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Minneapolis Metro Transit unveils 'Text for Safety' service
Calgary Transit rehabs two light-rail stations
LIRR lines up contractor for elevators at Murray Hill Station
Canada approves funding for freight-rail analysis
Connecticut Gov. Malloy announces grants to boost transit-oriented development
CN, CP exceeded grain revenue limit for 2016-17 crop year
NTSB learns derailment details from Amtrak train's event recorder, cameras
Tax Extender Act would revive short-line tax credit
Rail supplier news from Stone Canyon, Jacobs, LAN, Alstom and HNTB (Dec. 28)
TriMet completes $2.1 million renovation of light-rail station
Raritan Central appoints Klein, Walsh-Enloe to marketing team
Milwaukee Streetcar close to wrapping up track work
STB seeks nominations for railroad-shipper council
Union Tank Car to end rail-car storage in New York's Adirondack Park
PANYNJ launches military recruitment effort
North American railroads post carload, intermodal gains in Week 51
TransLink breaks annual ridership record
Florida East Coast provides hazmat safety training for emergency responders
Orange County transit agency seeks streetcar construction bids
Canadian Pacific, FEC holiday trains tally donations for charities
Senators demand USDOT hold railroads accountable for PTC
USDOT OKs Brightline's private activity bond allocation
Sound Transit applies for $1 billion grant for Lynnwood light-rail extension
CSX turns to Foote as CEO after Harrison's death
A relationship reset: Bombardier, Metrolinx amend Eglinton Crosstown LRV contract
Optic readers to ease Metrolink rider transfers to L.A. Metro
Gov. Cuomo orders heightened security at MTA, PANYNJ for holidays
Alabama port authority, APM Terminals approve container facility expansion
Thorne succeeds Galligan as head of KCS' investor relations
CN advances solid pellet pilot project, orders 200 GE locomotives
CSX reopens dialogue with partners on Howard Street Tunnel project
USDOT grants $100 million to MBTA for GLX light-rail project
Rail supplier news from Cad Railway, Allied Track, Arup, Holland, Pandrol and Network Rail (Dec. 21)
Connecticut DOT unveils long-range transportation plan
SEPTA to phase out token sales on subway lines
Feds approve Oklahoma DOT's five-year freight plan
New York petitions STB to stop Iowa Pacific's rail-car storage plan in Adirondacks
North American railroads report significant traffic growth in Week 50
TSA, L.A. Metro test new explosive detection system
Transportation groups weigh in on tax-reform legislation passed by Congress
California high-speed panel publishes sustainability report
TransLink mulls late-night SkyTrain service
WMATA brings Wi-Fi service to 24 more rail stations
Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail project nears completion
Canadian lawmakers OK customs preclearance for travel between U.S., Canada
Progressive Railroading seeks nominations for Rising Stars 2018
MTA OKs $91.5 million contract to update five Metro-North stations
NTSB reveals Amtrak derailment details; rail enthusiasts among victims
Virginia's Northam names Valentine, Mitchell to transportation roles
USDOT seeks to speed up infrastructure projects
Port of Long Beach surpasses last year's cargo total
Report: MBTA 'gaining speed' on reforms
NECR's MOW workers ratify first labor pact
Ontario issues RFB for environmental assessment of high-speed rail corridor
NTSB: Amtrak train was speeding before derailment
Siemens delivers new locomotives to Baltimore, Philadelphia agencies
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades along NS, R. J. Corman lines
APTA: Public transit ridership fell in third quarter
Amtrak reports record ticket revenue in November
STB requests update on CSX operations
FRA approves high-speed passenger-rail projects in Florida, Texas
Harrison remembered for his unparalleled impact on railroading
CSX announces the death of E. Hunter Harrison
TriMet board ratifies three-year pact with ATU Local 757
UP earns vehicle logistics firm’s service performance award
Chicago RTA OKs $3 billion in transit operating budgets
Quebec port to construct container terminal
NCFO becomes fifth union to ratify national agreement with major freight railroads
Amtrak: Moorman to step down as co-CEO; development team set for Baltimore Penn Station project
Govs. Christie, Cuomo commit to their financial share of Gateway Tunnel project
CSX: Harrison out on medical leave; Foote in as acting CEO
Amtrak Cascades ready to launch expanded service
Freight index set another record in October, BTS says
Amtrak, IDOT open latest new station on Chicago-St. Louis corridor
Michigan DOT identifies recipients of 2018 crossing improvement funds
AAR: Rail volume made more positive strides in Week 49
Rail Partners affiliate acquires AllTrans Port Services, Texas Transloaders
NJ Transit to purchase 17 ALP45 locomotives from Bombardier
MTA awards design-build contract for major LIRR project
Rail supplier news from GE, Wabtec, ABB, Strato and Advanced Polymer Coatings (Dec. 13)
Metrolink names Romero to board; SamTrans appoints Stone to Joint Powers Board
AASHTO's Wright receives WTS' LaHood Award
Port of Virginia: New equipment to bolster growth strategy
WMATA reduces Red Line service due to aging communications cable
KCS reports sustainability efforts in 2016
Sound Transit kicks off construction on East Link extension's elevated section
NCDOT awards $6 million for freight-rail improvements
Former Transportation Secretary Foxx to start infrastructure business at Related Cos.
Trump meets with Chao, Shuster to discuss infrastructure plan
Amtrak marks five years of service to Norfolk
AAR's Reilly to step down, Smith promoted to VP-communications
AASHTO, APTA seek delay of performance management reports
Metrolinx issues RFQ for GO Transit's Lakeshore West rail project
NYC transit agencies step up security following explosion
Norfolk Southern runs first train across new Portageville Bridge
Caltrain names Funghi head of electrification effort
NTSB would be 'modernized' under reauthorization bill
KCSM to help transport fuel for new ExxonMobile gas stations in Mexico
Alaska Railroad's Hopp to succeed Engebretson as COO
NRF: Despite NAFTA uncertainty, imports 'riding high' in 2017
NS' safety train educated thousands about hazmat response in 2017
Texas Central appoints McLane chairman
Freight railroads, four unions reach tentative agreements
Rail supplier news from GE, Stantec, Yusen, CTLGroup and Frauscher (Dec. 8)
TTC plans track upgrades to remove subway slow zones
SamTrans OKs policy goals for transportation projects
Schneider's Reich elected chair of NACFE
CTA narrows list of bidders for Red, Purple modernization project
TNW, The Andersons open rail-car service center at Texas industrial park
PANYNJ OKs 2018 budgets, new PATH rail cars
Metra touts GPS Center, winter prep work
Omnitrans names Rogers deputy GM
RTA: Crosstie production, purchases fell in September
TransLink posts ridership growth after opening Evergreen Extension
Brightline to launch simulated service
R. J. Corman adopts new apprenticeship program
FTA unveils environmental report for L.A. Metro's Purple Line extension
AAR: U.S. intermodal rail volume remains on a record-setting pace
DCTA adds Miller, Costa to board
Louisiana DOT seeks more public input on rail-crossing project
San Mateo transit agency seeks input on transportation improvements
CDPQ Infra delays contract decision for Montreal light-rail project
TSB: Collision caused by train's speed
Metrolink wraps up extension to downtown San Bernardino
U.S. Rep. Shuster receives Railroad Achievement Award
U.S. Rep. Comstock introduces WMATA reform bill
Indiana & Ohio Railway to upgrade Ohio crossings
SEPTA wraps up accessibility improvements at 40th Street subway station
St. Louis transit agency launches mobile health unit service
Tampa transit agency names Seward interim CEO
LIRR installs new switches near Brooklyn terminal
NJ Transit preps for winter weather
Frontier Sand acquires Wisconsin frac-sand plant
USDOT opts to repeal ECP brake rulemaking
Rail supplier news from The Andersons, Wabtec, Odyssey, Hitachi and Alstom (Dec. 4)
Louisville & Indiana, South Shore Freight add to sales, marketing teams
VIA Rail's ridership, revenue grew in third quarter
Gov. Cuomo names Karas to head New York State DOT
Foothill authority breaks ground on L.A. Metro Gold Line extension to Montclair
SMART TD members ratify contract with freight carriers
Report calls for sweeping changes to New York City's passenger-rail service
AAR to USDOT: Base regulations on 'safety successes'
Miami-Dade Transit rolls out first new Metrorail train in decades
Valley Metro's Smith to serve as CEO through 2020
BLET members ratify national contract with freight carriers
STB modifies rate review rules
RailTrends: G&W's Hellmann honored as industry innovator
FRA extends deadline for passenger railroads to create safety programs
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