AAR: Year-long intermodal up, carloads down trend continues in U.S.
CTA to introduce open fare system next year
Santa Clara VTA to mark start of Fremont project
Sound Transit addresses proposed 2013 budget, approves contract for Sea-Tac project
Environmental report backs intermodal facility's 'green' qualities, BNSF says
California commission releases $39.8 million for Caltrain modernization project
CN to test natural gas-powered locomotives
California, Midwest DOTs issue notice on passenger train contract
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Alstom, Railserve, Raildecks, Colo and Road & Rail (Sept. 27)
Metrolink prepares for more riders during 'Carmageddon II'
Former J.B. Hunt CMO Bergant wins IANA's Silver Kingpin Award
Canadian Pacific appoints first Southeast Asia rep, opens first Vietnam office
MTA ridership surveys show improved satisfaction
Union Pacific attains best-ever carbon disclosure performance
Charlotte receives $18 million federal grant for light-rail line
Panama Canal expansion nearly half complete, authority says
IANA, NITL to hold separate trade shows in 2014
Arizona land department issues study on proposed UP yard site
APTA to honor L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa for championing public transportation
L.A. port advances channel deepening project's final phase
San Diego MTS sells more trolley cars to Argentinian city
New York City Transit opens new subway transfer
Union Pacific reassigns three operating department execs
DART approves $1 billion FY2013 budget
New York City Transit's Bianco joins TTCI board
Alaska Railroad crews work round the clock to repair washed out track
Tampa port rail project to be completed next month
Amtrak testing trains at 165 mph in Northeast Corridor
Long Beach port lets contract for major rail project
Federal, North Carolina officials mark full funding of new Raleigh station
MARTA's Scott named next GM of MBTA
Rail supplier updates from AMEC, Vossloh, Vision Industries and Boatright (Sept. 24)
Redeker assumes CIO post at Canadian Pacific
New York MTA marks tunnel breakthrough for East Side Access megaproject
Bridger Transfer moves first crude-oil unit train from BNSF-served Bakken facility
FTA, transit industry officials hold first safety oversight meeting
Ironhorse Resources to establish transload facility in New Mexico
USDOT awards funds to improve Amtrak, freight line in North Carolina
Construction begins on Joliet, Ill., transportation center
Amtrak to operate 165-mph test trains in Northeast Corridor
Vermont transportation agency, city propose rail-yard access project
Alameda Corridor authority identifies recommended firms for grade separation design work
New York-area port authority to study direct rail extension to Newark airport
The T projects higher ridership, cost for TEX Rail project
Year-long U.S. traffic trends held firm in 37th week, AAR data shows
Orange County-area officials break ground on Anaheim intermodal station
STB: U.S. Class I workforce shrank a smidgen in August
Amtrak friends and foes testify at latest House hearing
Obama administration announces plans to expedite California high-speed rail project
Rail supplier updates from GE, Invensys, SYSTRA, Amsted, RailComm and Colo (Sept. 20)
DCTA to solicit public input on fare proposals
Riverport Railroad, Anacostia Rail Holdings make top management changes
Wisconsin DOT allocates $12 million for freight-rail projects
AREMA honors BNSF with Hay Award for 2011 flood-recovery efforts
CSX again makes Dow Jones list of top sustainability performers
Norfolk Southern: Of carbon disclosure, 3Q earnings and new business developments
Mica to host third in series of congressional hearings on Amtrak
Rail supplier updates from GE, Bombardier/EMD, Thales, AECOM, Railserve and RailWorks (Sept. 19)
Mississippi Export Railroad to turn 90
Caltrain adds trains, service to alleviate crowding during peak hours
SEDA-COG rail authority's Stover to participate in White House forum
NS, GE hold sustainability symposium in South Carolina
Cleveland agency to break ground on Red Line station reconstruction project
Major rail program at L.A.-area ports reviewed at AREMA conference
Massachusetts prepares to take over CSX track for commuter-rail expansion
FRA issues Record of Decision for Merced-Fresno high-speed rail segment
Virginia receives federal funds for Arkendale-Powell's Creek third track
Colorado DOT seeks technology input for I-70 Mountain Corridor
All Aboard Florida contracts AMEC for engineering services
Bombardier to supply components for Saudi railways' high-speed trains
MTA New York City Transit names Lambert chief transportation officer of Rapid Transit Operations
Watco installs Rainville, Barksdale in VP posts
TransLink proposal calls for cost-cutting, drawing on reserve fund
ASCE report: U.S. ports, waterways need additional infrastructure investments by 2020
RTA proposes $2.5 billion capital improvement initiative for Chicago-area transit
August port volumes: Up in Long Beach, down in L.A.
Transportation Services Index inched up in July
Public transportation ridership up for sixth straight quarter
Obama nominates Beall as Amtrak board member
New Jersey DOT provides $6.6 million for eight freight-rail projects
BNSF wins defense department award for supporting employees with military duties
Maryland's MARC posts record August on-time performance
CSX to serve Indianapolis industrial park
Canadian Pacific unveils faster transcontinental intermodal services
Metrolink tabs DePallo as CEO; MARTA names Bland, Parker as GM finalists
CHSRA appoints Boehm to last of three regional director position
CSX lands on carbon disclosure leadership indices
NTSB drops five safety recommendations for WMATA
Rail industry's cost of capital rose in 2011, STB says
Amtrak Downeaster to begin serving Freeport, Brunswick on Nov. 1
California DOT releases draft environmental report on Tehachapi double-track project
Three proposals submitted for Ottawa light-rail project
AAR: U.S. carloads slipped again in September's first full week
Container counts climbed at Virginia port last month
Sound Transit to kick off commuter-rail service to South Tacoma, Lakewood next month
Iowa commission allocates more than $4 million for rail projects
Chicago Transit Authority awards $220 million contract for Red Line reconstruction
CSX implements interim loading plan at damaged coal terminal in Baltimore
Metrolinx awards major tunnel-boring contract for light-rail expansion
Indiana receives USDOT grant for gateway project
Amtrak Downeaster to begin serving Freeport, Brunswick on Nov. 1
Saratoga & North Creek boosted passenger boardings in August
Traffic tumbled for Genesee & Wyoming in August
League of Railway Industry Women names IDMC's DeLeon 'Woman of the Year'
Metrolink marks first test of positive train control system
Sen. Boxer calls on House Speaker Boehner to restore transportation funds
CSX, Maryland DOT identify potential Baltimore site for smaller intermodal facility
Mica: Report highlights Amtrak's failure to compete
Sen. Collins, Rep. Tipton tour rail facilities
CN derailment shows rail-flaw testing should be more stringent, TSB says
North Carolina DOT alters grade separation plans
Valley Metro puts Phoenix light-rail extension on fast track to completion
Texas port takes wraps off repowered switcher
WMATA posts $28 million operating surplus for FY2012
Ohio utilities commission advances two crossing projects
APTA elects officers, new board members
Former San Diego Trolley leader Langley Powell dies
Amtrak removes old Niantic River Bridge from service
KCS crafts security training program for front-line workers
CSX will face strong utility coal headwinds into 2013, Sterne Agee says
Canadian government, railroads form research lab at Alberta university
Virginia Railway Express appoints Allen CEO
Illinois DOT: Chicago-St. Louis project has not been delayed
Sramek to retire from top Operation Lifesaver post in November
Metro-North Railroad to host meetings on proposed East Bronx service
Tie purchases ballooned and production contracted in July, RTA says
Valley Metro to publicly present information on proposed light-rail extension
AAR: August followed familiar carloads down, intermodal up pattern in U.S.
Democrats call for long-term infrastructure investments
RailAmerica reboots industrial development website
Central Corridor project reaches milestone with track weld
CN to enlarge locomotive shop in British Columbia
WMATA solicits public opinions on rail-service standards
D.C. DOT receives 20 responses to priority streetcar system development
Union Pacific releases high coal train counts for August, starts trackwork in Iowa
Chicago's Metra breaks ground on Ravenswood Station reconstruction
STB accepts Genesee & Wyoming's application to acquire RailAmerica, deems deal a 'minor' transaction
Chinese Ministry of Railways changes high-speed train order with Bombardier joint venture
State DOTs to host meetings on Chicago-Detroit HSR corridor
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Ansaldo, Thales, EI Systems and TMSA (Sept. 5)
Amtrak to roll out 'Great Dome' car on Adirondack service
Washington transportation commission helps fund crossing upgrades
Farmrail to begin rehabbing track in Oklahoma
'Early bird' rate still available for fall RailTrends conference
VIA Rail seeks investors for Halifax station development
Metro Gold Line extension authority completes structural bridge work
CN to add thousands of rail cars, containers to rolling stock fleet
BNSF boosts capacity in Williston Basin
Innotrans continues to offer North American attendees discounted registration to Germany trade show
Chicago Transit Authority releases plan for contracting opportunities
Twin Cities' Metro Transit names Harrington chief of police
R. J. Corman promotes Henderson to VP of strategic sales, marketing
First of 14 substations installed along Central Corridor light-rail line in Minnesota
UTU, TCU members ratify contracts
Sound Transit names Harbour deputy CEO
USDOT provides $900,000 to relocate freight-rail traffic in Indianapolis