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Rail supplier updates from GE, Bombardier, Alstom, Kelso and Ex-Im Bank (Nov. 30)
Ohio, Washington commissions OK crossing upgrades
Iowa DOT to host hearings on Chicago-Council Bluffs-Omaha passenger-rail study
Western Carolina Railway Service to launch Aiken Railway in South Carolina
CTA to reopen Lawrence Red Line Station
Norfolk Southern completes upgrades to Virginia export coal facility
Metrolinx unveils next wave of 'Big Move' projects
AAR: More mixed results for U.S. traffic in 47th week
North Carolina DOT schedules public hearing on proposed grade separation
Johnson to succeed Kempton as Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO
Metrolinx, Toronto officials ink agreements to expand light rail
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit to begin testing trains on Morris, Essex lines
USDOT provides $3.2 million for Washington state siding extension
CN CMO Ruest to address RailTrends next month
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail for $2.8 billion
FTA finalizes grant agreement for Sacramento light-rail extension
Longshore & Warehouse Union clerical workers launch strike at L.A.-area ports
Shuster named chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
USDOT provides $3.2 million for Washington state siding extension
Frione joins South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Black, Despos join Watco's management ranks
Crossing improvements advance in Iowa, North Carolina
Cleveland short line adds CEMEX to customer list
KCS rings in 125th anniversary at NYSE
California's High Desert Corridor project evolves to possibly include high-speed rail connector
Hurricane Sandy update: MTA's repair bill is $5 billion, Gov. Cuomo says
California's High Desert Corridor project evolves to possibly include high-speed rail connector
Union Pacific to boost train speed on Kansas line
Savannah port pursues paving project to support heavy machinery exports
Amtrak fills key senior operations posts with Pohlot, Quigley
Enbridge, Canopy Prospecting to develop crude oil unit-train facility near Philadelphia
TriMet begins welding first segments of rail on Portland-Milwaukie light-rail line
New speakers on tap for next month's RailTrends conference
Baltimore port on pace for annual cargo record, Gov. O'Malley says
House transportation committee to hold another Amtrak hearing
Rail supplier updates from BMT Group, Vossloh, Axion, Nomad Digital and MERMEC (Nov. 26)
Transportation Services Index inched up in September
AASHTO names Wright executive director
Amtrak installs Hanson as police chief, earns accreditation from law enforcement group
CN reaches land-use agreement with Chicago-area forest preserve district
Florida port, CSX play roles in corn imports from Brazil
Amtrak operates Lincoln Service trains at 110 mph in Illinois
AAR: U.S. carloadings, intermodal loads continue to net opposite outcomes
Amtrak operates Lincoln Service trains at 110 mph in Illinois
Report: European HSR projects cause track product demand to rise
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Ansaldo STS, Kelso and GATX (Nov. 21)
SEDA-COG rail authority reviewed bridge replacement project at public meeting
Post-Hurricane Sandy update: MTA offers free shuttle service to Rockaway Peninsula
KCSM seeks to serve more Mexican industrial parks
Valley Metro's October ridership broke record
Santa Clara VTA proposes extending light rail to Los Gatos
Georgia to provide more funds for Savannah Harbor expansion
Chicago Transit Authority's proposed 2013 budget addresses $165 million shortfall
VIA Rail opens new station in Windsor
EIA: Average cost to ship coal by rail in U.S. rose about 50 percent from 2001 to 2010
Capitol Corridor breaks ridership record in FY2012
California, Virginia ports notched volume gains in October
Five of six U.S. Class I workforce segments increased in October
Honolulu transit authority, FTA to sign $1.55 billion grant agreement for rail project
Illinois Gov. Quinn announces $352 million rail-car contract for high-speed lines
Illinois Gov. Quinn announces $352 million rail-car contract for high-speed lines
Rail supplier updates from Cleveland Track and Harsco (Nov.19)
Cargill to build CSXT-served rail loop at Illinois grain elevator
Chicago Transit Authority awards contract for Red Line South project
NS names Atlanta rail fabrication plant after former MOW group leader
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit restores all but one rail line
Sound Transit to jointly study transit expansion with Seattle, add parking at Edmonds Station
Georgia Ports Authority marks opening of expanded container transfer facility in Savannah
FRA, rail industry launch collaborative anti-distraction effort
California judge denies farmers' preliminary injunction request against CHSRA
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Canadian Pacific reach tentative pact
Amtrak adds four rail cars to accommodate strong demand for Virginia service launch
First Nations, tribal leaders support Alaska-Alberta rail link
Los Angeles transit agency posts double-digit ridership gain
AAR: U.S. carloads continue to fall while intermodal volume climbs
Illinois, FRA sign off on environmental statement for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail line
Rail supplier updates from Greenbrier, Siemens, VYCON, IntegriCo and Kelso (Nov. 15)
Baltimore, Estonia ports forge formal cooperation pact
Amtrak, NJ Transit to complete electrical substation repairs on Friday
Los Angeles transit agency begins utility work for Westside Subway Extension
National Retail Federation: November appears promising for U.S. port volume despite Hurricane Sandy
CSX opens relocated bulk transfer facility in Massachusetts
NTSB's 'most wanted' list for 2013 includes PTC implementation
IDOT, FRA sign off on Tier 1 environmental statement for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed line
US High-Speed Rail Association appoints Diridon chairman
WMATA announces Inauguration Day fare card, operation hours
Ohio, Washington state commissions approve crossing upgrades
Minnesota DOT, regional rail authority to review freight-rail capacity study
Anchor Drilling Fluids opens production facility in Ohio intermodal park
Refurbished rail cars undergo testing for proposed commuter-rail services in southeast Michigan
Calgary to launch service on West LRT line next month
Patriot Rail, Twin Cities & Western install new VPs
PATH, LIRR resume more services as storm repairs continue
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Sasser, AllTranstek and HDR (Nov. 13)
NIT League honors ATA leader Graves as top logistics executive for 2012
CTA places 5000-series cars into service on Red Line
Carloads rose for RailAmerica, fell for Genesee & Wyoming in October
Union Pacific to replace track in Portland tunnel
United Steel Workers members ratify CP contract
SEPTA unveils plan to reduce energy costs
DART prepares opening of Blue, Orange line extensions
Public transportation systems reaching out to veterans, APTA says
Nebraska Central opens new six-span bridge
A need for more crude oil-carrying tank cars drove rail-car demand in 3Q, EPA says
Cleveland transit agency begins gathering rider data for project planning purposes
Miami-Dade County authorizes contract to replace rail-car fleet
Pennsylvania provides more than $18 million for 24 freight-rail projects
Amtrak, New Jersey Transit offer expanded rail service
CSX, Florida officials break ground for intermodal terminal
Talgo sues state of Wisconsin over high-speed train deal
Alstom to maintain high-speed trains for Turkish railway
Rail supplier updates from RailComm, Thales and Siemens (Nov. 9)
WMATA hosts job recruiting event for vets, transitioning military members
D.C. transportation officials analyze responses to streetcar information request
West Texas and Lubbock to develop a second transload facility, Iowa Pacific says
Proposed CN-served potash terminal at Prince Rupert port passes environmental muster
Amtrak appoints Varn GM of long distance services
Harbor commission lets contracts for grade separation, buildings at L.A. port container terminal
AAR: Hurricane put hurt on U.S. carload counts in late October
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division members ratify CN contract
Sound Transit seeks input on Federal Way Transit extension
Amtrak to reopen three storm-damaged tunnels by late Friday
Iowa Interstate opens locomotive maintenance shop
Shuster seeks House T&I Committee chairmanship
Five Class Is among G.I. Jobs' top 100 military friendly employers
Pro-transit initiatives passed in a majority of local ballots on Tuesday
Rail supplier updates from TESMEC, Bombardier, A&K and Railserve (Nov. 7)
Houston's METRO receives state recognition for financial transparency, reporting
Metra board elects O'Halloran, Partelow to leadership posts
RTA: Crosstie production climbed, purchases slipped in September
STB to review Tongue River Railroad's entire rail line proposal
Port Authority Trans-Hudson restores limited commuter-rail service; MTA opens more lines
Rail supplier updates from Georgetown Rail, Stella-Jones, AllTranstek and AREMA (Nov. 6)
Revenue, operating ratio rose for Genesee & Wyoming in 3Q
MARTA's scheduled fare hike to take effect Sunday
The T to solicit more public input on TEX Rail project
BNSF: Revenue, expenses rise in third quarter
Chicago Transit Authority reaches tentative agreement for construction, maintenance workers
Domestic container volume posted double-digit growth for fourth-straight quarter, IANA says
RailAmerica reports higher revenue, higher expenses in 3Q
Sound Transit broke ridership records in September
Emissions drop in Puget Sound region, maritime forum says
Caltrain's ridership rose to record height, but on-time performance dipped in September
Construction begins on L.A.-area railroad trench
Chicago's RTA posts transit ridership increase through August
Virginia port to temporarily handle damaged New York port's diverted cargo
North Carolina DOT choses Hines Group as Gateway Station master developer
AAR: U.S. carloads tumbled more steeply in October's last full week
Amtrak restoring more Northeast services today, including Acela
Bobb succeeds Lanigan as BNSF's CMO; Branscum and Farmer assume new roles
Transportation, labor departments announce millions more for hurricane cleanup
CHSRA postpones design/build deadline for first construction segment
Kansas State University to test how concrete ties hold up in cold weather
Ohio utilities commission advances safety upgrades at 10 crossings
Army Corps of Engineers signs off on harbor deepening at Georgia port
Rose to succeed Sramek as Operation Lifesaver's president
Kansas City streetcar plan receives FTA's environmental OK
MBTA reports September ridership increase
Seattle secures funds for streetcar extension's design phase
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