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Rail supplier news from Vossloh, Stantec, CAI, Alstom, Cylus and FSI (Dec. 30)
ACE offers means-based fare option
Retailers urge USTR to avoid tariffs on Vietnamese goods
Sound Transit tests new light-rail vehicles
NTSB investigating fatal accident of Housatonic Railroad worker
Canada to help fund rail infrastructure improvements in Alberta
BART to pause Bombardier rail-car delivery to address reliability concerns
FRA: PTC is operating on all required rail lines
Rail supplier news from RailSolutions, Thales, Bombardier, Alstom, TranSystems and Cyient (Dec. 29)
Santa Clara VTA names new board leadership
SSA cranes set to arrive at Oakland port
CDPQ Infra unveils REM light-rail project in Montreal
FAA issues new rules for drone operations
Amtrak preps for Moynihan Train Hall opening
Virginia DRPT, Maryland DOT seek input on multimodal improvements
FRA proposes changes to PTC reporting requirements
MARTA's board elects new leadership
Metrolink installs antimicrobial air filters on rail cars
FRA, RailTEC investigate crosstie spike fastener failures
Ontario government issues RFPs for Ontario Line subway project
AAR praises stimulus bill, short-line tax credit measure
Inglewood issues DEIR for proposed elevated light-rail line
Metro-North, LIRR, New Mexico Rail Runner complete PTC implementation
Intermodal gain bolsters U.S. rail traffic in Week 51
NORTA takes over streetcar operations, maintenance
Port NOLA to buy land for new container terminal
U.S. Class I workforce contracted in November, STB data shows
Caltrain CEO Hartnett to step down
CP completes purchase of Detroit River Rail Tunnel
CTA Red Line extension enters next phase of development
CN, CP exceed grain revenue limits for 2019-2020 crop year
SEPTA union criticizes COVID quarantine policy
Metrolink's board elects new leadership
CDC panel prioritizes transit workers for COVID-19 shots
Patriot Rail appoints Nelson to succeed Whiteman as CFO
CREATE project wraps up, reduces delays for Metra, CP trains
North Carolina DOT awards grants to fund rail infrastructure projects
Congress passes massive bill, including COVID relief for Amtrak, short-line tax credit
Palmdale City Council OKs high-speed rail station plans
OCTA sets first rail for future Orange County light-rail system
VRE board elects executive committee
KCS wraps up Holiday Express fundraiser for Salvation Army
Pacific Harbor Line President Cliatt named to FAMU board
BLET calls for buffer-car safety standard on hazmat trains
TransLink picks Bombardier to supply new SkyTrain rail cars
NJ Transit completes PTC implementation
Rail supplier news from RSI, Stadler, Rail Vision, Wabtec, Transit Wireless and Fabasoft (Dec. 18)
Port Manatee's board names Bellamy chair
Chicago RTA approves 2021 budgets, capital programs for regional transit
Maryland DOT seeks input on state rail plan
GCT Deltaport completes rail yard expansion
FTA awards CIG grants to transit-rail projects
North Carolina Railroad wraps up rail bridge replacement project
Canadian Pacific to develop hydrogen-powered locomotive
Sound Transit light-rail project reaches milestone
Canadian Pacific, IBEW agree to five-year labor pact
Intermodal gain drives total U.S. rail volume increase in Week 50
OIG: Amtrak could better measure PTC system reliability
South Dakota rail board finalizes sale of Sioux Valley Line
CN announces partnership for new Alabama logistics park
MTA OKs 2021 budget, postpones service cuts and layoffs
Rail supplier news from ARS, BSD, HDR, Hub, Urban and HNTB (Dec. 16)
OLI report highlights rail safety education efforts
CSX designates Tennessee rail property a 'Select Site'
South Florida RTA receives PTC certification for rail corridor
NTSB calls for tank-car placement to mitigate hazmat train risks
FTA funds transit access improvements
FRA final rule requires states to report grade-crossing safety plans
Biden to nominate Buttigieg as transportation secretary
DART D2 Subway project recognized for excellence
RTD-Denver launches mobile ticketing on Lyft
Foothill Gold Line Authority's board reelects Sandoval, Carder
Transit execs call on Congress to pass relief bill before recess
NYCT to begin final phase of Rutgers rail tunnel rehabilitation
Transport Canada proposes new data collection regs for Class Is
BNSF designates three new 'certified' sites
Rail supplier news from ARM, Alstom, Teleste, Dewberry, Urban and ASLRRA (Dec. 14)
FTA gives transit agencies a break from certain rules during pandemic
Operation Lifesaver launches new first-responder safety course
Virginia transportation board OKs revenue program to fund rail improvements
Schneider Bulk Express Intermodal expands to Canada via CN
WMATA issues investigative report on working conditions
Huron Central Railway shutdown date extended to June 2021
FRA issues final rule on freight-rail brake safety tests
Rail supplier news from Loram, Wabtec, Siemens, TranSystems, Trinity and Burns (Dec. 11)
Brightline seeks bond sale to finance Florida rail expansion
Rail safety group urges more caution during switching operations
MBTA to slash rail service due to employee COVID-19 absences
Florida DOT to fund Tampa Streetcar expansion
NJ Transit will meet PTC deadline, CEO says
CN slates March 2021 opening for new Wisconsin terminal
NTSB recommends safety measures in light of CSX derailment
U.S. Rep. Moulton introduces high-speed rail bill
OmniTRAX, affiliated railroads aid local pandemic relief efforts
VIA Rail advances procurement process for rail maintenance centers
PANYNJ logged TEU, rail volume growth in October
Caltrain to replace Guadalupe River rail bridge
FRA updates rail equipment accident, incident reporting regs
KC Streetcar to receive full federal funding request
Total U.S. freight-rail volume climbs in Week 49
Rail supplier news from Cordel, CTOS, Bombardier, Wood, Icomera and Wago (Dec. 9)
WSDOT report outlines high-speed travel in Pacific Northwest
Amtrak adds new digital payment options
CSX achieves highest rating on global climate change list
Michigan DOT awards grants for grade crossing surface improvements
Gov. Murphy announces $190 million in Newark Penn Station renovations
UP taps Richardson as EVP, top legal officer, corporate secretary
California awards $392 million to freight, passenger rail projects
NYCT nears completion of OMNY implementation
APTA, Transit release transit ridership trend estimator
VRE updates long-term capital improvement plan
Alpenglow, USA Rail open newest terminal in Texas
CN, CP recognized for actions on climate change
Environmental report drafted for Valley Link passenger-rail project
R. J. Corman acquires short lines, transload service provider
Amtrak, Delaware complete Northeast Corridor track project
STM wraps up cellular data project
STB to host conference on class exemption, revocation issues
Caltrain adopts FY2021 budgets
Ohio panel OKs short lines' grade crossing projects
LA Metro certifies EIR for East San Fernando Valley light-rail project
SacRT awarded state funding for light-rail improvements
Feds award $638 million to Valley Metro's South Central light-rail expansion
CSX names construction manager for CREATE grade separation, Forest Hill Flyover projects
Rail suppliers news from Hub, USIS, Voith, Wabtec, Bombardier, Wi-Tronix and NRC (Dec. 4)
West Virginia Rail Authority to acquire, operate rail line
CP raises funds for homeless veterans
RTD-Denver approves 2021 budget, 400 worker layoffs
FTA awards grant to improve pedestrian detection at rail crossings
Baldwin reintroduces shipper 'fairness' bill
Feds, Amtrak settle disability discrimination case
CTC awards grant to Stockton grade separation project
Minneapolis Met Council earns top credit ratings
New Orleans RTA introduces accessible streetcars
BLET ratifies contract with New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway
NJ Transit to test technology to combat coronavirus
CN, CP set new grain haul records in November
Two women charged with train terror attack in Washington
CP proposes new transload hub in British Columbia
AAR: Intermodal volume drove rail traffic growth in November
KCS issues challenge grant as part of Holiday Express fundraiser
Sound Transit's Link light-rail now runs on clean energy
CN renews support of supply chain education, research programs
WMATA proposes ending weekend rail service, closing stations
Patriot Rail names Butler to its board
Amtrak wins Metrolink operating contract
CP, Hapag-Lloyd extend rail pact, add Port Saint John service
In memoriam: Former BLET General Counsel Ross
LA Metro program seeks to address quality of life
TTC event aims to recruit women rail operators
Rail cars rolling on new track at Garden City Terminal
VIA Rail logs ridership, revenue drop in Q3
FTA issues grants for transit innovation projects
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