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March 30: Updates from Bombardier, Hanson Professional, T-Mobile, CANARAIL and VTG
Cleveland port wins St. Lawrence Seaway agency's Pacesetter award
Work to resume on Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed corridor
UP, Missouri DOT launch construction on Osage River bridge
Caltrain officials applaud MOU to modernize train system
Lease agreement clears path for new NS intermodal terminal at Charlotte airport
U.S. intermodal volume remains up, carload traffic remains down, AAR says
Boxer: Keep pressure on House to pass Senate's surface transportation bill
House, Senate pass 90-day extension of surface transportation bill
Rail traffic graphics updated on ProgressiveRailroading.com
Las Vegas Railway Express elects Marino to board
STB seeks public input on proposed mediation, arbitration rule changes
BMWED's Simpson retains seat on Teamsters' executive board
L.A. port's police facility scores gold LEED rating
Washington DOT, Kansas City seek TIGER IV grants for transportation projects
RTD board approves 'hybrid' option for FasTracks northwest line
MTA purchases 300 Bombardier cars, employs new procurement process
MBTA, MassDOT recommend 23 percent fare hike and service cuts
Missouri begins construction on Osage River bridge
Metropolitan Transportation Commission signs off on Caltrain electrification funding agreement
Illinois DOT, UP set to launch more upgrades on Chicago-St. Louis corridor
March 28: Updates from FreightCar America, Axion, STV and Parsons Brinckerhoff
Coalition promotes rail safety in California city
Glen Ellyn joins UP's 'train town' registry
UTA to increase fares on April 1
LIRR expands quiet-car program
Metrolinx acquires two CN track segments
Value of surface-transported trade between NAFTA partners jumped in January, BTS says
FTA enables TEX Rail project to enter preliminary engineering stage
New Mexico Rail Runner to expand weekend service
Haeg joins Rio Grande Pacific as VP of marketing
Amtrak reaches milestone on Niantic River bridge project
Nation needs to upgrade transportation infrastructure now, treasury department report shows
Province to divest Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, cease passenger-rail service
Gov. Cuomo, New York lawmakers agree to fund MTA capital plan
New on ProgressiveRailroading.com: Rail traffic graphics
Joffrion to head Tennessee DOT's rail office
Puget Sound transit agencies receive 'gold' sustainability standard
Metro-North expands 'quiet car' program on New Haven line
Port association honors Mica as 'person of the year'
CP backs free trade agreement negotiations between Canada, Japan
Design-build contractor selected for Central Mesa light-rail extension
Mica introduces three-month extension to SAFETEA-LU
Watco installs GM, assistant GM at Wisconsin & Southern
Coming March 28: Maintenance of Way Virtual Expo & Conference
Houston METRO notes progress on three light-rail lines
Tie purchases and production posted growth in February, RTA says
Amtrak: Number of track miles equipped with PTC to more than triple in 2012
CN to add 161 locomotives to high-horsepower fleet
Bay area agencies reach agreement with California HSR authority to fund Caltrain electrification
AAR week No. 11 report: U.S. carloads continue to lag 2011
NS' annual report shows 2011 was 'best-ever year,' Moorman says
Florida East Coast Industries to develop private passenger-rail service
BLET, Volpe Center help further safety study for commuter-rail engineers
L.A. Foothill construction authority issues RFQ for parking facilities
BTS: Surface transportation trade value among NAFTA partners climbed to 17-year high in 2011
Sound Transit notes progress on University Link, Sounder projects
U.S. Class I workforce was a tad smaller in February, STB data shows
FasTracks committee sides with RTD staff on Northwest Rail Line implementation plan
Coming March 28: Maintenance of Way Virtual Conference & Expo
Florida East Coast Industries to develop private passenger-rail service
Bay area agencies reach agreement with California HSR authority to fund Caltrain electrification
Mica to propose three-month surface transportation bill extension
Watco assigns Henderson, Stephenson to GM posts
WMATA prepares to launch improved peak-period service
Virginia port pumped up volume in February
Oklahoma port seeks to add second track
San Diego MTS logging high passenger counts in current fiscal year
Alaska Railroad solicits public feedback on North Pole project's environmental report
Metrolink to host safety leadership workshop
Massachusetts measure would provide funding for quiet zones
MBTA to build underground emergency training center
UP earns rail service award from GM
LACMTA unveils final environmental reports for Westside subway project
San Francisco MTA notes progress, upcoming milestones for Central Subway project
Alameda Corridor authority seeks bids for San Gabriel grade separation
North America's largest container ship calls on Long Beach port
California senator, former congressman advance proposal to prevent issuance of HSR bonds
March 19: Updates from Samuel Son & Co., HDR and Stella-Jones
Jakubowski joins Anacostia Rail Holdings as CCO
UP upgrades Nebraska line, recognizes Rochelle as first 'train town' registrant
USDOT report: U.S. transit agencies need more than $20 billion annually for upgrades, maintenance
LACMTA posts strong ridership gains in early 2012
Short-line tax credit extension not part of Senate's transportation bill, ASLRRA says
USDOT, FTA propose streamlining environmental reviews for some transit projects
Pacific Northwest corridor improvements under way
North Carolina DOT, town officials to revise rail improvement plans
Canadian government to help fund Montreal port upgrades
Capitol Corridor posts ridership gain in February
CP to be sole rail service provider for Unimin frac sand plant in Wisconsin
Federal, local officials mark start of Pacific Northwest corridor construction
NJ Transit authorizes $5.2 million contract for Newark station upgrade
AAR: Carloads continue to drop, intermodal remains on the rise for U.S. roads
Funding issues prompt SEPTA to postpone capital projects
Volkswagen to build warehouse near large Tennessee Passat plant
Transportation Services Index slipped in January, BTS says
Amtrak sets new schedule for New Orleans-L.A. Sunset Limited
L.A.-area ports' volume fell in February
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains
TriMet refines proposal to close budget shortfall
UP tabs Butler to succeed Koraleski as top marketing and sales exec, reassigns other VPs
Senate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains
Senate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill
Genesee & Wyoming racks up fewer carloads in February
Leap Day helped TriMet ridership jump in February
CN to launch Prince Rupert intermodal services in June
CSX honors chemical shippers' safety efforts; TRANSCAER continues anhydrous ammonia training tour
Twin Cities agency makes case for building third light-rail line
BNSF: Customers cut carbon dioxide emissions by using rail instead of trucks
CTA posts highest annual ridership gain in two decades
Shippers Conditions Index flatlined in January, FTR says
Metra adds ticket vending machines at downtown Chicago stations
UP to bolster track on Arizona line
Ocean-liner alliance to call on Tacoma port instead of Seattle harbor
STB schedule speakers for Berkshire/BNSF acquisition hearing
Maryland Transit Administration boosts service performance on commuter-rail lines
Rhode Island port elevates standing among North American auto importers, Gov. Chafee says
New York DOT schedules public meeting to review CSXT crossing closures
CATS to hold hearing on proposed fare increase
KCS crafts logo to commemorate 125th anniversary
County court dismisses lawsuit against Sound Transit's East Link light-rail project
Ratner Steel to build plant at NS-served Indiana port
FTA commits $900 million to BART Silicon Valley Berryessa project
APTA: Annual ridership topped 10 billion for sixth consecutive year
March 9: Updates from RailComm and Gannett Fleming
NS seeks conductor recruits in Pennsylvania
Metro-North plans rail design exhibit at Grand Central Terminal
Hart to head North Carolina DOT's public transportation division
'Healthy housing' organization to assess CSXT's proposed D.C.-area intermodal facility
WMATA completes $307 million in capital projects in FY2012’s first half
AAR: U.S intermodal volume rose, carloads fell in February
California high-speed rail project under GAO review
Poll: Half of California residents support HSR system
Mineta Transportation Institute issues recommendations for high-speed station planning
RailAmerica's carloads climbed in February
San Diego MTS officers arrest alleged graffiti vandals
Mississippi Export Railroad lands interest-free loan to build barge-to-rail facility
CSX a finalist in CivilianJobs.com's best military employer rankings
D.C. airport authority lowers Dulles rail project's preliminary engineering estimate
Mica: GOP leaders agree on five-year surface transportation bill
International Trade Administration honors TTCI's export achievements
Toronto council dissolves transit board, appoints new one
California port marks completion of track expansion
Oregon DOT's new Amtrak Cascades trains to enter service in fall
RTD staff: Build Northwest rail line partway, postpone completion
CP to serve new U.S. Development Group terminal in the Bakken Shale
March 6: Updates from Alstom, Siemens, Harsco, Balfour Beatty, KONE and URS
Watco changes intermodal division's name, installs short line GMs
Westhoff joins Florida East Coast as sales and marketing VP
Amtrak measures, records its carbon footprint
TSA recognizes 17 rail, mass transit agencies' security efforts
UP: February coal train loadings lagged in SPRB, climbed in Colorado/Utah
APTA targets ad campaign at congressional action on transportation bill
Maersk Line, BNSF team up to provide 'Flagship' import container service
CHSRA, southern California transit agencies sign MOU to invest in HSR connecting services
CHSRA signs off on terms and conditions for design/build contractors
March 5: Updates from GE, Lochner, Bombardier, RailTerm, Michael Baker and OPW
UP to improve line along Colorado River
Fry named collection curator of Missouri railroad library
BART solicits public comments on fare increase proposals
L.A. port attains EPA 'climate leadership' honor; Seattle port readies rail corridor sale
TCU members ratify pact, BLET and UTU reach tentative agreements
MARTA board to consider new contracts for streetcar, security projects
USDOT provides $16.9 million for 12 rail projects
Sinquefield succeeds Shackleford as head of NS' police department
UP tops Fortune's 'most admired' list for second time
MBCR set on-time performance record in February
Caltrain officials mark end of $61 million station improvement project
AAR: U.S. traffic drops in week No. 8, Iowa Pacific Holdings joins association
HART board approves Grabauskas as CEO, rail project director
Amtrak, TxDOT announce new passenger-rail service study
UP CEO Jim Young takes medical leave of absence; EVP Koraleski to serve as interim CEO
Caltrain officials mark end of $61 million station improvement project
Chicago-St. Louis HSR route testing to begin in fall, IDOT secretary says
March 1: Updates from Timken, Nomad Digital, Professional Transportation, Boatright and e-Builder
Ruddell elected president of South West Transit Association
Santa Cruz commission seeks rail operator for UP line in California
Houston's METRO posts ridership gain for sixth consecutive month
CSXT honors West Virginia development agency with 'Partnershipping Award'
BTS: Value of cargo moved between NAFTA nations climbed in December
Oregon DOT to pore over 21 rail, seven transit applications seeking state grants
LaHood: High-speed rail remains a 'major priority' for Obama administration
LaHood: High-speed rail remains a 'major priority' for Obama administration
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