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Voters to consider 26 transportation ballot measures next week
AAR: Canadian and U.S. roads report carload, intermodal volume drops in latest week
DART: Customer satisfaction rating on the rise
CPR assumes control of DM&E, IC&E
Florida city green lights CSX's proposed intermodal/automotive terminal
Value of U.S. goods ground transported in North America climbs in August, USDOT says
NJ Transit unveils updated Watsessing Station
Riddett to take reins as Safetran Systems' president
Rail associations call on Congress to include transportation funds in economic stimulus package
Northstar Corridor commuter-rail line to feature sixth station
NTSB drops PTC, rail worker fatigue from annual 'most wanted' list
Seattle port places BNSF corridor acquisition on hold
ARCI: Rail-car orders sputter, deliveries hum in third quarter
Tri-Rail ridership hits 50-million mark
BNSF upgrades track in Illinois, New Mexico
Updates from FreightCar America, Trinity Industries, Safetran, Minmetals and Vossloh
VRE continues to boost on-time performance
Three Class Is to cut fuel surcharges next month
Tri-Rail to fuel locomotives with biodiesel
Rail-car deliveries could reach 60,000 by year's end, Rail Theory Forecasts says
Fort Worth agency completes draft environmental work for commuter-rail line
Lessors' new equipment leasing/finance business slips in September
Updates from Alstom, TTX, RailComm, MATECH, L.B. Foster and MHF Logistical Solutions
CPR: Earnings and income tumble, operating ratio rises
KCS overcomes storms' financial drag to set revenue, income records
NYCT appoints line managers, group GMs
AASHTO proposes recommendations, reforms for new surface transportation bill
In Mexico, restructuring puts rail association back on track
CN adds track geometry vehicle to rail inspection equipment arsenal
Ontario Northland, Teamsters Canada approve three-year contract
Canadian miner on schedule to complete new line by September 2009
House committee to review potential infrastructure projects
DART posts all-time-high ridership in FY08
West Coast port volume drop likely to worsen in next decade, study says
Six CREATE projects under way in Chicago
USDOT notes decline in miles driven, need for new transportation funding program
STB schedules public meeting to review freight-rail competition study
Updates from Timken, Interfleet Technology, The Andersons and FreightScan
BNSF sets earnings, revenue records despite lower traffic volume and higher fuel costs
NS sets quarterly coal tonnage record
Carloads down for U.S., Canadian roads in year's 42nd week, AAR says
UPS reports volume, earnings declines
USDOT’s 'invasive' urine-sample collection rule to take effect despite pending lawsuit, BLET says
BNSF, Montana grain shippers institute rate dispute arbitration and mediation process
UP shakes off soft economy, traffic to register revenue, earnings and income gains
LIRR notes locomotive reliability boost
San Francisco agency to advance transit improvement program
Railroading in Chicago reaches 160-year marker
UTA obtains public input on South Davis line
Updates from Parsons Brinckerhoff, Alstom, L.B. Foster, GATX and Hub Group
NS sets five financial records, drops operating ratio below 70 for first time
CN scores success with earnings, income and revenue
MARTA's Scott becomes APTA chairman
Maryland Transit Administration seeks feedback on Purple Line studies
Pittsburgh port authority, transit police sign off on one-year contract
Updates from Wabtec, Salco Products, LAP GmbH, Olsson Associates and Kelso Technologies
Houston METRO signs off on FY09 spending plan, fare increase
UTA set to start construction on airport light-rail line
Indiana Rail Road introduces container-handling service at Indianapolis terminal
Canadian Transportation Agency outlines railway noise, vibration guidelines
North Carolina DOT to grade separate, close crossings in Durham
Updates from GE, Ansaldo STS - US&S, JMDiaz, Bombardier and Kelso Technologies
TriMet breaks ridership record in September
Ontario planning agency to outline 50-year transit system blueprint
FRA seeks grant applications for maglev projects
CPR to demolish more than 50-year-old locomotive shop in British Columbia
Kansas City Southern de México to upgrade 32 crossings
CN, Safe Kids Canada launch 'Safe Crossing Week' campaign
Updates from TieTek, Rock-It Cargo, Clear Channel and Anpath Group
Rail safety bill, passenger rail act become law
NJ Transit authorizes funds for tunnel project's final design
VRE cuts fare increase in half
Week No. 41: Ferromex's fortunes up, U.S. roads' tallies down on both sides of AAR traffic ledger
Ottensmeyer, Upchurch assume new senior executive roles at KCS
WMATA seeks ways to trim expenses
Updates from Ansaldo STS, Railpower, Bentley Systems and Harsco
FRA issues final rule on ECP brakes
Greater Cleveland RTA signs off on fuel surcharge
LACMTA posts rail ridership gains in September
NJ Transit launches construction on Hudson-Bergen light-rail station
Dallas logistics park developer receives bridge loan to recapitalize land
Pennsylvania rail authority seeks STB approval to buy NS line
CSX scores revenue and income gains, sets third-quarter operating ratio record
CTA to provide riders better communication tools
International railway union obtains recognition for online 'Eco' tool
Illinois commission seeks applicants for rail safety program grants
Containerization/intermodal institute names 2008 'Connie' recipients
Updates from Vossloh, ARCADIS and RAIL.ONE
Utah Transit Authority's ridership spikes in September
East Coast Ethanol to construct rail-served plants in four states
Short line carloads down slightly through September, RMI data shows
Santa Clara VTA to receive state credit for excess solar power
Updates from Wi-Tronix, Bombardier, Safetran, Global Rail Systems and Interfleet Technology
Amtrak posts record ridership, ticket revenue rise in FY08
UP to upgrade track in Nebraska, Illinois
FRA completes final environmental report for New Jersey bridge replacement
Watco seeks STB approval to lease California lines from BNSF, launch new short line
VRE boosts ridership in FY09's first quarter
Genesee & Wyoming: 'Same railroad' carloads slip in September, third quarter
CTA proposes 2009 budget, as well as job cuts, fare hike
AAR adds Ferromex data to weekly traffic report
Illinois commission OKs major grade separation on BNSF line in Chicago suburb
Amtrak's California routes post ridership gains
Freight- and commuter-rail trains could co-exist in North Carolina corridor, NCRR says
BNSF's 'Ethanol Express' to serve DFW storage terminal
Grade crossing scorecard in Mississippi: 130 upgrades, 40 closures
Four Class Is to establish PTC interoperability standards; two to implement PTC in L.A. area by 2012
'Port Tracker' report: U.S. container volume to finish year with a thud
Transportation Services Index slips in August
CN to upgrade iron-ore car fleet
Chicago university, community group obtain RTA grant to analyze Red Line extension
Updates from Timken, Thales, FreightCar America and Interfleet Technology
Florida utility co-op files STB coal rate complaint against CSXT
APTA recognizes 'outstanding' agencies, individuals at annual conference
Long-time DM&E CEO Schieffer steps down
RailTrends 2008 Recap: In these most uncertain times, the 'Rail Renaissance' endures
LIRR tries to rein in retirement board disability claims
Entire rail industry should commit to PTC implementation, NTSB's Rosenker says
EPA honors 27 transportation industry members' environmental efforts
Amsted Rail's IONX acquires Salco Technologies
BNSF sets PRB coal loading record in September; targets completion of major trackwork in October
Enacted 'economic rescue' bill includes two-year extension for short line tax credits, NRC says
Canadian railway association honors VIA Rail, CN and Quebec North Shore/Labrador
CSXT, UP introduce California-to-New York produce train
Chicago obtains RTA grant to draw up land-use plans for three CTA stations
UP gains operating lease to Tacoma port's intermodal yard
BART completes trial of multi-use mobile phones
Updates from Railpower, Pacer, RailComm and Leica Geosystems
Report: High-speed rail would boost Bay-area economy, improve mobility
CSX attains high 'climate leadership' marks; CPR lands on magazine's top employers list
Caltrain to raise ticket prices next year
Machinists union ratifies national agreement; Connecticut short-line workers OK BLET pact
Tennessee's Walking Horse and Eastern gains new overpass
Massachusetts commuter-rail operator names Davey GM
Updates from Trainyard Tech, Alstom, Knorr-Bremse, FreightCar America and Trinity
Massachusetts, CSXT agree on commuter- and freight-rail pact
AAR: U.S. railroads register carload, intermodal volume declines in September
President Bush to sign high-speed legislation included in rail safety bill, Mica says
TriMet to open first commuter-rail line in February
Tie production and purchases post gains in August, RTA says
Illinois college obtains federal grant to study locomotive fuel usage, emissions
UP appoints Houton AVP of external relations
Updates from Sumitomo/Mitsubishi, Siemens, Westcode and Triple Crown Services
Rail safety bill clears Senate, heads to White House
Genesee & Wyoming acquires Georgia Southwestern
Virginia rail department to postpone release of statewide rail plan
NS issues first-ever 'sustainability' report
CSXT to unveil GenSet at Chicago terminal
STB gives CPR/DM&E merger the thumbs up
FRA awards intercity passenger-rail grants for 15 projects
Three Class Is to reduce fuel surcharges for October
Tri-City & Olympia-served transload facility opens in Washington
Maryland Transit Administration seeks feedback on Red Line studies
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