St. Louis Metro Transit advances rail security improvements
STM tracks rider capacity levels on Azur trains
Canada unveils new rules aimed at reducing rail worker fatigue
BART, labor unions ratify new contracts
U.S. rail traffic climbs on intermodal gain in Week 47
LIRR wraps up rail storage yard construction
CP to serve expanded grain facility in Minnesota
Rail supplier news from Amsted Rail, DB, Bombardier, Thales, Keolis and Hub Group (Nov. 25)
MTA completes E Line track replacement project
Moynihan Train Hall set to open in January
USDOT solicits comments on proposed update to NEPA procedures
Amtrak, NJ Transit challenge North River Tunnel recommendations
WMATA sidelines 6000-series rail cars due to safety concern
Maryland DOT, private contractors settle dispute over Purple Line light-rail project
BTS: Transborder freight moved by rail down in September
MPPR orders rail snowplow for Pikes Peak renovation
STM recognized for gender parity efforts
Long Beach port to provide update on Pier B on-dock rail facility
TTC advances ATC signal upgrades
Gov. Baker names Sullivan to MBTA fiscal board, Lang to MassDOT board
Brightline, Disney agree to build train station in Orlando
NS appoints Hatfield, Smith to VP posts; Martinez to retire
Amtrak posts $801 million operating loss in FY2020
Cleveland RTA adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan
Sound Transit approves rail service changes for 2021
Canadian agency issues report on Montreal port's Contrecoeur terminal project
Bill would require federal agencies to address blocked grade crossings
Chicago board approves CTA's 2021 budget
DART hires Leininger as interim president
CN unveils report on climate-related financial disclosures
UP to open Twin Cities intermodal terminal
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Bombardier, Mitsubishi Electric, Transdev and TRB (Nov. 20)
Amtrak proposes Brattleboro Station improvements
International Cushioning wins grant for rail-served site in Ohio
AAR, rail shippers praise Senate confirmation of new STB members
MassDOT awards grants for rail industrial projects
Class I employment continues downward trend
WMATA to offer buyout plan to address budget shortfall
CSX's Foote receives Railroad Innovator Award
CTA wins design award for Garfield Station renovation
STM wraps up cyber attack investigation
Rocky Mountaineer to launch U.S. route
Ohio panel OKs matching grants for rail projects
CSX named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Intermodal again drives up weekly U.S. rail traffic total
RAC honors Canadian railroads, services for safety actions
MTA proposes major service cuts, layoffs in 2021 budget
Rail supplier news from Mobilitie, Alstom, Cylus, Egis, SNCF Reseau and MTU (Nov. 18)
Sound Transit to improve pedestrian, bike access at Puyallup Station
Amtrak, northeast transit agencies launch 'Mask Force'
CN marks 25 years as publicly traded company
Brightline, Miami-Dade OK access fee for new commuter-rail system
UP names Vargas VP-Mexico, marketing and sales
SEPTA wins federal grant to improve signals on Harrisburg Line
FRA: PTC operating on over 99 percent of required route miles
Metrolink restores some rail service
STM to begin Place-Saint-Henri Station upgrades
DART subway project reaches design milestone
Metro-North adds train capacity tracker to app
R. J. Corman appoints Donfris CFO
CN, CP named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
OmniTRAX's Shuba assumes new role with parent company
FRA final rule sets minimum standard for measuring Amtrak performance
Trinity Metro selects AECOM for TEXRail extension work
WMATA to accelerate Blue Line signal work
AASHTO elects Sheehan president, Wilson VP
MARTA extends CEO Parker's contract
PHL, Progress Rail to test electric locomotive at LA, Long Beach ports
CN recognized as a 'Top 100' employer
South Plains Lamesa Railroad to develop Texas transloading facility
DCTA recognized for budget prep practices
Montreal metro prepares Blue Line extension action plan
SEPTA to redirect some overnight weekend rail service to buses
Short Line Safety Institute launches online hazmat training
NCTD outlines LOSSAN rail expansion plan
A&R opens CSX-served warehouse in South Carolina
APTA: Commuter-rail industry poised to meet PTC deadline
OIG to audit security of FTA's financial systems
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Huber+Suhner, Schneider and GKG (Nov. 12)
Cooksville GO Transit rail station reopens
Virgin Hyperloop demonstrates passenger travel
Moody's: Crude-by-rail poses higher social than financial risk for CN, CP
MTA completes NYC subway station accessibility improvements
West Virginia opens online portal for reporting blocked grade crossings
U.S. intermodal-rail volume spikes in Week 45
Santa Clara VTA advances 2021 transit service plan
Sound Transit seeks comments on proposed 2021 budget
Gron Fuels considers new facility at Greater Baton Rouge port
PennDOT solicits input on state rail plan
TransLink to test copper-coating product on SkyTrain cars
STM's 2021 budget would maintain 2019 transit service levels
UP to pay pandemic bonus to agreement employees
Transdev launches autonomous shuttle to WMATA rail station
Denver-RTD CEO Johnson takes helm
NRF: Ports log record peak season imports
Rail Pulse reps to discuss new venture at RailTrends
KCS updates capital allocation policy
Alabama port wins grant to expand storage at Watco terminal
NS concerned about CSX efforts to acquire Pan Am Railways
BNSF posts lower Q3 revenue, issues sustainability report
Metra adds bike storage on Milwaukee District North Line
Montreal transit agency adopts APTA’s pandemic safety plan
NYSDOT completes construction of Buffalo Amtrak station
Caltrain to close Atherton Station
STB OKs Pacific Sun's request to end operations, trackage rights on BNSF lines
Garneau revises order affecting winter train speeds
Cleveland-Cliffs to acquire six short lines
Flynn: Amtrak looks forward to working with Biden, Congress
Rail supplier news from Jaguar, CGI, Alstom and NRC (Nov. 6)
In memoriam: Former BLET General Chair Pat Williams
DCTA honored for procurement excellence
NJ Transit to restore some weekend rail service
A&R Logistics opens new site at rail-served Texas industrial park
California transit agency names McKillop CFO
Virginia port receives two massive container cranes
TSB: Sudden track failure led to CN train derailment
RTD-Denver offers trip planning app for paratransit service
Caltrain considers winter rail service adjustments
MassDot releases draft study of proposed East-West passenger-rail service
Florida Gulf & Atlantic completes new rail bridge project
BLET ratifies contract with Indiana Southern Railroad
Voters deliver mixed results for passenger rail
Jaguar Transport, Ontario pension fund acquire five short lines, construction firm
AAR: U.S. rail intermodal had 'best month ever' in October
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Bombardier, Alstom, Cubic and Infinity Intermodal (Nov. 4)
CTA kicks off contactless fare payment option
MBTA solicits input on transit preservation plan
OIG: Amtrak's random drug-testing program doesn't cover all in safety-related roles
Reading & Northern establishes new rail-truck transload facility
DCTA selects commuter-rail operations, maintenance contractor
Moody's upgrades freight-rail industry outlook for 2021
Legislation would end cut to railroad unemployment benefits
Fox joins North Carolina Railroad's board
BLET reaches tentative pact with NYS&W
Virginia's Newington Bridge project to separate passenger, freight trains
NJ Transit seeks builders for TOD projects
Edmonton identifies preferred contractor for Valley Line light-rail project
Canadian Pacific sets new record with October grain haul
STB: CN can't unilaterally designate CP interchange at Clearing Yard
IANA: Intermodal traffic turns a corner in Q3
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Hatch, LTK, AECOM, Thales and Ensco (Nov. 2)
BLET’s Verna succeeds Tolman as VP, national legislative rep
SunRail commission advances proposed DeLand commuter-rail extension
Canada's TSB adds 'unplanned railway movements' to safety Watchlist
CN shatters grain delivery record in October
STB issues environmental document for proposed Utah rail line