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Washington commission approves funds for crossing upgrades
WMATA launches new email, text message system
Genesee & Wyoming reopens derailment-damaged bridge in Australia
The Andersons to acquire Iowa ethanol production facility
Metro Transit to host open houses on Central Corridor transit service study
Metrolink receives $3.7 million from state to enhance crossing safety
NS: Graab to succeed Heilig as VP-mechanical, Bush joins board
Surface transportation legislation revisions still unclear, Mica says
Feb. 28: Updates from Harsco, Ex-Im Bank, Timken, Michael Baker, Unitrac and Nortrak
Ohio economic development agency provides funds for industrial park spur
CP, Parks Canada announce bear-protection research grants
UP eyes trackwork in Missouri, earns pipe industry award
California commission approves funding for ACE grade separation
HART board names former MBTA leader as CEO finalist
Kinder Morgan, Martin Midstream to develop crude oil rail terminal in Texas
APTA 'encouraged' by House leadership's shift on transit funding
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council chooses 'METRO' as name for LRT/BRT system
Metro Transit-St. Louis posted ridership gain in first half of FY2012
Millennium Bulk Terminals to build export coal facility at Washington port
RTA: Tie purchases jumped, production climbed in January
Iowa Interstate to serve new GROWMARK fertilizer storage facility
Sound Transit's board OKs $24 million budget amendment to fund light-rail extension
SFMTA acquires property for subway station, schedules budget meetings
Caltrain: Blended approach to HSR development is 'only one we are willing to embrace'
Updates from Unitrac, Progress Rail, L.B. Foster and CXT
Pittsburgh port authority's agreement with Steelers, casino extends free-fare zone
TriMet solar system now operational on MAX Green, Yellow lines
PATCO to launch 'quiet car' pilot program
Pennsylvania provides $23 million in grants for 16 freight-rail projects
Canadian government helps fund current, completed port projects
AAR: Week No. 7 carloads fell in U.S. and Mexico, climbed in Canada
Updates from RMI, RailComm, Wabtec, Whitmore and American Railcar
North Carolina DOT seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
WMATA launches online public opinion survey on budget, fare issues
NOL renews UP contract for intermodal services
Viterra expands CN-served grain elevator in Saskatchewan
KCSR lands RRIF loan to acquire 30 GE locomotives
RTD to consider replacing rail line with bus service to Denver's northwest suburbs
House transportation bill would result in 'dire consequences' for many agencies, transit leaders say
DART beefs up security on trains
CTA unveils reforms to better manage parts, materials
Savannah port's 11 locomotives sport idle-control devices
BNSF pursues hundreds of economic development projects after a strong 2011
TriMet posts ridership increase in January
Pershing Square tabs Haggis as sixth nominee for CP's board
U.S. Class I workforce shrunk slightly in January, STB data shows
Updates from Koppers, RailComm and FreightCar America
CGB Enterprises to build CSXT-served grain facility in Ohio
Keith to retire after a quarter century as grain association's president
Valley Metro tabs Banta to oversee light rail, bus operations
Patriot Rail operates first train on NCDOT's P&N corridor
LaHood, Rogoff help launch Cincinnati streetcar construction
PANYNJ posted cargo volume record in 2011
TRE closes Galvez Avenue crossing as safety precaution
LACMTA to host community meetings on LAX rail link study
STB to hold hearing on cost determination effects of Berkshire's BNSF purchase
VRE awards passenger car contract to Sumitomo, Nippon Sharyo
AAR: U.S. carloads climbed, intermodal loads fell last week
Sen. Kohl proposes rail antitrust act as amendment to Senate's surface transportation bill
House vote delayed on transport bill; APTA continues push for transit funding
Bankrupt Maglev Inc. to sell assets
Updates from Wi-Tronix, Bombardier, Parsons Brinckerhoff, T.Y. Lin and Trinity
Metro-North completes $37.4 million Cortland Station project
Canadian government to help fund multi-user dock at Quebec port
Volume up at L.A. port, down at Long Beach port in January
Wisconsin DOT seeks public input on 'Truesdell Crossovers' project
U.S. retailers rang up more sales in January, National Retail Federation says
TIFIA loan demand 'overwhelming,' LaHood says
Amtrak marks 110-mph service to Michigan, plans more high-speed improvements
Hoeffner to lead Michigan's new Office of Rail
Crossing upgrades advance in North Carolina, Ohio and Washington
In memoriam: Former Florida East Coast engineering executive Wayne Russell
UP earns Silver LEED certification for Nebraska headquarters
Deputy Transportation Secretary Porcari addresses manufacturers, suppliers at Chicago rail forum
Providence and Worcester, New England Central forge 'Great Eastern Route' alliance
USDOT recommends $2.2 billion for rail, bus transit projects
UP to expand capacity in Louisiana, bolster track in California and Oregon
Updates from Alstom, Louisville Railcar, RailComm and HandsOn
DCTA appoints Soileau to plan rail, bus services
KCS reorganizes international mechanical departments
RailAmerica's carloads rose, Genesee & Wyoming's fell in January
VTA's Silicon Valley project included in Obama’s FY2013 budget proposal
NS is nation's first renewable diesel user, Class I says
California senators ask FRA to issue PTC implementation progress report next month
Obama's budget request includes $476 billion for surface transportation over six years
Updates from General Bearing, Kiewit, Bentley, Railinc, Hotstart and Kelso
Baltimore port sets volume records; Oshawa port nets port authority
Indiana Rail Road realigns marketing, sales department
WMATA to host public meetings on FY2013 budget, fare proposals
BART approves partnership to explore Livermore extension
Lease rate, purchase outlook looks promising for some freight cars, Longbow Research says
Texas A&M to create rail research center
Representatives preparing amendment to restore transit account in House bill
UP, EPA reach settlement on alleged environmental violations
Steelworkers union members ratify CN contract
Valley Metro prepares for Central Mesa light-rail construction
Farmrail acquires five GP-38 locomotives
New Jersey DOT unveils track safety plan
SFMTA gets FTA OK for Central Subway project
AAR: U.S. rail traffic strong vs. weak 2011 comparison period
Senate votes to advance transportation bill; AAR encourages passage of House bill
Updates from Skanska USA, Cooper Bearings, Pacer, Timken and CF Rail
Weaver to become NS' labor relations VP; Goldsberry to become Idaho short line's GM
CTA seeks financial advice on public-private partnerships for transit projects
North Carolina DOT upgrades seven crossings; Texas town launches quiet zone work
RailAmerica ramped up revenue, registered higher costs
TriMet proposes service cuts, fare increases to address projected deficit
Transportation Services Index reached 2011 high in December
Vermont Rail System's bolstered track improves Amtrak transit times
Genesee & Wyoming registers more revenue and income, sets earnings record
CTA develops more options to modernize North Red, Purple lines
UP's PRB coal train loadings lagged a bit in January
Audit shows PANYNJ's management structure needs 'top-to-bottom overhaul'
Amtrak gets go-ahead to operate 110-mph trains in Michigan
FTA gives Honolulu authority OK to advance rail project
FRA proposes rule on safety regulation training standards
House gas tax proposal would 'erode' transit agencies' credit ratings, APTA says
Updates from Thales, RailComm, Axion, Jones Lang LaSalle, Vossloh and URS
Ohio commission advances crossing upgrades
Plans under way for Grand Central Terminal's centennial celebration in 2013
Houston port tabs Waterworth as interim leader
Appalachian coal production cut to trim CSXT's traffic, Baird says
Michigan, New Hampshire DOTs advance state rail plans
LaHood tours Denver RTD’s West Rail Line project
Amtrak gets go-ahead to operate 110 mph trains in Michigan
Iowa DOT, FRA to study Chicago-Omaha route
Updates from Progress Rail, Cubic, Salco Products, Wood Energy and PowerRail Distribution
Tacoma, Vancouver ports pumped up volume in 2011
Ohio rail commission provides grant for Ashland Railway track upgrades
Missouri commission awards contract for rail bridge project
CN opens intermodal terminal in Wisconsin
Pershing Square touts CEO candidate Harrison, five board nominees at CP shareholder meeting
Pittsburgh port authority proposes fare increase, service cuts
Amtrak requests lower operating, higher capital funding for FY2013
House Ways and Means Committee passes measure that cuts mass transit funds
Five consortiums set to bid on California high-speed rail project
CHSRA board appoints Richard chairman
MBCR boosted on-time performance in January
BNSF opens new car shop, inspection tracks in North Dakota
CP begins to move crude oil from another Saskatchewan transload facility
Container volume set records in 4Q and 2011, IANA says
Denton County agency seeks FRA waiver for new crashworthy rail vehicles
VRE CEO Zehner to retire in June
AAR: Average weekly intermodal volume reached third-highest January level
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passes bill without truck weight, size increases
NCCC, BMWED reach tentative agreement well before Wednesday deadline
Amendment will prevent surface transportation bill dollars from being used on California HSR project
Updates from Thales, Parker Hannifin, Axion, SFK, CH2M Hill and CIT
Watco launches 26th short line
Construction begins on Atlanta streetcar line
Honolulu mayor proposes line of credit for transit-rail project
South Florida port to develop container transfer facility with FEC, install new leader
RailAmerica swing deals to acquire Marquette Rail, land majority interest in Wellsboro and Corning
BNSF boosts capex budget to $3.9 billion for 2012
House, Senate committees take up long-term surface transportation bills
Updates from Alstom, Bombardier, RR Mergers, Rescar, HNTB and Ashcroft
LACMTA: Orange Line Extension on track for June opening
LaHood, Philadelphia officials break ground on transit center project
EPA: After a robust 2011, rail-car assemblies will total 58,000 in 2012
Florida East Coast receives high mark for automotive service
Lackluster U.S. rail traffic means no economic ramp up on tap, Fitch Ratings says
USDOT launches TIGER grant program's fourth iteration
House transportation bill includes PTC deadline extension, RRIF program changes
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