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Bombardier receives $2.1 billion high-speed contract from Trenitalia
CTA proposes $1.3 billion budget, no fare or service changes
TIGER grant-funded signal upgrades under way for CREATE program
D.C. DOT awards contract for streetcar project
New York allocates funds for freight-, passenger-rail projects
CSXT's Sanborn, UP's Duren are 'Women Worth Watching,' magazine says
CN earns Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranking for second-straight year
APTA launches 'video wall' to stress need for surface transportation bill
Updates from Bombardier, Omni Products, CH2M Hill, RailInc, C.R. England and Infinity Transportation
U.S. DOT releases National Rail Plan progress report
USDOT provides progress report on National Rail Plan
DART approves FY2011 budget, 20-year financial plan
New California legislation will enable Metrolink to advance PTC implementation
CN implements new coal supply chain approach
Capital Metro approves $168.2 million operating budget
CTA seeking proposals for new fare-collection system
Santa Clara VTA to host contractor forum for BART Silicon Valley Project
Amtrak issues long-range vision for HSR in Northeast Corridor
New York MTA set to save $54 million in overtime costs
Santa Clara VTA introduces Commuter Express light-rail service
Huron Central Railway receives federal, provincial funds to continue operations
Sound Transit to negotiate terms for new Tacoma Link stop
Evans becomes Iowa Interstate's VP of sales, marketing
South Florida RTA joins AAR affiliate member ranks
Updates from Bombardier, RailComm, Alstom, AECOM and Greenbrier
Ohio DOT to advance work on 3C corridor
RailTrends to feature two short-line industry leaders
Sound Transit ponders priorities to help close $3.9 billion funding gap
Pittsburgh port authority delays vote on service cuts, fare hikes
CN signs pact with Montreal port; UP earns 'responsible care' certification
CSX's Tyler wins RIMA's David W. Fries Award
KCSR completes locomotive repower project in Louisiana
Houston Metro to increase workers' healthcare premiums to balance budget
USDOT provides $9.2 million for transportation research
In memoriam: Former Railway Supply Institute executive secretary, 'contributing leader' Marilyn Tonn
AAR weekly report: U.S. roads set 2010 intermodal record, all-time container mark
USDOT notes 'overwhelming' response to call for TIGER II grant applications
Metrolinx requests proposals for light-rail maintenance facility
GE lands large locomotive order in Brazil, establishes business partnership in Mongolia
Quebec's AMT unveils new dual-mode locomotive
Haselwood takes helm as TRANSFLO's president; Vogl joins KCS in VP role
MARTA seeks additional revenue sources to maintain service levels
Port of Richmond opens automotive distribution center
Hanson, Parsons to complete EIS for Illinois high-speed line
Amtrak tabs Engel to oversee HSR department
Ramsey County selects construction manager for St. Paul transit depot
Amtrak Cascades might drop second Vancouver train due to Canadian border fees
HNTB names Share, Blankenzee to help oversee Florida HSR project
CHSRA's van Ark comments on Asia trade mission
Metropolitan Council awards third major contract for Twin Cities light-rail line
WMATA, Maryland DOT seek development team for New Carrollton project
O'Toole to succeed Lockhead as FirstGroup's top executive
BART to consider new advertising opportunities
San Francisco MTA seeks public input on long-range strategic plan
Updates from Harsco, Thales, Knorr Bremse, Axion, Siemens, Alstom and Bentley
Minnesota rail authority hires construction manager for St. Paul depot project
Amberg Technologies supplies track surveying systems for Chinese HSR projects
APTA report: Quarterly ridership increases for first time since late 2008
CREATE partners seek $85.2 million TIGER II grant
Shared rail corridors could be better shared, Conference Board of Canada says
Building America's Future lobbies for national infrastructure bank
New York MTA sells ads on NYCT, LIRR cars to increase revenue
Perma-Fix to build spur at radioactive waste-handling facility in Washington
UP to boost trains speeds in two Nebraska towns
Updates from Sumitomo, Railinc, Thales, Bombardier, Kinkisharyo and Kenco Logistic Services
U.S. Class I workforce a smidge smaller in August, STB data shows
Tie production climbed to 11-month high in August, RTA says
CABT opposes bigger truck allowances in Maine, Vermont
BNSF to honor truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Illinois allocates $79 million for major rail projects in Galesburg
CSX attains highest industrial firm score from Carbon Disclosure Project
Metra adjusts track schedule to rebuild 22 bridges
ONTC to offer Dream Catcher Express fall service
In case you missed it: Sept. 15 webcast available on demand
Midwest economy, congestion and environment would benefit from HSR, report says
Houston Metro names Greanias president, CEO
Gallegly bill proposes to increase liability cap in certain railroad accidents
APTA to urge Congress to increase public transportation funding
Prince Rupert pact adds to CN's arsenal of 'service-level' agreements
Rail labor union coalition, freight railroads begin mediated negotiations
Sound Transit's Sounder service celebrates 10th anniversary
Illinois commission to help fund rail safety education, enforcement programs
AAR weekly report: U.S. carloads show slight traffic pinch from Labor Day
Illinois begins construction on HSR track upgrades between Alton, Lincoln
WMATA pegs federal grant for security upgrades, considers creating safety committee
Kansas joins States for Passenger Rail Coalition
BART prepares to award contracts for Oakland Airport Connector
CN, DP World forge 'service-level' pact for Vancouver terminal
GM, board members resign from New Orleans Public Belt in wake of over-spending claims
VIA Rail Canada, Communauto team up to offer train/auto service
Kansas joins States for Passenger Rail Coalition
UP's historic steam locomotive to embark on 2,200-mile tour
Senate commerce committee report, hearing on potential rail reforms generate more debate
CTA notes budget savings, appoints inspector general
MBTA launches construction on parking facility
Miller becomes Genesee & Wyoming's first CMO
Bay Area could better boost transit security awareness, Mineta institute report shows
British Columbia port lands $2.5 million from feds for shore power project
Updates from Alstom, Axion International, Cubic Transportation Systems and APS Technology Group
AECOM video series highlights HSR development issues
NJ Transit suspends work on Access to the Region's Core project
CSXT, Florida utility co-op settle rate case
CP signal workers ratify three-year pact
RailAmerica posts year-over-year carload jump
TriMet's Green Line marks one year of service
CSX, Environmental Defense Fund join forces to reduce emissions, save energy
Weardale Railways off to strong start with new line
Updates from Kenco Logistic Services, Jacobs Engineering, ALK Technologies and RailRunner
Caltrain appeals to CHSRA to refocus environmental review
Would-be high-speed rail players to Florida, California: 'We can help you achieve your HSR vision'
Amtrak to participate in 'close call' reporting program
CAF USA calls on Houston Metro to prevent rebidding of light-rail contract
MBTA breaks ground on Waterfront Square development project
Genesee & Wyoming posts carload increase in August
CN's Prince George intermodal terminal gains upgraded entry road
Illinois port district launches construction on rail loop
Direct ChassisLink, Port of Long Beach receive IANA's Intermodal Achievement award
Updates from RailComm, Dell Services, HDR, Nomad Digital and Brenny Transportation
Aadnesen to take helm as Alaska Railroad's president, CEO
Transit safety committee opens first meeting
RailTrends 2010: Rail Traffic Still Strong, 10 Years of Rail & Other Thoughts
New York DOT to study possibility of streetcar service in Brooklyn
Capitol Corridor reports rise in August ridership, other lines show slight decrease
Ohio rail commission actions help advance several rail projects
Washington state DOT reviews grant, loan applications for 21 freight-rail projects
URS Corp. acquires Scott Wilson Group, expands capabilities in HSR market
AECOM names Elton HSR project director
AAR report: U.S. roads set carload volume record for second-straight week
BART to receive $20 million from state for Oakland Airport Connector
Transportation Services Index inched up in July, BTS says
CAW, CN begin contract negotiations; UTU, Illinois Midland Railroad reach tentative pact
BNSF commemorates closing of 5,000th grade crossing
SFMTA to begin $24 million cable-car infrastructure project
UP's ShipCarsNow boots up international auto transportation service
Trucking conditions to remain positive for remainder of 2010, FTR says
UP: August PRB train loadings climbed to 20-month high
FTA finds Houston Metro violated 'Buy America' requirements
Two proposed intermodal hubs in South Carolina would have opposite economic impacts, study shows
Sound Transit appoints Kupersmith deputy CEO
CP, Saskatchewan reach conditional agreement on Regina land sale
WMATA receives FEMA funding for February snow removal costs
American Honda to open rail-car loading facility at California port
Updates from Nordco, HDR, GATX, M.C. Dean and Kenco Management Services
Transportation organizations, legislator weigh in on Obama's infrastructure proposal
Washington State, BNSF sign framework agreement for Cascades corridor work
Colorado DOT appoints Imhoff to oversee Transit and Rail Division
DM&E, DM&IR workers ratify long-term agreements
Denver RTD schedules 16 public meetings to discuss belt-tightening measures
Colorado DOT installs Imhoff as state's first director of transit, rail
KCSM opens transload facility in Mexico
SacRT reopens light-rail station
FreightCar America to acquire DTE Rail Services
Iowa Interstate shuffles exec staff
Updates from Alstom, Bombardier, Wabtec, Battelle, Nomad Digital and Interfleet Technology
The politics of HSR: Can a governor stop a project?
President Obama proposes $50 billion for transportation infrastructure upgrades
AAR's Rail Time Indicators report: U.S. carloads, intermodal loads climbed in August
Obama announces infrastructure plan, calls for integrating HSR into surface transportation framework
Kansas DOT considers alternatives for expanded passenger-rail service
Caltrain predicts more budget predicaments in FY2012
NS schedules ceremony to mark first Heartland Corridor train
L.A. Metro Gold Line authority seeks proposals for light-rail extension
SEPTA, Viridity Energy land state funding for energy recycling project
AAR report: U.S. roads set more weekly traffic records
Burbank approves intermodal center development
Post-hurricane, KCS' traffic and revenue at tailwind strength
Capital Metro proposes $170 million operating budget
L.A. Metro receives $1.45 million from USDOT for intermodal transit center
Canada to cover one-third of Ontario rapid transit system's cost
STB sets policy for 'plain language' decision summaries, repeats 'Best Places to Work' top ranking
NJ Transit offers family rate to encourage travel to Newark airport
TranSystems' Miller to chair AREMA's HSR committee
Metropolitan Council, University of Minnesota reach deal on light-rail project
Gulf & Ohio to acquire Lancaster and Chester Railway
NS aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions 10 percent by 2014
FRA proposes rulemaking on concrete ties
Group lobbies for increased transit funding to create jobs
Ohio commission OKs crossing warning device upgrades
USDOT climbs 'Best Places to Work' rankings for 2010
NJ Transit seeks proposals for Wi-Fi network
Amtrak, FRA unveil new passenger-car design specs
CN creates 'scheduled plan' for grain harvest
Texas DOT seeks TIGER II grant for Tower 55 project
KCSM creates credit facility, promotes law department exec
SEPTA procures electricity to save millions of dollars
House-approved appropriations bill proposes funds for Maricopa grade separation
Conference to focus on expanding Colorado's intercity passenger-rail services
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