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UTU's Strunk to retire rather than assume general secretary, treasurer role
Virginia DOT to advance intermodal connector project for Norfolk port
USDOT arm to provide grants for University Transportation Centers
West Virginia authority seeks more public input on state rail plan
Berkshire sells second short line to meet STB divestiture obligation
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STB blesses Genesee & Wyoming's RailAmerica acquisition
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Canadian Transportation Agency: CN, CP slightly exceeded their grain revenue caps in latest crop year
Wisconsin DOT allocates funds for freight-rail restoration project
Number of U.S. Class I workers nudged up in November
FRA to address hours-of-service recordkeeping, engineer certification as part of USDOT initiative
Partnership for Public Service again honors STB as top small agency workplace
KCSM honors 15 Mexican shippers' emission-reduction efforts
Soy Transportation Coalition elects officers; Intermodal Transportation Institute adds board members
Fuchs becomes Wisconsin & Southern's GM; MacDonald joins TTCI board
New York DOT releases draft environmental report on Portageville Bridge project
Long Beach port gains pier stakeholder; Savannah port gains electrified gantry cranes
Florida East Coast, Port Everglades to jointly promote container transfer facility
Rail supplier updates from L.B. Foster, Progress Rail, NRC and Interfleet (Dec. 13)
Transportation Services Index slipped in October
TTCI's FAST program wins UIC research award, AAR says
'Fair Rail Freight Service Act' enters Canadian legislature; additional rail regulation isn't warranted, CN and CP say
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, RailComm, Greenbrier, Thales and Trinity (Dec. 11)
Kansas City Southern moves wind towers from Colorado to Mexico
UP to display Genset switcher at Chicago yard
New York DOT to construction manage, Amtrak to operate Rochester intermodal center
Washington transportation commission allocates funds for three crossing projects
STB seeks nominees for four rail advisory committee seats
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens, CTC and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Dec. 7)
U.S. Development Group sells five crude-by-rail terminals to Plains All American Pipeline
STB schedules oral argument for BNSF, Union Pacific dispute; extends comment deadline for proposed Tongue River line study
North Carolina DOT lets contract for freight-rail project
New Jersey Transit resumes Gladstone Branch service
State, local pact will enable South Carolina to build intermodal facility for Charleston port
Union Pacific reports mixed coal train counts for November
Canadian Pacific: The latest on a PRB extension, police association pact and Regina intermodal facility
Ohio, Washington commissions OK crossing upgrades
North Carolina DOT schedules public hearing on proposed grade separation
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail for $2.8 billion
Black, Despos join Watco's management ranks
Crossing improvements advance in Iowa, North Carolina
KCS rings in 125th anniversary at NYSE
Transportation Services Index inched up in September
KCSM seeks to serve more Mexican industrial parks
EIA: Average cost to ship coal by rail in U.S. rose about 50 percent from 2001 to 2010
Five of six U.S. Class I workforce segments increased in October
AAR calls on STB to reintroduce indirect competition as coal rate case factor; Mulvey to retain board seat after term expires
Georgia Ports Authority marks opening of expanded container transfer facility in Savannah
FRA, rail industry launch collaborative anti-distraction effort
First Nations, tribal leaders support Alaska-Alberta rail link
Rail supplier updates from Greenbrier, Siemens, VYCON, IntegriCo and Kelso (Nov. 15)
CSX opens relocated bulk transfer facility in Massachusetts
NTSB's 'most wanted' list for 2013 includes PTC implementation
Ohio, Washington state commissions approve crossing upgrades
Minnesota DOT, regional rail authority to review freight-rail capacity study
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Sasser, AllTranstek and HDR (Nov. 13)
NIT League honors ATA leader Graves as top logistics executive for 2012
Nebraska Central opens new six-span bridge
Pennsylvania provides more than $18 million for 24 freight-rail projects
CSX, Florida officials break ground for intermodal terminal
Rail supplier updates from RailComm, Thales and Siemens (Nov. 9)
Harbor commission lets contracts for grade separation, buildings at L.A. port container terminal
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division members ratify CN contract
Five Class Is among G.I. Jobs' top 100 military friendly employers
Rail supplier updates from TESMEC, Bombardier, A&K and Railserve (Nov. 7)
STB to review Tongue River Railroad's entire rail line proposal
Rail supplier updates from Georgetown Rail, Stella-Jones, AllTranstek and AREMA (Nov. 6)
BNSF: Revenue, expenses rise in third quarter
Crude oil market: CN to build Alabama unloading facility with Arc Terminals; Inergy to acquire Rangeland's BNSF-served facility in Bakken
Construction begins on L.A.-area railroad trench
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, FreightCar America, Greenbrier, L.B. Foster and GEI Consultants (Nov. 2)
BNSF: Columbus & Greenville is short line of the year, Burlington Junction and Riverport Railroad earn achievement awards
STB proposes interchange commitment disclosure rule, receives NGFA comments on bolstering rate challenge policies
Bobb succeeds Lanigan as BNSF's CMO; Branscum and Farmer assume new roles
Gary Railway workers ratify agreements
Dakota Southern Railway, South Dakota DOT cap off track rehabilitation project
Rail supplier updates from Miner, Bombardier, Siemens, CTC, Cubic and New York Air Brake (Oct. 30)
BNSF, Illinois officials commemorate completion of Galesburg grade separation
J.B. Hunt, Schneider National and Hub Group win 'core carrier' awards
Massachusetts economic development agency seeks public input on CSX bridge design
California Transportation Commission to help fund three major rail projects
Rail supplier updates from Pacer, The Andersons, Alstom, Axion, Trinity and Greenbrier (Oct. 25)
Conrail, New Jersey constituents sign off on TIGER III grant for rail project
STB blesses BNSF's plan to purchase Nebraska Northeastern line
Indiana Rail Road starts work on new locomotive shop, acquires land for transload facility
U.S. Class I workforce was a bit smaller in September, STB data shows
Ontario Northland employees part of plan to acquire company's assets
ARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries dropped in 3Q
September container counts mixed at L.A.-area ports; state grant awarded for industrial park at Vancouver port
Kansas City Southern set all-time revenue, volume records in 3Q
CREATE program caps off another Chicago-area grade separation
Canadian Auto Workers to form new union with CEP
Union Pacific's Schmid wins AAR's environmental excellence award
Canadian Pacific assigns three SVPs to operations team
Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific were revenue adequate for 2011, STB says
Yusen Logistics' Bailey to chair Intermodal Transportation Institute
Buckeye Partners adds crude oil services at New York port
Rail supplier updates from National Salvage, Bombardier, Nomad, HP, Jacob Associates, Lilee and Parsons-Odebrecht (Oct. 15)
Virginia port pumped up volume again in September
BNSF to dedicate new Mississippi River bridge in Iowa
Commerce department forms supply chain advisory committee
Transportation Services Index slid a bit in August, BTS says
FTR: Capacity for carriers, shippers continues to tighten
Virginia transportation board seeks input on six-year improvement programs
UTU, EJ&E ratify new agreement for yardmasters and hostlers
Union Pacific improving Nebraska rail line
Railway Supply Institute elects 2013 officers, new board members
Equipment investment growth to slow during tail end of 2012, foundation says
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier, ALLTRANSTEK, NREC and Sygnet Rail; also, in memoriam: Frank Wilkinson (Oct. 9)
Georgia ports register strong start to FY2013
UP acquires Oklahoma-owned rail line
BNSF on Rockefeller's call for federal review of Berkshire acquisition: Short-line ownership issue will be resolved quickly
Alameda Corridor authority obtains bids for Baldwin Avenue grade separation work
Global Partners, U.S. Silica land rail-related business deals in shales
Gov. Quinn advances CREATE overpass project in Illinois
Rail supplier updates from Kelso, Professional Transportation, Trinity, NREC and the Burns Group (Oct. 4)
Major bridge program in the works for Wisconsin and Southern
Alameda construction authority backs sales tax extension, seeks grade separation bids
Louisiana port receives federal grant to rebuild flood-damaged rail line
NS, U S Rail partner with grain shipper to revive dormant Indiana line; BNSF and UP to serve new Houston industrial park
CREATE partners cap off another key project
Franczak resigns as Canadian Pacific's COO; Schollaert becomes KCS' sales and marketing VP
Genesee & Wyoming completes RailAmerica acquisition, places control of holding company in voting trust
Rail supplier updates from AECOM, Bombardier, Mermec, RailComm, CTC and United Railcar (Oct. 1)
Environmental report backs intermodal facility's 'green' qualities, BNSF says
Former J.B. Hunt CMO Bergant wins IANA's Silver Kingpin Award
IANA, NITL to hold separate trade shows in 2014
New York City Transit's Bianco joins TTCI board
UTU, BLET advance agreements
Bridger Transfer moves first crude-oil unit train from BNSF-served Bakken facility
Ironhorse Resources to establish transload facility in New Mexico
Vermont transportation agency, city propose rail-yard access project
Alameda Corridor authority identifies recommended firms for grade separation design work
STB: U.S. Class I workforce shrank a smidgen in August
Rail supplier updates from GE, Invensys, SYSTRA, Amsted, RailComm and Colo (Sept. 20)
Wisconsin DOT allocates $12 million for freight-rail projects
Rail supplier updates from GE, Bombardier/EMD, Thales, AECOM, Railserve and RailWorks (Sept. 19)
Mississippi Export Railroad to turn 90
NS, GE hold sustainability symposium in South Carolina
Major rail program at L.A.-area ports reviewed at AREMA conference
Watco installs Rainville, Barksdale in VP posts
Transportation Services Index inched up in July
Public transportation ridership up for sixth straight quarter
New Jersey DOT provides $6.6 million for eight freight-rail projects
BNSF wins defense department award for supporting employees with military duties
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Colo Railroad, Siemens, Gannett Fleming and Jacobs Associates (Sept. 14)
Rail industry's cost of capital rose in 2011, STB says
California DOT releases draft environmental report on Tehachapi double-track project
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, ENSCO, L.B. Foster, RailWorks, FreightCar America and Vossloh (Sept. 13)
Container counts climbed at Virginia port last month
Iowa commission allocates more than $4 million for rail projects
CSX, Maryland DOT identify potential Baltimore site for smaller intermodal facility
Rail supplier updates from AECOM, Ansaldo, ENSCO, Caterpillar/EMD, SNCF Geodis and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Sept. 11)
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
Texas port takes wraps off repowered switcher
Ohio utilities commission advances two crossing projects
KCS crafts security training program for front-line workers
Rail supplier updates from Trinity, Alstom, Siemens, CANARAIL, URS and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Sept. 7)
STB accepts Genesee & Wyoming's application to acquire RailAmerica, deems deal a 'minor' transaction
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Ansaldo, Thales, EI Systems and TMSA (Sept. 5)
Washington transportation commission helps fund crossing upgrades
BNSF boosts capacity in Williston Basin
Innotrans continues to offer North American attendees discounted registration to Germany trade show
UTU, TCU members ratify contracts
USDOT provides $900,000 to relocate freight-rail traffic in Indianapolis
Rail supplier updates from Invensys, RailComm, Las Vegas Railway and Hatch Mott MacDonald
CN solicits help from New Brunswick to preserve service on declining-volume line
Arkansas rail overpass wins regional AASHTO award
Baltimore port broke cargo volume record in July
UTU promotes International VP Previsich to assistant president
Savage completes BNSF-served crude oil terminal in North Dakota
BTS: Value of freight moved via surface transportation between NAFTA partners jumped in June
NIT League asks presidential candidates to share views on transportation issues
PBF Energy to move more crude oil by rail at Delaware refinery; GT Logistics completes rail lines at Texas terminal
Railroads prepare for impending Gulf Coast hurricane
Rail supplier news from GE, Whitmore, CTC, dFuzion, Crossrail and Cubic (Aug. 27)
Columbia & Cowlitz Railway workers ratify agreement
Kansas City Southern expands supplier diversity program
Grays Harbor port marks 100,000th export Chrysler vehicle
FRA proposes state rail plan guidance, roadway worker protection rulemaking
Rail supplier updates from RR Mergers, Siemens, Axion, Alternative Motive Power, L.B. Foster, Parsons Brinckerhoff (Aug. 24)
Tampa Port Authority installs Klug as interim chief executive
Santrol expands proppant, frac sand terminal roster in Eagle Ford Shale
USDOT forms Freight Policy Council; LaHood tours Idaho port
Ohio, Washington utilities commissions approve crossing upgrades
Velez joins Kansas City Southern as VP of business solutions, marketing
BNSF budgets more than $150 million for projects in Illinois, Iowa
Truss bridge move scheduled for Chicago grade separation project, CREATE partners say
President Obama expedites four transportation projects through 'We Can't Wait' initiative
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Winchester, Ansaldo, Axion, Strato and HNTB (Aug. 21)
National Grain Car Council to address fall harvest rail needs at September meeting
Port of Vancouver USA to start rail entrance project
CN, UTU reach tentative agreement covering Illinois Central yardmasters
Virginia port set volume record for third-straight month
Rep. Lucas, Farmrail, RailWorks and NRC part of rail project meeting in Oklahoma
Volume climbed for Port Metro Vancouver in first half
Pennsylvania & Southern eyes growth from leased CSX line; Alabama & Gulf Coast serves new crude oil terminal
Latest STB data shows U.S. Class I workforce bigger than last year, but smaller than previous month
Three TTCI researchers attain honor for wheel rail interface management model
L.A.-area ports report mixed container traffic results for July; Seattle port advances corridor preservation plan
Railroad supplier news from Wabtec, Siemens, Alion, L.B. Foster and Stella-Jones; Also, in memoriam: Midland's Keith Miller (Aug. 14)
Rep. Westmoreland, CSX and NRC part of Kia plant event in Georgia
Mammoet honors Kansas City Southern's efforts with cross-border transformer move
Georgia Ports Authority commemorates new highway bridge over ICTF tracks
Railway Supply Institute sells out exhibit space, extends early registration rate for Chicago event
BLET, UTU announce new and ratified agreements
Two Florida ports advance growth plans to prepare for Panama Canal expansion
Rail supplier news from Siemens, RailComm, Hub Group, Las Vegas Railway, FreightCar America, Crouch, Gannett Fleming and PTSI (Aug. 8)
Schneider National's intermodal service wins national logistics award in Mexico
Norfolk Southern, Kentucky cabinet forge funding pact for Louisville grade crossing project
Transportation Research Board accepting 'IDEA' proposals for safety, performance
BNSF, Union Pacific budget millions for trackwork in three states
Watco to begin operating Texas short line next month
Plains All American Pipeline to build two rail-served oil facilities; Ultra Green Energy opens biodiesel transload terminal
Rep. Westmoreland to discuss rail's role in Georgia's economy at Kia Motors event
APM Terminals to build, operate KCSM-served terminal at Mexican port
Rail updates from Siemens, CIT, Cubic, Mermec, ZETA-TECH, Burns Group and Duos Technologies (July 31)
Norfolk Southern completes trackwork blitz on Pennsylvania coal line
Cold storage facility opens at New Orleans port
Kansas City Southern participates in frac sand summit
Seattle port gains more super-size cranes; Georgia ports set annual cargo records
USDOT awards funds for Kentucky bridges and Alaska trackwork, extends university research program grants
Energy Information Administration: Rail deliveries of crude oil, petroleum products climbed in 2012's first half
Alameda Corridor construction authority seeks bids for grade separation work
Surface Transportation Board proposes rule reforms, proceeding to provide captive shippers 'rate relief'
Cold Train to acquire more containers, add service
Indiana Rail Road teams up with Arrow Reload to co-market transload services
Genesee & Wyoming: RailAmerica acquisition would mean more growth, diversification in addition to more railroads
ARCI: Rail-car orders, deliveries surged in second quarter
Genesee & Wyoming lands agreement to acquire RailAmerica
Rail supplier updates from GE, Alstom, Skanska Shimmick Herzog and Trinity Marine (July 20)
STB: Class I jobs rose in June
InnoTrans offers North American attendees discounted registration to Germany event
Railroad supplier updates from Bechtel, RATP, Crouch, PowerRail, Railserve and Parsons Brinckerhoff (July 18)
Intermodal rail a 'sensible' transportation option for U.S. Postal Service, inspector general report says
Kansas City Southern set revenue, income and operating ratio records in 2Q
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Ansaldo, RailComm, Veolia and Parsons Brinckerhoff (July 16)
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Railinc, Bombardier, HP, KYDEX and Michael Baker (July 13)
Government agencies in three states advance crossing, bridge projects
May's Transportation Services Index slipped slightly vs. April, BTS says
Port awards trench contract for West Vancouver Freight Access project
American Trucking Associations report: Rail's total tonnage share to shrink slightly by 2023
Illinois to provide $800 million for mass transit, rail improvements
Union Pacific attains minority council honor for diverse supplier base
Texas DOT's new Panama Canal working group holds inaugural meeting
Portland port, union agreement temporarily solves work dispute
Rail supplier news from Alstom-Bombardier, Siemens, Greenbrier and Parsons Brinckerhoff (July 3)
Cloud Peak Energy acquires undeveloped Powder River Basin mine on BNSF line
Surface Transportation Board seeks public input on proposed mediation rules
Kansas City Southern promotes Songer to VP, chief engineer
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Bombardier, Alstom, Thales, Wartsila and Pricelock (June 29)
BNSF, Union Pacific bolster lines in Illinois and Oklahoma
CN lands long-term bitumen transportation agreement with Southern Pacific
Rep. Huizenga tours Marquette Rail yard, demonstrates support for short-line tax credit
Kansas City Southern de Mexico turns 15; Schneider National marks 20 years in Mexico
Oregon Transportation Commission considers funding for 38 multi-modal projects
Surface transportation trade value tumbled in April, BTS says
California construction authority receives six bids for San Gabriel trench; Arizona DOT sets public meeting to address grade separation study
CSX releases 2011 'social responsibility' report
Long Beach port's board accepts TIGER III grant for rail project; Stockton port completes trackwork
U.S. Class I workforce shrank a smidgen in May, STB data shows
Rail supplier updates from NCC Construction, RailComm, Thales, Caterpillar, Kasgro and Cubic (June 25)
USDOT signs pact to share transportation stats with neighboring nations, provides funds for Amtrak station project
Port of Tacoma projects container volume boost from new ocean carrier service
Canadian freight-rail service review facilitator issues recommendations; CN urges feds to favor commercial solutions to service issues
USDOT selects 47 projects for TIGER IV grant awards
Rail supplier updates from EMD, Kelso, Columbus Steel, Raymond James, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Gulf Intermodal and IMC Cos. (June 22)
BNSF honors 98 shippers' haz-mat safety efforts
Rail shippers' fuel surcharge-fixing suits now a class action case; Class Is claim case is 'unfounded'
Public transit ridership reached record high in 2011, Canadian Urban Transit Association says
Politicians, railroads tout impending TIGER IV grants
CN partners with Ducks Unlimited Canada to support wetland conservation, restoration
BNSF outlines maintenance work in Colorado, Wyoming
Tongue River Railroad Co. to file revised application with STB
Federal Railroad Administration proposes seven more environmental procedure exclusions
BNSF to build sand storage facility with U.S. Silica in Eagle Ford Shale, serve expanded Musket crude-by-rail facility in Bakken Shale
Chicago DOT seeks design engineering services provider for two grade separations
Transportation Safety Board issues 'watch list' of safety issues in Canada
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Skanska, Bombardier, Parsons Brinckerhoff and RailWorks (June 15)
Ohio utilities commission OKs crossing upgrades; New York DOT schedules hearing on proposed public crossing
Transportation Services Index: April tally exceeded March's mark
Minnesota advisory committee seeks public input on Southern Rail Corridor study
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Harsco and GATX (June 13)
New Federal Railroad Administration regulations require toll-free telephone numbers posted at crossings
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Birdsall Services and Performance Team (June 12)
Washington state DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail funding
BNSF moves first outbound unit train from Rangeland Energy's Bakken Shale terminal in North Dakota
CSX, Schneider National forge pact to expand Ohio intermodal services
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Parsons, Voith, Nomad Digital, STV, RailTerm and Railliance (June 8)
Ohio utilities commission OKs three grade crossing upgrades; Washington transportation commission funds one crossing upgrade
United Transportation Union: Missouri & Northern Arkansas workers ratify pact, San Luis & Rio Grande workers sign up
BNSF, Union Pacific pursue trackwork projects; Union Pacific reports weak PRB coal traffic in May
Rail supplier updates from CIT Rail, Bombardier, L.B. Foster, AECOM, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Thales (June 5)
Regional Rail acquires debris transfer station in Pennsylvania
Double-track project to begin on busy southern California corridor
Kansas City Southern slates train speed boost in Mississippi, names haz-mat safety award winners
RSSI 2012 recap: Attendees talk rail technology, trends
CSX to cut emissions another 8 percent by 2020
North Carolina DOT schedules workshop on Charlotte crossing alternatives
UP tops Soy Transportation Coalition's service report card for second time
Flynn resigns as National Labor Relations Board member
BNSF budgets $306 million for infrastructure projects in three states
University of Denver introduces major covering global commerce, transportation
NAFTA partners' surface transportation trade value reached record high in March, BTS says
Rail supplier updates from Skanska, Cubic and Michael Baker (May 29)
BNSF budgets $111 million for Montana infrastructure projects
Indiana Rail Road CEO Hoback obtains honorary degree from Rose-Hulman Institute
USDOT notes close call reporting system, R&D strides in rail industry
New York & Ogdensburg helps transport large turbine blades to wind farm
Rep. Reed tours Western New York & Pennsylvania, hears call for short-line tax credit extension
California Transportation Commission allocates funds for grade separation
Rail supplier updates from GE Transportation, Siemens, Wabtec, GATX, RailComm and Parsons Brinckerhoff (May 24)
Georgia ports reached high cargo, auto volume marks in April
BNSF to maintain track, boost rail capacity in two states
AAR names numerous haz-mat safety award winners for 2011
U.S. Class I workforce expanded in April, STB says
Georgia ports support jobs and state's economy, college study shows
STB authorizes R.J. Corman to build Pennsylvania line
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Bourque Logistics, Traktionssysteme and OPW (May 21)
Iowa Pacific to operate Santa Cruz branch line
Rail supplier updates from CalAmp, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Bombardier and Gannett Fleming (May 17)
TTCI appoints Irani, Florom and Sherer to VP posts
BNSF details capital spending plans for Kansas, Missouri
Rail supplier updates from L.B. Foster, Bombardier, Alstom, RailTerm, TUV Rheinland, SourceOne and Cubic (May 15)
Kuk succeeds Laman as Indiana port's director
CSX, Amtrak and NYSDOT need to include pedestrian path in rail bridge plans, Sen. Schumer says
Rail supplier updates from Invensys, Ricardo, Bombardier, RailComm, RailTerm, Auto Truck and Cubic (May 11)
Transportation Services Index slipped in March
California commission OKs funds for grade separation project
Colorado, Texas short-line workers ratify new contracts
BNSF increased revenue, income in Q1
USDOT revises PTC implementation regulations
Pacer and CSXT, Schneider National and BNSF renew intermodal pacts
May 8: Updates from Ansaldo, Osmose and Norgren
OneRail Coalition to brief congressional staffers on rail industry's infrastructure investment
STB proposes new demurrage liability rule
CN, KCS make top management changes
Crosstex Energy to boost capacity at Louisiana crude oil transload facility
Three Class Is make jobseeker web site's list of top military employers
USDOT signs off on Oklahoma DOT's TIGER III grant for track upgrades
May 4: Updates from Veolia, Skanska Koch, Modjeski and Masters, RMI, TUV Rheinland and NRC
The Andersons acquires Iowa ethanol facility
Bartlett Grain to build KCSR-served facility in Illinois
CTA boosts price index component of CN's, CP's grain revenue cap
Tacoma port crafts 10-year plan
Surface transportation trade value shot up in February, BTS says
May 2: Updates from Whitmore, GATX, Parsons Brinckerhoff and AllTranstek
KCSR wins ACC's 'responsible partner' award
BNSF budgets $202 million for Nebraska projects, helps launch California trackwork
May 1: Updates from MAC Products, Wabtec, Koppers, Axion Power and The Andersons
BNSF bestows employee achievement awards, boots up interactive map
April 26: Updates from GE Transportation, Boatright, Bombardier, Trinity and RailComm
Slag processing, distribution facility coming to Indiana port
NS and KCS, Pacer and CRST form intermodal partnerships
AAR recognizes UP's Iden, Sen. Udall as 2012 Chafee award recipients
STB: U.S. Class I workforce enlarged in March
ARCI: Rail-car orders ratcheted down, deliveries ratcheted up in Q1
April 24: Updates from Progress Rail, IAS, Cubic and Auto Truck; Also: remembering Brown Railroad Equipment's Daniel Brown
KCS set four financial records in Q1
Georgia ports set container-handling record in March
CSX lands on magazine's top corporate citizens list, attains military association's honor
Ohio agency to help fund rail infrastructure improvements
Consolidated Fastfrate to co-locate cross-dock facility with CP intermodal yard
BNSF Logistics names 2011 Carrier Excellence Award winners
KCSM is ExxonMobil Mexico's top supplier for 2011
New York port, Missouri town seek TIGER IV grants for rail-related projects
April 13: Updates from Alstom, Siemens, Rocla, eVERIFILE.COM, JMA Railroad Supply and Parsons Brinckerhoff
North Carolina DOT schedules public meeting on proposed crossing closure
BTS: Freight TSI up, Passenger TSI down in February
South Africa's Transnet crafts seven-year plan to shift modal focus on rail
USDOT unveils new locomotive safety rule
North Carolina DOT to review bridge, crossing project at public workshop
TRANSCAER names national award winners
OOCL lands long-term lease for Long Beach port's planned container terminal
USDOT: Grants sought in TIGER IV applications well exceed $500 million pot
Illinois DOT to fund design for BNSF viaduct replacement
Rail fatalities in Canada reached five-year low last year, safety board says
Cold Train, Interstate Distributor team up on short-haul drayage at Washington intermodal terminal
Congressmen seek more federal funding for PTC research, emergency response training
April 3: Updates from Unitrac, EMCOR Group, Cubic Transportation, Progress Rail and STV
California commission provides $271 million for rail, highway projects
ASLRRA names three 2012 Marketing Award winners
KCS finishes trackwork in Texas, starts MOW project in Louisiana
March 30: Updates from Bombardier, Hanson Professional, T-Mobile, CANARAIL and VTG
Cleveland port wins St. Lawrence Seaway agency's Pacesetter award
UP, Missouri DOT launch construction on Osage River bridge
House, Senate pass 90-day extension of surface transportation bill
STB seeks public input on proposed mediation, arbitration rule changes
Washington DOT, Kansas City seek TIGER IV grants for transportation projects
Coalition promotes rail safety in California city
Value of surface-transported trade between NAFTA partners jumped in January, BTS says
Province to divest Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, cease passenger-rail service
Joffrion to head Tennessee DOT's rail office
Rail labor unions claim BNSF's medical reporting policy violates federal laws; BNSF asserts policy is consistent with labor laws
Watco installs GM, assistant GM at Wisconsin & Southern
BLET, Volpe Center help further safety study for commuter-rail engineers
BTS: Surface transportation trade value among NAFTA partners climbed to 17-year high in 2011
U.S. Class I workforce was a tad smaller in February, STB data shows
March 21: Updates from Siemens, Alternative Motive Power Systems, Axion, Hirschmann Automation, RailComm and Alstom
Watco assigns Henderson, Stephenson to GM posts
Massachusetts measure would provide funding for quiet zones
Alameda Corridor authority seeks bids for San Gabriel grade separation
North America's largest container ship calls on Long Beach port
TCU's Scardelletti: Senate should restore FTA funding levels in transportation bill, USDOT should provide TIGER IV grant for Metra bridge project
North Carolina DOT, town officials to revise rail improvement plans
Transportation Services Index slipped in January, BTS says
CSX honors chemical shippers' safety efforts; TRANSCAER continues anhydrous ammonia training tour
BNSF: Customers cut carbon dioxide emissions by using rail instead of trucks
Shippers Conditions Index flatlined in January, FTR says
STB schedule speakers for Berkshire/BNSF acquisition hearing
Rhode Island port elevates standing among North American auto importers, Gov. Chafee says
New York DOT schedules public meeting to review CSXT crossing closures
KCS crafts logo to commemorate 125th anniversary
Ratner Steel to build plant at NS-served Indiana port
CSX a finalist in CivilianJobs.com's best military employer rankings
International Trade Administration honors TTCI's export achievements
California port marks completion of track expansion
March 6: Updates from Alstom, Siemens, Harsco, Balfour Beatty, KONE and URS
Maersk Line, BNSF team up to provide 'Flagship' import container service
March 5: Updates from GE, Lochner, Bombardier, RailTerm, Michael Baker and OPW
L.A. port attains EPA 'climate leadership' honor; Seattle port readies rail corridor sale
TCU members ratify pact, BLET and UTU reach tentative agreements
USDOT provides $16.9 million for 12 rail projects
March 1: Updates from Timken, Nomad Digital, Professional Transportation, Boatright and e-Builder
Santa Cruz commission seeks rail operator for UP line in California
BTS: Value of cargo moved between NAFTA nations climbed in December
Oregon DOT to pore over 21 rail, seven transit applications seeking state grants
Washington commission approves funds for crossing upgrades
The Andersons to acquire Iowa ethanol production facility
California commission approves funding for ACE grade separation
Millennium Bulk Terminals to build export coal facility at Washington port
Berkshire Hathaway: BNSF set earnings record in 2011, seeks to continue 'massive' reinvestments in 2012
Pennsylvania provides $23 million in grants for 16 freight-rail projects
North Carolina DOT seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
KCSR lands RRIF loan to acquire 30 GE locomotives
BNSF pursues hundreds of economic development projects after a strong 2011
U.S. Class I workforce shrunk slightly in January, STB data shows
Patriot Rail operates first train on NCDOT's P&N corridor
STB to hold hearing on cost determination effects of Berkshire's BNSF purchase
Updates from Wi-Tronix, Bombardier, Parsons Brinckerhoff, T.Y. Lin and Trinity
Crossing upgrades advance in North Carolina, Ohio and Washington
KCS reorganizes international mechanical departments
Baltimore port sets volume records; Oshawa port nets port authority
Texas A&M to create rail research center
Updates from Skanska USA, Cooper Bearings, Pacer, Timken and CF Rail
North Carolina DOT upgrades seven crossings; Texas town launches quiet zone work
Transportation Services Index reached 2011 high in December
Houston port tabs Waterworth as interim leader
Michigan, New Hampshire DOTs advance state rail plans
Missouri commission awards contract for rail bridge project
BNSF opens new car shop, inspection tracks in North Dakota
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passes bill without truck weight, size increases
BNSF boosts capex budget to $3.9 billion for 2012
House, Senate committees take up long-term surface transportation bills
USDOT launches TIGER grant program's fourth iteration
KCSM opens new transload center in Mexico
Grade separations advance in California, crossing projects advance in Ohio and North Carolina
18 transportation unions band together to oppose FAA reauthorization bill provisions
AAR to fight truck weight, size provisions in surface transportation bill
Updates from Talgo, RailComm and Parsons Brinckerhoff
Teamsters ratify CN contract; BLET and UTU advance short-line agreements
Updates from Bombardier, Invensys, Banyan Rail, RMI and PowerRail
TCU/IAM criticizes FAA bill's rail labor implications; UTU scores organizing win and ratifications
Updates from AECOM, Ansaldo, Kelso, Axion, Hanson and MagneMotion
P&N corridor reconstruction work to end next month, North Carolina DOT says
Georgia ports boosted volume, advanced harbor-deepening project in 2011
Wisconsin & Southern putting last touches on $17 million project
ARCI: Rail-car deliveries up, orders down in 4Q
KCS sets several revenue and volume records
USDOT grants target three rail, intermodal research centers
Ohio utilities commission OKs upgrades at three crossings
U.S. Class I workforce shrunk slightly in December
Updates from Faiveley Transport, L.B. Foster, Alstom, Sapa, Oracle and Parson Brinckerhoff
NS double-stack trains begin to traverse 'Heartland Connector' in Ohio
Wisconsin grants help fund two freight-rail projects
Chinese university delegation ponders collaboration with TTCI
NTSB issues safety recommendations to address rear-end train collision concerns
Transportation Services Index held steady in November
Updates from GE, AECOM, OPW Fluid Group and Stantec
STB appoints seven new members to railroad-shipper advisory council
STB rejects Wisconsin legislators' petition to delay the sale of WSOR to Watco
Legislation, PTC and rail safety were hot topics at NRC's annual conference
Ohio utilities commission OKs crossing upgrades
Mulvey to serve another stint as STB vice chair
Updates from GE Transportation, Skanska, Thales and Pacific Alaska
CREATE program posted progress, missed out on TIGER III grant in 2011
TCU, IAMAW complete merger
Five Wisconsin legislators seek delay in Watco's WSOR acquisition
Transit News
APTA: Take a train or bus and save more than $9,000 a year
GO Transit to add travel options in January
Sound Transit names new light-rail station, adds round trip to Sounder train
USDOT finalizes changes to New Starts/Small Starts grant program
VIA Rail Canada appoints Mallory, Sergieh to its board
Sound Transit to develop transit-oriented development strategy
Light-rail strike averted, Valley Metro says
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Murray, MBTA break ground for new commuter-rail station
Sound Transit's 2013 budget focuses on ridership growth, light-rail expansions
San Diego transit agency temporarily closes Fifth Avenue Trolley Station for renovation
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council picks two firms for Southwest Line's preliminary engineering work
Ottawa council OKs Confederation Line light-rail project
CTA's board approves $1.4 billion budget for 2013
USDOT signs $1.55 billion funding agreement for Honolulu transit-rail project
MTA: CEO Lhota to step down, board approves 2013 budget and fare hikes
Houston METRO CEO Greanias to resign
Cleveland RTA approves operating, capital budgets for 2013
FRA issues record of decision for Chicago-St. Louis corridor
Amtrak appoints Nichols chief transportation officer
TriMet fare increase, service cuts blamed for 3Q ridership slip
FRA signs Record of Decision for Virginia passenger-rail study
Illinois congressman calls on CN to help Metra expand Heritage Corridor service
L.A. crews begin utility work on Regional Connector light-rail project
USDOT approves $120 million loan for Dallas light-rail extension
Maryland Transit Administration sends Red Line environmental statement to FTA
FRA signs Record of Decision for Virginia passenger-rail study
Metropolitan Council awards $10 million for transit-oriented development in Twin Cities
Amtrak eyes high-speed trains in Northeast Corridor, launches Norfolk service
Amtrak eyes high-speed trains in Northeast Corridor
NJ Transit resumes full service on Raritan Valley Line, promises better preparation for future storms
USDOT, Charlotte officials break ground on new streetcar starter line
Santa Clara VTA completes creek restoration as part of BART Silicon Valley project
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick kicks off first phase of Green Line extension project
BART to give hiring preference to job-seeking veterans
APTA: Transit ridership rose 2.6 percent in 2012's first nine months
Michigan DOT, FRA sign track purchase agreement with NS
Sen. Brown calls for relocating Amtrak service in Ohio
Union Depot's $243 million restoration completed in St. Paul
GO Transit completes switch replacement project
Santa Clara VTA receives $50 million state grant for BART extension
LaHood to testify at House transportation committee hearing on high-speed rail
Canada's transit ridership grew 3.2 percent in 2012's first half
Ottawa recommends Rideau Transit Group to build light-rail line
UTA to mark opening of new FrontRunner South Line
SEPTA promotes Lund to assistant GM; Valley Metro names Brown chief engineer
L.A. transportation authority to host meeting on Union Station master plan
Honolulu transit officials receive first steel shipment for rail project
Sound Transit to host public meetings on Tacoma Link expansion
DART opens new segments on Blue, Orange lines
CTA to reopen Lawrence Red Line Station
Metrolinx unveils next wave of 'Big Move' projects
Johnson to succeed Kempton as Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit to begin testing trains on Morris, Essex lines
Shuster named chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Frione joins South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Hurricane Sandy update: MTA's repair bill is $5 billion, Gov. Cuomo says
TriMet begins welding first segments of rail on Portland-Milwaukie light-rail line
AASHTO names Wright executive director
Amtrak installs Hanson as police chief, earns accreditation from law enforcement group
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Ansaldo STS, Kelso and GATX (Nov. 21)
Post-Hurricane Sandy update: MTA offers free shuttle service to Rockaway Peninsula
Chicago Transit Authority's proposed 2013 budget addresses $165 million shortfall
Honolulu transit authority, FTA to sign $1.55 billion grant agreement for rail project
Illinois Gov. Quinn announces $352 million rail-car contract for high-speed lines
Illinois Gov. Quinn announces $352 million rail-car contract for high-speed lines
Chicago Transit Authority awards contract for Red Line South project
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit restores all but one rail line
Sound Transit to jointly study transit expansion with Seattle, add parking at Edmonds Station
Amtrak adds four rail cars to accommodate strong demand for Virginia service launch
Los Angeles transit agency posts double-digit ridership gain
Hurricane Sandy update: Feds speed up $25 million in funding to help New Jersey Transit restore train service
Illinois, FRA sign off on environmental statement for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail line
Amtrak, NJ Transit to complete electrical substation repairs on Friday
Los Angeles transit agency begins utility work for Westside Subway Extension
IDOT, FRA sign off on Tier 1 environmental statement for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed line
US High-Speed Rail Association appoints Diridon chairman
WMATA announces Inauguration Day fare card, operation hours
Refurbished rail cars undergo testing for proposed commuter-rail services in southeast Michigan
Calgary to launch service on West LRT line next month
PATH, LIRR resume more services as storm repairs continue
CTA places 5000-series cars into service on Red Line
SEPTA unveils plan to reduce energy costs
DART prepares opening of Blue, Orange line extensions
Public transportation systems reaching out to veterans, APTA says
Cleveland transit agency begins gathering rider data for project planning purposes
Miami-Dade County authorizes contract to replace rail-car fleet
Amtrak, New Jersey Transit offer expanded rail service
Talgo sues state of Wisconsin over high-speed train deal
WMATA hosts job recruiting event for vets, transitioning military members
D.C. transportation officials analyze responses to streetcar information request
Sound Transit seeks input on Federal Way Transit extension
Shuster seeks House T&I Committee chairmanship
Pro-transit initiatives passed in a majority of local ballots on Tuesday
Houston's METRO receives state recognition for financial transparency, reporting
Port Authority Trans-Hudson restores limited commuter-rail service; MTA opens more lines
MARTA's scheduled fare hike to take effect Sunday
The T to solicit more public input on TEX Rail project
Chicago Transit Authority reaches tentative agreement for construction, maintenance workers
Sound Transit broke ridership records in September
Caltrain's ridership rose to record height, but on-time performance dipped in September
Chicago's RTA posts transit ridership increase through August
In Sandy's wake: Building America's Future calls for long-term infrastructure strategy, MTA restores more service
North Carolina DOT choses Hines Group as Gateway Station master developer
Transportation, labor departments announce millions more for hurricane cleanup
Kansas State University to test how concrete ties hold up in cold weather
Kansas City streetcar plan receives FTA's environmental OK
MBTA reports September ridership increase
Seattle secures funds for streetcar extension's design phase
Hurricane aftermath: Passenger-rail, subway service reopening gradually; USDOT provides $13 million in 'quick-release' emergency funds
RTD extends free ride program to military through 2014
Metro Transit to open new Northstar line station next month
East Coast storm cleanup continues; Amtrak begins operating limited service in Northeast
Canada awards another 'early works' contract for Evergreen Line
Sound Transit awards construction management contract for Northgate Link project
East Coast passenger railroads work to restore service after massive storm
Denton County Transportation Authority approves fare changes, posts annual ridership gain
FTA to fund $400,000 for Hudson-Bergen light-rail study
BART marks completion of Warm Springs tunnel project
East Coast passenger railroads prep for high winds, flooding from 'super storm'
APTA names Parsons Brinckerhoff's Henke the 'outstanding' business member for 2012
BART notes quarterly ridership increase, cleaner cars
California Transportation Commission issues Prop 1A funds for ACE project
Fort Worth Transportation Authority OKs some fare hikes
Utah Transit Authority to launch new Airport TRAX light-rail line in April
Cincinnati passenger-rail plan advances with funding, preferred alignment decisions
Greater Cleveland transit agency opens Buckeye-Woodhill Station
SFMTA seeks bids for Central Subway construction contract
WMATA completes Dupont Circle escalator project
GO Transit opens new parking structure
Toronto reports record ridership on transit system
Rail supplier updates from Bechtel, Bombardier, Siemens and Hatch Mott MacDonald (Oct. 19)
Delaware DOT launches third-track project near Wilmington
Lack of access to bus, air service in smaller communities boosts Amtrak ridership, Boardman says
Gas prices helped boost LACMTA ridership in September
Metrolink completes L.A. Union Station track reconstruction project
Texas DOT to study Oklahoma-to-south Texas rail service
Bombardier to operate MARC trains
Delaware DOT begins third-track project near Wilmington
Rail supplier news from Ansaldo, CalAmp, Jacobs Engineering, dFuzion, Baker and Freeborn & Peters (Oct. 17)
CATS receives full funding grant agreement for LYNX light-rail extension
NJ Transit authorizes restoration of historic station's exterior
Metrolink to receive $7.8 million in state funds for grade crossing improvements
Sound Transit to solicit public comments on proposed service changes
New York MTA proposes fare, toll increases
DART board elects officers
Valley Metro receives $75 million FTA grant for light-rail extension
UTA prepares for Dec. 10 opening of new FrontRunner line
Houston's METRO marks progress on light-rail expansion project
San Francisco MTA receives $942 million in New Starts funding for light-rail extension to Chinatown
Point Defiance Bypass environmental study now complete
First Central Corridor light-rail vehicle arrives in downtown Minneapolis
CTA announces new agreement with ironworkers
WMATA unveils mock-up of its new rail cars
FTA issues FY2013 guidance, funding information under MAP-21
NJ Transit considers eliminating free travel for non-union employees, retirees
MassDOT strives for travel-mode shift to reduce traffic, GHG emissions
DART to offer new mobile ticketing technology
Independent review shows Honolulu's financial plan for new rail system is 'reasonable'
MARTA picks Parker as next GM, CEO
California creates local authority to oversee Pacific Surfliner service
PATCO to end contactless bank-card pilot program
DART names Calcano VP of human resources
USDOT, FRA mark completion of Vermonter rail project
British Columbia selects preferred contractor for Evergreen Line
CSX, Massachusetts officials finalize agreement on Framingham/Worcester line
Houston METRO's FY2013 budget continues rail expansion
Metrolinx, Toronto commission agree on light-rail operations and maintenance
Norfolk light-rail service is keeping cars off roads, survey says
APTA honors agencies, leaders for excellence in public transportation
USDOT announces $120 million in high-speed rail funds for Connecticut
APTA elects Flora chair for 2012-13
L.A. light-rail project cleared for $545.9 million TIFIA loan
Obama's 'We Can't Wait' initiative expedites Minneapolis, Cleveland transit projects
Tarrytown station project completed on schedule, Metro-North says
USDOT awards grants for rail service study, electric locomotive research and safety system development
MARTA's current economics are unsustainable, audit firm says
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
California commission releases $39.8 million for Caltrain modernization project
California, Midwest DOTs issue notice on passenger train contract
MTA ridership surveys show improved satisfaction
Charlotte receives $18 million federal grant for light-rail line
APTA to honor L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa for championing public transportation
San Diego MTS sells more trolley cars to Argentinian city
New York City Transit opens new subway transfer
DART approves $1 billion FY2013 budget
Federal, North Carolina officials mark full funding of new Raleigh station
MARTA's Scott named next GM of MBTA
New York MTA marks tunnel breakthrough for East Side Access megaproject
FTA, transit industry officials hold first safety oversight meeting
USDOT awards funds to improve Amtrak, freight line in North Carolina
Amtrak to operate 165-mph test trains in Northeast Corridor
Construction begins on Joliet, Ill., transportation center
New York-area port authority to study direct rail extension to Newark airport
The T projects higher ridership, cost for TEX Rail project
Orange County-area officials break ground on Anaheim intermodal station
Amtrak friends and foes testify at latest House hearing
DCTA to solicit public input on fare proposals
AREMA honors BNSF with Hay Award for 2011 flood-recovery efforts
Mica to host third in series of congressional hearings on Amtrak
Cleveland agency to break ground on Red Line station reconstruction project
Massachusetts prepares to take over CSX track for commuter-rail expansion
Bombardier to supply components for Saudi railways' high-speed trains
Virginia receives federal funds for Arkendale-Powell's Creek third track
MTA New York City Transit names Lambert chief transportation officer of Rapid Transit Operations
TransLink proposal calls for cost-cutting, drawing on reserve fund
RTA proposes $2.5 billion capital improvement initiative for Chicago-area transit
Maryland's MARC posts record August on-time performance
House approves continuing resolution for federal programs; transit security and tax programs advance in Congress
Metrolink tabs DePallo as CEO; MARTA names Bland, Parker as GM finalists
NTSB drops five safety recommendations for WMATA
Three proposals submitted for Ottawa light-rail project
Sound Transit to kick off commuter-rail service to South Tacoma, Lakewood next month
Chicago Transit Authority awards $220 million contract for Red Line reconstruction
Metrolinx awards major tunnel-boring contract for light-rail expansion
Metrolink marks first test of positive train control system
Mica: Report highlights Amtrak's failure to compete
Valley Metro puts Phoenix light-rail extension on fast track to completion
WMATA posts $28 million operating surplus for FY2012
Amtrak posts record monthly ridership; Mica to hold congressional hearing to review railroad's 'monopoly'
APTA elects officers, new board members
Former San Diego Trolley leader Langley Powell dies
Virginia Railway Express appoints Allen CEO
Illinois DOT: Chicago-St. Louis project has not been delayed
Metro-North Railroad to host meetings on proposed East Bronx service
FRA approves TIGER II grant for Niagara Falls Amtrak station and intermodal center, Sen. Schumer says
WMATA solicits public opinions on rail-service standards
D.C. DOT receives 20 responses to priority streetcar system development
Chicago's Metra breaks ground on Ravenswood Station reconstruction
Chinese Ministry of Railways changes high-speed train order with Bombardier joint venture
Amtrak to roll out 'Great Dome' car on Adirondack service
Metro Gold Line extension authority completes structural bridge work
Chicago Transit Authority releases plan for contracting opportunities
Twin Cities' Metro Transit names Harrington chief of police
First of 14 substations installed along Central Corridor light-rail line in Minnesota
Sound Transit names Harbour deputy CEO
Amtrak Virginia service to Norfolk to launch Dec. 12
San Diego trolley project reaches milestone
LaHood calls on states, D.C. to prepare for new transit safety regs
FRA, Virginia rail agency complete final EIS for Richmond-Hampton Roads HSR corridor
Sacramento transit agency adds light-rail service at night
Court ruling prompts Honolulu to halt transit-rail project
Denver's RTD OKs short-term plan for FasTracks
California commission allocates $60 million for Metrolink fleet upgrades
North Texas transit agencies plan fare adjustments
Construction to start today on Milpitas light-rail station
GOP platform calls for ending Amtrak subsidy, high-speed rail funding
GOP platform calls for ending Amtrak, high-speed rail funding
New York's MTA submits $65 million in claims for Tropical Storm Irene damage
BART Silicon Valley extension receives $40 million state allocation
Oregon DOT soliciting public input on Portland-to-Eugene passenger-rail improvements
Oregon DOT soliciting public input on Portland-to-Eugene passenger-rail improvements
Sound Transit recognized for environmental excellence
New York MTA to appeal judge's ruling against payroll mobility tax
New York MTA issues initial findings of Second Avenue subway blasting incident
SEPTA hires Bradford as marketing director
Chicago Transit Authority adds service to reduce crowding
Draft environmental report released for Metro Gold Line Foothill light-rail project
SEPTA makes key personnel changes
Sound Transit solicits comments on Tacoma Link expansion, receives national award for procurement process
Metra starts reconstruction of Fox River Grove Station, unveils design of Healy Station
Labor deal enables Pittsburgh port authority to postpone service cuts
Houston's METRO schedules Nov. 6 referendum for mobility program
North Carolina DOT, Charlotte seek developer qualifications for Gateway Station area
Sound Transit breaks ground on Northgate light-rail extension
Americans for Prosperity joins fight against Milwaukee streetcar project
Ontario government reveals next steps of Ontario Northland Transportation divestiture
Obama targets $473 million in unspent 'earmarks' at transportation projects
Romney threatens to eliminate Amtrak subsidy if elected; Eno's Schank weighs in on potential implications
Honolulu transit authority to add 800 seats to rail-car fleet
Los Angeles transit agency, union reach contract agreement
FRA OKs grant to study return of Amtrak route in Alabama
DART: Carlson becomes general counsel, Adams joins board
BART adding service to Richmond-Millbrae Line
TriMet's WES commuter-rail route posted record ridership last month
Sound Transit awarded $400,000 state grant for energy efficiency projects
Pennsylvania's updated transportation plan includes transit, freight-rail projects
Chicago Transit Authority posts 16 consecutive months of ridership growth
Capital Metro marks milestone with one-millionth rail rider
North Carolina transportation board adopts long-range plan
North County Transit District makes progress on rail-horn technology project
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $1.5 billion transportation funding bill
Federal Transit Administration issues 'record of decision' on Los Angeles subway extension
Georgia DOT issues RFP for Atlanta-Columbus high-speed line
High-speed rail institute being proposed at UNLV
Twin Cities to host key rail conference in 2014
San Francisco agency's leaders respond to report critical of Muni's 'switchback' use
Chicago Transit Authority amends contract for station improvement project
New Jersey Transit registers improvement in rider satisfaction
Chicago's Metra breaks ground on Cicero Station rehab project
Sound Transit begins signal, rail testing on Sounder extension
New Jersey Transit to make room for more bicycles on trains
Greater Cleveland RTA's Calabrese recognized locally for leadership
Utility line relocation to begin on San Francisco's Central Subway tunnel project
Union Pacific, TriMet and Portland officials collaborate on salmon habitat project
SEPTA earns APTA's 'gold' recognition for sustainability efforts
Amtrak completes first phases of Seattle maintenance facility, adds motor coach connections in North Carolina
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, L.B. Foster, Bombardier, Alstom, GE Transportation and Pacer (Aug. 6)
Sound Transit moves buildings to make way for Link light-rail expansion
Caltrain announces federal grant for advanced signal system, sets ridership record in June
MARTA board to discuss post-referendum strategy
Norfolk Southern joins automotive industry group
New York City officials mark completion of subway station rehab projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Corbett to step down from port authority's board
Rail supplier updates from Parsons Brinckerhoff, STV, Harsco, Hub Group and Sam Schwartz (Aug. 2)
South Florida transportation authority names Abrams chair, Barreiro vice chair
North Carolina DOT to host meeting on proposed Raleigh station
Richard, Scott and Washington honored as White House transportation 'innovators'
MBTA's ridership grew 5.7 percent in FY2012
Atlanta-area voters reject transportation tax
BART contracting plan would boost small business opportunities
Twin Cities' Metro Transit to trim fares on Northstar commuter-rail line
New York's MTA recognizes its subsidiaries' safety efforts
Metrorail Orange Line opens to Miami International Airport
APTA names SEPTA 'Outstanding Public Transportation System' for 2012
LaHood announces expansion of transportation project finance fund
Parsons Brinckerhoff appoints Yirigian to oversee Connecticut HSR program
MTA completes tunnel boring work on 'megaprojects'
Metrolinx to bring GO Transit service to Acton, Ontario
PATH on pace to set ridership record for second straight year
Local government association approves Valley Metro's light-rail plan, route
MTA's financial plan shows balanced budget in 2012 and 2013, but deficits thereafter
VIA Rail, Air Transat to offer rail and air ticket packages
Track relocation-related contract let for TransLink's Evergreen Line
Cleveland transit agency records another ridership increase in June
Arlington County board signs off on long-range capital plan
USDOT doles out FY2012 state-of-good-repair grants
Las Vegas Railway Express names Wilson COO; South Florida RTA appoints Wolfe to board
Alameda Corridor construction authority set to award San Gabriel trench contract
New York MTA announces transportation service improvements
Sound Transit celebrates third anniversary of Link light-rail system
Long Island Rail Road to invest in additional service
New Nippon Sharyo plant opens, will produce Metra's new Highliner cars
D.C. transit agency fixes computer glitch that stopped rail service
Nashville RTA registers ridership gain on Music City Star
San Francisco transportation agency completes first revenue bond sale
Ottawa light-rail project receives federal environmental assessment approval
Chicago Transit Authority unveils plan to rehab rail, bus maintenance facilities
California officials order L.A. track, train protection system repairs
Colorado DOT launches HSR study
Arbitrator rules in TriMet's favor in labor contract dispute
CTA completes Granville Station rehab project
MAP-21 provides FTA safety oversight of transit systems
MTA Metro-North to test smartphone ticketing
Sen. Durbin asks STB to address Amtrak's performance delays related to freight rail
MBTA's Green Line extension clears environmental review
High-speed rail world congress: speeches and stories from the opening session
Miami-Dade Transit's AirportLink nears completion
FTA creates MAP-21 informational website
Amtrak among U.S. railroads seeking to recruit more military veterans
NJ Transit's board adopts FY2013 budget, capital program
LaHood addresses high-speed rail at Philadelphia event
LaHood addresses high-speed rail at Philadelphia event
WMATA repairs track affected by 'heat kink'
Rail industry commits to hiring 5,000 veterans in 2012
DART preps for Orange Line's July 30 opening
FTA OKs CATS' light-rail extension for final design
APTA report: High-speed rail benefits outweigh costs
Rail supplier updates from Ansaldo, Bombardier and HDR Engineering (July 9)
Canadian transit association launches campaign to promote public transit
Bay Area commission to hold hearing on transportation plan
Rutgers ad sales to raise $5,000 monthly for PATCO rail line
Cleveland transit authority's 2013 tax budget 'stable'
Charlotte transit agency hikes fares
Citizens committee reviews Santa Clara VTA's Measure A spending
Rail coalition calls for better surface transportation programs
Silver Line extension to Dulles advances with Loudoun County vote
FTA issues decision on L.A. transit corridor's environmental guidelines
TriMet begins second year of Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge construction
CTA debuts 5000-series rail cars on Green Line
L.A. transit board OKs contract for Union Station's master plan
California Transportation Commission approves high-speed connectivity funds for San Francisco's Central Subway
Ontario officials OK Toronto's transit plan
Honolulu officials apply for $1.55 billion in grants for transit-rail project
Surface transportation reauthorization bill awaits President Obama's signature
Congress passes major surface transportation bill
Sound Transit's board adopts $2.1 billion light-rail budget, schedule
Alaska Railroad's transit funding less shaky under transportation bill
Industry leaders respond to transportation bill's compromises
Congress passes surface transportation bill
IDOT to spend $8.6 million on more engineering studies for Springfield HSR corridor
Former New York Gov. Paterson joins MTA's board
House, Senate conference committee strikes deal on new transportation bill
Rail supplier updates from R.J. Corman, Bombardier, Atkins and Parsons Brinckerhoff; Also, in memoriam: PB's William Kennedy (June 27)
SEPTA modernizes Spring Garden, Girard subway stations
Amtrak completes Union Station improvements in Chicago
New York City's MTA awards Second Avenue Subway contract
Santa Clara transit agency switches to smart card fare system
SFMTA's Muni fares to increase July 1
New York City's MTA seeks real estate management proposals
North Carolina DOT secures TIGER grant for Raleigh Union Station
USDOT reimburses Wisconsin DOT for costs incurred on Milwaukee-Madison high-speed line
APTA promotes national 'Dump the Pump Day'
Virginia allocates $11.4 billion for transportation improvements
Congressional leaders appear closer to agreement on transportation bill
WMATA investigates latest friction ring incident
L.A.-area officials dedicate Expo Line's Culver City Station
Regional agreement reached to fund Caltrain modernization
Sen. Boxer releases statement on Conference Committee's work
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, Skanska and CIT Rail (June 19)
Denton County agency celebrates A-train's first year, starts running new Stadler trains
U.S. Chamber calls on Congress to pass transportation bill
Kansas City Southern's Haverty among National Railroad Hall of Fame inductees
Federal Railroad Administration proposes seven more environmental procedure exclusions
Delaware transit agency installs Skiver as executive director
Capitol Corridor celebrates 20 million riders
Maryland Transit Administration announces grant availability for local transit
BART's FY2013 budget includes slight fare increases
Union Pacific, Illinois DOT to launch last leg of major construction on Chicago-St. Louis route
Chicago Transit Authority inks deal with Groupon to attract new riders
Caltrain electrification plan would boost California's economy, Bay-area council study shows
Portland transit agency's FY2013 budget includes fare increases, service cuts
Transportation, construction advocates rally for surface transportation reauthorization
Caltrain electrification plan would boost California's economy, Bay-area council study shows
San Diego transit agency hires Castillo as marketing, communications manager
Washington transit agency renames station 'NoMa-Gallaudet U'
Amtrak marks opening of renewed Battle Creek station
WMATA to launch customer-service improvement initiative
Santa Clara VTA holds hearings on draft EIS for light-rail extension, awards track relocation contract
Twin tunnel section completed for Toronto-area subway extension
MTA New York City Transit adds trips to ease L Line overcrowding
Public hearing slated for Dulles Airport corridor project
House transportation appropriations bill would cut TIGER funding in FY2013
DesertXpress to be renamed 'XpressWest'
Fuller to lead North Carolina DOT
House appropriations subcommittee proposes no funding for HSR in FY13
Fuller to lead North Carolina DOT's rail division
Honolulu officials OK funding 'safeguard' for elevated rail project
FTA allows Sacramento transit agency to begin light-rail extension's final design
San Francisco transit agency ramps up subway construction, appoints head of capital programs
Massachusetts plans new commuter-rail station at New Balance site in Brighton
St. Louis transit agency wins top honor at APTA Rail Rodeo
Los Angeles transit authority prepares station openings along new Metro Expo Line
Californians rethinking support of high-speed rail project, USC poll finds
Dallas Area Rapid Transit serves 250 millionth light-rail rider
L.A. transportation authority begins advanced utility relocation for Crenshaw/LAX corridor project
TriMet posts May ridership gains
FRA issues alternative-design vehicle waiver to Denton County Transportation Authority
Chicago Transit Authority to reconstruct Dan Ryan Branch next year
California DOT doles out Proposition 1B grants to several transit agencies
American Public Transportation Association: Transit ridership jumps 5 percent in first quarter
TransLink reviews 2011 accomplishments
Chicago-area transit agencies receive high marks in rider satisfaction survey
NTSB issues reports on three Washington Metro accidents
UIC, APTA release speaker list for high-speed rail world congress
CTA offers naming rights to 11 stations, enacts veterans hiring policy
The T solicits public comments on two proposed TEX Rail stations in Fort Worth
AASHTO leader calls on Congress to advance transportation bill
DART to hold meetings, public hearing on proposed fare changes
Rail supplier updates from GE Transportation, Bombardier, Alstom, Gannett Fleming and Parsons Brinckerhoff (May 31)
MTA completes third Queens tunnel early
Valley Metro breaks ground on light-rail extension
WMATA installs final 'Guarded 8' rail switch
VTA solicits comments on proposed light-rail extension
SEPTA approves $1.3 billion operating, $303 million capital budgets for FY2013
LACMTA board OKs remainder of Westside subway extension project
Chicago DOT releases Union Station master plan study
Denver RTD to open first FasTracks rail line next spring
Chicago DOT releases Union Station master plan study
WMATA board signs off on FY2013 budget
New York MTA signs off on agreements for taxi service at Long Island Rail Road stations
SEPTA completes Ryers Station renovation
GO Transit marks 45th anniversary
Elevator, escalator maintenance efforts paying off, NYCT says
Federal, state officials kick off Eads Bridge project in St. Louis
Canada, Ontario to support preliminary engineering study for commuter-rail link
Rogoff signs $745.2 million grant agreement for TriMet's Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project
Metro Transit-St. Louis, BART to implement fare increases
Sound Transit Deputy CEO Kupersmith to retire
USDOT awards $85 million in New Starts funds to Portland-to-Milwaukie line
LIRR to prohibit alcohol on weekends
TransLink to solicit public input on North Shore Transit Plan
North Carolina, Virginia transportation agencies hand over SEHSR recommendation report to FRA
Parsons Brinckerhoff to provide design services for U.K.'s HS2
SBA recognizes MTA's diversity officer
NCTD names Zoll chief of security
Ontario government to offer GO Transit service guarantee
Charlotte transit agency signs Blue Line extension agreements with North Carolina Railroad, NS
WMATA opens first 'bike-and-ride' facility
TriMet posts April ridership gains in all modes
Sound Transit's light-rail tunnels reach downtown Seattle
Volatile gas prices drive Americans to ride trains, buses, study says
Central Corridor light-rail project reaches halfway mark
NYCT completes Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue Station rehab project
GO Transit to operate weekend service along Barrie corridor
Hursh to succeed Smith as VTA's COO
Amtrak revamps operations to strengthen performance, service
WMATA board to consider $2.3 billion budget for FY2013
Amtrak revamps operations to strengthen performance, service
USDOT announces $15.8 million grant to eliminate rail bottleneck in Detroit
BART's board approves Bombardier car contract
PANYNJ, local board award Moynihan Station contract to Skanska
Amtrak launches eTicketing service for Heartland Flyer passengers
GO Transit to add weekday rush-hour rides
NJ Transit posts gains in rider satisfaction
LACMTA proposes 8 percent budget increase for FY2013
USDOT, Michigan approve funding for West Detroit connector track project
LaHood, UTA officials to launch construction on Sugar House Streetcar
HART CEO proposes 7 percent budget cut
Boxer, Mica call on conference committee to forge agreement on transportation bill
STB: Michigan DOT does not need approval to acquire NS line
IDOT unveils new multi-modal transportation program
WMATA registers performance improvements in first quarter
Rogoff helps dedicate new Massachusetts intermodal center
Caltrain board OKs regional pact for electrification
NARP presents Golden Spike Award to Sen. Inouye
LaHood makes another pitch for 'Buy America'
SMART completes bond sale to fund new commuter-rail service
DART, Metra and PANYNJ announce personnel changes
San Francisco officials OK key resolutions to advance Central Subway project
Caltrain board to consider dipping into 'one-time funds' to address fiscal crunch
Maryland Transportation Secretary Swaim-Staley to resign
MBTA, DHS to test bioterrorism sensors
Valley Metro solicits public opinion on recommended light-rail, transit extension
Amtrak unveils plan for fleet replacement
CTA opens first new 'L' station in 18 years
VTA to transition to smart-card fare system
NCTD assumes dispatching for San Diego's coastal rail corridor
CTA North Red Line stations to undergo $86 million worth of upgrades
Conference committee to meet May 8 on surface transportation bill
California legislator proposes measure requiring CHSRA consultants to be more transparent
NARP recognizes Rep. Patrick Meehan with 'Golden Spike Award'
Sound Transit identifies route, station options for light-rail expansion
Amtrak receives energy grant; Twin Cities' council awards $15.7 million in TOD grants
SFMTA announces bid for subway station project
Denver's RTD board decides against FasTracks ballot initiative in 2012
Construction begins on Seattle's new streetcar line
Parsons Brinckerhoff names Whately to California HSR program management team
MBTA, Masabi to offer smartphone rail-ticket system
LACMTA prepares for Expo Line's launch on Saturday
Grand Central Terminal upgrades will slash energy consumption, MTA says
BART recommends Bombardier to build rail 'Fleet of the Future'
San Diego MTS authorizes trolley purchase option
Denver RTD: Unsolicited proposal for light-rail project has merit
ConnDOT to recycle train station project materials; initiates quiet-car pilot
HART begins construction of new rail system's foundation
USDOT opens bidding for USA-made passenger-rail cars
Hampton Roads Transit reaches 1 million light-rail rides
Amtrak names Stadtler VP of operations
USDOT releases RFP for standardized bi-level intercity passenger-rail cars
CATS to mark state grant agreement for LYNX Blue Line extension
SFMTA's board OKs two-year budget with maintenance improvements
House passes SAFETEA-LU extension with Keystone provision
Houston METRO, university partner on leadership development program
MTA to repair Baltimore light-rail, subway systems
TSA gives Amtrak security program 'gold standard' rating
GCRTA contract with ATU ties wage hikes to agency performance
Amtrak expands eTicketing pilot to Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin services
APTA names Childress CFO
Starbucks coming to Chicago's 'L' train
Federal, California officials break ground on BART's Berryessa extension
Amtrak, BNSF discuss Southwest Chief route's future
Rhode Island officials unveil Providence station project
Sound Transit purchases land for East Link line, easements for Eastside corridor
Washington State, Oregon DOTs partner to jointly manage Amtrak Cascades corridor
USDOT provision provides transit agencies flexibility to manage rising fuel costs
MoDOT seeks public input on state rail plan
DART tests light-rail train in Irving, introduces emergency text system
TriMet posted ridership increase for 12th straight month
Commuter rail to serve Wickford Junction station, garage
WMATA to resume major trackwork through December
NS to begin Michigan trackwork next week
UTA to open new commuter-rail line in December
Obama is committed to passenger-rail expansion, Szabo says
Updated revenue, ridership figures improve WMATA's FY2013 prospects
Eno's Schank weighs in on revised CHSRA business plan
Grassroots movement pushes for restoration of Amtrak Sunset Limited route
PANYNJ approves $256 million Harrison station replacement
Capital Metro's Watson named to Texas 'Hall of Honor' board; Brimmeier joins Pittsburgh port authority's board
Lautenberg endorses MTA's support for Amtrak Gateway Tunnel project
Sound Transit advances tunnel boring for University Link project
Foothill extension authority green lights work on light-rail alignment
WMATA launches campaign to combat sexual harassment of riders
VTA continues elevator, escalator upgrades
UTA's board passes fines for distracted behavior
GCRTA posted ridership spike on St. Patrick's Day
North Carolina DOT, Charlotte to gauge developers' interest in Gateway Station project
Tucson selects joint venture team for streetcar project
Work to resume on Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed corridor
Caltrain officials applaud MOU to modernize train system
RTD board approves 'hybrid' option for FasTracks northwest line
MTA purchases 300 Bombardier cars, employs new procurement process
MBTA, MassDOT recommend 23 percent fare hike and service cuts
Illinois DOT, UP set to launch more upgrades on Chicago-St. Louis corridor
Metropolitan Transportation Commission signs off on Caltrain electrification funding agreement
UTA to increase fares on April 1
Metrolinx acquires two CN track segments
FTA enables TEX Rail project to enter preliminary engineering stage
Gov. Cuomo, New York lawmakers agree to fund MTA capital plan
Maryland officials OK $21.3 million contract for MARC train storage facility, note February ridership record
Puget Sound transit agencies receive 'gold' sustainability standard
Design-build contractor selected for Central Mesa light-rail extension
Mica introduces three-month extension to SAFETEA-LU
Houston METRO notes progress on three light-rail lines
SEPTA police officers strike
L.A. Foothill construction authority issues RFQ for parking facilities
Sound Transit notes progress on University Link, Sounder projects
FasTracks committee sides with RTD staff on Northwest Rail Line implementation plan
Mica to propose three-month surface transportation bill extension
WMATA prepares to launch improved peak-period service
San Diego MTS logging high passenger counts in current fiscal year
House committee's FY13 resolution 'worst-ever' for transportation, TDD says; House to extend SAFETEA-LU again
Metrolink to host safety leadership workshop
MBTA to build underground emergency training center
LACMTA unveils final environmental reports for Westside subway project
San Francisco MTA notes progress, upcoming milestones for Central Subway project
USDOT report: U.S. transit agencies need more than $20 billion annually for upgrades, maintenance
LACMTA posts strong ridership gains in early 2012
USDOT, FTA propose streamlining environmental reviews for some transit projects
Mineta institute report: Workforce, training and research inadequate to meet the needs of California’s HSR system construction
Federal, local officials mark start of Pacific Northwest corridor construction
NJ Transit authorizes $5.2 million contract for Newark station upgrade
Funding issues prompt SEPTA to postpone capital projects
Amtrak sets new schedule for New Orleans-L.A. Sunset Limited
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains
TriMet refines proposal to close budget shortfall
Senate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill
Senate passes $109 billion surface transportation bill
Wisconsin legislative committee rejects maintenance facility plan for new Hiawatha trains
March 14: Updates from Invensys, Thales/Siemens, Axion International, RailComm and Pacer International
Leap Day helped TriMet ridership jump in February
CTA posts highest annual ridership gain in two decades
Maryland Transit Administration boosts service performance on commuter-rail lines
CATS to hold hearing on proposed fare increase
County court dismisses lawsuit against Sound Transit's East Link light-rail project
FTA commits $900 million to BART Silicon Valley Berryessa project
APTA: Annual ridership topped 10 billion for sixth consecutive year
Hart to head North Carolina DOT's public transportation division
WMATA completes $307 million in capital projects in FY2012’s first half
Mineta Transportation Institute issues recommendations for high-speed station planning
Poll: Half of California residents support HSR system
San Diego MTS officers arrest alleged graffiti vandals
Toronto council dissolves transit board, appoints new one
Sound Transit schedules meetings on light-rail expansion, wins federal grant for climate change study
RTD staff: Build Northwest rail line partway, postpone completion
TSA recognizes 17 rail, mass transit agencies' security efforts
APTA targets ad campaign at congressional action on transportation bill
CHSRA, southern California transit agencies sign MOU to invest in HSR connecting services
BART solicits public comments on fare increase proposals
MARTA board to consider new contracts for streetcar, security projects
MBCR set on-time performance record in February
Caltrain officials mark end of $61 million station improvement project
HART board approves Grabauskas as CEO, rail project director
Amtrak, TxDOT announce new passenger-rail service study
Ruddell elected president of South West Transit Association
Houston's METRO posts ridership gain for sixth consecutive month
LaHood: High-speed rail remains a 'major priority' for Obama administration
WMATA launches new email, text message system
Metro Transit to host open houses on Central Corridor transit service study
Metrolink receives $3.7 million from state to enhance crossing safety
Surface transportation legislation revisions still unclear, Mica says
CP, Parks Canada announce bear-protection research grants
APTA 'encouraged' by House leadership's shift on transit funding
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council chooses 'METRO' as name for LRT/BRT system
Metro Transit-St. Louis posted ridership gain in first half of FY2012
Sound Transit's board OKs $24 million budget amendment to fund light-rail extension
SFMTA acquires property for subway station, schedules budget meetings
TriMet solar system now operational on MAX Green, Yellow lines
PATCO to launch 'quiet car' pilot program
WMATA launches online public opinion survey on budget, fare issues
RTD to consider replacing rail line with bus service to Denver's northwest suburbs
House transportation bill would result in 'dire consequences' for many agencies, transit leaders say
RTD, TriMet add board members
DART beefs up security on trains
CTA unveils reforms to better manage parts, materials
TriMet posts ridership increase in January
Valley Metro tabs Banta to oversee light rail, bus operations
LaHood, Rogoff help launch Cincinnati streetcar construction
LACMTA to host community meetings on LAX rail link study
House vote delayed on transport bill; APTA continues push for transit funding
Metro-North completes $37.4 million Cortland Station project
TIFIA loan demand 'overwhelming,' LaHood says
Amtrak marks 110-mph service to Michigan, plans more high-speed improvements
Hoeffner to lead Michigan's new Office of Rail
Deputy Transportation Secretary Porcari addresses manufacturers, suppliers at Chicago rail forum
USDOT recommends $2.2 billion for rail, bus transit projects
DCTA appoints Soileau to plan rail, bus services
VTA's Silicon Valley project included in Obama’s FY2013 budget proposal
Obama's budget request includes $476 billion for surface transportation over six years
WMATA to host public meetings on FY2013 budget, fare proposals
BART approves partnership to explore Livermore extension
Representatives preparing amendment to restore transit account in House bill
Valley Metro prepares for Central Mesa light-rail construction
New Jersey DOT unveils track safety plan
SFMTA gets FTA OK for Central Subway project
Senate votes to advance transportation bill; AAR encourages passage of House bill
CTA seeks financial advice on public-private partnerships for transit projects
TriMet proposes service cuts, fare increases to address projected deficit
Transportation bill: Concerns linger about truck-limit proposals; Schumer includes transit benefit in Senate mark-up
Virginia, North Carolina transportation departments issue draft recommendations for Richmond-Raleigh HSR line
CTA develops more options to modernize North Red, Purple lines
Amtrak gets go-ahead to operate 110-mph trains in Michigan
FTA gives Honolulu authority OK to advance rail project
House gas tax proposal would 'erode' transit agencies' credit ratings, APTA says
VTA seats new board members
Plans under way for Grand Central Terminal's centennial celebration in 2013
LaHood tours Denver RTD’s West Rail Line project
Amtrak gets go-ahead to operate 110 mph trains in Michigan
Iowa DOT, FRA to study Chicago-Omaha route
House Ways and Means Committee passes measure that cuts mass transit funds
Five consortiums set to bid on California high-speed rail project
MBCR boosted on-time performance in January
Denton County agency seeks FRA waiver for new crashworthy rail vehicles
Construction begins on Atlanta streetcar line
Honolulu mayor proposes line of credit for transit-rail project
LACMTA: Orange Line Extension on track for June opening
LaHood, Philadelphia officials break ground on transit center project
GO Transit launches service at Allandale Waterfront station
LACMTA OKs targeted hiring program for construction projects
Harrell hired as HRT president, CEO
Hiawatha ridership reached record level in 2011
Florida officials broke ground on SunRail commuter-rail project last week
House transportation committee to consider long-term reauthorization measure on Thursday, Mica says
Parsons Brinckerhoff appoints lead estimator for California HSR project
BART approves engineering contract for Transbay Tube upgrades
LaHood highlights need for young women to study STEM subjects
Wisconsin DOT seeks public input on site for Milwaukee train maintenance facility
First contracts let on Vancouver's Evergreen Line project
Virginia lawmakers announce $116 million from feds for Dulles Rail
LaHood proposes streamlining transit funding; business groups petition for transportation funding bill
PATH set ridership record in 2011
APTA's Melaniphy calls on Congress to pass multi-year surface transportation bill
WMATA takes action in response to alleged thefts
WTS chapter names Illinois transportation leaders Schneider, Lafleur 'Women of the Year'
Amtrak service launch in Norfolk moved up to late December
Illinois kicks off state rail plan development with new website
Minnesota Gov. Dayton's financing proposal includes light-rail funds
Illinois Gov. Quinn announces plans for Rockford-area multi-modal station
USDOT provides $77 million in research and education grants, $40.8 million to help upgrade transit in national parks
Twin Cities’ Metro Transit, Cleveland’s RTA posted ridership gains in 2011
Chicago Mayor Emanuel opens renovated Grand Avenue station, announces other station projects
CTA enhances 'Train Tracker' service with text messaging
MARTA joins other entities to begin pedestrian bridge project
MTA, NYCT complete 'FASTRACK' repair project on Lexington line
House Transportation Committee Chair Mica endorses Romney for president
Denver's RTD elects 2012 officers
Minnesota Gov. Dayton calls on state DOT to form transportation finance advisory group
Amtrak's Boardman responds to Northeast Corridor's expedited environmental review
Eno's Schank weighs in on CHSRA executive shake-up, HSR's near-term future
Securing security measures: TSA works to implement standards for U.S. HSR systems
VTA names Fabela general counsel
Tri-Rail posted 'strong' ridership in 2011, SFRTA says
FTA conference highlighted Portland streetcar project
WMATA's Sarles recommends $1.6 billion operating, $997 million capital budget for FY2013
USDOT, environmental quality council to expedite environmental reviews for NEC high-speed project
SFMTA launches escalator rehabilitation program
LACMTA to begin public review period for Regional Connector project's final environmental statement
Amtrak outlines infrastructure renewal, fleet and other priorities for 2012
California's Harkey calls for halting state debt funds for HSR project; Feinstein calls on governor for 'swift action' to get project on track
TriMet posted double-digit rail ridership gains last month
Riders recommend DART, survey says
BART's Berryessa extension project 'days away' from receiving federal grant
Clough re-elected to GCRTA board post
Alaska Railroad solicits public input on 2012 capital plans
WMATA completes rail-car inspection
Metrolinx approves GO Transit fare increase
Brake-detachment incident prompts WMATA to inspect 464 cars
Metro-North to launch 'quiet cars' in Connecticut
FTA issues record of decision for Crenshaw/LAX light-rail project
SMART, Stacy and Witbeck/Herzog negotiate contract for commuter-rail project's first phase
DART solicits public opinions on proposed route changes
APTA: Congressional inaction on commuter benefits amounts to $550 tax increase for transit riders
USDOT awards $186 million for Chicago-St. Louis corridor
Hampton Roads Transit committee recommends Harrell for president, CEO post
MBTA proposes 'significant' fare increases, service cuts to deal with deficit
FTA OKs final design stage for Honolulu transit-rail project
FRA proposes changes to passenger train emergency systems
San Diego MTS names Burke chief of police
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council awards $11.3 million in development grants
MTA marks achievements in 2011
Metra notifies riders of pre-tax transit benefit cuts
Illinois DOT to concentrate 2012 high-speed construction on two segments
Articles
Railroad Contractor Case Studies (advertorial)
Railroads tackle major bridge projects to replace worn-out structures, speed up trains and improve access to rail service
Financial reports from Class I railroads in third quarter show resilience in the face of weak markets, soft economy
Norfolk Southern seeks to improve railroad safety by cultivating a new safety culture
State DOTs' social media activity on the rise, AASHTO survey finds
Americans want more transportation options; plus, freight rail traffic data
New train station on track for late 2014 completion in Rochester
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2012
Kansas City Southern Railway reaches 125th anniversary in good stead
Port of Vancouver expansion project ramps up
What's at stake for the rail industry this election cycle; plus, vital signs on the rail industry trade-show circuit (Context, October 2012)
Freight-rail regulation: Will re-reg resurface?
To what extent is rail transportation investment at risk?
Transportation infrastructure investment in an era of partisanship
Rail industry stakeholders weigh in on 2012 election issues
Election 2012: Rail experts sound off on funding, retirement, rules, policies and taxes
Transit agencies, passenger railroads pursue eco-friendly techniques
Recognition, reflection on the menu at League of Railway Industry Women's annual luncheon
AREMA conference attendees hear reports on safety, financial and technical trends
MARTA reminds passengers to ride the rails with courtesy
Quarterly container volume best in a year; transportation, logistics M&A activity robust
Romney threatens to eliminate Amtrak subsidy if elected; Eno's Schank weighs in on potential implications
MARTA to keep rail expansion vision alive
Gas prices, job market help drive transit ridership increase; plus, freight rail traffic data
Asset monitoring systems give railroads, shippers the information they want
Hurricane Katrina, other weather disasters offer lessons in emergency response, preparation
Railway engineering event exposes professors to rail education, research
Transit agencies share rail-car and locomotive purchase plans: Progressive Railroading's Fleet Stats 2012
Train control in a commuter–rail context: Uncertainty still clouds positive train control implementation efforts
U.S. high-speed rail likely to be built incrementally, consultants say at 8th world congress
A little transportation bill certainty certainly doesn't hurt; League of Railway Industry Women seeks 'Outstanding' nominations (Context, July 2012)
High-speed rail world congress: speeches and stories from the opening session
Bay Area Rapid Transit's push to invest in state of good repair, capacity improvements
Transportation improvement program posts progress in Chicago
Warrensburg and Pertle Springs streetcar revival being pondered by Missouri brothers
TEX Rail is on track for DFW Airport, says The T's Ruddell
At Union Pacific, the next stop is the next level; Orvie Linsin, 1939-2012 (Context, June 2012)
Alaska Railroad passenger operations in jeopardy as company braces for a potential loss of significant federal funds
Rail technology development at Union Pacific
Railroad communications technology: from cellular to radio to satellite to Wi-Fi
First-quarter railroad earnings analysis: Growth in shale, chemicals, autos, steel and intermodal traffic offset coal decline — by Tony Hatch
Young Americans' waning interest in driving has implications for transportation policy, report says
Railroad coal traffic update: Domestic volumes are down, but demand for export coal is up
Passenger rail expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth; Tank cars are still in demand; American Association of Railroad Superintendents' Frank Richter scholarship applications due July 1 — by Pat Foran
Passenger rail expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth: Transit agencies work together to plan and build passenger rail in North Texas
Even in tough times, rail transit agencies realize the benefits of public art
Maintenance of way technology: Top-of-rail lubrication and friction modifiers
Communication and signaling (C&S): Rail yard technology update
Light-rail update: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's trolley renewal project:
Rail infrastructure challenges, part 2: At rail transit agencies, maintenance-of-way managers are addressing track time, budget and staff resource issue
Rail infrastructure challenges, part 1: Freight railroads are on pace to meet ambitious maintenance-of-way goals this year
Railroading in the Laboratory: Recapping TTCI's 17th Annual AAR Research Review
Climbing the Hill at Railroad Day (Part 3)
Climbing the Hill at Railroad Day (Part 2)
Climbing the Hill at Railroad Day (Part 1)
Product update: Special trackwork (2012)
For some railroads, real-time locomotive health monitoring is the next logical step
Sustainability: Class I railroads are taking bigger footsteps toward shrinking their environmental footprint
Rail industry data and trends from
Progressive Railroading
February 2012
Transit agencies jointly tackle leadership succession planning
Capital ideas:
Progressive Railroading's
2012 Finance & Leasing Guide
Building the brand that is passenger-rail service; Surface talk about transportation bills — by Pat Foran (Context February 2012)
Q4 2011: All in all, it's just another brick in the 'renaissance' wall
Raise fares or cut service or ...? More 'new normal' considerations for transit agencies
New APTA report is a lesson in anti-HSR rhetoric
Town hall, Twitter style: TriMet turns to social media to obtain public input on budget issues
Rail industry data and trends from
Progressive Railroading
January 2012
Railroad safety: At grade crossings, the collaboration continues
As diesel costs rise, railroads turn to technology, training and procurement strategies to reduce fuel consumption
The railroad renaissance through the prism of gradual growth, short-line tax credit caught in 'extenders' undertow, and on the gender diversity beat — by Pat Foran (Context, January 2012)
Class I diversity strategies help women break through the glass ceiling
BNSF expects shales, domestic intermodal and other promising sectors to propel 2012 traffic beyond GDP-growth levels