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Sound Transit seeks opinions on transit plan, annual report
New York State, federal inspectors complete more tank car, crude route examinations
NS to help Georgia Ports Authority double Toyota exports at Savannah port
AREMA awards annual Hay award to UP for Santa Teresa intermodal facility
Chicago requests bids for $150 million in transit improvements
Federal 'Record of Decision' issued for Fort Worth's TEX Rail project
Greenbrier responds to PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking for safer tank cars
Rail ridership grew in second quarter, APTA says
Rail supplier news from Alstom and CH2M HILL (Sept. 29)
Cleveland port gains transformer move, garners high performance honors
CTA notes drop in trespassing reports
Sound Transit breaks ground on Angle Lake light-rail station
Maine, New Hampshire DOTs reach construction cost agreement for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
Super early bird deadline for Secure Rail registration ends tomorrow
Frac sand: CN begins to serve another Wisconsin plant; Claim Post touts Manitoba reserves
DC Streetcar set to begin pre-revenue operations
API recommends crude-by-rail practices; Quarterman resigns as PHMSA administrator
Indiana passenger-rail advocates want study of Chicago-Cincinnati-Louisville route
Gov. Dayton to survey 300 Minnesota communities on crude-by-rail impacts
CSX, ShipCarsNow earn environmental stewardship honors
Long Bridge replacement key to future growth, VRE says
Santa Clara VTA receives $8 million for double-track project
UP takes steps to better prepare for harsh winter conditions
AAR: U.S. railroads broke one-week-old intermodal volume record
In memoriam: Former Grand Trunk Western leader John Burdakin
New Haven Line to gain additional trains, Gov. Malloy says
Rep. Lowenthal unveils sustainable freight infrastructure bill
CN sells part of Ontario line to Metrolinx
CEO Sarles to leave WMATA in January
Ferromex, Ferrosur order 34 SD70ACe locomotives from EMD
NTSB releases report, issues recommendations on roadway worker safety
Govs. Cuomo, Christie to increase security on transit infrastructure in New York and New Jersey
University of North Texas students win IANA's 'intermodal challenge'
B&H Rail completes line renovation in New York
Silver Line ridership beats projections, WMATA says
Long Beach port reduced emissions for seventh-straight year in 2013
BNSF on track to train 600 first responders in Washington come October
LACMTA preps to pursue federal funding for subway project's next phase
New York MTA proposes $32 billion in capital investments for safety, reliability and expansion
Rail supplier news from Seeing Machines, Amsted, Bombardier, Siemens, Rocla and RSI (Sept. 23)
RTA: Crosstie production accelerated, purchases decelerated in August
RAC, FCM honor city of Montreal as first-ever Merrill Henderson Award winner
Freight transportation markets remain strained, FTR says
CTA breaks ground on $240 million Red Line terminal reconstruction project
FRA, three states unveil draft environmental analysis for Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor
CP posts progress in reducing North Dakota ag shipment delays, Sen. Hoeven says
USDOT provides nearly $3.6 billion to storm-proof East Coast transit systems
WMATA to replace Bethesda Station escalators
STB contracts InterVISTAS to conduct alternative rate regulation study
Federal grant to help fund rail line relocation study in northern California
North Carolina freight-rail bill becomes law without Gov. McCrory's signature
AASHTO supports Amtrak reauthorization legislation
Arkansas transportation officials seek public input on freight-, passenger-rail plans
BNSF earns military hiring honors, helps secure locomotive repair training agreement
Intermodal: CN honors shippers' sustainability efforts; FECR acquires more equipment
Rail supplier news for Lilee Systems, Keolis, RR Mergers, WAGO and Sam Schwartz (Sept. 19)
CHS dedicates Class I-served propane terminal in North Dakota
SEPTA buses to replace rail service during bridge work
Watco forms unified safety team, installs Carona as South Kansas & Oklahoma's GM
August intermodal volume varied at ports in three states
AAR: U.S. roads set new weekly intermodal volume record
San Francisco MTA to acquire new light-rail cars for Muni service
Florida East Coast Railway introduces express intermodal service
Operation Lifesaver awards grants for transit-rail safety campaigns
U.S. Class I workforce widened in August
Washington state DOT, FRA complete environmental study of Kelso Martin's Bluff rail project
Early bird rate for RailTrends registration ends tomorrow
New York-area port authority to build rail transload facility, improve cross-harbor car float system
NJ Transit, PANYNJ receive $1.5 billion in federal Hurricane Sandy resiliency funding
House T&I Committee passes Amtrak reauthorization
Senate commerce committee passes STB reauthorization act
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Thales, CTC, Contech, OPW and HUBER+SUHNER (Sept. 17)
Maryland transit authorities to host open houses on Red Line light-rail project
Watco promotes Billings to marketing VP, names Laurent to oversee WSOR marketing and sales
DCTA appoints Brevard to new VP post; Atlanta Beltline hires Limmer as transportation director
WMATA chooses developer for transit-oriented development at Grosvenor station
Greenbrier announces orders for 15,000 rail cars
AAR raises concerns about STB reauthorization bill
USDOT's Foxx, Detroit officials sign ceremonial track for M-1 Rail streetcar
UP trained more first responders on crude safety at TTCI
Virginia port reopens Portsmouth terminal
Metro-North closes its only moveable bridge in New York State for major upgrade
Early bird rate for RailTrends registration ends Friday
NIT League backs STB reauthorization bill
More than two-thirds of Americans support more federal dollars for public transportation, APTA says
LRIW honors Alaska Railroad's Lindskoog as Outstanding Woman of the Year for 2014
MTA marks end of Hurricane Sandy repairs in Montague Subway Tunnel
SEPTA, crisis center launch suicide prevention pilot program
KCSR completes timber bridge rebuilds in Louisiana subdivision
TriMet starts countdown to Portland-Milwaukie line's 2015 opening
BNSF to discontinue Fresno-to-Chicago intermodal service in early December
Caltrain to hike paper fares, adjust schedule
MARTA seeks 'air rights' development ideas for rail stations
FCC fines CN for violating radio license regulations
USDOT awards $600 million in TIGER VI grants for 72 transportation projects
Watco installs CIO, three supply chain services execs
Amtrak hosts Memphis meeting for 'Great American Stations' project
Developments abound for rail-served facilities in three states
NJ Transit names Yellin deputy executive director, Lavell VP and GM of rail
Another week, another traffic gain for U.S. railroads
All Aboard Florida contracts Siemens to build passenger trains
SMART-TD members reject one-man crew agreement with BNSF
House transportation committee members introduce passenger-rail reauthorization bill
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Harsco Rail, Kiel, Trinity, Louis Berger, Cubic and Cisco (Sept. 11)
Amtrak readies 'Great Dome' car for six-week run on Adirondack service
MPO study calls for developing a transload facility in Des Moines
Transportation Services Index inched up in July
Metro-North wraps up Cos Cob switching complex restoration ahead of schedule
CTA approves $92 million contract for 3200-series rail-car overhaul
Transportation reauthorization bill should incorporate freight mobility principles, coalition says
Senate committee hearing zeroed in on rail service shortcomings
North Carolina DOT to seek new operator for state-owned short line
Criminal acts dropped to five-year low in 2014's first half, WMATA says
Plans advance for several rail-served facilities
SEPTA completes upgrades at City Hall, 15th Street stations
Montreal transit agency to upgrade station in preparation for medical center opening
Labor: CP traffic controllers ratify pact; CN opens Winnipeg training center
Sens. Rockefeller, Thune unveil STB Reauthorization Act
USDOT approves TIGER VI grants to fund numerous rail, port projects
Shore Line East posted record ridership in July
Canadian Wheat Board to build CP-served grain elevator in Saskatchewan
TCU members ratify pact with Metro-North
UP to begin major rail replacement along Metra West Line
Illinois to launch inaugural rail safety week on Sunday
FRA proposes rulemaking to prevent unintended train movements
Sens. Schumer, Blumenthal unveil Rail Safety Improvement Act
Rail supplier news from Loram, Alstom, ASAL, Bombardier, IP Automation and NRC ( Sept. 8 )
KCSR elevates Jameson to AVP of safety, standardization
Report: East Japan Railway eyes bid on California high-speed rail project
CJB Industries to expand Class I-served chemical plant in Georgia
Pennsylvania DOT seeks applicants for multimodal funding program
NARP resolution supports proposed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail line
Arizona county receives TIGER V grant for Tucson port rail project
Caltrain to purchase surplus rail cars, solicit public input on future electric trains
BNSF, Tacoma Rail forge locomotive servicing pact
Metra reveals $1.3 million cost for former CEO's departure
Tennessee transportation agency hires firm to study proposed commuter-rail line
Cloud Peak Energy reduces PRB coal forecast, strikes mine deal with Ambre Energy
MARTA seeks RFQs for transit-oriented development
Public, private partners cap off Roberts Bank Rail Corridor program in Canada
Investor group advances plan for Baltimore-D.C. high-speed line
U.S. railroads made several more traffic strides in August, AAR says
Fick to succeed Yoshitani as Seattle port's CEO; CPG to serve inland Charlotte terminal
TriMet enhances service to reduce crowding, wait times
Comment period extended for two California high-speed rail projects
VIA Rail reports smaller operating loss in second quarter
National Grain Car Council to address harvest issues at Minneapolis meeting
Pembina Pipeline to build propane export facility at Portland port
Four noteworthy developments impact ethanol, crude-related rail facilities
BNSF, NS and GE host rail sustainability symposium in Texas
CTA to begin repairs at California Blue Line station
Short-line developments touted in California, South Dakota and Texas
MTA repairs Sandy-damaged subway tubes; NJ Transit fixes damaged Montclair-Boonton track
Five Class Is attained 'revenue adequate' status in 2013, STB says
MBTA opens first new station in 27 years
Senate transportation committee to hold hearing on grain-by-rail service issues
Amtrak asks STB to investigate delays on CN line
UP makes nine management changes in operating department
MBTA posts ridership gain in July, records fare revenue growth for FY2014
Gov. Dayton calls on STB to take more measures to address grain-car backlog in Minnesota
Minneapolis council OKs next stage of Southwest light-rail project
Crude-related facility plans advance in Alberta, North Dakota and Wisconsin
CG Railway logs 1000th voyage for rail ferry service
HSR: Illinois to invest $102 million in upgrades to Chicago-St. Louis line
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