Rail supplier news from Benesch, Alstom and Abloy (Jan. 31)
SEPTA renames University City Station
Kansas City Streetcar logs 2 million riders in 2019
House railroad subcommittee slates hearing on grade crossing safety
North Texas transit agencies to study ridership patterns
NTSB checks off eight safety recommendations on 'Most Wanted' list
New York state lawmakers introduce bill to mandate two-person train crews
CSX picks consultant team for CREATE right-of-way services
OLI receives renewed Posner Foundation funding
VIA Rail names engineer to analyze proposed high-frequency rail project
DART awards light-rail station construction contract
CN to equip truck fleet with telemetry solution
U.S. freight-rail traffic slump continues
NS assisted 77 rail-served industrial projects in 2019
MTA to begin work on $8.8B worth of construction projects
House Democrats unveil $760B infrastructure plan
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, Tiger Cool, HDR, First State and Ricardo (Jan. 29)
Denver RTD names Ballard interim CEO
AAR: PTC operating on nearly all required Class I route miles
NYCT returns Bombardier rail cars to service
USDOT grants $5.4 million to combat human trafficking
Canadian Pacific posts record revenue in Q4
NS posts Q4 profit, revenue decline on lower volume
Strike, 'weak' freight demand hit CN's bottom line in Q4
In memoriam: Onita and Tony Wayland
California voucher plan targets cost of green off-road equipment
Rail advocates back creation of Indiana Passenger Rail Commission
MTA launches campaign to combat hate crimes
LA Metro to present updated Eastside light-rail route alternatives
ARCI: 2019 rail-car deliveries beat 10-year average
MBTA to boost Fairmount commuter-rail capacity
Lawmakers seek Amtrak policy review after wheelchair users were quoted $25,000 ticket price
NJ Transit marks record locomotive engineer recruits
LA Metro extends ride-hailing pilot program
BART to install 22 escalator canopies
OIG: FRA 'missed opportunities' in oversight of California's high-speed rail program
Report: Missouri owes Amtrak millions for River Runner service
Sound Transit solicits opinions on Sounder South commuter-rail expansion
U.S. Class I employment dipped in December
Pacific Harbor Line's Khatami to lead harbor association
NJ Transit to build storm-resilient power substation
TTC recommends state-of-good repairs, vehicle procurement
Cuomo calls for permanent ban on fracking in New York
LOSSAN names DeMartino managing director
Class Is to serve new auto terminal at Alabama port
Andy Byford resigns as NYCT president
TransLink increases capacity on Canada Line rail service
MTA explores passenger-rail service on Bay Ridge freight line
FRA approves Amtrak permit to move new Acela train to Colorado
Rail industry honors Rep. Clyburn with 'Railroad Achievement Award'
LA Metro names seven to executive team
North American railroads report mixed traffic results for Week 3
FTA awards major grant, loan to Sound Transit for Federal Way Link light-rail extension
UP reports net income, revenue fell in Q4
Toronto transit agency named a top employer for young people
SEPTA honored for Chestnut Hill station restoration project
Denton County transit agency completes A-train rail trail
Progressive Railroading solicits nominations for Rising Stars Awards
Atlanta-Charlotte high-speed rail DEIS subject of public hearings
VTA seeks small business contractors for BART extension project
NYCT unveils next-gen rail car design
Norfolk Southern mainline to serve Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site
Rail supplier news from TransSystems, London Trackwork, WSP, Rail Partners, H&H and HDR (Jan. 21)
Metro Transit to install new security cameras on light-rail trains
Ontario seeks public input on regional transportation plan
Montreal transit agency awards Blue Line station design contracts
Metra to step up fare validation efforts
BLET creates website for national bargaining news
Secure Rail 2020 conference opens registration
MTA improved rail on-time performance in 2019
PortMiami reports cargo growth
Disney, Brightline confirm talks over theme-park rail station
FRA study examines drone usage for producing grade crossing data
New York City Transit consolidates 42nd Street projects
UP testing new tie removal technology
Ontario Northland, union reach tentative five-year agreement
WMATA enters 10-year ad contract to build revenue for rail service
ASLRRA names Yurasko general counsel
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Siemens and Omio (Jan. 17)
DART approves TRE train refresh
Study: SMART riders reduce GHG emissions
DeFazio questions Class Is' commitment to fighting climate change
Metrolink completes Van Nuys Station reconstruction
AAR praises Senate vote on USMCA
KCS posts higher revenue, lower net income in Q4
CSX posts lower Q4 earnings on lower volume
Capitol Corridor authority releases draft business plan
Select Sands acquires UP-served rail loading plant in Arkansas
NJ Transit to replace River Line diesel engines
IANA elects 2020 board, officers
Cap Metro to consider light rail in downtown Austin
North American freight-rail volume tumbled in Week 2
WMATA logs 2019 ridership increase
Rail industry, safety advocates weigh in on proposed LNG rule
Utah DOT considers rail, other transit options for Little Cottonwood Canyon
Massachusetts governor renews MBTA investment
Tri-Rail logs record ridership in 2019
Reading & Northern preps locomotives for passenger excursion
LA Metro clears contractors to compete for Sepulveda transit project
FTA unveils 'AIM' grants to fund transit innovation
OmniTRAX promotes Sabatini, Anutooshkin to leadership roles
OCTA selects Jones as chairman
LA Metro advances Purple Line extension work
BART names Alvarez police chief, boosts security
NJ law requires rail operators to remove vegetation near crossings
Virginia senators request federal grant to help fund new Amtrak rail cars
KCS recognized for corporate responsibility
NYCT awards CBTC contract to L.K. Comstock
USDOT seeks applicants for latest round of INFRA funding
Caltrain governing body elects 2020 officers
Denver's RTD reveals finalists in interim CEO search
South Carolina ports logged record TEUs in 2019
TexRail logs 500,000 riders in first year
NRF: Retail imports settling down after year of trade uncertainty
GoTriangle studying feasibility of new commuter-rail line
NYCT pulls nearly 300 rail cars from service
U.S. Rep. Garamendi introduces crude-by-rail safety bill
Virginia rail department to host 'Rail Industry Day' for contractors
NCTD to redevelop Oceanside Transit Center
California panel seeks small businesses to work on high-speed rail segment
Schumer calls on FRA to let Amtrak move new high-speed train to test track
BART awards contract for new CBTC system
AAR endorses Trump administration's goal to speed up NEPA process
OmniTRAX names Russell senior VP
Landslides force Pittsburgh light-rail service detour
Metro-North Railroad to make three stations accessible
USDOT unveils updated AV guidance
Amtrak, NJ Transit to refresh ticketing area at New York Penn Station
Wabtec acquires RELCO locomotive service business
Connecticut, AT&T to enhance cellular service on New Haven Line
U.S. rail traffic starts out slow in 2020
CN, NorFalco sign long-term pact to move sulphuric acid
Rail supplier news from Shuttlewagon, Ondas, Wells Fargo Rail, Teleste and Alstom (Jan. 8)
Operation Lifesaver kicks off PSA to raise pedestrian safety awareness
RTD-Denver's board elects executive committee officers
Canadian government awards rail safety education funds
STB names Oberman vice chairman
MTA expands contactless fare system to 60 stations
R. J. Corman taps Campian for VP role
Reading & Northern posts 2019 traffic, revenue growth
USDOT map identifies 'opportunity zones' for economic development
Caltrain ramps up construction projects
LIRR modernization reaches one-third completion mark
DART awards Stadler train maintenance contract
PANYNJ, ExpressRail set November records
North Carolina Railroad leader Saylor to retire in July
Cuomo unveils plan to expand New York Penn Station's capacity
Canadian Pacific sets grain record in Q4
Rail supplier news from Knorr Brake, Bombardier and Alstom (Jan. 6)
Washington DOT cites challenges in latest draft of state rail plan
Metro Transit-St. Louis, ATU agree to new labor pact
Sound Transit marks start of East light-rail extension project
USDOT solicits public input on national freight plan
Progressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2020 awards
Denver RTD to interview interim GM candidates
AAR: Coal, trade disputes caused U.S. rail traffic decline in 2019
MBTA to add fare gates at three commuter-rail stations
Denver RTD announces proposed light-rail service changes
Metrolinx moves forward with Finch West light-rail project
Amtrak set to begin latest renewal work at New York Penn Station
Railway Association of Canada's annual report highlights record carloads, trips in 2018
NTSB to add new members Graham, Chapman
MTA seeks contractors for subway station accessibility projects
Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad posts record carloads in 2019
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Miller Ingenuity, HNTB and IMC (Jan. 2)
MBTA restores Worcester Line following derailment
Maryland DOT announces first Purple Line light-rail segment
Progress Rail sells MOW equipment leasing business
CN, CP under maximum grain revenue entitlements for 2018-19, agency rules
Canadian Pacific acquires Central Maine & Quebec Railway