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Rail supplier news from Transdev, Greenbrier, Strukton, Kontron and Siemens (June 30)
SMART commuter-rail system begins 'preview' rides
BLET vote authorizes strike at Wheeling & Lake Erie
Transit security bill introduced in Congress
Kansas opens Great Bend transload facility
Ottawa taps RTG to deliver rolling stock for O-Train extensions
USDOT retools FASTLANE to leverage non-fed funding
MTA's Lhota to overhaul NYC subways
WMATA tests tunnel material to prevent arcing incidents
Cando awarded contracts for rail switching in Wisconsin
BART installs security cameras in all rail cars
U.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gains in Week 25
Metropolitan Council to install Tchourumoff as chairwoman
Brightline trains to run on biodiesel
CN, Whirlpool break ground on new distribution center
AAR recognizes Andrew Paul with Chafee environmental award
Gov. Cuomo declares state of emergency for MTA
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Skanska, Savage, Nordco and L.B. Foster (June 28)
Omnitrans names Baysden director of rail
Musk, Emanuel discuss tunnel idea for O'Hare high-speed rail line
RTA: Crosstie production up, purchases down in May
APTA recognizes Toronto Transit Commission as 'outstanding'
DERA reauthorization bill introduced
New York City A-train derails, injures 34
CSX crew members killed on Amtrak route near D.C.
Sacramento transit agency fast-tracks rail car repairs following heat wave
TransLink expands retail offerings at SkyTrain stations
Bill would create dedicated funding for freight infrastructure
MTA gears up for M line bridge replacements
UP honors customers for safe chemical transportation
Virginia panel OKs six-year plan for rail, transit projects
Hall named FRA's deputy administrator
Amtrak taps former Delta CEO Anderson as railroad's next leader
Metra names Deno chief HR officer, preps for new rail-car seats
UP budgets $2.5 million for Wisconsin projects
OmniTRAX affiliate files patent complaint against U.S. Silica
BART OKs funding for new rail-car fleet
Sound Transit secures $88 million federal loan for light-rail shop
VTG acquires Redwood Rail rail-car fleet
Canada pledges $333 million for Finch West light-rail line
L.K. Comstock obtains MTA contract for LIRR project
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Nomad, Yusen, Road & Rail and Transdev (June 23)
Canada pledges funds for Yonge subway extension
BLET ratifies pact with Indiana and Ohio Railway
Great Lakes Basin clarifies location of proposed freight-rail line
Kiewit named construction manager of Valley Metro light-rail extension
Operation Lifesaver, FRA award $217,000 for rail safety education
L.A. Metro OKs $1.4 billion budget for Gold Line extension
Metro Transit to install light-rail track, improve signaling
Calgary Transit rolls out light-rail inspection car
UP to spend $5 million on infrastructure in Washington
SEPTA gears up for trolley tunnel work
STB: Class I employment declined in mid-May
L.A. Metro retires old Blue Line rail cars, unveils new units
AAR: North American rail traffic grew in Week 24
National Steel delivers first of new domestic rail cars to K+S Potash
MARTA launches rail system art program
Short Line Safety Institute unveils interactive training
Operation Lifesaver names new board members
NARP to rally for funding of Amtrak long-distance trains
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor names Metro Ports terminal operator
Metrolink to solicit input on proposed 2018 budgets
Chevron achieves milestone on Gulf Coast petrochemical project
Metro-North President Giulietti to retire in August
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, GE, PowerRail, 360 Rail, CTLGroup and Revolution Rail (June 20)
Valley Metro forms training program for HVAC equipment on light-rail cars
Quebec railroad to haul iron ore concentrate from Bloom Lake mine
U.S. House reps sign bipartisan letter seeking Highway Trust Fund solution
MTA reopens two elevated rail stations in Brooklyn
North Carolina Ports set for arrival of new container services
FTA reminds states to set up safety oversight programs for transit rail
Ontario begins environmental review of GO Transit's rail electrification
Caltrain takes steps to reduce stormwater pollution
Metra to replace grade crossing on Electric South Chicago Branch
MBTA pilot boosts ridership on Fairmount rail line
CN fined for diesel fuel discharge into river
Nevada's Sandoval vetoes two-person crew bill
Trudeau commits funds for Ottawa light-rail extension
Port Manatee, Chile officials explore trade potential
Cuomo: Financial deal set to start Penn-Farley train hall construction
Rail supplier news from Thales, CTC, Retlif, AngelTrax and Alstom (June 16)
USDOT solicits input on transportation project regs
St. Louis transit agency breaks ground on MetroLink rail station
UP maps infrastructure projects in Minnesota
MBTA to study future commuter-rail needs
FRA, MDOT issue 'no impact' finding for Susquehanna rail bridge project
Trudeau pledges funding to build light rail in Montreal
Amtrak should pay for Penn Station disruptions, Cuomo says
Pacific Harbor Line honored for Guard, Reserve support
NTSB: Amtrak derailment in Vermont caused by rock-slide debris
PortMiami handles largest container ship to call on Florida port
U.S., Canadian rail traffic gains continue
ASLRRA announces Jake Award winners
NJ Transit adjusts rail schedule for Penn Station repairs
G&W subsidiary opens bulk transfer terminal in North Carolina
Amtrak to build new locomotive shop in Seattle
Rail supplier news from Vertex, Trainyard Tech, Duos, RATP Dev and Louis Berger-Egis (June 14)
GO Transit to run all-day train service on Stouffville Line
CN publishes investor fact book
UP announces capex plans for New Mexico
RTD to continue G Line testing
L.A. Metro to begin environmental process for West Santa Ana rail line
BART wins top prize at APTA Rail Rodeo
R. J. Corman celebrates 30th year
Gov. Sandoval signs bill to seek funds for Las Vegas light rail
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing improvements in Ravenna
Metrolinx issues RFP for Barrie Line double-track project
Pontiac station opens on Chicago-St. Louis high-speed line
MTA unveils Penn Station summer service plan
Florida East Coast Railway honored for business development
APTA recognizes rail agencies for safety, security
Denver transit agency launches 'MyRide' fare payment system
SEPTA gears up for trolley track renewal
Senate committee advances USDOT nominees
UP announces $68 million in capex projects for Iowa
GE names Flannery to succeed Immelt as CEO, chair
Metrolink tests Tier 4 locomotives
CTA issues RFQ for Red, Purple modernization project
Port of New Orleans to acquire Public Belt Railroad
Rail supplier news from ARI, Railserve, Hub Group, HNTB and RailPros (June 9)
ASLRRA honors GE's Griswell for distinguished service
Metro-North gears up for Waterbury Branch track improvements
UP schedules $24 million in capex plans for Arizona
Hampton Roads Transit mulls light-rail extension to Norfolk naval base
Belt Railway Co. of Chicago contracts with Wabtec for PTC
Sacramento transit agency moves security in-house
U.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gains in Week 22
TNW marks 35 years in business
Valley Metro kicks off light-rail station construction
North Dakota DOT publishes draft of new state rail plan
Metrolinx picks three teams to bid on Hurontario light-rail project
L.A. Port's FY2018 budget includes rail projects
WMATA to pull older fleets from service ahead of schedule
U.S. railroads posted 6.4 percent traffic growth in May
Denver RTD to resume rail line testing, but contractor concerned about approval time
Rail supplier news from IPS Cranes, CakeBoxx, Siemens, GE and RATP (June 7)
BART offers public access to station crime data
UP plans $70 million in projects for Colorado, Idaho
Mississippi Export Railroad promotes Luce to CEO
Connecticut DOT delays two New Haven Line projects
Washington bill clarifies regs of short lines hauling cooking oils
CTA marks 125th anniversary of 'L' rail system
CP unveils sales and marketing initiatives
WMATA replaces escalators at Woodley Park Station
MBTA breaks ground on new commuter-rail station
Port of Oakland seeks more rail business
Amtrak to prep train crews for new Roanoke service
Former rail union leader Watson dies
USD Partners acquires crude-oil terminal in Oklahoma
CHSRA pledges $115 million for L.A. Regional Connector rail project
CSX shareholders approve CEO Harrison's reimbursement
Iowa DOT solicits responses to freight plan amendment
San Mateo transit agency OKs $86.8 million budget for FY2018
L.A. Metro slates hearing on Purple Line extension environmental study
RTA: Crosstie production fell, but purchases soared in April
SEPTA board OKs solar project, fare hikes
CSX publishes 2016 corporate responsibility report
Oklahoma City agency taps Herzog for streetcar operations
STB wants more details on GLBT's freight-rail proposal
VRE to hike fares by 3 percent
L.A. Metro boring machine hits a milestone
WMATA preps for new preventive maintenance program
SMBC Rail acquires American Railcar Leasing
Union Pacific reports sustainability progress in 2016
Cleveland RTA breaks ground on new Campus Station rail hub
Canada safety panel cites inadequate train handling, fatigue in CP derailment
Greenbrier, MUL finalize $1 billion rail-car pact
Rail supplier news from AECOM, ZTR, McMillen Jacobs and Alstom (June 1)
Metra police charge suspect in yard theft
NS honors North Shore Railroad as 'Short Line of the Year'
U.S., Canadian railroads post traffic gain in Week 21
UTA reports ridership growth on S-Line streetcar
G&W acquires Heart of Georgia Railroad
G&W's Hellmann to receive 2017 Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends
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