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Rail infrastructure investments will pay off for South Dakota, Gov. Daugaard says
Iowa DOT releases toolkit to promote state's freight-rail network
North Carolina DOT releases summary of draft rail plan
North Carolina DOT's Rail Division boosts safety at six public crossings
Sen. Murray: FY2015 appropriations bill would set USDOT deadline for tank-car rule, fund short-line safety institute
Wisconsin completes purchase of 70-mile UP line
Transportation Services Index scored another gain in October
Earthjustice challenges USDOT's denial of petition to ban older tank cars
Crossing projects advance in Arizona, Ohio and Washington
Crude-by-rail safety reports released in New York, Washington
Transportation Services Index increased in September
Lower Makefield Township lands Pennsylvania funding to create quiet zones
STB: Wisconsin DOT doesn't need board's blessing to acquire UP line
Columbia Basin Railroad remains a busy short line in Washington state
Federal highway agency OKs construction alternative for CSX tunnel project in D.C.
Crossing projects advance in Ohio, Montana and Washington
Pennsylvania DOT provides grants for 86 multimodal projects
Minnesota DOT schedules public meetings to review state rail plan
Washington state DOT solicits input to develop a rail system strategic plan
North Carolina DOT seeks proposals for new Piedmont & Northern operator
Three universities to study fracking's impact on freight transportation patterns
Wisconsin DOT allocates more than $24 million for six freight-rail projects
August TSI, Fitch report show rail still a key cog in nation's freight transportation mix
New auto berth opens at Baltimore port
Wisconsin DOT, transportation development association mark Freight Rail Week
Revisions to proposed PHMSA rule would better enhance rail safety, ACC says
Two senators call on USDA to analyze grain-by-rail delays; 30 ag organizations call on USDOT to reconsider proposed tank-car rules
Four senators call on USDOT to expand first responder advanced notification threshold
Maine, New Hampshire DOTs reach construction cost agreement for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
North Carolina freight-rail bill becomes law without Gov. McCrory's signature
USDOT awards $600 million in TIGER VI grants for 72 transportation projects
Transportation Services Index inched up in July
North Carolina DOT to seek new operator for state-owned short line
Illinois to launch inaugural rail safety week on Sunday
FRA proposes rulemaking to prevent unintended train movements
Pennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for multimodal funding program
Arizona county receives TIGER V grant for Tucson port rail project
Maryland DOT pulls plug on pact, funds for proposed CSX intermodal facility in Baltimore
Oklahoma dedicates $100 million to upgrade more than 300 crossings
Washington DOT contracts ARG Trans to operate state-owned line
Sens. Thune, Durbin note rail regulation developments
Transload siding completed in North Carolina; grade separation begins in Illinois
Pennsylvania ponies up $35.9 million for 39 freight-rail improvement projects
TIGER grant agreement set for New Hampshire short-line project
Transportation Services Index dipped just a tad in June
Gov. Dayton holds first meeting to review Minnesota's new rail safety laws
Transportation agencies post progress on rail programs in California, North Carolina
Rulemaking critics: USDOT needs to consider crude/ethanol differences, oil stabilization process
Crude by rail: Oregon seeks more safety resources; NS files suit to stop Maryland from publicly releasing shipment info
Rep. Hahn introduces National Freight Network Trust Fund Act
USDOT proposes rulemaking to enhance crude-by-rail safety
Illinois provides funds for CN grade separation in Aurora
Sen. Cantwell to introduce multi-modal freight bill
Wisconsin swings deal to purchase 70-mile line from UP
FHWA, DDOT set second public meeting on final Virginia Avenue Tunnel environmental report
USDOT receives 81 recommendations from National Freight Advisory Committee
Blumenthal to introduce rail safety bill
UP, Illinois DOT to fund third main track on Metra's West Line
Final environmental report issued on Virginia Avenue Tunnel project
Transportation Services Index ascended slightly in April
California DOT seeks public input on draft freight mobility plan
Washington State DOT seeks public input on freight mobility plan
Oklahoma DOT to poll public on long-range transportation plan
Iowa DOT seeks rail project applicants for funding program
Grade separations considered in North Carolina, Washington
Surface transportation trade value with NAFTA partners reached second-best mark in March
Connecticut DOT eyes crossing upgrades; South Carolina DOT installs new leader
North Carolina DOT allocates funds for 40 freight-rail projects
USDOT receives 797 applications for TIGER VI grants
Transportation Services Index made strides in March
Grade separation to start in North Carolina; crossing work to begin in Ohio
Feds issue another crude-by-rail emergency order, advisory to enhance safety
Oklahoma selects Watco's Stillwater Central to negotiate purchase of state-owned line
In memoriam: Former transportation expert, funding crusader and House committee leader James Oberstar
USDOT to take additional measures to bolster crude-by-rail safety, says Foxx
BTS: Value of goods shipped by rail between NAFTA nations dipped in February
Pennsylvania DOT polls public online to gain transportation planning input
Massachusetts DOT provides grants for seven freight-rail projects
Massachusetts DOT schedules public hearings on South Coast Rail bridge replacements
FRA grant will help Great Western Railway of Colorado restore flood-damaged track
Transportation Services Index scored gain in February
Crude-by-rail safety stressed at Senate appropriations subcommittee hearing
Georgia DOT to hold public outreach meetings for state rail plan
Pennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for new multi-modal funding program
Kansas DOT forms freight advisory committee
Grade separation, freight-movement studies advance in Illinois
Gov. Cuomo seeks to further bolster crude-by-rail safety in New York
New York State DOT to review Olean crossing changes at public hearing
Transportation Services Index slipped a bit in January
Crude-by-rail safety remained under tight scrutiny this week
New York, Oregon governors take steps to bolster crude-by-rail safety
PTC, crude by rail were hot rail safety topics at House subcommittee hearing
Pennsylvania provides $34.4 million for 33 freight-rail, short-line projects
Crude by rail: USDOT issues another emergency order; Global One launches unit trains in Utah
Crossing projects advance in Illinois, Montana and Washington
U.S. freight roads launch voluntary safety initiative targeting crude-by-rail operations
BNSF, Watco to provide final purchase proposals for Oklahoma DOT-owned line
North Carolina DOT marks milestone for rail corridor program
USDOT preps for TIGER VI funding round
December freight index posted second-best mark on record, BTS says
USDOT should implement new tank-car safety measures, RSI committee says
Texas university opens rail safety research center
Washington state DOT seeks operator for soon-to-reopen Royal Slope line
PHMSA fines three oil companies for misclassifying crude shipments
RSI tank car committee seeks input from USDOT on last week's rail safety meeting
Rail leaders, energy product producers and politicians discuss rail safety
Rep. Smith reintroduces freight infrastructure reinvestment bill
Transportation Services Index nudged up in November
Three senators call on federal regulators to improve crude-by-rail safety
Value of cargo moved by rail between NAFTA partners set record in October
Montana DOT solicits public input on crossing project
Transit News
New Haven, Shore Line East fare hikes take effect Jan. 1
Florida Gov. Scott tabs Boxold as next FDOT secretary
Gov. Cuomo announces nearly $18 million for New York rail projects
New York officials open new Briarwood/Van Wyck subway entrance
Caltrans funds 77 projects to improve transit
Caltrans, Florida DOT win top honors in 'America's Transportation Awards' competition
MassDOT awards contract for rail bridge replacements
Connecticut approves state funds for Walk Bridge replacement
Open houses slated for proposed Minneapolis-Duluth high-speed rail service
TxDOT, FRA to solicit public input on proposed Dallas-Fort Worth high-speed rail line
LACMTA, Caltrans to host public hearings on High Desert Corridor
Rhode Island officials unveil video touting updated transit plan
New Hampshire DOT seeks input on Boston-to-Concord corridor
Station construction begins for commuter-rail program in Connecticut
Commuter-rail proposal for southeast Michigan reaches study phase
Work begins on BNSF Eola Yard for Chicago-Moline passenger service
MBTA recommends subway car contract with Chinese firm
North Carolina DOT appoints Mann to oversee rail, public transportation
California commission allocates funds for Amtrak routes, BART facilities
MassDOT's Davey to step down Nov. 1
Weekend service to be restored on three MBTA commuter-rail lines
Oregon DOT issues 'Drive Less' challenge
Gov. Malloy announces Walk Bridge replacement
Massachusetts interstate project to include new commuter-rail station
Chicago requests bids for $150 million in transit improvements
DC Streetcar set to begin pre-revenue operations
Long Bridge replacement key to future growth, VRE says
USDOT provides nearly $3.6 billion to storm-proof East Coast transit systems
Washington state DOT, FRA complete environmental study of Kelso Martin's Bluff rail project
Amtrak readies 'Great Dome' car for six-week run on Adirondack service
USDOT approves TIGER VI grants to fund numerous rail, port projects
Shore Line East posted record ridership in July
HSR: Illinois to invest $102 million in upgrades to Chicago-St. Louis line
Amtrak continues temporary schedule in Michigan to complete track, signal work
Massachusetts agrees to purchase Knowledge Corridor line
Hoosier State passenger-rail service extended through January
Pennsylvania adopts plan to invest billions in transportation improvements over next 12 years
MTA, NYCDOT collaborate on new neighborhood subway maps
Minnesota DOT extends deadline for Zip Rail comments
Jackson named Connecticut rail administrator
Rail Runner Express to undergo safety review of Santa Fe crossings
IDOT, Iowa Interstate agree to begin design work for portion of Chicago-Moline route
ODOT, Watco sign off on Sooner Sub rail line sale to Stillwater Central Railroad
Maryland agencies release RFP for Purple Line project
USDOT marks weekend openings of Silver Line, Sun Link
Minnesota DOT to host meetings on Rochester-Twin Cities 'Zip Rail' plan
Connecticut to hire consultant for Bridgeport station development
Foxx, 11 former USDOT secretaries call on Congress to pass long-term solution to transportation funding
MassDOT gives go-ahead to Berkshire Line acquisition from Housatonic Railroad
Capital Metro lands state grant for new rail cars, downtown Austin station
Design-build team selected for Amtrak intermodal station in Rochester
MBTA, state launch workforce initiative; union objects to MBTA cellphone policy
MassDOT board OKs $210 million contract for South Coast Rail project
Detroit streetcar project not in jeopardy, CEO says
Public feedback sought on study to improve Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel
Metro-North issues 100-day report on safety, service improvements
Connecticut Gov. Malloy highlights investments in New Haven rail yard
Senators announce $235 million in Sandy relief grants for NJ Transit, PATH
Amtrak, partners announce joint planning effort for Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
Federal officials to announce $1.25 billion grant for L.A. subway project
MassDOT to award Green Line rail-car contract to CAF
Cape Cod summer train service to add a station
INDOT receives four proposals for Hoosier State passenger-rail service
FTA, Florida officials mark SunRail's opening
Amtrak, IDOT begin to test pet policy between Chicago, Quincy
Sound Transit OKs agreements with state, Amtrak to improve service
MBTA launches first of new fuel-efficient locomotives
Amtrak, FRA and Maryland DOT begin study of Susquehanna River bridge
PennDOT accepting unsolicited P3 proposals through April
SunRail to launch new service May 1 with free rides
Connecticut to issue RFP for New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger-rail service
Indiana seeks RFPs for Hoosier State passenger-rail improvements
Three mayors endorse high-speed rail project between Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth
Siemens wins multi-state locomotive contract
Survey: Californians are finding alternatives to car travel
Oregon DOT shuts down bridge project due to lack of funding
Arizona, Oregon transportation leaders seek public input on passenger rail
Connecticut Gov. Malloy 'disappointed' with lack of details in Metro-North action plan
Obama's FY2015 budget would expand transit rail, address crude-by-rail safety
USDOT report: More investments needed in transportation infrastructure
Colorado DOT finds high-speed transit proposals possible, but expensive
Illinois DOT kicks off high-speed rail Tier 2 environmental studies
Amtrak turns on free Wi-Fi service for Midwest trains
District of Columbia's DOT issues RFQ for integrated premium transit system
Oklahoma DOT accepts four bids for Sooner Sub rail line sale
MassDOT authorizes $23.9 million bridge contract for MBTA
Metro-North to upgrade New Haven Line's power supply; Gov. Malloy to meet with MTA's Prendergast, Metro-North's Giulietti
New York DOT to hold hearings on proposed high-speed rail alternatives
Caltrans allocates $138 million for Metrolink, other transportation projects
Texas DOT seeks input on proposed Texas-Oklahoma passenger-rail routes
Oregon rail council recommends alternative passenger-service routes
USDOT announces new environmental review rule for transit, highway projects
Foxx outlines vision for nation's transportation system, unveils 'Trust Fund Ticker'
Federal bill includes funds for L.A.'s Purple Line, Regional Connector projects
Minnesota DOT to host public meeting on 'Hinckley Loop' high-speed rail study
MassDOT unveils five-year capital investment plan, OKs MBTA rail contract
Maryland trims list of private-sector teams competing for Purple Line project
MassDOT chooses Keolis to operate MBTA's T rail service
Oregon's new Talgo trains officially enter service on Cascades route
Articles
Rail grabs share of TIGER VI grants
Transportation YOU program aims to influence young women to explore transportation careers
Texas Central Railway's plan to build a Dallas-to-Houston bullet train is gaining speed
North Carolina DOT opens education office to engage youth in transportation careers
Streetcars make a comeback as U.S. cities seek to stimulate economy, increase transit options
Florida Central Railroad tackles large track project with big assist from public partners
Short line tax credit, truck size and weight among other issues on rail's legislative watch list