour
North American freight railroads post another traffic decline
CN calls for binding arbitration to settle strike, Alberta calls on Trudeau to intervene
Canadian Pacific to acquire Central Maine & Quebec Railway
WSDOT seeks input on transportation improvement program
Chao highlights federal steps to improve grade-crossing safety
Railway Association of Canada announces Environment Awards
CN EVP Foster to resign, Reilly named interim successor
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Huber+Suhner (Nov. 18)
Pennsylvania OKs multimodal infrastructure projects for funding
Orange County authority OKs 10-year transportation plan
Union Pacific names Williams board director
FRA proposes rule requiring states to create grade-crossing action plans
ASLRRA honors Southern Region short lines for safety practices
U.S. rail traffic fell in November's first week
USDOT announces $900 million in FY2019 BUILD grant awards
AAR: STB's proposed rate review rule is 'unlawful'
NRF: Retail imports to see final tariff-driven surge of 2019
BUILD grant to help fund rail transload facility near Spokane airport
Rail supplier news from Duos, Alstom, Wabtec and Ayers Electronic (Nov. 8)
BLET members ratify pacts with Transit America, Louisville & Indiana Railroad
Ohio panel directs short lines to improve grade crossings in Clark, Crawford counties
CSX joins TradeLens shipping information platform
U.S. freight-rail traffic downturn continued through October
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Universal Logistics, Focused Technology, NYAB, Railroad Software and CARS (Nov. 6)
U.S. Rep. Granger recognized for rail policy leadership
Port of Virginia launches 55-foot dredging project
Missouri port authority awarded federal grant to repair flood-damaged rail infrastructure
IANA: Intermodal downturn continued in Q3
Rail union execs announce bargaining coalition's members
Rail supplier news from Alstom, The Andersons, Thales, Abloy and IMC (Nov. 1)
NDTA honors Anacostia Rail for military support
Alberta to ease production limits on oil if it's shipped by rail
Union Pacific implements PTC on 93 percent of route miles
Freight railroads launch new bargaining round with unions
Progress Rail, Loram announce acquisitions
U.S. freight railroads log another traffic decline
ASLRRA expands disaster planning resources for short lines
Teamsters members consider November strike against CN
Regional Rail to acquire Pinsly's Florida short lines
AAR, ASLRRA comment on proposed reg changes for truck drivers
STB: U.S. Class I workforce down in September
Rail supplier news from Hy-Tech, Greenbrier, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Abloy (Oct. 25)
ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill crosses threshold for House support
North American rail traffic slump continues
AAR recognizes CSX's Zacker for environmental excellence
Canadian Pacific posts record revenue, operating ratio in Q3
Rail labor groups ask court to stop NMB rule change
FRA seeks applicants for rail trespass-enforcement grants
AAR, GoRail honor Sen. Reed with rail achievement award
CN delivers 'strong' Q3 results despite softening economy
UP awards $5.3 million in community grants
Coos Bay port completes first phase of rail tunnel project
First State Investments completes Patriot Rail acquisition
Mantle Ridge sells most of its stake in CSX
ASLRRA adds Tech Mahindra to PTC provider list
NARS names Tisa president
USDOT rolls out LNG-by-rail rule
Rail supplier news from Cummins, Logistec, Masabi, VisioStack, Microdrones and REMSA (Oct. 18)
ASLRRA: Cummings understood rail industry's importance
KCS posts record Q3 revenue despite flat carload volume
U.S. railroads haul more petroleum, chemicals in Week 41
Norfolk Southern reports environmental, economic growth
AAR honors leaders in hazardous material safety
Slower freight-rail volume hit UP's bottom line in Q3
Freight services index hit record level in August
CREATE partners offer education to Chicago students in 75th Street Corridor
PennDOT seeks public-private proposals for transportation projects
Railway Interchange 2019 logs attendance, exhibitor increases
APTA announces executive committee members for 2019-20
R. J. Corman to provide switching, transloading at UP-served Texas industrial park
Congressmen, Colorado governor tour rail suppliers' facilities in two states
ASLRRA recognizes eastern short lines' safety efforts in 2018
UP devises intermodal terminal app for truck drivers' mobile devices
Railroad Retirement Board names Murphy CIO
Iowa commission OKs grants, loans for rail improvement projects
AASHTO names McKenna president, Sheehan VP
U.S. freight-rail traffic slide continues into October
Rail supplier news from Strukton, Focused Technology, Holland, Bourque, INet, Maglev and REMSA (Oct. 9)
Chao unveils initiative to tackle rural transportation disparities
STB proposes new policy, rules for rail demurrage charges
Willmar rail connector project is starting to take shape, MnDOT says
Class Is sue SMART-TD over minimum train crew issue
U.S. Reps. Ruppersberger, Pence talk short-line tax credit with rail suppliers
STB proposes new rules for rail service data reporting, cost of capital methodology
Washington transportation panel OKs grade-crossing safety grants
U.S. rail traffic declined through September
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Keolis, C-Level Solutions, EnviroServe, Thales and Werner (Oct. 2)
Indiana Rail Road, associations sue Illinois over train crew rule
Port of Virginia's international gateway project wins top industry award
UP shuffles roles in marketing and sales, Loup Logistics
Rail supplier news from FreightCar America, Robel, Icomera, AIS, MERMEC and Transdev (Sept. 27)
SC Port Authority awarded EPA grant to reduce RTG crane diesel emissions
UP CFO Knight to retire; Hamann named successor
CP Police Service Constable Bidulka honored for rail-safety efforts
U.S. freight railroads post traffic decline in Week 38
Rail supplier news from Ricardo, Alstom, B12 Transportation, Transdev and Burns (Sept. 25)
USDOT awards grants for ADS demo projects
Georgia Southern wins IANA Academic Challenge
ASLRRA, CloudMoyo collaborate on short-line webinar series
Operation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week
Anacostia Rail, private equity firm launch transloading terminals venture
AREMA bestows Hay Award to KiwiRail for earthquake recovery
Former CN exec Mongeau joins Norfolk Southern's board
BLET establishes short-line department
Utah coalition proposes new preferred route for Uinta Basin Railway
Rail supplier news from Harsco, Timken, Stonebriar, Loram, HNTB and REMSA (Sept. 20)
Florida DOT increases funding for Jaxport deepening project
NTSB investigation prompts safety recommendations to Class Is, ASLRRA
ASLRRA honors short lines for safety performance in Central, Pacific regions
Class I employment fell in all categories last month
U.S. freight-rail traffic down 3.7 percent so far in 2019
North Carolina DOT recognized for multimodal awards program
Eco-Energy acquires NS-served Stone Mountain rail terminal
Lawmakers' bill would require safety review of LNG by rail
RAC recognizes Canadian railways for safety efforts
ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit now has historic support among House members
TSA appoints Farmer, Hanson to lead security advisory committee
Chemical shippers endorse STB effort to reform freight-rail ship rates
Rail supplier news from New York Air Brake, RailPros, IMC, WSP, Nexxiot and Werner (Sept. 13)
Wisconsin DOT seeks applicants for multimodal grant program
Retail federation: Imports surge ahead of more tariffs
STB addresses rate review rules, revenue adequacy issues
ASLRRA, Herzog partner on short line PTC solution
U.S. freight railroads start September with another drop in traffic
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, CC&L, L.B. Foster, Bechtel, Masabi and SPRING (Sept. 11)
FRA should update its grade-crossing prediction model, OIG says
Long Beach port to solicit rail-project construction bids
ASLRRA: Senate majority favors short-line tax credit bill
OmniTRAX completes Winchester & Western acquisition
Pennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for multimodal grants
CN recognizes sustainability efforts of customers, supply chain partners
FRA: Railroads posted PTC implementation progress in Q2
STB reveals three Class Is were 'revenue adequate' in 2018
Rail supplier news from Trinity, PowerRail, Bombardier, Morrison Metalweld and RSI (Sept. 6)
CN, Evergreen Line renew intermodal agreement
FRA releases draft environmental documents for Long Bridge project
Nevada AFL-CIO calls for mandatory two-person train crews
AAR: Weaker manufacturing, trade affected rail traffic in August
Rail supplier news from Plasser & Theurer, Alstom, VTG Rail, LCI Industries and NRC (Sept. 4)
Union Pacific rail car donated for student training
Texas DOT plan calls for continued rehab of South Orient Rail Line
Freight railroads prep for Dorian's potential wrath
U.S. Reps. Finkenauer, Emmer tour rail businesses in Iowa, Minnesota
Transport Canada: Rail operations to relocate to Lac-Megantic industrial park
Canada considers rail line extension to Quebec marine terminal
AAR: U.S. rail traffic fell 5.9 percent in Week 34
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, TekTracking, Geopier, Mitsui Rail, Ricardo and Michael Baker (Aug. 28)
UP recognized as 'military friendly' employer
FTA proposes new definition of 'major' transit projects
Vossloh sells locomotives business to CRRC subsidiary
First State Investments acquires Patriot Rail and Ports
NRF: Retailers concerned about tariff escalation's impact
Millions raised for pediatric care at CP Women's Open
Canadian government to negotiate with CN over Quebec Bridge's future
Rail supplier news from Cubic, Duos Technologies, Arup, HNTB and Wi-Tronix (Aug. 23)
U.S. rail traffic fell 5.2 percent in Week 33
South Dakota DOT to sell all state-owned rail lines
Rail supplier news from WSP, Greenbrier, Bombardier and NRC (Aug. 21)
NTSB marks train crash anniversary with PTC reminder
AASHTO: Bradbury to serve as USDOT's acting deputy secretary
STB: U.S. Class Is employed fewer workers in July
USDOT should consider small railroads when making new rules, ASLRRA says
LRW extends 'Woman of the Year' nomination deadline
U.S. Rep. Craig tours Minnesota rail businesses
Rail supplier news from Duos Technologies, BiTA, Garlock, Vacations By Rail, Argus Consulting, Alliance Shippers and Hanson (Aug. 16)
ASLRRA: Fed task force says short-line tax credit worthy of permanence
U.S. freight-rail traffic fell, Canada's rose in Week 32
FRA announces rail safety, infrastructure grant opportunity
Ohio panel backs federal effort to curb blocked grade crossings
RailTrends 2019 opens conference registration
Rail supplier news from Loram, Keolis and Greenbrier (Aug. 13)
North Carolina DOT's 10-year plan calls for over 50 rail projects
Illinois governor signs bill mandating two-person freight-train crews
Norfolk Southern picks lead engineering team for 75th Street Corridor project
BLET members ratify SEPTA contract
Ferguson elected SMART TD president
U.S. Rep. Kelly talks short-line tax credit, infrastructure bills during plant tour
Lawmakers seek more information on proposed LNG-by-rail permit
Railway Woman of the Year Award nominations due Aug. 16
San Francisco MTA reopens Chase Center Station
Intermodal group to honor Fenimore, Mayes
Washington UTC accepting applications for rail safety grants
U.S. rail traffic fell for sixth straight month in July
Rail supplier news from Interloc, Bourque, Cedar AI, Bombardier, RECo, Westermo and ENSCO (Aug. 7)
Senate confirms Sumwalt, Homendy to NTSB roles
Oklahoma DOT: Stillwater Central won't launch passenger-rail pilot
IANA to honor Branscum, Wilson with Silver Kingpin Award
Port of Long Beach awards two key contracts for on-dock rail project
BRX completes acquisition of Pioneer Railcorp
PennDOT accepting freight-rail grant applications
Michigan DOT seeks comments on five-year transportation plan
U.S. Reps. Barr, Perry tour rail plants during August break
Rail supplier news from Alstom, NARSTCO, Loram, Biarri Rail, American Battery and Hanson (Aug. 2)
AAR seeks proposals for CREATE website redesign
Ohio rail panel OKs 12 grade crossing projects
IANA: North American intermodal volume fell in Q2
U.S. railroads log another weekly traffic decline
Batory: PTC is 90 percent installed, but 'significant work' remains
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Wabtec, Keolis, Retlif Testing, LAN, Alstom and Bytemark (July 31)
FTA could improve rail project cost info, GAO says
Senate committee to hold hearing on PTC
Pennsylvania rail authority logs carload increase in 2019's first half
FRA's Alexy named chief safety officer
Rail supplier news from Trinity, NRE, Wabtec, Cervello, Systra, DNJ Intermodal and RSI (July 26)
OmniTRAX affiliate to acquire Winchester & Western Railroad
FRA proposes cameras in passenger locomotives to record employees
USDOT announces $856 million in INFRA grants
NTSB issues safety recommendations in response to fatal Amtrak-CSX collision
U.S. rail traffic down, Canadian traffic up in Week 29
Rail supplier news from VisioStack, Systra, Savage, Road & Rail Services, Sener and Hanson (July 24)
Union Pacific reports PTC progress
USDOT grant to fund short-line rail infrastructure work in northeast Louisiana
Genesee & Wyoming short line employs two Tier 4 locomotives in California
U.S. Class I workforce contracted in June, STB data shows
Honorees receive 2019 Rising Stars awards in Norfolk
Transition to new operating plan was 'smooth,’ NS says
Federal grant will help CSX, Maryland start Howard Street Tunnel project
California short line turns 108
Canada Industrial Relations Board installs Hackl as vice chair
Morristown & Erie leader, short-line industry contributor Wes Weis passes away
Pioneer Railcorp shareholders OK BRX acquisition
Lake State Railway hosts Rep. Kildee, advocates for 45G
Ohio panel OKs grade-crossing upgrades for Class I, regional railroads
AASHTO names Hendrickson deputy director
CSX named best place to work for disability inclusion
WisDOT unveils one-time grants for local infrastructure needs
Kansas City Southern posts record Q2 results
North Carolina DOT proposes bridge over Norfolk Southern tracks
UP posts higher profit, lower expenses in Q2
U.S. rail traffic down 5.6 percent in Week 28
Rail supplier news from McMillen Jacobs, ABB, HDR, WSP and Alliance Shippers (July 17)
Union Pacific's Kinney County Railport to be site of self-driving vehicles
BMWED members ratify contract with Paducah & Louisville Railway
Chicago South Shore, other Anacostia affiliates recognized for rail safety
Canada finalizes rail transport regs
Canada reaches agreement to sell Ridley Terminals
Rail supplier news from Miner, Parsons, Saft, Siemens, Alstom and Keolis (July 12)
MBTA to begin next phase of Needham Line's PTC work
Cando Rail adds service to Pembina NGL facility
Kentucky awards grants for grade crossing, riverport improvements
U.S. rail traffic slump continued in Week 27
In memoriam: Kenneth Lawson
NRC names Wieland president
CSX recognized for 'Responsible Care' protocols
Feds solicit comments for Long Beach port's on-dock rail project
Short-line operator Regional Rail sold to 3i Group
CN train derailed on Canada's side of international tunnel, TSB says
DeFazio: GAO finds lack of safety data on longer trains
AAR: U.S. rail traffic tumbled for fifth-straight month in June
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, Eagle Railcar, Birmingham Rail, Alstom and WSP (July 3)
Houston-area port, UP complete first phase of major rail project
Puchala to chair National Mediation Board for fifth time
Alberta hires CIBC to help divest the province's crude-by-rail program
Canadian Transportation Agency seeks feedback on regulated interswitching rates
Congressmen seek longer comment period for LNG-by-rail permit request
Brookfield Infrastructure, partners to acquire Genesee & Wyoming for $8.4B
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Thales, Focused Technology, Appalachian Railcar, Ondas Networks and HNTB (June 28)
Former CSX exec Kendall joins FRA as deputy administrator
Norfolk Southern kicks off TOP21 operating plan
Alaska Railroad OKs historic pact to build new U.S.-Canada rail connection
U.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 25
Senators introduce two-person train crew bill
ASLRRA names 293 winners of annual 'Jake' safety awards
Retailers call for boosting congressional authority over tariffs
Little Rock Port Authority's board re-elects Hendricks chair
TC&W promotes Ryberg to assistant VP
Ohio commission OKs CSX grade crossing projects
BLET ratifies new contract with M&NA, reaches tentative pact with SEPTA
UP recognizes 46 companies for safe hazmat practices
AAPA names Connor to succeed Nagle as top exec
Short-line tax credit advances in House, picks up 50th cosponsor in Senate
U.S. Class Is employed fewer workers in May
U.S. rail traffic down again in Week 24
STB solicits comments on proposed Uinta Basin Railway's environmental impact
Rail supplier news from Thales, Wabtec, Cubic, HDR, Roadrunner, Wasatch and James Street (June 19)
NS honors Delaware-Lackawanna as 'short line of the year'
ASLRRA: House bill includes short-line tax credit
NCDOT's Trogdon to chair AASHTO rail council
NTSB issues preliminary report on ethanol train derailment in Texas
United Rail enlists Peakstone to raise capital for short-line acquisitions
Howard Energy expands rail-served bulk terminal facilities in Texas
FRA issues proposed rule for passenger rail safety, risk-reduction systems
Rail supplier news from NRC, Tramont, Alstom, ABB Turbocharging, TekTracking, CRRC and HNTB (June 14)
North Dakota lawmakers seek Chao's help to fight Washington state's crude-by-rail law
USDOT seeks applicants for new port infrastructure grant program
FRA: Short Line Safety Institute's assessment model is 'robust'
Washington state to update railroad oil-spill response rules
U.S. rail traffic slump carries into June
FRA announces $326M in rail safety, improvement grants
Coos Bay Rail Line rehabs 37 timber bridges
FRA awards grants for CREATE project, rail upgrades in Florida and Michigan
ASLRRA: House majority cosponsors short-line tax credit bill
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Infinity Transportation, Railroad Software and Road & Rail (June 12)
Arrows Up: CEO Allegretti retires, Renfro named successor
FRA awards rail improvement grants in Arkansas, Missouri
Port of Virginia debuts on-dock rail yard
Rail supplier news from Hub, All Hands Fire, Hanson, Cloud Logistics, Raven Logistics and Cylus (June 7)
PUCO approves rail crossing upgrades in Ohio
U.S. rail traffic slump continued in May
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Alstom, Veea Systems, Angel Trains, Geotab, Cubic and Schneider (June 5)
Modesto short-line's Bienvenu elected chair of Beard's board
AAR responds to Supreme Court's decision on metrics, standards
House Appropriations OKs FY2020 THUD bill
NS readies operating plan for precision scheduled railroading
Amtrak, freight railroads continue service suspensions due to flooding
Corpus Christi port begins channel improvement project to serve energy market
Washington State DOT picks Omaha Track to operate short-line branch, announces $5.7 BUILD grant
Pat Ottensmeyer to receive 2019 Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends
Rail supplier news Alstom, WPA, BGL, A. Stucki and J.B. Hunt (May 31)
UP's 2018 'Building America' report addresses cybersecurity
Louisiana commits funds to improve rail access at Port of Greater Baton Rouge
Louisville & Indiana promotes Kramer to VP
Savannah port, St. Louis Regional Freightway partner to offer lower-cost rail service
U.S. rail carload, intermodal traffic fell in Week 21
CREATE partners complete BNSF Western Avenue Corridor project
FRA: Railroads made significant PTC progress in Q1
Rail supplier news from Allied Track Services, Alstom, McMillen Jacobs, Encore Rail, Pettibone and Clarendon (May 29)
Canada's railways endorse locomotive video, voice recorder regs
San Gabriel trench named transportation project of the year
STB: Class I employment level fell in April
AAR, Class Is urge Congress to pass new North American trade pact
CN recognized for supply chain contributions
Transport Canada proposes regs for locomotive video, voice recorders
Oregon Sens. Wyden, Merkley express concerns over UP layoffs
FRA withdraws proposed train-crew staffing rule
AAPA: House T-HUD bill includes port infrastructure funds, rail grant increase
U.S. railroads registered higher carload volume in Week 20
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Balfour Beatty, Hanson, WSP, CII and NRC (May 22)
USDOT's Chao names new members to Drone Advisory Committee
Ohio agency OKs grade crossing projects for NS, Wheeling & Lake Erie
Cimarron Valley Railroad obtains state grant to upgrade locomotive fleet
Union Pacific: PTC operating on 80 percent of route miles
Rail supplier news from Birmingham Rail, Wabtec, Bombardier, Cubic, Hub and NRC (May 17)
CAGTC elects board members, officers
ACE grade separation projects recognized for construction management
UP to serve logistics park near Houston
House lawmakers introduce bill to protect U.S. rail-car manufacturers
BRX Transportation to acquire Pioneer Railcorp
FRA cancels $929 million in California high-speed rail funds
U.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 19
Nevada governor signs two-person crew bill
Rail supplier news from Marmon, Transco, Alstom, Stadler, Bentley, Road & Rail and Strato (May 15)
CAGTC calls for billions in federal freight infrastructure grants
California rail authority awards contract to rebuild rail cars for Metrolink
LRW seeks women railroaders to serve on its board
Panama Canal, soy coalition extend MOU
Railroad Day 2019: Hundreds of industry reps advocate for pro-rail legislation
Private partner to finance, build Uinta Basin Railway
UP marks transcontinental railroad's 150th anniversary
Unifor Council 4000 ratifies three CN agreements
Caltrans awards $15 million in grade-separation project grants
Rail supplier news from Timken, Siemens, LAN, RKH Qitarat and Hanson (May 10)
Shippers encouraged to plan now for Illinois Waterway lock closures
The Andersons recognized as Port of Virginia's 'Shipper of the Year'
House transportation committee OKs harbor maintenance bill
AAR: U.S. rail traffic fell 2 percent in Week 18
FRA proposes changes to locomotive engineer certification
Norfolk Southern's strategic plan is producing results, Squires says
Rail supplier news from Loram, Railhead, Alstom, Siemens, J.B. Hunt, Heartland and NRC (May 8)
AAR highlights rail safety technology at Capitol Hill event
OneRail Coalition names Barnhart deputy director
Allegheny Valley Railroad to acquire portions of CSX lines
BNSF posts higher revenue, income in Q1; Buffett warms to PSR, report says
Charah Solutions opens rail-served fly ash terminal in Massachusetts
UP plans $20 million project for New Mexico block swap yard
Canadian government requires more durable tank cars for certain hazmats
UP to close Rochelle intermodal ramp as part of Chicago-area simplification plan
U.S. rail traffic much improved, but still down in April, AAR says
IANA: North American intermodal volume dipped in Q1
Rail supplier news from Fluor, Icertis, STV, Pandrol, Transplace, Bourque Logistics and Gannett Fleming (May 1)
KCS revises two service metrics
Trump, Democratic leaders agree on $2 trillion surface transportation package
STB task force recommends changing rate review policies
Pennsylvania DOT OKs funding for 27 freight-rail projects
TSA's Lamb to present at Secure Rail Conference
United Rail elects former STB Chair Elliott to its board
Port of Longview initiates rail study, taps Clay to head business development
U.S. lawmakers talk short-line tax credit, trade issues with rail suppliers
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, Trinity, Wabtec, Saft, STV, Focused Technology, LRW and NRC (April 26)
Norfolk Southern serves new rail transfer facility in New York
AAR honors CSX's Van Tassel with Chafee Award
Wabtec taps Santana to succeed Betler as top exec
CREATE partners plan groundbreaking, assign designer for projects
U.S. rail traffic decline continued in Week 16
Rail supplier news from HNTB, IntegriCo, Transit Wireless, CloudMoyo, Altoona Pipe, SPRING and RSI (April 24)
Port of Coos Bay close to reopening swing-span bridge to rail traffic
FRA, NHTSA kick off grade-crossing safety campaign
STB: U.S. Class I employment fell in March
Union Pacific 'pauses' Brazos Yard construction
USDOT: $900 million available for FY19 BUILD grants
Secure Rail announces new sessions on cybersecurity
New Brunswick Southern Railway fined for safety violations
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, WAVE, Cambridge Systematics, Photector, Burns and NRC (April 18)
North Carolina wraps up Sugar Creek Road grade separation project
U.S. railroads' carload volume up, intermodal down in Week 15
CN launches pilot project using electric trucks
UP touts Q1 results, operating performance
KCS posts 'strong' Q1 results
CSX reports record Q1 results, OR falls below 60
Ohio introduces two-person crew bill; AAR's Jefferies opposes federal legislation
CN to appeal Canadian agency's ruling on freight-rail service
Herrin Railroad seeks to operate Illinois rail service
CN budgets $80 million in capex projects for Minnesota
CSX set to break ground on Carolina Connector project
Progressive Railroading names 25 Rising Stars for 2019
AAPA calls for long-term funding for port maintenance
STB to hold hearing on Class Is' demurrage, accessorial charges
BNSF receives FAA exemption to advance drone operations
TSA appoints rail members to transportation security committee
Union Pacific to mark transcontinental railroad anniversary
Operation Lifesaver: Crossing collisions, rail trespass casualties rose in 2018
U.S. railroads logged fewer carloads, intermodal units in Week 14
Rail supplier news Trackmobile, Greenbrier, Tai Ginsberg, TPSC, NXP and RSI (April 10)
RAC, Transport Canada agree to cut locomotive emissions
NTSB: Train struck CSX workers walking on active track in 2017
ASLRRA bestows more awards, installs officers at annual meeting
Ohio panel calls for grade crossing improvements by NS, short lines
NS diverts Missouri traffic due to flooding
CN schedules rail projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee and Wisconsin
ASLRRA bestows individual safety, service awards at Orlando conference
SMART TD's Whitaker succeeds Wier as VP
Port of Beaumont opens terminal overpass to improve traffic flow
STB to review petition to amend rail performance reporting rules
Rail supplier news from Pandrol, Thales, Bombardier, STV, DSC and Siemens (April 5)
3i Group invests in Regional Rail to support growth
Supplier news from Alstom, SFK, Tealinc, Stantec and SPRING (April 4)
U.S. Rail Holdings petitions STB to restore rail service on out-of-service corridor
Illinois panel calls for $250 million in crossing safety improvements
U.S. carload, intermodal volumes fell in March
Rail News from SNC-Lavalin, SYSTRA, AECOM, EnviroServe, HNTB and Railway Interchange (April 3)
Rail Passengers Association honor senators for preserving Southwest route
AAPA posthumously honors Cernak for port industry service
OmniTRAX honors short lines for safety culture, performance in 2018
Canadian Transportation Agency seeks public review of proposed regs
Port of Muskogee obtains grant for rail upgrade project
RTA: Tie production, purchases rose in January
CN outlines Ontario capex projects, reaches tentative pacts with Unifor
CN slates capex projects for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Rail News from Railroad Software, Penn Machine, Strategic Rail Finance, CDM, ENSCO and Keolis (March 29)
U.S. carload volume tumbled, intermodal picked up in Week 12
Rail Supplier News from Trainyard Tech, FirstGroup, STV, Cubic and REMSA (March 27)
Charah Solutions to open facility at Watco's Greens Port Industrial Terminal
STB: Class I employment down a tad in February
STB modernizes filing, payment procedures
Rail unions endorse two-person crew legislation
KCS issues statement on Mexican competition panel's rail-service report
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Siemens, Alstom, Hardesty & Hanover, Focused Technology and Fugro (March 22)
ACE partners to start grade separation in Southern California
STB sets demurrage hearing, seeks candidates for two advisory council openings
AAPA elects Nelson as chairman
AAR: U.S. railroads registered more traffic declines in Week 11
Railroads' flood-ravaged Midwestern tracks trigger FRA emergency declaration
Rail supplier news from Trinity, HDR, Fluor, Bombardier, Teleste, NYAB and Synder Equipment (March 20)
Operation Lifesavers names new coordinators in three states
CSX, North Carolina DOT eye April groundbreaking for intermodal terminal
NEB cites options for addressing tight oil-moving capacity in Canada
G&W's Rail Link to serve another Louisiana port
NS, unions differ on merits of brake test simulator for hands-on training
ASLRRA hosted congressional tax aides to address tax extenders measure
IPS Cranes hosts congressman for plant tour, policy discussion
Rail supplier news from Knorr-Bremse, Rail Vision, Alstom, Acceleware, Saft, WPS and Penn Machine (March 15)
North Carolina campaign warns students of rail trespassing danger
Ohio panel approves CSX grade crossing project
OmniTRAX Energy promotes Remington to VP
AAR asks STB to use cost-benefit analysis in rulemaking
AAPA names Diaz-Balart 'Port Person of the Year'
ASLRRA's Baker urges Congress to pass short-line tax credit proposal
U.S. rail traffic slide continued in Week 10
Rail supplier news from Siemens, HNTB, OIS, Abloy, Gentry Locke and NRC (March 13)
Bipartisan bill would reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
USDOT's Chao creates council to review new transportation technology
Canada's rail accidents increased, fatalities decreased in 2018
Panama City port, Oceaneering extend lease pact
Short Line Safety Institute creates research director post
Trump budget slashes funding for Amtrak long-distance service
Port of Virginia opens 12 new container stacks
CP, CN and Railway Association of Canada appeal emergency handbrake order
Rail supplier news from Collins Aerospace, Trainyard Tech, Hubner, Ekyrail, PTS and InStar (March 8)
Rail industry reacts to Boardman's death
UP announces new executive roles for Panzer, Hamann, Grosz
Short-line tax credit included in proposed tax extenders bill
AAR: U.S. rail carload, intermodal volumes fell in February
OmniTRAX Energy names Taylor VP sales
Canadian agency proposes rail regulation updates
Port of Vancouver USA rail project recognized for engineering excellence
Canadian Pacific renews funding of heart research
STB: U.S. Class I workforce down a bit in January
Rail supplier news from Herzog, CAI, HNTB, Stahl Recruiting, HEPACO and LRW (March 1)
NTSB makes key leadership changes
R.J. Corman joins AAR
TSB: Broken axle led to CN coal train derailment
U.S. rail traffic down a bit in Week 8
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, Cubic, TRIG, STV, Sassar and KAI (Feb. 27)
Rail groups ask Congress to oppose lifting truck weight, size limits
UE announces strike at former GE locomotive plant in Pennsylvania
TTCI hires Moreira to direct business development
Georgia DOT partners with railroads to add grade crossing signage
BNSF slates $175 million for capex projects in Washington
United Rail acquires New England Southern Railroad
Wabtec, GE Transportation complete merger
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, BBM Railway, Trinity, SightLogix, Alstom and Shimmick (Feb. 22)
Cuomo nominates former FRA leader Feinberg to MTA board
Ohio panel OKs crossing projects for two Class Is, R. J. Corman
Walmart tests pilot program that calls for more rail
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers elects 2019 officers
Port of Oakland gets new cranes to service megaships
U.S. rail carload, intermodal traffic fell in Week 7
OmniTRAX adds Scott, Garin to board
Port Manatee opens trade hub offices in Latin America, Europe
Northern Plains to build new rail-car center in North Dakota
FRA creates strategy to prevent railroad trespassing
Virginia port wraps up container stack-yard work
Rising Stars' nomination deadline extended to Feb. 26
North Carolina DOT receives federal grant for grade crossing project
FRA report: All railroads met statutory PTC requirements by 2018's end
USDOT issues final rule requiring rail oil-spill response plans
NTSB recommends new safety measures following tank car chlorine incident
AAR calls for higher gas tax, weight-distance fee to shore up trust fund
Operation Lifesaver sets Rail Safety Week dates for U.S., Canada
Carload volume a drag on total U.S. rail traffic in Week 6
Rail supplier news from the NRC, Harsco, Wabtec, TransRail, HNTB, CloudMoyo and NFI (Feb. 13)
NTSB examines roadway worker safety standards in fatal CSX accident
ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill attracts over 100 co-sponsors
Shippers group calls for increase in twin-trailer standard
CP derailment prompts Transport Canada to add rail safety measures
FRA issues CRISI grants for 18 rail projects
Posner Foundation donates funds to Operation Lifesaver projects
U.S. rail traffic held steady in January
Washington State DOT seeks operator for P&L Branch Line
PTC: Rail Runner receives another grant; FRA holds 'collaborative' session
Kansas City Southern taps Fahmy to lead PSR drive
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Alstom, GE, Progress Rail, PS Technology, Astronics, Ondas and RailcarRx (Feb. 6)
Union Pacific: PTC equipment now in place on all required route miles
TSB: Canadian Pacific train moved on its own before fatal derailment
STB: U.S. Class I workforce dipped in December
Progressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2019 awards
NTSB updates list of most wanted safety improvements
CP derailment in British Columbia kills 3 crew members
STB installs Fuchs as vice chairman for 2019
NMB proposes rule to trim union decertification steps
Intermodal growth was solid in Q4, IANA says
Rail supplier news from Uber, HNTB, Michael Baker, Greystone and Keolis (Feb. 1)
Ohio panel OKs Camp Chase Railway's crossing project
OmniTRAX's Arrows Up reports more litigation by US Silica
BNSF customers invested $3 billion in industrial developments in 2018
In memoriam: Former Conrail safety and security expert Neil Ferrone
ASLRRA holds fly-ins to build BRACE Act support in DC
OmniTRAX Energy names Renfro president
U.S. rail traffic dipped in Week 4
Rail supplier news from Ricardo, APM Terminals, Dover, Seyfarth Shaw, Hanson and AECOM (Jan. 30)
BNSF, Colorado city seek public input on quiet zones
NTSB: Accident investigation evidence may be lost due to shutdown
CN recognized for action on corporate climate change
Cuomo threatens legal action against CSX over Whitesboro bridge concerns
AAPA: $4 billion needed to protect ports, supply chain security
Secure Rail opens registration for 2019 conference
Short-line tax credit bill introduced in Senate
Wabtec, GE merger nears completion; Siemens, Alstom merger still a ways off
Rail Supplier news from HNTB, Stantec, Greystone, Michael Baker and TE Connectivity (Jan. 25)
CN, Unifor begin bargaining for new agreements
AAR: Class Is continue to expand PTC operations
U.S. Rep. Lipinski to chair House rail subcommittee
Tennessee DOT awards grant to build G&W short-line rail spur
U.S. rail traffic climbed in Week 3
NS appoints Cox to succeed Kesler as VP-taxation
UP set income record, advanced Unified Plan in Q4
Gov. DeSantis picks Thibault to lead Florida DOT
UP, Berkshire Hathaway among 'most admired' companies for 2019
Vista Proppants opens rail-served transload terminal in Texas
ASLRRA appoints Baker president
Texas A-train operator issues RFP for mobility services provider
Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Alstom, Steel Dynamics, TranSystems and the NRC (Jan. 18)
House leader names transportation subcommittee ranking members
Confidence in equipment leasing sector dipped in January, foundation says
KCS: Financial records in 2018, PSR in 2019
Oakland port logged record cargo volume in 2018
AAR: All U.S. rail commodities logged gains in Week 2
Intermodal institute taps Aurichio as executive director
Pin Oak acquires expansion site near KCS line in Corpus Christi
NY counterterrorism panel calls for enhanced security at Penn Station
Pennsylvania DOT leader Richards named to transportation research committee
NCDOT drafts 10-year transportation improvement plan
U.S. Rep. Blumenauer introduces short-line tax credit bill
CP 'takes exception' to government probe into Vancouver rail service issues
IANA's board elects Lhotak chair
Congress names transportation committee leaders
Rail supplier news from Plasser, HNTB, Stantec, ShaleTech, Alstom and Stalco Construction (Jan. 11)
Ohio commission OKs safety improvements at 11 crossings
Rhode Island business park awarded grant for freight-rail project
U.S. rail carloads, intermodal volumes rose in Week 1
Retailers: Imports at major ports leveled off in late 2018
USDOT opens second round of INFRA funding
Progressive Railroading seeks nominations for 2019 Rising Stars
Union Pacific taps former CN operations chief Vena as COO
Minnesota DOT awards three grants for rail-service improvements
DeFazio to chair House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Amtrak unveils RFQ for Washington Union Station project
IANA publishes chassis repair guide
TTCI names Gonzales VP, CFO
Secure Rail extends deadline for conference presentation proposals
Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad broke carload record in 2018
AAR: U.S. intermodal traffic set record in 2018
Senate confirms Fuchs, Oberman appointments to STB
RAC: Canada's rail industry broke records in 2017
Michigan DOT to draft new long-term transportation plan
CN, CP exceed grain revenue limits for 2017-18 crop year
USDOT: Four railroads fully met PTC implementation deadline
Transit News
PATCO moves forward with elevator installation project
LA Metro to restore street near Little Tokyo Station
WMATA review of service disruption finds safety violations
MTA solicits proposals for L Line tunnel wireless service
New Orleans RTA restores some streetcar service
DART backs new nonprofit to coordinate regional transit solutions
MTA to make 70 subway stations ADA accessible
Sound Transit's board elects Keel chair, Constantine vice chair
VRE to explore financial contribution for Potomac River rail crossing
New York City Transit reopens 168 Street, Astoria stations
MARC service to continue across West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
Bi-State board approves Metro Transit-St. Louis security contracts
RTD-Denver's board eyes reduced rail service in May
Santa Clara VTA accepts audit's recommendations
Orange County transit authority passes FTA review
MTA approves $17B budget for 2020
Metro-North Railroad to replace Mount Vernon bridge
Sound Transit to enter major light-rail construction in January
WMATA to rebuild four station platforms in 2020
Toronto Transit Commission OKs 2020 budget
NTSB: Metro-North, LIRR meet safety recommendations
Sound Transit to receive major federal grant, loan for light-rail extension
Lyft to offer rail-to-airport connection in Southern California
DART approves second TOD at SMU/Mockingbird Station
Report: Metrolink's rail infrastructure to create 1.3 million jobs
MTA hosts summit to accelerate signal system innovation
MTA expands contactless fare payment system
Maryland DOT reopens renovated BWI Airport Station
CTA to triple digital advertising network
Brightline to build rail station in Boca Raton
Sound Transit nears completion of Northgate light-rail extension
APTA: Public transit ridership rose in Q3
TTC named top employer in Toronto
Cleveland RTA announces new board appointments
San Francisco MTA to hike cable car fares
Amtrak honored for Chicago Union Station restoration project
APTA: House conference report includes provision to prohibit Chinese rolling stock procurements
WMATA, ATU Local 689 reach deal on four-year contract
SkyTrain strike averted: Union, TransLink reach tentative deal
MBTA acknowledges safety review panel's recommendations
Foothill Gold Line authority, Trinity Metro appoint board leaders
SMART to soon launch service to Larkspur, Novato stations
Union: SkyTrain strike could start Tuesday
TTC eliminates ticket, token sales at stations
NJ Transit seeks 'next-generation’ solutions for Meadowlands service
Orange County charts progress on streetcar work
MTA technology accelerator program expands to six agencies
TWU Local 100, BLET announce tentative agreements
SEPTA-TCU Carmen ratify contract
Denver RTD to name interim GM in January
MTA preps rail for winter weather
UTA pilots on-demand solution
Glen Ellyn Metra Station upgrade project receives federal grant
Toronto Airports Authority commits funds to Metrolinx extension
LA Metro Regional Connector honored as ‘Project of the Year’
APTA releases three-year strategic plan
Caltrain ramps up electrification project
Metro Transit-St. Louis, Lyft partner on last-mile solution for rail riders
BART to add train tracking feature to app
Toronto Transit Commission to retire streetcars
Long Island Rail Road commended for grade crossing safety
NJ Transit advances rail-car storage facility project
SacRT closes on first TOD sale
RTD-Denver CEO Genova announces retirement
BART OKs contract to modernize Powell Street, Antioch stations
Senate bill would help Amtrak enforce passenger-rail preference law
Texas Central taps Mass. Electric for bullet train construction
Trinity Metro expands first, last mile options for rail riders
PANYNJ completes Jamaica Station lighting upgrade
MTA hires Peloquin to be chief operating officer
LA Metro to eliminate tokens in favor of fare cards
MBTA advances Franklin Line double-track project
NYCT completes three-station renovation
WMATA to sell corporate naming rights for planned Silver Line station
Santa Clara VTA pauses pre-revenue service on Berryessa extension
MTA issues final proposed 2020 budget, four-year financial plan
WMATA wraps up major escalator project
San Francisco agency taps Tumlin to direct transportation services
Toronto Transit Commission settles benefits fraud case
Sound Transit drafts plan for connecting bus service to future light-rail station
MTA taps McCord as chief transformation officer
PATCO obtains BUILD grant to reopen Franklin Square Station
Denver RTD hires 50 rail, bus workers during labor shortage
Santa Clara VTA pilots safety railing on light-rail line
Metro-North marks achievements under 'Way Ahead' transformation plan
FTA honors Indiana commuter-rail district for environmental documentation
NYCT taps Rumph to lead track inspection
New Orleans RTA restores streetcar service
Sound Transit to host public meeting on Federal Way light-rail project
USDOT extends funding deadline for Quad Cities-Chicago Amtrak route
BUILD grants awarded to rail-related projects in Illinois, Hawaii
Metra opens new Cary Station
APTA: Public transit won at the polls
FRA to offer $24 million in grants for intercity passenger-rail service
Montreal transit agency selects Blue Line extension station architects
MBTA board calls for commuter-rail electrification
Houston voters OK $3.5B in borrowing for transit, rail expansion projects
USDOT officials break ground on new Volpe Center research facility
Bill would make Amtrak's no-smoking policy federal law
NYCT wraps up two station accessibility projects
MBTA awards contract for Natick Center Station project
KC Streetcar begins passenger service on newest car
LA Metro seeks contractor to develop Sepulveda Transit Corridor project
APTA hails Senate action to stop public transit funding cuts
BART begins pre-revenue operations on Berryessa extension
NJ Transit enters MOU to advance North Brunswick train station project
Cleveland RTA awarded state funds for rail-car replacement
Long Island Rail Road commissions PTC on four branches
Cap Metro to resume downtown Austin rail service
MTA marks resiliency construction milestone with Coney Island Yard Complex
New Orleans RTA to improve streetcar station accessibility
WTS-Atlanta names MARTA’s Parker ‘Man of the Year’
FRA seeks grant applicants for maglev projects
MTA solicits vendor proposals for agency reorganization plan
Sound Transit identifies additional routes for light-rail extension project
CTA proposes $5B capital budget for 2020-24
Metro Transit-St. Louis expands monitored light-rail access project
BART to develop rail-to-airport incentive program
Sound Transit breaks ground on downtown Redmond light-rail service
Denver RTD labor shortage may lead to rail service cuts
Microsoft to host Pacific Northwest high-speed rail summit
APTA opposes proposed transit infrastructure funding cuts
CalSTA seeks grant applicants for transit, intercity rail projects
PennDOT reopens Mount Joy Station
Tri-Rail to increase fares next year
Valley Metro begins Phoenix light-rail construction
MTA logs rail ridership increases
North Carolina DOT seeks input on Kannapolis Station platform construction
LA Metro's Blue light-rail line to reopen as 'A Line'
Georgia DOT seeks input on environmental statement for proposed high-speed rail corridor expansion
MBTA to pilot Boston-Foxborough commuter-rail service
NJ Transit advances track-side canal fill
Metra, UP to close Evanston ticket office
LA Metro to solicit public input on Crenshaw light-rail extension
Houston METRO adds Wi-Fi to select light-rail lines
NJ Transit begins construction at four stations
APTA recognizes DART, TransLink for excellence
House T&I Chair DeFazio warns Uber, Lyft not to skip hearing
Transit-rail, bus service boosts real estate values, report says
Santa Clara VTA solicits input on Tamien Station accessibility
New Orleans streetcar service suspended following hotel collapse
Amtrak expands Pacific Surfliner service
Sound Transit unveils rail station access improvements
MTA preps 52 firms for small business development skills, receives energy efficiency award
Sacramento transit agency renames 36th Street light-rail station
Caltrain ramps up construction on electrification project
MTA panel: NYC train speeds can increase 50 percent in some areas
Govs. Cuomo, Murphy appoint six to Gateway commission
Hampton Roads Transit to study Norfolk light-rail expansion
Indiana commuter-rail line extension moves to engineering phase
Cuomo calls for MTA audit; LIRR completes bridge replacement
FRA solicits grant applications for state-of-good-repair funds
Denver RTD marks 25 years of light-rail service
Microsoft kicks in more money for Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail study
MBTA begins Orange Line station, track repairs
Metra to construct third track on Union Pacific West Line
Caltrain OKs 20-year service vision
WMATA should run more eight-car trains, Virginia commission says
LA Metro lowered emissions in 2018
CTA breaks ground on Red and Purple rail line modernization project
Virginia dubs October 'passenger rail month'
SunRail cracks down on fare card misuse
LA Metro adds capacity on Expo Line to deal with overcrowding
NTSB issues preliminary findings in fatal SEPTA rail incident
NJ Transit begins Elizabeth Station improvements
Metro Transit-St. Louis to benefit from bond refinancing
Metra’s Auburn Park Station project back on track
TriMet, Virginia DRPT celebrate service anniversaries
South Florida RTA receives procurement award
Sound Transit service plan anticipates light-rail disruption in 2020
SEPTA adds capacity to regional rail service during interstate construction
Denver RTD delays N Line open date
APTA calls on feds to increase commuter rail funding for PTC, other safety efforts
LA Metro to assess congestion relief pricing
Amtrak Police, OLI partner to enforce rail safety
MBTA completes Red Line signal repairs
MTA board approves $52 billion capital plan
FTA approves $75 million grant for Tempe Streetcar project
MBTA awards contract for 80 bilevel coaches
APTA: Heavy, commuter rail ridership grew in Q2
A-train operator receives procurement award
Montreal transit agency posts fewer service disruptions
New Orleans RTA awards Transdev maintenance contract
MTA to add wheelchair accessibility to 11 stations
California panel OKs bond issue for Virgin Trains' Las Vegas service
New Westminster, Operation Lifesaver partner on rail safety program
Caltrain reaches milestone with grade separation project
San Francisco MTA extends Central Subway completion date
FTA to fund $19 million in TOD planning
Canadian, U.S. transit agencies launch rail suicide awareness programs
O-Train expands light-rail system with Confederation Line
Amtrak to add amenities on select Acela routes
MBTA begins Chelsea Station relocation
MTA releases proposed 2020-24 capital plan
DART expands on-demand options in northern Texas
Metrolink hosts national rail safety conference
KC Streetcar extension project nears engineering phase
Texas Central signs design-build contract for bullet train project
Metrolinx orders 36 additional rail cars from Bombardier
MTA: Hakim issues resignation, New York subway boosts performance
DART, Sound Transit rename stations
Seattle DOT cancels streetcar contract with CAF USA
California rail authority issues environmental document for Central Valley wye
LA Metro to open Blue light-rail line next month
FRA approves Virginia higher-speed rail project's environmental plan
SEPTA completes Woodland Avenue Bridge replacement project
APTA nominates Fernandez, Nelson as board officers
MTA appoints Collins as communications chief
NJ Transit adds service to Avenel Station
New York subway project moves ahead of schedule; LIRR eliminates grade crossing
FRA grants rulemaking petition for Texas Central's bullet train
NCTD requests SANDAG funding to purchase two trainsets
Maryland Purple light-rail line reaches construction milestone
FTA approves Honolulu's rail project recovery plan
Santa Clara VTA recommends board approval for union contract
Orange County Transportation Authority wins contract procurement award
NTSB eliminates three safety recommendations on 'Most Wanted List'
APTA study shows growing need for late-shift transit service
MTA LIRR restores full service to NY Penn Station
LA Metro awards airport connector project to women-owned consultant group
Sound Transit breaks ground on Lynnwood light-rail extension
PTC work prompts delay in faster train speeds on St. Louis-Chicago corridor
California High-Speed Rail Authority creates 3,000 jobs
NTSB recommends FTA direct transit agencies to improve safety messages on rail-car doors
Hurricane Dorian prompts South Florida to suspend passenger-rail service
NJ leaders call for federal funding of Portal North Bridge replacement
MassDOT to receive federal funds to upgrade interlocking, announces new Amtrak service
USDOT funds Gulf Coast passenger-rail restoration
LA Angels join Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver to promote rail safety
VTA receives FTA funding allocation for Silicon Valley extension
APTA commends Phoenix voters for backing light rail
ACE to launch Saturday service
Metra cancels Union Pacific West schedule changes
Canadian governments partner to fund Toronto rail projects
BART OKs updated Irvington Station plan
Sound Transit preps for Connect 2020 light-rail expansion
Cleveland RTA reopens Red Line
USDOT proposes page limit for environmental review documents
Carey joins Chicago RTA's board
Florida DOT recognizes SunRail southern expansion with regional award
Chicago Transit Authority exploring TOD options near 95th Street Station
NCDOT to phase out oldest Piedmont passenger-rail cars
TransLink to host conference's Canadian debut
SANDAG issues bonds to finance Mid-Coast Trolley project
SEPTA General Manager Knueppel to retire at year's end
FRA announces $272 million in 'state of good repair' grants
Cleveland RTA confirms Birdsong as CEO
TransLink to increase SkyTrain service
New Orleans RTA solicits public input on proposed transit redesign
CTA’s Red, Purple rail modernization project team seeks diversity
Rhode Island Amtrak station to receive renovation funding
TriMet resumes regular light-rail service following track work
LA Metro to reopen Expo Line stations
NCTD partners with NASA, FRA on safety reporting program
Chicago's RTA adds Andalcio to its board
MBTA launches first new Orange Line train
Sound Transit completes East Link light-rail extension guideway
LA Foothill Gold Line panel awards light-rail design-build contract
MTA contactless fare payment pilot logs millionth ‘tap’
Houston METRO advances light-rail expansion plan
GCRTA to launch Wi-Fi service at stations, on rail cars
MBTA accelerates project timelines
Texas commuter railroad to implement PTC this month
GCRTA study recommends fare policy changes
NTSB reports probable cause in fatal 2018 MARTA accident
LA Metro expands bike share program
Commuter Rail Coalition names Tucker vice chair
Santa Clara VTA taps Jenkins for interim COO
TriMet to phase out mobile app tickets
MTA to modernize 42 Street subway shuttle
UTA suspends some weekend service for rail bridge construction
BART to upgrade power system in San Francisco
Tri-Rail redesigns trip-planning mobile app
Denver RTD concludes autonomous shuttle test
South Shore Line to operate Indiana shuttle service
Virgin Trains seeks financing for Las Vegas-to-California rail service
TransLink receives first of 12-train order
Transportation group endorses governors' support of emissions reduction
Metra begins bridge work on UP North Line
SFMTA to rebuild streetcar maintenance facility
CTA to begin Red-Purple rail bypass construction
Contra Costa transit agency recognized for financial reporting
Maryland officials mark milestone on Purple Line rail project
MTA to test predictive crowding alerts, personalized notifications
Sound Transit selects joint venture to build Redmond Link extension
Amtrak adds funds to Oregon DOT Cascades siding project
Metra, Chicago university partner on station project
Seattle-to-Vancouver high-speed travel has potential, study says
APTA names TransLink transit system of the year
Sound Transit identifies preferred alternatives for Tacoma Dome Line
SFMTA to review budget of delayed Central Subway project
SEPTA to introduce solar-powered rail signals
Virgin Trains marks 1 million riders on South Florida route
Denver RTD to launch income-based fares
FRA OKs California high-speed rail environmental review
WMATA to add safety, communication features to six stations
MTA OKs reorganization plan, creates train speed task force
Caltrain outlines future business plan
Cuomo, Murphy sign legislation creating Gateway rail project commission
LIRR wins APTA's top safety award
TransLink proposes three options for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension
Cleveland RTA to complete retaining wall repairs in August
DART lands APTA innovation award, adds secretary to association's exec committee
REM station construction begins at Montreal airport
Denver RTD to remove flaggers along G Line
San Francisco MTA names Maguire interim director of transportation
MTA to complete NYCT switch replacement, LIRR bridge installation
Metrolink names McIntyre chief strategy officer
APTA urges congress to strengthen capital grants program
SEPTA to introduce rider-friendly transit tools
DCTA releases passenger satisfaction survey
United Rail acquires Key Holidays, Key Tours
MBTA extends Green Line track, signal work
Congressional hearing to focus on FTA's capital investment grants
MTA releases reorganization recommendation report
Southern Rail Commission to host briefing on Gulf Coast train service
MTA subway beats 80 percent on-time performance
California agency kicks off construction on Redlands passenger-rail project
Amtrak Northeast Regional service posts May ridership increase
APTA recognizes Li as outstanding public transportation manager
Operation Lifesaver awards transit-rail safety grants
VRE honored for financial reporting
RTD: More than 1,200 train, bus tickets sold via Uber app
DART appoints Elsborg VP, innovation officer
FTA allocates $300M for three transit-rail projects
TriMet to begin light-rail track work
LIRR station to be built at Belmont Park redevelopment
FTA seeks expedited delivery of Santa Clara VTA rail extension
New Orleans RTA closes streetcar line for catenary work
MTA Metro-North restores New Haven main line service
Amtrak begins Philadelphia station's name change
SFMTA resumes two-car train service after door redesign
SFRTA board elects Ryan chair, Valache vice chair
Amtrak, Wisconsin DOT launch bus service tied to Hiawatha line
Greater Cleveland RTA set to install Birdsong as next leader
MBTA, state officials mark start of South Coast Rail project
South Shore double-track project moves forward in Indiana
LA Metro suspends weekend service on Green Line
Houston METRO board approves security initiatives, adds member
TriMet explores potential for Portland light-rail tunnel
San Joaquin rail authority releases feasibility study for Valley Link
NCTD to receive state funding for bluff stabilization project
Chicago transit executives praise new state infrastructure spending law
Virginia transportation board OKs rail funding
Metrolink approves $330M budget for FY2020
NJ governor signs NJ Transit worker bill, highlights agency's progress
WMATA hands chairman's gavel to Smedberg
TriMet adopts 2020 budget, anticipates station consolidation plan vote
FTA allocates $60 million grant to DART for platform extensions
MBTA lets contract for improvements at four subway stations
Austin's Cap Metro garnered high ridership growth in May
Montreal agency to obtain more AZUR trains from consortium
House OKs legislation including THUD appropriations bill
MBTA to hasten capital construction projects under new state plan
FTA taps VTA as first entrant in expedited project delivery program
APTA honors transit-rail agencies' safety, security efforts
MBTA creates rail safety review panel
BART earns top award at APTA's 2019 International Rail Rodeo
Virgin Trains breaks ground on Orlando passenger-rail line
PANYNJ unveils major plan to reduce delays on PATH trains
NTSB calls on FRA to stop delaying passenger-rail safety rule
Caltrain completes 22nd Street Station improvements
FTA allocates $300M to BART’s heavy-rail system
LA Metro report highlights on-demand service, congestion pricing study
Denver RTD light-rail derailment prompts safety action plan
MassDOT, MBTA OK $18.3 billion capital plan
Amtrak police force cuts prompt lawmakers' security concerns
Connecticut DOT Hartford Line marks one-year anniversary
APTA to host maintenance, operator skills competition
Capitol Corridor increases train speeds
LA Metro begins work on Blue Line northern segment
NYC Transit: Pact adds 500 officers to improve safety, combat fare evasion
NJ Transit to highlight accessibility options in video campaign
TransLink completes Joyce Collingwood Station project
Bombardier to move BART rail-car assembly to California
PATH to open eastbound Harrison Station
LA Metro tunnel boring machine breaks through to Wilshire/Western Terminus
South Florida RTA to start PTC revenue service demos at Tri-Rail
NJ Transit lands federal grant for distributed generation project
Orange County authority OKs FY2020 budget
Utah Transit Authority completes major construction project in one month
LA Metro installs new senior team members, announces Wiggins' departure
Amtrak trains again stop at Springfield Union Station
Santa Clara Valley authority OKs environmental report for light-rail extension
LIRR to begin Penn Station construction
Wisconsin lawmakers OK funds to expand Amtrak Hiawatha service
VTA transfers Berryessa extension testing to BART
Caltrain approves FY2020 operating, capital budgets
FRA to award grant for Gulf Coast passenger-rail service
SMART, BART receive Bay Area Metro Award
Illinois OKs infrastructure bill that boosts transit-rail funding
Sound Transit begins Hilltop Tacoma Link construction
VTA redesigns website with focus on trip planning
Metro-North Harrison Station begins TOD construction
Metra seeks input on transit connection pilot
LA Metro reaches halfway mark on first section of Purple Line Extension construction
Transit industry veteran Stephens dies
TriMet awards $80M fleet overhaul contract to Siemens Mobility
DART orders FLIRT trains from Stadler
DART, Uber partner on last-mile service
Metra opens new station shelter on Milwaukee District North Line
MTA launches contactless fare payment pilot
CDOT issues RFP for Front Range passenger-rail study
LA Metro installs interactive information screens on Blue Line
Canada Infrastructure Bank to invest up to CA$2B in GO Transit expansion
LA Metro completes southern Blue Line upgrades
Amtrak slates $72 million in station improvements for 2019
TransLink to install trip planning kiosks at SkyTrain stations
APTA praises THUD's 2020 funding levels for transit, passenger rail
LA Metro extends homeless outreach services
Sound Transit advances light-rail extension projects
Canadian officials unveil first light-rail vehicles for Eglinton Crosstown Line
LA Metro adopts 2020 budget
TTC increases fare evasion enforcement
WMATA to replace electrical components after door malfunction
California sues Trump administration for canceling high-speed rail funds
MBTA awards North Station signal system contract
WSDOT to replace rail cars like those involved in fatal derailment
Virgin Trains starts construction of Orlando-South Florida rail line
NTSB: Inadequate planning, training led to fatal Amtrak derailment
Cape Cod summer train service begins
Survey: New Hampshire residents support passenger-rail expansion
MBTA to extend night service in Boston
Schumer calls on feds to investigate Chinese rail-car manufacturer
Report: Hitachi must retrofit HART's rail cars
Cleveland RTA begins $6.4M track improvement
MTA logs on-time performance improvements
Ontario seeks expedited federal transit funding
Capitol Corridor station renamed to honor Hannigan
Houston METRO restores service after partial shutdown
MBTA to suspend some rail service during Gloucester bridge replacement
Metra to boost summer weekend service on two lines
Denver RTD to open Southeast light-rail extension this week
Toronto Transit Commission extends ATC system upgrade
Sound Transit seeks location for light-rail maintenance facility
LA Metro recruiting women for transportation, construction careers
Denver RTD begins fare collection on G Line
Houston METRO makes emergency electrical wire repairs
Valley Metro to open Gilbert Road light-rail extension this week
San Francisco MTA appoints Kirschbaum transit director
WMATA seeks master developer for Metro station near future Amazon HQ
NJ Transit to construct storm-resilient substation
NYCT implements automatic train operation on Flushing Line
FTA announces $15M mobility funding opportunity
DART creates new report for construction updates
TransLink seeks comment on 30-year transportation plan
Santa Clara VTA OKs transit service plan
NYCT to solicit public feedback on Staten Island transit needs
DCTA to allocate $2.4 million for mobility service model
SMART report outlines passenger-rail feasibility in northern California
LA Metro proposes $7.2B FY2020 budget
NYCT to improve Rockaway Parkway station accessibility
Denver RTD commuter line reaches 20 million riders
CTA breaks ground on Green Line station
Milwaukee proposes streetcar expansion
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases environmental report
NJ Transit seeks input on disadvantaged business enterprise goal
Denver RTD, Uber launch in-app transit ticketing
SANDAG proposes transit expansion in San Diego
Amtrak: Hoosier State trains to stop, New York Penn Station work to continue in summer
Ontario government introduces plan to build subways faster
MTA to investigate excessive overtime pay claims
Sound Transit, King County Metro might extend Link light-rail pact
MBTA awards contracts for new station, more locomotive overhauls
LA Metro to mark Union Station's 80th anniversary
Reiskin resigns as SFMTA's transportation director
CTA caps off preparatory trackwork for major RPM project
SEPTA, VTA seek public input on proposed budgets
New York City Transit starts tunnel work for L project
TriMet advances Red Line projects
APTA kicks off public transportation awareness event
Valley Metro opens new light-rail station
DART selects Jacobs as design consultant for Cotton Belt rail project
NICTD set to start East Chicago Station platform work next week
South Coast Rail's finance plan, federal permit in hand
LA Metro gains FTA approval to advance Purple Line extension's third section
FTA proposes changes to joint project development guidance
WMATA creates plan to reduce energy usage
MTA issues RFP for solar power development
Denver RTD tests trains on future commuter-rail line
Metra resurrects plans for two new stations
DHS announces FY2019 preparedness grant opportunities
Cleveland RTA rail fleet recommended for replacement
NJ Transit to restore service of Atlantic City Rail Line
Trinity Railway Express creates bus link to DFW Airport
Sound Transit begins construction prep for light-rail extension
Amtrak to expand Acela Express weekend service
APTA: U.S. rail ridership fell in 2018
FTA allows Valley Metro to advance Phoenix light-rail extension
DART renames three stations
SFMTA to end switchbacks on light-rail line
MTA logs subway performance improvements
Ontario's new transit plan includes subway expansions
FTA allows Sound Transit to advance Federal Way light-rail extension
VTA makes final recommendations for transit service plan
TriMet starts track grinding project
WMATA begins anti-harassment campaign
SCAG appoints Ajise executive director
SEPTA revamps fare evasion enforcement
Texas lawmakers endorse high-speed rail project in STB letter
Sound Transit East Link construction reaches halfway point
FTA, DART slates meetings on proposed D2 Subway
NJ Transit seeks developers for Matawan station TOD
Virgin Trains USA unveils Brightline rebranding at Miami rail station
Amtrak, developers OK master development pact for Baltimore Penn Station
Saint-Laurent Council seeks to connect light-rail project to VIA Rail station
New York state budget calls for 'congestion pricing' to support MTA
LA Metro completes $172M rail maintenance facility
Virginia transportation board seeks feedback on proposed projects
Denver's RTD to open G Line this month
WMATA seeks lease for DC headquarters
West Coast Railway receives funding to preserve heritage railway
SEPTA calls on public officials to address transit funding
Purple Line light-rail project obtains $120M in federal funding
WMATA preps for summer platform improvements
Cuomo taps Foye as MTA chairman
MBTA to rename Yawkey Station
Pennsylvania rail authority receives funds for Lackawana Cut-Off project
FTA to provide $4M in funding to fight human trafficking
Cleveland RTA re-elects board leaders
TransLink seeks SkyTrain rider amenity ideas
GO Transit to expand commuter-rail service in greater Toronto
APTA solicits applicants for leadership program
GoTriangle calls off Durham-Orange light-rail project
NJ Transit holds open house for contractors, business owners
Metra schedules 59 safety 'blitzes'
Amtrak names New York station in honor of late congresswoman
CTA partners with Apple to add fare card to iPhone
Cap Metro set to begin new station construction
KC Streetcar officials encouraged by FTA's rating for proposed extension
FTA gives favorable rating to proposed NICTD commuter-rail extension
Gov. Murphy nominates New Jersey Transit board members
Sound Transit calls for input on $40M parking improvement project
TriMet installs wind turbines on light-rail poles
Metro-North to improve infrastructure on New Canaan Branch
MBTA releases long-term investment plan
Amtrak, CSX agree on Hoosier State schedule changes
LIRR begins platform extension at New York station
APTA report identifies $232B in critical transportation investments
MTA logs fewest weekend subway delays in more than four years
FTA transfers WMATA safety oversight to Metrorail commission
Transit unions seek worker protections against automation impacts
LA Metro to evaluate routes for Crenshaw/LAX line’s northern extension
Operation Lifesaver solicits applications for transit-rail safety grants
FTA certifies all safety oversight programs for required transit-rail systems
WMATA’s board preliminarily approves Metrorail service extensions
BART OKs contract to replace escalators
Los Angeles, business officials break ground on $5 billion LAX people-mover
Sound Transit converts underground transit to rail only
Capitol Corridor authority slates track siding project near Levi's Stadium
SEPTA report charts sustainability actions in 2018
MBTA OKs fare hike to fund improvements
Denver RTD, Lyft launch partnership
NYC Transit completes station expansion project
WMATA to offer alternative service during platform reconstruction
Denver RTD marks 50 years of transit service
New GO station to be built in Ontario
Sound Transit extends public comment period on light-rail extensions
CTA to invest $4 million to improve Red Line tracks
Amtrak: Host railroads earn 'C' average for on-time performance
MTA begins underpass construction in New Cassel
Congressman's bill would strip California of federal high-speed rail funds
Las Vegas convention group, Boring Co. seek approval for autonomous transit system
California agency awards $13 million in rail project funding
Colorado DOT names Grauberger project director
MBTA opens new commuter-rail station
Amtrak adds service in Virginia
FRA should investigate MTA's PTC implementation, senator says
MassDOT awards $5 million to transit authorities for 'innovative' services
Rail Passengers Association finds economic benefits in adding a second Chicago-Twin Cities Amtrak train
PATH logs record ridership in January
California to FRA: Threat to take back rail grants is 'rash and unlawful'
San Francisco's MTC elects Haggerty as commission chair
Denver RTD begins quiet zones for commuter-rail line
WMATA to close stations to prepare for platform reconstruction
LA Metro to explore congestion-relief pricing, mobility fees to encourage transit use
FTA certifies state safety oversight programs in Florida, New Jersey, New York
MTA adjusts fares, tolls as part of reforms
Amtrak to provide matching funds for Southwest Chief route
WSDOT, Sound Transit to expand small business mentoring program
Cap Metro inks contractor to build downtown Austin station
LIRR trains collide after car drives around lowered gates
New York's Cuomo, de Blasio propose restructuring of MTA
Regional Transportation District rebrands microtransit service
LA Metro expands bike share network
Port of Long Beach closes rail crossing to improve operations
MBTA, TransLink ready new commuter-rail stations
Tutor Perini to take on major LA Metro station, NYC signal system projects
MBTA resumes construction of Green Line light-rail extension
MTA calls for more funding following NYC subway performance improvement
NJ Transit, Amtrak wrap up early construction of Portal North Bridge replacement
Rocky Mountaineer named a top employer in British Columbia
Metra to begin reverse-commute service from Chicago to Lake County
Sound Transit proposes car maintenance facility, multimodal access funds
Vancouver subway partners issue RFQ for design-build contractor
Trump administration to cancel California's high-speed rail funds
OCTA to open parking structure near Metrolink station
Sound Transit seeks public input on two proposed light-rail extensions
Capitol Corridor authority appoints new board leaders
Trump, others react to California's shrinking high-speed rail project
Austin's Capital Metro to soon advance commuter-rail line study
TransLink turns to birth-control pellet to curb unruly pigeon population
South Florida RTA restructures senior management team
Ontario, Toronto agree to work better to improve the area's transit network
Cuomo: New York performed 20 counter-terrorism exercises along rail lines
Metrolink, ATU approve multiyear contract
Valley Metro to begin light-rail tests on Gilbert Road extension
Chicago transit: RTA proposes projects; Metra sets ticket office closure
Denver RTD to implement quiet zones on commuter-rail line next month
Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act enters House
SEPTA acquires more snow-fighting equipment
Sound Transit sets East Link construction strategy, adds board member
Metrolinx nears Barrie Corridor start, installs new board members
NJ Transit helps complete long-delayed grade separation in North Bergen
TriMet taps Desue as COO
MBTA seeks public feedback on commuter-rail study
T&I hearing highlights cost of neglecting infrastructure investments
Metro-North gains another FRA grant for PTC work
VIA Rail amps up accessibility efforts
RTD obtains key approvals toward G Line commuter-rail launch
APTA poll: Most respondents want bipartisan infrastructure legislation
Amtrak advances proposals for Metro-North service to Penn Station, Long Island service study
Tampa transit authority taps Limmer as CEO
Texas Central chooses ecological services firm for bullet-train project
Montreal agency to refurbish, upgrade Viau Station
Connecticut DOT installs state's first automated horn system
LA Metro to chose between heavy rail, monorail for Sepulveda corridor
House bill would allow states to count fed loans toward infrastructure financing share
APTA asks FTA to address shutdown's impact on transit agencies
EasyMile's self-driving shuttle to serve Denver rail station
Amtrak cancels Chicago services due to extreme weather
Orange County authority sets strategic initiatives for 2019
MARTA tells ATU to end labor action, abide by new agreement
Santa Clara VTA starts TOD study for Silicon Valley extension's second phase
Toronto commission green lights 2019 budget, fare hike and streetcar cameras
Houston METRO marks 40th anniversary
Key transit-rail projects conclude in California
Denver's RTD sets May opening for Southeast light-rail extension
RTA to study potential expansion of Metra's North Central service
San Francisco transportation commission taps McMillan as new leader
LIRR schedules more rider forums
LA Metro to present latest West Santa Ana light-rail plan to the public
Denton County transit agency continues to advance PTC implementation
Rep. Sires calls for FRA notification of passenger-rail safety audits
MTA: Stations on way up in the Bronx; crime on way down in the rail system
Santa Clara VTA posts negotiation progress with two unions
Houston METRO offers free rides to federal workers
WMATA rail station projects recommended for Smart Scale funds
Denver's RTD marks A Line commuter-rail ridership growth
MTA marks progress on NYC subway improvement plan
Cook County seeks applicants for Chicago-area transportation grants
APTA calls on Trump, Congress to open USDOT
LA Metro to modernize Blue Line, poll public on Union Station project report
North Carolina DOT obtains federal, state grants for locomotive upgrades
SORTA names Keesee chair, Robinson vice chair
BART seeks accreditation for police department
Connecticut DOT restores Shore Line East service
VTA seeks public feedback on 2019 draft service plan
LA Metro starts turnback project, seeks public input on Sepulveda corridor
NJ Transit lease boosts non-farebox revenue
Metrolink’s authority installs board officers
MTA board to be briefed on revised L Line tunnel reconstruction plan
Metra adjusts Rock Island schedule for PTC impacts
APTA: Transit ridership fell, commuter-rail ridership rose in Q3
CTA surpasses workforce diversity goals for Garfield Green Gateway project
SEPTA begins next phase of trolley CBTC installation
Denver RTD forms 2019 board, fills communications post
PATH closes WTC Station on weekends for repair work
NJ Transit contracts Bombardier to provide 113 commuter-rail cars
Tri-Rail commuter service turns 30
CTA opens north terminal at new Red Line station
TEXRail launch reset for Thursday
TEXRail launch on hold pending full FRA clearance
APTA: Commuter roads met PTC deadline requirements at 2018's end
MTA to maintain subway service during L tunnel repairs
Sacramento agency axes fees at three parking lots
BART to replace substation in San Leandro
CTA completes upgrades at four stations
Denver RTD rolls out fare changes, pass programs
Articles
Product update: Friction modifiers and rail lubrication systems
Amtrak at (nearly) 50: The railroad faces its next chapter
CSX CEO Foote: Next year affords an opportunity to leverage improved service to drive above-market growth
Transit Outlook 2020: Funding, election concerns color expectations
Curiosity drives Arpin, LRW’s ‘Woman of the Year’
Commentary: Surface transportation program reauthorization crucial this Congress — by U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski
MOW technology update: Rail fasteners
Rail technology: CN ups the automation ante
RailUSA sets out to start up, turn around short lines, regionals
Canadian Pacific targets longer grain trains, another banner crop year
From the editor: Short-line railroad deals continue apace
Equipment update: Surfacing and tamping
NRC chairman's column: Register for NRC Conference, NRC/REMSA exhibition
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: Amtrak, California, & Colorado
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia and Illinois
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Pennsylvania
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: Preface
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: Texas, Virginia and Washington
PTC update: Class Is press ahead to meet implementation deadline
Career advice from women leaders in rail: Be fearless, have a support network
Class I focus: Operational and efficiency gains can create a virtuous cycle for CSX
Union Pacific aims to address barriers for women in rail
Rail technology update: Surge protection 2019
Annual wood tie market update 2019
UPS: Weather's been severe, but Class Is are missing the on-time mark regardless
LA Metro pushes timeline to complete key rail projects by 2028 Summer Olympics
Rail industry constituents recognize the need to develop more diverse workforces
NRC chairman's column: Updates and summer of safety in the 'swamp'
What will drive change over the next decade? Railroading's future leaders share their ideas
Rising Stars 2019: Katie Sanders
Rising Stars 2019: Devin Rouse
Rail safety technology update
Rising Stars 2019: Amanda Patrick
Ports, service providers aim to add capacity in time for container volume rebound
New York MTA approves reorganization plan
Rising Stars 2019: Jessica Mefford-Miller
For Norfolk Southern, growth is predicated on a new TOP21 operating plan
Rising Stars 2019: Nicolas Mabboux
Rising Stars 2019: Crystal Gitchell
Midwest rail shipper association's meeting mines the benefits, detriments of PSR
Rising Stars 2019: Terry Atkinson
Rising fuel costs drive railroads to hone idle reduction and energy management practices
Progressive Railroading's 2019-20 C&S Product Information Directory
Railroads explore blockchain's potential
FRA issues grants for 45 rail projects
Kansas City Southern employs PSR to improve service performance, forge a traffic-growth foothold
PTC progress report 2019: Commuter railroads
Transit agencies develop multimodal mobile apps in response to on-demand call
Genesee & Wyoming: On the industrial development fast track
Passenger rail grows in Florida, as the state grapples with congested roads
Data analytics is giving rail asset owners new ways to improve their predictive maintenance practices
Secure Rail Conference outlines solutions to physical and cyber threats
From the editor: CN — a century of railroad progress and change
CN at 100: Innovations, efficiencies to propel the railroad during its next century in business
UP and KCS: A tale of two PSR interpretations — analysis by Tony Hatch
ASLRRA annual meeting: A time to address industry issues, honor award winners
Inside BNSF’s advanced drone inspection operation
Rail technology update: PTC solutions
Railroads continue to tap drone technology to inspect track, bridges
Passenger-rail systems step up the pace to replace their aging fleets
In memoriam: Former Amtrak leader Joseph Boardman
Short-line railroad association ain't broke, so don't fix it, new leader says
Rail product and equipment update: Vegetation management
TEXRail helps boost Fort Worth's economic profile
Meet Cathrin Banks, president of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad
It’s taking a team effort for Union Pacific to roll out its version of PSR
Valley Metro brings live theater to light rail
Progressive Railroading's 2019 Finance & Leasing Guide: Equipment providers/Equipment Management Services
Progressive Railroading's 2019 Finance & Leasing Guide: Lessors
Progressive Railroading's 2019 Finance & Leasing Guide: Professional services/consulting
PSR and the rail car: Commentary by Richard Kloster
Class Is continue to gain traffic boost from logistics units
Chuck Baker takes short-line association's reins
Washington update 2019: What will a new and divided Congress mean for rail?
From the editor: PSR is top of mind in all sorts of places
USDOT awards 2018 BUILD grants
From the editor: Our most-read news items of 2018
Locomotive makers expect relatively strong demand in 2019 for both new, rebuilt units
Railroads employ new, old approaches to strengthen bridges
Feds, states and railroads team up to boost grade crossing safety
Matt Rose has helped drive BNSF’s technological changes, industry’s policy changes
A closer look at FY2018 BUILD grant-funded projects