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MBTA opens new CapeFLYER station in Wareham Village
KCS names Jarboe VP of mechanical operations, wins RICA service award
M-1 RAIL sets streetcar construction start date
Capital Metro lands state grant for new rail cars, downtown Austin station
California Transportation Commission provides $510 million for 83 transportation projects
Registration opens for RailTrends 2014
Canadian government issues new rail safety regs
FRA issues 'record of decision' for first segment of California high-speed rail system
UP, Illinois DOT to fund third main track on Metra's West Line
Bastyr named publisher of Progressive Railroading
Rail supplier news from GE, Alstom, VHB, UNITRAC, Concrete Jack and Jacobs Associates (June 27)
BMWED re-elects Simpson as president, elects other officers
National business group pegs UP as a top health-promoting employer
Sound Transit names Harbour acting CEO
AAR: U.S. roads top weekly intermodal volume record a second time
Watco to purchase three North Carolina branch lines from NS
Design-build team selected for Amtrak intermodal station in Rochester
LACMTA chooses station location as best option to connect LAX people mover
SMART Division prepares to take first step in new national agreement negotiations
Caltrain officials hail California state budget's impact on transit
Event to mark completion of CREATE project, formation of UP/Illinois funding agreement
FRA launches EIS process for Texas Central Railway's bullet-train proposal
Jobs coalition urges Amtrak, California authority to continue high-speed rail commitment
Central Maine & Quebec Railway to begin operating in Canada after CTA approval
Sen. Carper files measure to raise gas tax to sustain Highway Trust Fund
Canadian government launches transportation legislation review a year early
Rail supplier news from Bombardier/Railpool, Alstom, STV/JLP, Axion, ZTR and I.D. Systems (June 25)
Reece, Fries join Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers' board
New pedestrian bridge to provide better access to MARTA's Buckhead Station
Kelliher becomes NMB's deputy chief of staff
In memoriam: COMTO President and CEO Julie Cunningham
BLET conducts ratification vote for CN-Wisconsin Central pact
Stake in Saskatchewan short line part of Great Sandhills Terminal acquisition
Detroit City Council approves M-1 streetcar construction, operating pacts
TCU-represented workers ratify labor agreement with LACMTA
Meritage Midstream marks first UP unit train at Wyoming crude terminal
CSX boosts ranking on best IT workplaces list, issues social responsibility report
Keolis inks labor contracts with 14 unions to operate, maintain MBTA commuter-rail service
Watco creates supply chain services unit, tabs Wolfe to lead it
WMATA sets Silver Line opening date
STB orders BNSF, CP to provide reports on grain service improvements
Rail supplier news from GE, Alstom, Bombardier, Cubic and Ventev (June 23)
KCSR begins to build intermodal facility in Texas, assigns Elmore to AVP post
Metro Transit records more than 107,000 riders for Green Line opening
MTA names new board members, proposes Grand Central Terminal food hall
FRA awards grants for trackwork projects in California, Oklahoma
Arbitration ruling renews CN, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference agreement
Szabo calls on Southeast states to develop shared vision for rail
Ford works with railroads, car builders to develop rail car for high-roof vehicles
Canadian government unveils new regs for identifying haz-mat shipments
AAR, IANA co-develop educational sessions for Intermodal EXPO 2014
Magnetation begins to take delivery of unit trains for iron-ore concentrate moves
TriMet files unfair labor charge against ATU
MBTA, state launch workforce initiative; union objects to MBTA cellphone policy
Daily crude production in the Bakken reaches 1 million barrels
U.S. roads set intermodal volume record in year's 24th week
MassDOT board OKs $210 million contract for South Coast Rail project
Virginia approves $13.1 billion in transportation improvements
UP upgrades Wisconsin line; CSX tabs Hammock for state government affairs post
Santa Clara VTA project to benefit from California's cap-and-trade program
TSB assesses Transport Canada's responses to safety recommendations, awaits new chair
Detroit streetcar project not in jeopardy, CEO says
U.S. Class Is' employment rolls expanded in May
Two senators issue bipartisan call for gas tax hike
Bill seeking to form short-line safety institute enters Senate
AAR honors Sen. Mikulski, CSX's Durden with environmental stewardship awards
L.A.-area ports pumped up volumes in May
Amtrak starts field testing first of four new passenger-car types
UP tweaks West Coast-Chicago intermodal services, wins Lowe's top rail award
HART finishes first 100 support columns for Honolulu rail system
Connecticut creates port authority; Rep. Cassidy criticizes TIGER grant program
CSCMP report: Rail helped the logistics industry grow incrementally in 2013
APTA recognizes transit-rail agencies for 'excellence' in safety, security
TCU members ratify Providence and Worcester agreement
San Francisco Muni completes Central Subway tunneling work
Review committee narrows list of Oregon multi-modal projects considered for state funding
Twin Cities transit agency opens Central Corridor light-rail line
Gravel to succeed Brault as president of Genesee & Wyoming Canada
Long Beach port considers on-dock rail incentive
APTA announces Rail Rodeo winners, recognizes Montreal agency's sustainability efforts
California allocates $250 million for high-speed rail
Lineage Logistics to build NS-served cold storage facility near South Carolina port
Sound Transit seeks public feedback on long-range transportation plan
Indiana Rail Road to replace old bridge; Lederer to lead Pecos Valley Southern
Legislation proposes to name Philadelphia rail station after late congressman Gray
Virginia port maintains record volume pace; L.A. port installs Seroka in top post
Final environmental report issued on Virginia Avenue Tunnel project
Obama establishes Presidential Emergency Board to end one-day SEPTA strike
Rail ridership rose in first quarter, APTA says
Rail supplier news from Miner, Bombardier, Alstom, Keolis, Timken, Ansaldo STS and Midland (June 13)
Railway development association elects secretary-treasurer nominee, committee officers
Operation Lifesaver awards state chapter grants for education safety campaign
BART aims to test different rail-car prototypes, approves fare for Oakland airport people mover
UP receives 'elite' service award from Hyundai GLOVIS
OmniTRAX to manage, operate Brownsville & Rio Grande
U.S., Canadian rail traffic jumped up in June's first week
Obama's transportation bill introduced in the House
Crossing upgrades on horizon in Ohio; quiet zone on tap in New York
Chemical company recognizes Maryland and Delaware's service efforts
Groundbreaking held for Niagara Falls intermodal station
Public feedback sought on study to improve Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel
Transportation Services Index ascended slightly in April
CTA awards construction contracts to replace, expand two Red Line stations
Rail maintains dominant market share of U.S. coal shipments, EIA says
Metro-North issues 100-day report on safety, service improvements
Georgia, Florida ports continue to prep for larger ships
Toyota Logistics Services honors UP's customer service efforts
Mediator to meet with SEPTA, union leaders to avoid strike; BLET members ratify Metra contract
Rep. Denham amendment would kill California high-speed rail funding
California DOT seeks public input on draft freight mobility plan
Crude by rail: Facility developments progress in Texas, North Dakota
MARTA OKs FY2015 operations, capital budgets
Florida governor seeks longer public comment period for All Aboard Florida proposal
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Protran, Alstom, Michael Baker and RSI (June 10)
American port association to honor 21 ports for communication efforts
Operation Lifesaver soliciting grant applications for transit-rail safety education
Evergreen Shipping honors UP as 2013's railroad of the year
TriMet tabs Marra to oversee maintenance operations
Amtrak seeks to upgrade Wi-Fi on Northeast Corridor
BNSF operates first unit train for new TransCold Express service
Michigan considers budget appropriation for double-stack rail tunnel
Metro-North tweaks schedules to improve service
L.A. harbor commission OKs $350 million in FY2014-15 for capital work
Quebec to fund feasibility study on iron-ore rail line
Connecticut Gov. Malloy highlights investments in New Haven rail yard
Global Port Tracker report: Potential labor disruption drives June import volumes
Harsco Rail tabs Bolte to serve as senior director of North American sales
Caltrain OKs FY2015 operating budget
Canadian rail corridor program marks completion of three overpasses
FRA to investigate Metra due to recent incidents
TriMet to hold 'hackathon' to enhance transit apps
Metro Transit opens elevator tower to access new Green Line
Registration opens for Canadian Rail Summit
BART honored for website design
Washington State DOT seeks public input on freight mobility plan
OCTA proposes $1.1 billion FY2015 budget
FEMA policy bans hydraulic fracturing on certain properties, Sens. Shuster and Barletta claim
AAR: Weekly U.S. carload, intermodal averages ascended to high levels in May
Rail supplier news from CIT, Maher, Intertek and Railway Supply Institute (June 5)
American Chemistry Council adds members, cites stronger 'activity barometer' in May
WWL Vehicle Services honors UP as 2013's railroad of the year
Tobin named general counsel for All Aboard Florida
Dynacraft to establish gateway at Georgia port; R. J. Corman to operate Tennessee port
CHS to build CN-served propane terminal in Wisconsin
San Francisco Muni service returns to regular schedule following operator 'sickout'
LACMTA seeks feedback on Union Station master plan
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Watco, Union Tank, Hub, Alstom, XL Group and TTX (June 4)
Oklahoma DOT to poll public on long-range transportation plan
SEPTA to replace weekend late-night buses with trains
AAR, OLI help promote grade crossing safety during International Level Crossing Day
PATH initiates two programs to solicit rider input on system improvements
Developer chosen for 112-acre UP parcel next to BART station
Florida East Coast to open container transfer facility at Port Everglades next month
Rail safety a hot topic at Senate transportation subcommittee hearing
St. Paul's Union Depot names train viewing spot
Source Energy Services opens CN-served frac sand facility in Wisconsin
Maryland transit officials to solicit public comments on rapid transit study
Iowa DOT seeks rail project applicants for funding program
Pennsylvania rail authority begins process to solicit new short-line operator
San Francisco Muni service disrupted during employee 'sickout'
Sen. Warner, stakeholders discuss crude-by-rail safety at Virginia summit
BLET members authorize SEPTA strike
Rail supplier news from BSM, Lat-Lon, Thales, Siemens and Harsco Rail (June 2)
VIA Rail unveils new rail cars, service amenities for 'Canadian' train
Grade separations considered in North Carolina, Washington
Valley Metro's Banta honored as 'most admired' leader
Maryland port earns 'presidential' award for export efforts
Surface transportation trade value with NAFTA partners reached second-best mark in March
GOP proposal to use Postal Service funds to bolster Highway Trust Fund a 'nonstarter,' opponents say
Genesee & Wyoming closes CP deal, launches Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad
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