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North Carolina Railroad, DOT announce appointments
Carload Express begins to restore Ohio route for new short line
Teamsters Canada MOW division members ratify Canadian Pacific contract
FTA streamlines transit project environmental paperwork
Despite Hurricane Sandy, Metro-North posted slight ridership gain in 2012
ASLRRA leader Timmons to retire by August's end
CTA set ridership records in 2012
Rail supplier updates from Koppers, Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens, IDS and TranSystems
NAPTA names O'Brien Primmer next chair
Georgia, Washington ports pumped up volumes in December
CN, port authority project in Prince Rupert won't greatly impact the environment, minister says
The T seeks public input on proposed TEX Rail changes
New Mexico's Rio Metro seeks proposals for commuter-rail operation, maintenance
Eighty-Eight Oil to build BNSF-served unit train facility at Wyoming hub
FRA extends comment period for proposed PTC rulemaking
Wisconsin provides grants for two freight-rail projects
New Orleans opens Loyola Avenue streetcar line
LIRR posted slight ridership gain in 2012 despite Hurricane Sandy
Union Pacific set safety record in 2012
Norfolk Southern breaks down $2 billion capex budget for 2013
Canadian Pacific made some strides along 'transformational journey' in 4Q
South Florida transportation authority to take over rail corridor operation from CSXT
LaHood won't serve a second term as transportation secretary
WMATA provided 779,000 rides for Obama inauguration, APTA says
Global Partners to acquire BNSF-served crude oil transload facility in Oregon
California High-Speed Rail Authority awards project oversight contract
Kansas City Southern arm to move more vehicles from Mexican port
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit to receive $12.5 million in state funds for airport extension
Capitol Corridor ridership dipped, revenue rose in December and first fiscal quarter
Texas-New Mexico Railroad operates first crude oil unit train
CSX to build intermodal terminal in Quebec
Virginia transportation officials schedule public meeting to address high-speed rail plan
Rail-car orders, deliveries dipped in 4Q, ARCI says
Wisconsin, Maryland officials seek new revenue sources for transportation projects
AAR: Carloads down in U.S., up in Canada and Mexico in week No. 3
WMATA drafts 'Momentum' plan to define transit system's future
CSX opens double-stack route in New England; Union Pacific upgrades Oregon line
Caltrans to unveil draft rail plan that incorporates California's high-speed project
Rail supplier updates from Vossloh, L.B. Foster, GE Transportation and TranSystems (Jan. 24)
Florida East Coast Railway tabs Chinnici to head engineering, purchasing
Minnesota Gov. Dayton proposes dedicated sales tax for transit funding
SEPTA schedules meetings on Norristown high-speed line, releases sustainability report
Capex: CSX's budget set at $2.3 billion, UP's at $3.6 billion for 2013
Virginia governor recommends $1 billion for rail, transit
Union Pacific set four financial records in 4Q, including a 67 OR
UP's Young to be inducted into Omaha Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
King joins R. J. Corman as president
AREMA accepting scholarship applications, announces architectural design competition
Metro Transit to review transit options for Midtown Corridor
House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee vice chairs, ranking members named
CSX financial results reflect soft coal market
CN: 'Solid execution' leads to record revenue, volume
MTA, Metro-North ready for Grand Central's centennial celebration
Canada's Operation Lifesaver seeks Roger Cyr Award nominees
Valley Metro to raise fares on March 1
RTD Denver to host bridge-lighting event on West Rail Line
NS opens Crescent Corridor facility in Pennsylvania
Honolulu rail project's delay costs coming in lower than budgeted
CSX to expand River Line capacity
KCS registers record volume, revenue for fourth quarter and full year
Santa Clara VTA's board elects chairman, vice chairman
STB: U.S. Class I workforce remained mostly level in late 2012
WMATA awards $151 million contract for escalator work
Greater Cleveland RTA posts ridership gain in 2012
U.S. port capacity continues to slip behind global competitors, Building America's Future says
USDOT announces $25 million TIGER grant for Detroit streetcar project
BNSF budgets record $4.1 billion for capex in 2013
Rail supplier updates from GE and Alstom (Jan. 18)
National Safety Council honors WMATA's Sarles for safety leadership
Operation Lifesaver elects Stayton chair, adds Hanson and Brewin to board
Crossing upgrades advance in North Carolina, Washington
AAR: More mixed traffic results for U.S., Canadian roads
CN to build intermodal ramp at Chicago-area yard
RTA approves $3.7 billion budget for CTA, Metra and Pace
Florida port breaks ground for container transfer facility
BNSF, other Class Is help Red Cross return emergency response vehicles to home states
Annual port volumes: Up in South Carolina, slightly down in Long Beach
MassDOT outlines proposed rail projects in 10-year plan
Name set for NS' soon-to-be-built intermodal terminal in West Virginia
Shuster names House transportation subcommittee chairs
CN, Indiana Rail Road to launch intermodal service targeting Asian traffic
APTA, AASHTO leaders outline legislative and strategic priorities
Rail supplier updates from BNSF Logistics, RailComm, Railinc and Bombardier (Jan. 16)
Chilean blueberries to be imported through Georgia port
NCTD advances PTC installation on Coaster system
Genesee & Wyoming, RailAmerica report traffic declines for December
Metro Transit ridership tops 81 million in 2012
L.A. port breaks ground on yard project, reports year-end volumes
House passes Hurricane Sandy relief bill
BNSF to voluntarily revise on-the-job injury policies per OSHA pact
IANA installs Union Pacific's Michaels as chair, elects officers
MBTA conductors to receive real-time service information on mobile devices
BART's 2012 rider satisfaction ratings improve over 2010, survey shows
Colorado university collaborates with TTCI to launch railroad engineering master's program
Rockefeller won't seek re-election next year
Canadian Pacific opens new intermodal terminal in Saskatchewan
APTA survey: Majority of Americans support public transportation
Massachusetts officials outline 10-year transportation investment plan
Metrolink elects Morris chairman to succeed Katz
FTA awards $7 million in transit workforce development funds
Koch Industries seeks STB approval to acquire Texas South-Eastern
TriMet to raise parkway grade as part of Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project
KCS boots up online tool to help boost cross-border business
CSX installs two intermodal execs, reassigns another
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit fully restores rail service into New York City
Virginia port hit second-highest volume level in 2012; Indiana port has new leader
TTCI earns ASCE honor for work on Hybrid Composite Beam
Texas State Railroad tests connection to Union Pacific line
New York City Transit's FASTRACK repair program to cover more lines in 2013
San Diego transit system launches low-floor trolley service on Orange Line
PATH resumes round-the-clock service in some locations
AAR: U.S. rail traffic still sluggish in 2013's first week
CN opens new intermodal terminal near Calgary
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Parallel Infrastructure and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Jan. 10)
Ohio utilities commission advances three crossing projects; Kentucky city schedules crossing closure
Transportation systems should be self-sustaining, Reason Foundation says
FTA unveils changes to New Starts/Small Starts program
Transportation Services Index increased in November
Amtrak's 2013 agenda features infrastructure, equipment and high-speed upgrades
Virginia Gov. McDonnell proposes transportation funding overhaul, gas tax elimination
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, AXION, CANARAIL, Greenbrier and GE (Jan. 9)
BNSF Logistics acquires Canadian shipping firm Albacor
Anacostia Rail makes management changes at two short lines
Santa Clara VTA marks 25 years of light-rail service
Trucking index reflects improved market conditions, FTR says
STB to consider Tongue River's supplemental coal line application
Global Partners, Canadian Pacific to transport Bakken crude for Phillips 66
Railway Interchange 2013 opens registration, hotel reservation processes
Farmrail set traffic record in 2012
Metro-North Railroad reaches 30-year milestone
Tri-Rail ridership neared record level in 2012
CSX a 'socially responsible' stock, Dividend Channel says
Amtrak expands Acela Express high-speed service
RTA: Short-line tax credit extension means more tie demand in 2013
CSX scores strong industrial development results in 2012
USDOT commits $135 million to Sacramento light-rail expansion
PATCO makes quiet cars permanent
Anderton assumes assistant director post at Port Everglades
Washington transportation commission, Montana DOT pursue crossing projects
Valley Metro to kick off Northwest light-rail construction
Begeman succeeds Mulvey as STB's vice chair
Federal judge rules Honolulu transit-rail project can advance after downtown studies are completed
Norfolk Southern's industrial development efforts paid off in 2012
Rail supplier updates from CalAmp, Siemens, Ansaldo, PowerRail and Bentley Systems (Jan. 4)
Sidman becomes Anacostia Rail Holdings' first general counsel
WMATA approves transit-oriented development agreement for New Carrollton station
Penn State researchers seek ways to to prolong battery life for NS' electric locomotive
Caltrain elects officers, notes November ridership gain
Amtrak appoints El-Sibaie, McDonough to senior operations posts
Pioneer Railcorp acquires Maumee & Western line in Indiana, Ohio
U.S. railroads capped off an up-and-down traffic year in 2012
UTU reassigns, appoints several officers
Senate confirms two Amtrak board members
Valley Metro names internship in honor of Glendale Mayor Scruggs
MasterCard passes Union Pacific at No. 47 on S&P 500 large cap list
Massachusetts DOT awards $43 million contract for Green Line light-rail extension
Union Pacific: December coal train loadings lagged in Power River Basin, rose in two-state region
APTA: Fiscal-cliff bill includes transit tax benefits
Short-line tax credit extended through 2013
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier and Ansaldo STS (Jan. 2)
BART elects president and VP, adds new board members
FRA provides $2.4 million grant for new rail bridge in Pennsylvania
Watco to acquire Ann Arbor Railroad; San Pedro & Southwestern sets safety record
Oregon DOT to host January open houses for Eugene-Portland passenger-rail project
CN: EJ&E and Wisconsin Central merger complete, tentative electrical workers pact in place
Eleventh-hour agreement averted port strike on East, Gulf coasts last week
Reports: Congress to adjourn without vote on Hurricane Sandy relief
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