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Cloud Peak Energy, BNSF amend transportation agreement
NCDOT taps Gulf & Ohio to operate state-owned rail line
PANYNJ unveils 2016 budgets
Tongue River Railroad puts Montana coal line plan on hold
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Ohio panel agrees to close CSX crossing
U.S. Class I workforce continues to shrink
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Washington Department of Ecology to draft new rules for crude-oil transport
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Watco's Cicero Central Railroad to begin Illinois operations
STB staff to gather input on proposed rules for performance data
BNSF posts higher profit in Q3
Ohio Rep. Jordan tours Fritz-Rumer Cooke track project; Foxx visits Denver RTD
Canada's TSB: CN derailment caused by poor wheel set performance
Green Plains, Delek to build ethanol train terminal on UP line
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Georgia Northeastern Railroad to be acquired
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TIGER VII: A look at rail-related projects
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Ohio DOT to replace 'yield' signs at rail crossings
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USDOT received $10.1 billion in TIGER VII funding requests
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House bill would extend PTC deadline
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USDOT announces plan to require drone registration
Railroad execs reiterate need for PTC deadline extension
Panama Canal Railway's Kenna to lead chamber group
USDOT drafts strategy for nation's freight movement
Landoll, Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey, Wasatch Railcar host congressional visits
Rep. Kind asks GAO to investigate blocked rail crossings in Wisconsin
KCS: Record operating ratio highlights a mostly trying third quarter
SEDA-COG, Graymont build track to serve Pennsylvania power plant
Rail supplier updates from Trinity, ShipXpress, Alstom and Bombardier (Oct. 14)
TTCI to help develop rail hazmat courses for rural emergency agencies
KCS unveils report on corporate sustainability efforts
North Carolina DOT adds signals, gates at Old Fort grade crossing
FRA report analyzes DOT-111 tank car test
Oklahoma panel OKs launch of rail crossing safety initiative
Rail supplier from CTC, Siemens, Brookville, Railway Supply Institute and CF Rail (Oct. 12)
Unit train delivering U.S. Silica frac sand breaks record
UP proposes Kankakee River bridge replacement
Heldt becomes president of LRIW; panel addresses challenges, opportunities for women in rail
FRA announces new track safety standards following CSX derailment
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Ohio panel OKs rail crossing improvement projects
AGT Food to acquire short-line operator Mobil Capital Holdings
Paducah and Louisville Railway trainmen approve new contract
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KCS unveils mobile-friendly website
AREMA awards annual Hay award to BNSF, UP for Tower 55 project
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Port Newark taps federal center's expertise for expansion project
ARS acquires FreightCar America's repair, maintenance business
PennDOT accepting public-private project ideas this month
UP to sell Rock Island Corridor in Missouri
Short Line Safety Institute kicks off search for executive director
Bill introduced to extend PTC deadline
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PHMSA to provide $5.9 million for rail incident response training
CP acquires Steelcare Inc.
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Progress Rail to acquire Rail Product Solutions from Amsted
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Tri-state board OKs $3.75 million grade separation project in Ohio
NCDOT approves contract for Sugar Creek grade separation project
Obama administration to speed up infrastructure project decisions
Ports of Virginia, Richmond agree to new 40-year lease
Port of Vancouver event highlights new crude-oil tank cars, safety measures
Senate committee grills FRA's Feinberg on PTC
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U.S. Rep. Ribble wants states to decide truck weight
GE Transportation names Miller president, CEO
Rail supplier updates from TTS, BNSF Logistics, Kelso, Alstom and Cubic (Sept. 14)
FRA's Feinberg to get Senate confirmation hearing this week
Consumers United for Rail Equity becomes Freight Rail Customer Alliance
Transportation Services Index a tad stronger in July
California enacts two-person crew legislation
Rail supplier updates from Siemens, CIG, Bombardier, Alstom, The Andersons, and Skelly and Loy (Sept. 10)
NCDOT awards $10.2 million contract for rail link
Washington state DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail funding
Kansas DOT unveils finalists for transload center sites
Joint powers authority to review proposed ICTF expansion near L.A.-area ports
Only four Class Is were 'revenue adequate' in 2014, STB says
Iowa DOT unveils new freight transportation grant program
Maine DOT contracts Central Maine & Quebec to operate state-owned branch line
Governors coalition calls on Congress to institute long-term surface transportation bill
Rail supplier updates from REMSA, Holland, Bombardier, Schwartz and Encore (Sept. 4)
Americold to build cold-storage warehouse near Maine port
North Carolina board OKs plan to upgrade rail service statewide
FCC's proposed rule would let railroad police use public safety radio
FRA makes $10 million available to states for rail crossing safety projects
Pennsylvania DOT solicits comments on statewide rail plan
Washington agency solicits comments on crude-by-rail projects
BNSF feels heat of wildfires in northwestern Montana
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Rail supplier updates from Siemens, Toshiba, Sydac, Anixter and PLG Consulting (Aug. 28)
BTS: Value of U.S-NAFTA freight fell in June
Oregon DOT strengthens rail safety measures, adds four rail inspectors
Rail supplier updates from Argenia, Alstom, Bombardier, Sam Schwartz and Gannett Fleming (Aug. 26)
U.S. report highlights transportation employment trends
Idaho police beef up patrols at rail crossings in two counties
Ohio commission OKs three rail crossing projects
U.S. Class I workforce shrinks in mid-July
Rail supplier updates from ENSCO, Water Train, MobileQubes and NRC (Aug. 20)
NCDOT preps for railroad crossing removal in Rowan County
CMA releases agendas for Railway Interchange 2015 conference
Rail supplier updates from Nordco, Kelso, PTSI, Brookfield Infrastructure and Whitmore (Aug. 18)
Mississippi transportation panel OKs port improvement grants
Gov. Wolf releases crude-by-rail safety recommendations for Pennsylvania
Freight index down slightly in June, BTS says
WMATA board decries 'safety breach' over unrepaired track defect
Ontario transportation commission names Moore president, CEO
Rail supplier updates from Hub Group, Siemens, Alstom and Hanson (Aug. 11)
North Dakota Public Service Commission hires Carson as track inspector
STB: Rail industry's cost of capital contracted in 2014
BNSF's net income up 5 percent, total revenue down 6 percent in 2Q
Transportation Safety Board issues report on CN train collision
Iowa DOT drafts transportation improvement plans
Study: Washington state's short lines need $600 million in upgrades
Norfolk Southern's Butler to retire Oct. 1
Kansas City Southern dedicates new Wylie intermodal terminal
TIGER grant requests for 2015 add up to $9.8 billion
FRA, Transport Canada issue final rules to secure trains
CSX, Georgia Ports Authority sign pact to open new inland port
CSX, Conservation Fund solicit grant applications for food program
USDOT council recommends rubber stamp for two RRIF loans
KCSR opens mechanical shop in Mississippi, completes largest-ever debt transaction
NTSB study shows ECP brakes outperform other brake systems
Canadian grain working group issues transportation-improvement recommendations
Latest tank car, rail inspections in New York turn up 62 defects
Massachusetts, New York DOTs provide funding for freight-rail projects
Sioux Falls reaches deal to purchase BNSF rail yard for $27 million
Railroads' revenue adequacy generates debate at STB hearing
RSI: Rail-car backlog shrank in second quarter
Kansas DOT narrows list of sites for future transload center
FRA reminds railroads to heed crude-related emergency order
Teamsters ratify five-year pact with Ontario Northland
Washington state panel solicits rail-safety grant applications
STB to hold revenue adequacy hearing, reports employment slips in mid-June
Decline in carload volume impacts KCS' profit in 2Q
KCS names Hancock executive VP and chief marketing officer
BNSF Logistics acquires Transportation Technology Services
House GOP introduces short-term extension of transportation funding
Rail supplier updates from RailComm, Information Systems, Hanson and Maintenance Design Group (July 14)
Washington budget funds three freight-rail infrastructure projects
BNSF set to begin rail-spur construction in Kansas
Gov. Walker vetoes repeal of railroad trespass law
BTS: Transportation Services Index rises in May
CSX wraps up rail safety maintenance 'Jamboree'
Bill proposes PTC extension to 2018; FRA to issue rule on cameras in cabs
BLET hires Hagan for political affairs post
Maine Gov. LePage signs transportation bond bill
Unimin ships longest frac-sand unit train
DTE Energy project to extend rail line, eliminate crossing in Trenton, Mich.
Raitt highlights rail safety changes made since Lac-Megantic tragedy
North Carolina DOT to close rail crossing in Harrisburg
KCSR to upgrade rail line through Missouri, Illinois
Rail supplier updates from STV, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Bombardier, Alstom, SmartDrive and CARS (June 30)
Legislators debut bill to invest in multimodal freight infrastructure
Rail supplier updates from Harris, Amsted, Alstom, Tiger Cool and Parsons Brinckerhoff (June 26)
BNSF contributes funds to Washington city's waterfront grade-crossing study
CP knocks Canadian transport minister's comments on safety investigation
Senate backs Elliott's second appointment as STB chairman
Six former MMA employees face charges for roles in Lac-Megantic tragedy
U.S. Class I workforce shrank a smidgen in May
AAR, rail shipper groups applaud Senate's passage of STB bill
CSX, Louisville & Indiana close pact on corridor upgrade
Rail supplier news from IMC, RailcarRx, Bombardier, HNTB and REMSA (June 19)
Legislation approved to strengthen rail safety in Canada
Rail supplier update from GREX, Wabtec, Siemens, American Intermodal; and in memoriam: Allen Wright (June 18)
CN, Port of New Orleans sign supply-chain MOU
MassDOT completes acquisition of CSX line
Ontario Northland, Teamsters Rail agree to tentative contract
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Knorr-Bremse, Unitrac, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Research and Markets (June 16)
Unimin begins unit train service to Marcellus territory
Hess to sell interest in Bakken assets, including Tioga rail terminal
Rail supplier updates from GE, RailComm, Alstom, RailPros, and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (June 12)
Transportation Institute's board elects Darr, Skinner
BNSF charts 2014 economic development results
CSX lands on 'Green' list for environmental practices
AAR reiterates freight-rail industry's commitment to PTC
Rail supplier updates from GE, Alstom, KBR and Crosslinx Transit (June 10)
Rep. Lipinski demos new mobile app for rail incident first responders
BNSF offers new intermodal service schedules in Northern region
Report: U.S. freight rail regs are outdated, need updating
WSDOT seeks $25.2 million in TIGER grants for rail-related projects
Rail supplier updates from Union Tank Car, Norsat, Holland, Bombardier and Parsons Brinckerhoff (June 8)
NCDOT OKs long-term transportation plan
Retailers group endorses bill to speed resolution of port labor disputes
Canada's Raitt proposes changes to 'dangerous goods' transportation regs
KCS inks construction, lease pact with Sasol Chemicals for rail yard
USDOT releases technical reports on truck size, weight issues
Rail supplier updates from Chicago Freight Car, Siemens, Cadiz, Lucid, Cubic, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Progressive Fuels (June 4)
BNSF, Washington refineries sign mutual aid pact
Schumer bill targets metal theft from railroads, other infrastructure
Washington DOT outlines strategy for state-owned rail line
Value of U.S.-NAFTA freight movement dipped in March, BTS says
Rail project funding: TIGER VII pre-apps top $14 billion; Sen. Carper co-sponsors RRIF reform bill
Rail Supplier updates from Bombardier, MERMEC, Auto Truck, Jamaica Bearings and ARI (June 2)
UP posts annual progress report on sustainability, citizenship
Pacific Harbor Line earns SmartWay Transport label
NARS meeting: Freight-rail execs mull ECP brake mandate's implications
Rail supplier updates from Lilee, GREX, Siemens, Bombardier, Gannett Fleming and Parsons Brinckerhoff (May 29)
Reading & Northern questions Pennsylvania rail authority's no-bid contract
FRA issues RRIF loan to Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
Rail supplier updates from Alcatel-Lucent, Duos Technologies, Vossloh, GATX and Parsons (May 28)
Transportation Research Board seeks proposals for IDEA program
KCSR to bump up speed in some Laredo Subdivision locations
UP trains emergency responders in crude-by-rail safety tactics
Watco to acquire two west Texas short lines
Class Is recognized for hiring military veterans
CSX's DeSimone receives AAR award for hazardous material safety
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf asks CSX, NS to act on crude-by-rail safety
Tesoro to update tank cars to exceed new USDOT safety rule
Customer concerns prompt BNSF to withdraw plan to buy tank cars
STB to launch rulemaking proceedings for on-time performance
STB OKs Norfolk Southern's acquisition of Delaware & Hudson lines
KCS charts 2015 projects for Missouri rail line
Former UP chair, executive Evans dies at 94
Rail supplier updates from Gateway Rail, Alstom, CDM Smith, Harsco and Maintenance Design (May 12)
USDOT's Foxx warns state transportation leaders of federal funding expiration
NCDOT OKs lease with Iowa Pacific for Piedmont & Northern line
STB hearings to address grain rates, rail revenue adequacy
Rail-shipper groups urge Senate to return Elliott to STB
ShipCarsNow, Ready Auto Transport form multimodal alliance
Inaugural Industrial Railway Conference held in Alberta
AAR recognizes Sen. Ayotte, CSX's Kuthiala with Chafee environmental awards
BNSF crude train derails in N.D.; senators call on Foxx to issue emergency order
BNSF to serve East Valley Industrial's new logistics hub in Williston
Rail supplier updates from Tutor Perini, FreightCar America, Bombardier, Alstom and Dewberry (May 5)
Port projects under public scrutiny in Florida, British Columbia
BNSF drove up income, drove down operating ratio in 1Q
Rep. Norcross calls for new law to regulate hazmat materials by rail
USDOT releases final rule on crude-by-rail safety, joins Transport Canada in introducing new tank-car class
Rail supplier news from Alstom, CIT, Industry-Railway Suppliers, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Kelso and OPW (May 1)
Senators propose fee for use of older tank cars
USDOT releases final rule on crude-by-rail safety, joins Transport Canada in introducing new tank-car class
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf taps Zarembski to consult on crude-by-rail safety
NTSB: Operator fatigue caused CTA-O'Hare incident; investigating freight-train collision
House GOP proposes tighter transportation spending in FY2016
Rail supplier updates from Kelso, Alstom, Bombardier, GATX and Parsons Brinckerhoff (April 28)
CSX recognized for hiring military veterans
Kansas City Southern ready to launch pilot of GE's Trip Optimizer
Rail supplier updates from RTR Technologies, RailComm, Bombardier, Maintenance Design Group and Wabtec (April 24)
ARCI: Rail-car orders dropped, deliveries rose in 1Q
U.S. Class I workforce widened in March
Transport Canada issues haz-mat train directive; BNSF moves first unit train from Aventine ethanol plant in Nebraska
Iowa Pacific Holdings to operate NC's Piedmont & Northern line
KCS posts first-quarter 2015 revenue decrease, net profit increase
Rail supplier news from Ricardo, Greenbrier, Bechtel and Vertical Transportation (April 20)
STB posts draft environmental statement for proposed Montana rail line
USDOT's new actions, emergency order address transport of energy products by rail
Koppers secures contract extensions with BNSF, CSX
Virginia board slates hearings for $12.9 billion in transportation projects
Rail supplier updates from NRC, Railhead, Plasser & Theurer, Tiger Cool, SKF and Kelso (April 16)
Swanson to administer Florida DOT's freight, logistics programs
BNSF recognizes 'employees of the year'
Rail bridge to cross U.S.-Mexico border this year
Port of Corpus Christi opens rail yard's first phase
Asplund named Red River Valley & Western's next top exec
U.S. Rep. Denham: Where are the rail-safety rules?
GE to build signaling system for All Aboard Florida
Rail supplier updates from Skanska, Brookville, CAF, Alstom, PTSI and AWESOME (April 14)
D.C. court denies petition to halt CSX rail tunnel project
BTS: Transportation Services Index down in February
STB OKs plan to increase CSX traffic between Indianapolis, Louisville
PennDOT seeks public-private partnership proposals
GE Transportation set to debut latest Evolution Series engine
KCSR to invest $19 million in Beaumont Subdivision
Toyota honors BNSF for logistics excellence
Indiana DOT, FRA near deal on Amtrak Hoosier service
NTSB urges quick action on tank-car safety measures
USDOT: $500 million available for TIGER's seventh round
NJDOT unveils $20 million in grants for freight-rail projects
NARS annual meeting to feature BNSF's Ice, NS' Squires
SMART's Nigro announces retirement plans
Grade crossing project planned along California rail corridor
Rail supplier update from Siemens, Bombardier, Alstom, Skelly and Loy, and Chesterfield (March 31)
Canada declines to renew grain-transport order for CN, CP
BNSF enhances crude-oil train operating procedures
NRC to unveil 2015 scholarship criteria July 31
Rail supplier news from GE, RailComm, Jacobs, RailPros and Ray's Transportation (March 27)
Trade groups form coalition to advocate for STB, rail regulation reform
Railroads, energy industry offer new crude-by-rail safety course to first responders
Senate committee passes PTC deadline-extension bill
University of Denver announces transportation institute's name change
Sen. Baldwin proposes 'rail shipper fairness,' competitive switching
Rail supplier news from Deutsche Bahn, Bombardier, TranSystems, RailPros, Atkins and Burns Group (March 24)
Local 1976 USW ratifies contract with Ontario Northland
CN donates funds for supply management study; CSX issues grant for first-responder training
KCS reduces full-year 2015 guidance
Minnesota DOT: 300,000 state residents live near oil train routes
U.S. Class I workforce up a bit in February
Hart sworn in as NTSB chairman
BNSF comments on trade group's complaint over tank car rates
Reps. Lipinski, Quigley propose $1 billion rail safety bill
STB reauthorization bill would change freight-rail policies
MARS board elects officers for 2015
BNSF Logistics facility sold in Texas Gulf region
North Carolina DOT to celebrate 175th anniversary of Raleigh's first train
KCS begins infrastructure projects in Texas subdivision
New tank car standards needed now, Canada's Transportation Safety Board says
Kansas City Southern to open Wylie intermodal facility this summer
FRA orders removal of tank car valves involved in oil leaks
BTS: Freight index slips for second straight month
Railway Interchange to feature retired Navy SEAL O'Neill as keynoter
Rail supplier updates from EMD, Colo Railroad, HDR, NRC, DNJ Intermodal and Parsons Brinckerhoff (March 12)
Rail crossing and trespass fatalities on the rise, Operation Lifesaver says
AAR, RAC back Transport Canada's tank-car safety proposal
Rail supplier news from CDPQ, Alstom, TX Holdings, Gannett Fleming, FreightCar America and SightLogix (March 11)
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Bombardier, Timken, Swift Rail, RailPlan and Rail Exchange (March 10)
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf names six to Delaware River Port Authority board
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Kind urge Obama to issue crude-oil train standards
Contract awarded for Savannah Harbor dredging work
Canadian officials investigating CN crude-oil train derailment
Washington state cites crude-by-rail safety measures
Rail supplier news from AECOM, NRC, Alstom and OPW (March 4)
Washington state DOT releases improvement plan for eastern rail line
KCSR's telecommunications team pitches in on PTC implementation
New bills seek to strengthen crude-by-rail safety, extend short-line tax credit
Gov. Wolf asks federal government to tighten crude-by-rail safety standards
BNSF drove up revenue, drove down operating ratio in Q4
Rail supplier news from Alstom, STV, Hanson, Greenbriar Equity and I.D. Systems (March 2)
U.S. NAFTA freight value increased for 11th straight month in December
North Carolina DOT distributes $3.7 million for rail improvements
Pennsylvania DOT, Philadelphia port authority begin intermodal incentive program
BNSF breaks down capex projects pegged for California, Kansas
Sen. Casey to OMB: Wrap up review of USDOT's tank-car rule ASAP
Rail supplier updates from New York Air Brake, Alstom, Decision Lens, Colo Railroad and Leroy Automation (Feb. 26)
Florida DOT awards Tampa $1.35 million grant to create quiet zone
BNSF highlights 2015 capex work in Colorado, Montana and Oklahoma
Size of U.S. Class I workforce shrunk slightly in January
North Carolina DOT to share results of Murphy Branch reactivation study
Hitachi to acquire Finmeccanica's rail operations
Derailment fallout: Virginia penalizes CSX for oil spill; RESPONSE Act re-enters Congress
North Carolina DOT seeks public comments on state rail plan
New Canadian legislation aims to bolster rail safety, strengthen oversight
Missouri DOT releases state freight plan
BNSF details 2015 capex work pegged for Missouri, Wisconsin
KCS promotes Ottensmeyer to president
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Clark Construction, RR Mergers, Unitrac and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Feb. 19)
Foxx bus tour makes stops at transportation projects in South Carolina, Georgia
NTSB in early investigation stages of CSX derailment in West Virginia
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council becomes 13th member of Soy Transportation Coalition
Washington port freight-rail projects part of state funding package
Port Metro Vancouver reports increased cargo volumes in 2014
KCS to focus fuel management efforts on moving-train technologies
Crossing closure considered in North Carolina; crossing upgrades pegged in Ohio
Transportation Services Index inched up in December
BNSF highlights 2015 capex work in three more states
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, AXION, Tealinc, Bombardier, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Gannett Fleming (Feb. 12)
Port of Quincy requests $16.2 million from Washington State for intermodal infrastructure
BNSF cites key 2015 capex work in three states
UP notes lower derailment rate; NTSB cites alertness device concerns
Rail supplier news from United Rail, RailComm, Alstom, Sam Schwartz, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Unitrac (Feb. 9)
New Jersey DOT provides $4.3 million grant for rail bridge replacement
Pennsylvania DOT to begin accepting applications for new intermodal incentive program
Georgia port marks 5 millionth vehicle; New Orleans port logs container volume record
Public service commission, transportation institute to help North Dakota DOT update rail plan
NTSB: Total transportation fatalities fell in 2013, but rail-related deaths climbed
Oregon DOT to study minority-, women-owned business contracting methods
Webcast: RailTrends to present 'Class I Performance: The Role of Data in Best-in-Class Operations'
Florida DOT to receive $9.9 billion in state budget, Gov. Scott says
Crossing upgrades approved in Ohio, Washington
PTC: KCSR's signal forces focus on field installations, testing and deployment strategy
Webcast: RailTrends to present 'Class I Performance: The Role of Data in Best-in-Class Operations'
CP challenges transport coalition's claims about enhancing ag supply chain
ACE board elects Hadjinian chair, Costanzo vice chair
Site evaluation council advances review process for proposed crude terminal at Washington state port
Senate passes bill authorizing construction of Keystone XL pipeline
Senate commerce committee addressed freight-rail issues at Wednesday hearing
Rail projects under review in Missouri, Ohio
Ag coalition unveils weekly performance report with rail service metrics
ASLRRA assigns five assessors for Short Line Safety Institute pilot project
DeFazio requests USDOT action on tank-car safety; Kind and Baldwin seek environmental review of BNSF track project
Rail supplier news from Koppers, Atkins, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Alstom, Plenary Infrastructure, Zebra and AREMA (Jan. 23)
ARCI: Rail-car orders dipped a bit, deliveries rose a skosh in Q4
U.S. Class I workforce widened again in December
KCS broke revenue record, improved operating ratio in Q4
ACE to dedicate Los Angeles-area grade separation
CURE names Warner to serve as interim executive director
Genesee Valley Transportation lines report double-digit carload growth in 2014
BNSF Logistics helps develop universal fixture for wind-turbine blade movements
Rail supplier news from Koppers, Alstom, HNTB, Auto Truck and TranSystems (Jan. 16)
CSX to start crossover construction project in North Carolina
BNSF breaks down planned track maintenance, capacity expansion projects for 2015
Transportation Services Index tallied fifth-straight monthly gain in November
California, Indiana ports set volume records in 2014
Ceres Global launches operations at BNSF-served ag hub in Saskatchewan
NTSB's latest 'Most Wanted' list targets tank-car safety, PTC implementation
Panama's growth bodes well for canal railway, KCS says
OMB needs to quickly review USDOT's proposed tank-car rule, Sen. Schumer says
KCSR starts training, data surveying aspects of PTC implementation
USDOT installs Feinberg as acting FRA administrator
UP provides donation to Kansas National Guard
Texas short line's T&E workers join SMART Transportation Division
BNSF's Farmer takes gavel as IANA's first female chair
Rail supplier news from L.B. Foster, GlobeSherpa, Ansaldo STS, Holland and dFuzion (Jan. 6)
Genesee & Wyoming completes acquisition of Pinsly's Arkansas Division
Sarah Mildred Long Bridge replacement underway between Maine, New Hampshire
Minnesota DOT pursues upgrades at nine grade crossings
Watco seeks longer KCSR lease for Alabama Southern, launches short line in Louisiana
NTSB issues alert on rail signal visibility
BNSF continues to expand intermodal, automotive capacity
BLET members ratify BNSF agreement
STB addresses Chicago rail performance, BNSF's utility coal service
FHWA approval ends environmental review stage for NS bridge replacement in New York
Transit News
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Bombardier and Nomad (Dec. 30)
Miami-Dade pilots express rail service to downtown Miami
New Cleveland station boosts transit-oriented development plan
CTA completes 4G wireless installation on subways
Metrolink to introduce cheaper fares in 2016
Minneapolis Green Line Extension funding passes 80 percent mark
New rail line helps Amtrak trains bypass Detroit bottleneck
TTC's 13th new streetcar enters service
L.A. Metro preps Gold Line tracks for Regional Connector project
NJ Transit names Martin as interim executive director
L.A. Metro debuts videos to encourage people with disabilities to ride
TriMet installs swing gates, signage at Orange Line crossings
Mica demands private-sector competition on Amtrak routes
SMART union members OK agreement with MTA
MBTA inks $338 million PTC contract with Ansaldo
Amtrak, FRA release DEIS on Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel improvements
SMART sets up law enforcement division, names Welch police chief
MBTA oversight board paves way for 10 percent fare hike
Bass named executive director of Texas DOT
MBTA should put the brakes on expansions, Harvard fellow says
Omnibus bill includes transit-commuter tax benefit; increases funds for FTA, FRA
Sound Transit nets $75 million for Tacoma Link light-rail extension
Metrolinx unveils new fare payment system on TTC streetcars
AMT seeks firm for operation, maintenance of commuter trains
Sound Transit's new $1.2 billion budget funds light-rail expansions
Chicago RTA OKs $3.9 billion capital budget for local transit agencies
Wabtec obtains $45 million PTC contracts from Metra, Parsons
UTA 2016 budget features more rail service, amenities
Minnesota-Duluth high-speed rail proposal reduces speed, costs
DC Streetcar begins pre-revenue operations
Santa Clara VTA names Chavez chair, Bruins vice chair
UTA streetcar ridership jumps by almost 19 percent in 2015
FTA releases second safety directive to WMATA
Short Line Safety Institute names Hynes executive director, seats new boards
Rose named chair of TransLink
PANYNJ advances Gateway rail tunnel project
RTD board to negotiate with Genova for GM, CEO post
MBTA to terminate several Green Line Extension contracts
Valley Metro to open Northwest Extension in March
New York City subways set one-day ridership record in October
CTA board OKs $13 million Green Line track renewal
Metropolitan Council to submit Metro Blue Line extension plans for local approval
Las Vegas RTC mulls light-rail system, monorail extension
Amtrak, PennDOT offer initiative to expand intercity rail travel
California high-speed rail agency gears up for Fresno bridge demolition
Virginia DRPT names Burrus chief of rail
Sound Transit releases studies for potential projects for next ballot measure
WMATA seeks candidates for safety chief
Denver RTD narrows search for next CEO
FTA proposes rule for safety oversight training
MTA wraps up two major upgrades for East Side Access project
Honolulu transit-rail agency finishes 5th mile of elevated guideway
TransLink earns top sustainability honors from APTA
OIG to audit FTA's oversight of Metrorail safety
Report highlights benefits of extending SEPTA's Norristown line
Operation Lifesaver awards rail-safety education grants to eight transit agencies
FTA initiates transit-oriented development technical assistance program
Valley Metro boards accept Banta's resignation, names Anderson acting CEO
Congress OKs five-year transportation funding bill
TTC's Upfold honored for transit leadership
DART to host meetings on D2 light-rail project
Japanese fund to invest in Texas Central bullet train
Phoenix light-rail project advances in FTA grant program
Cleveland RTA mulls fare increases for 2016
Sacramento transit agency gathers input on proposed light-rail extension to airport
Sound Transit to host open house on Tacoma Link expansion plan
Texas Central expands executive team with new hires
VIA Rail, international rail community vow to take action on climate change
APTA: American public supports federal investment in public transportation
MARTA police force earns accreditation honors
Valley Metro's Banta steps down as CEO
Edmonton taps TransEd Partners to oversee Valley Line light-rail project
TTC begins operations at new streetcar facility, modifies stops
Metra gears up for winter weather
BART to kick off dynamic train testing along Warm Springs Extension
Amtrak station in Pennsylvania to get TOD plans
WMATA unveils reconstructed escalators at Woodley Park station
VIA Rail acquires 28-mile subdivision in Ontario
New York's MTA to bolster counterterrorism efforts
New York DOT makes way for new Amtrak station in Rochester
WMATA's board confirms Wiedefeld as GM, CEO
Montreal transit agency unveils $1.5 billion budget
Congress approves another short-term transportation funding measure
Sound Transit settles on Tacoma Link alignment, selects Rogoff as CEO
MTA unveils budget plans for 2016
CTA Blue Line gets expanded wireless coverage
MBTA commuter trains meet on-time performance goals for October
Sound Transit eyes Rogoff as next CEO
TriMet names Kelsey chief operating officer
Foxx criticizes funding gaps in long-term transportation bills
Rail supplier updates from SNC-Lavalin, Alstom, Masabi and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff (Nov. 17)
VRE opens Spotsylvania Station
NYCT names Hakim president
U.S. transit agencies bolster security in wake of Paris attacks
Chicago transit agencies set to launch Ventra app
Valley Metro to kick off testing along Northwest light-rail extension
SEPTA wraps up two major station projects, names Sauer assistant GM
Brookville to build four Milwaukee Streetcar vehicles for $18.2 million
Cleveland RTA's Calabrese named a 'public official of the year'
APTA honors five organizations for sustainability efforts
Memphis to receive federal funds to restore rail trolley service
Metra OKs 2016 budget, partners with UP on rail safety initiatives
Santa Clara VTA, Google partner on transportation study
MARTA awards $198.5 million contract for tunnel ventilation overhaul
Siemens obtains $118 million contract to provide 13 locomotives to SEPTA
Sound Transit's tunnel boring machine arrives at U District station
Cincinnati Streetcar naming rights up for sale
BART inaugurates tech training program
MTA makes way for Long Island Rail Road concourse under Grand Central
Wabtec inks $27 million signaling, PTC contract for Denver commuter line
WMATA trains resume normal service at Stadium-Armory Station following fire
Caltrain narrows list of candidates for electrification project
USDOT awards $28 million to study Baltimore-D.C. maglev train line
Siemens to deliver new crop of diesel-electric locomotives to three states
Michigan DOT slates webinar for the public to review long-range transportation plan
Fort Worth transit agency to hold meetings on service improvements
SFMTA unveils rail-car technician apprenticeship program
WMATA appoints Wiedefeld GM, CEO
House passes first long-term transportation bill in a decade
FTA extends application deadline for environmental training program
New Jersey Gov. Christie to nominate Hammer as transportation commissioner
MassDOT, MBTA OK public-private partnership to fund Green Line station improvements
APTA: 5.3 billion transit trips in first half of 2015; 71 percent of transit ballot initiatives pass
Rep. Denham wants reports on high-speed rail cost overruns, delays
Crosslinx signs $9.1 billion contract for Eglinton Crosstown light-rail line
Maryland Transit Administration adds bike cars on weekend trains
Kansas City takes delivery of first modern streetcar
SEPTA kicks off $7.4 million station accessibility project
Collenette to advise Ontario on high-speed rail plans
New York State DOT plots new Amtrak station in Schenectady
TriMet, SamTrans and OmniTRAX announce personnel moves
Sound Transit solicits public comments on proposed fare, service changes
MTA board OKs $29 billion capital program
Vermont awarded $10 million in TIGER funds to restore passenger-rail service
Fort Worth's The T reappoints Mahaffey chair; DCTA adds two board members
SEPTA OKs sustainability projects
Metra to use $14 million TIGER grant to replace Fox River Bridge
Former MTA Chairman E. Virgil Conway dies
Staten Island Railway repair project underway
VRE to open Spotsylvania Station next month
FTA unveils details of WMATA safety oversight plan
Amtrak's Boardman: It's time to build infrastructure
USDOT begins notifying states, cities of TIGER VII grant awards
Kansas City Streetcar wires go live
No fare hikes in CTA's 2016 operating budget
Sound Transit choses final location for new light-rail facility
Denver airport to get commuter-rail stop in April 2016
Montreal transit agency unveils $2.8 billion capex plan
L.A. Metro's Foothill Gold Line extension to open in spring 2016
Eno Center taps executive search firm to recruit new leader
WMATA launches webpage to monitor repairs on damaged substation
Acting Chief Green to head MBTA's transit police
Amtrak's Cascades route marks 20 years
LIRR appoints Picca executive VP
Bill would authorize federal oversight of WMATA
NJ Transit urges riders to avoid the 'Rude Zone'
Toronto streetcar delivery to be delayed
Texas Central selects joint venture for high-speed rail line's pre-construction work
Ridership on Metro Transit's Green Line sets record in September
KC Streetcar operations facility nears completion
CTA's Yellow Line set to reopen
House T&I Committee to mark up transportation bill on Thursday
Amtrak seeks developer for Chicago Union Station improvement plan
CTA to expand wireless coverage throughout subway system
GO Transit unveils new cab cars
SEPTA names Burnfield deputy general manager
Metra proposes fare hike to cover PTC costs in 2016
DART board names Moses-Wilkins chair, elects new officers
Caltrain seeks to curb vehicle-train collisions
MBTA logs best on-time performance for commuter trains since 2006
CTA awards $180 million contract for reconstruction of Red Line terminal
Seattle DOT unveils new site on capital projects
MARTA meets with local businesses along proposed Clifton Corridor light-rail route
L.A. Metro mulls sales tax ballot measure
WMATA moves toward paperless fares
NYC to contribute $2.5 billion to MTA's capital program
CTA's courtesy campaign wins APTA award
FTA taps Smart Growth America to lead transit-oriented development initiative
Foxx orders FTA to take direct safety oversight of WMATA
STV Inc. marks progress on Sonoma-Marin commuter line
Denver transit agency preps Nine Mile Station for R Line rail route
Researchers grade California rail stations
MBTA plots improvements to Worcester/Framingham commuter line
Wiley to retire as CEO of Sacramento transit agency
APTA announces awards for excellence in public transportation
KC Streetcar awards Herzog $15.8 million operations contract
HNTB to oversee next phase of California high-speed rail construction
APTA elects McCall as chair for 2015-2016 term
DART unveils new advanced fare collection system
LRIW honors GO Transit VP Proc with Woman of the Year Award
Amtrak train derails in Vermont
Minneapolis-area council slates public meetings on Blue Line light-rail extension
FTA accepts safety committee's reports on transit worker fatigue, assaults
Metra OKs split payments for online tickets
Ridership on San Diego trolleys tops 40 million; UTA sets all-time rail boarding record
East Coast railroads prep for Hurricane Joaquin
TTC installs bike repair stops in 10 subway stations, reports two-year high for rider satisfaction
Metrolink to receive additional funds for Tier 4 locomotives
FTA unveils new state of good repair guidelines
NTSB makes 'urgent' request for FRA to oversee WMATA rail safety
CTA finishes $50 million rehab of Red Line station
L.A. Metro to begin station construction for Purple Line extension
Foxx unveils new transportation investment center
L.A. Metro names Schank chief innovation officer
Presidential Emergency Board proposes contract terms for NJ Transit workers
SunRail secures $93.4 million federal grant agreement for expansion
Virginia rail agency names Craig director of engineering and project oversight
Minneapolis transit agency aims to up solar energy usage
BART proposes rail station improvements near UC Berkeley
MBTA kicks off subway recycling program
Ontario continues tunneling work for Eglinton Crosstown light-rail line
More than 60 percent of Americans would use high-speed rail, APTA study finds
L.A. Metro OKs contract to study rail-crossing safety enhancements
FTA approves WMATA's safety improvement plan
Cincinnati Metro adds Weaver, Jones to exec team
Amtrak adds Saturday night routes between Milwaukee and Chicago
Virginia commission slates meetings on new transit route
Maryland transit agency wins FTA award for Purple Line planning
MBTA's fiscal oversight board details 'serious, deep-seated' problems
Sound Transit's commuter-rail service turns 15
Foothill Gold Line stations completed in Azusa
Substation fire suspends service along three WMATA rail lines
HNTB Corp. tapped to design Orange County Streetcar
Maryland transit agency to purchase eight new diesel locomotives
Knueppel named SEPTA's new general manager
States give green light to Richmond-to-Raleigh high-speed rail line
TTD endorses efforts to advance Hudson rail tunnel project
Keolis surpasses disadvantaged business participation goal at MBTA
Honolulu transit-rail project shortfall balloons to more than $1 billion
L.A. Metro integrates TAP fare card with 25 area transit systems
TriMet board OKs payroll tax increase
Charlotte transit agency to receive TIFIA loan for light-rail extension
Honolulu slates transit-oriented development workshop
CTA plots improvements to Ventra app
L.A. Metro to debut new security technologies
MassDOT slates meetings for passenger-rail expansions in New England
Metra eyes $5.7 million in cost reductions for 2016 budget
APTA's Waters to retire; White named successor
NYC Transit opens first new subway station in decades
TriMet opens new Orange Line light-rail route
FTA awards $19.5 million in grants to bolster transit-oriented development
Monrovia Station dedicated along Foothill Gold Line extension
CTA granted $1.25 million for Red, Purple lines
Derailment prompts MTA's Prendergast to call for greater funding from NYC
Railroads warn of service disruption as PTC deadline looms
Metra gears up for Illinois rail safety week, seeks to reshape brand
Honolulu transit-rail agency completes four miles of elevated guideway
RTD plots service changes for new rail lines
Toronto suburb supports freight bypass to expand transit services
CTA awards $32.6 million signal replacement contract
European, U.S. regulators OK GE's plan to buy Alstom's energy business
Arizona DOT publishes DEIS on Tucson-Phoenix passenger-rail project
Ontario issues RFQ for Finch West light-rail project
Cubic wins $12.6 million contract to update BART's revenue management system
Keolis to hire additional conductors on MBTA lines
MARTA taps firms for transit-oriented development plans
TEX Rail line to be equipped with PTC
Chinese rail-car manufacturer breaks ground on Massachusetts facility
Metra awards contract to Parsons for PTC implementation
Amtrak, TSA to beef up security over Labor Day weekend
Denton County transit agency nabs platinum award for financial transparency
FTA seeks public input on 'XPEDITE' initiative
L.A. Metro seeks ridership ideas; California high-speed authority slates meetings
Eno Center President and CEO Schank to step down
WMATA turns over FY2014 audit to FTA
Santa Clara Valley transit agency reopens Montague light-rail station
PATCO preps for final stage of $103 million Ben Franklin Bridge rehab project
VIA Rail Canada reports 5.2 percent revenue increase in 2Q
Foxx, Barbour and Hoffa to address transportation infrastructure needs
BART, MTA receive $700,000 in workforce grants
Metrolink names Konove deputy CEO
WMATA report: Inspector deleted data about track defect that led to derailment
Valley Metro dubs new light-rail stations 'safe places'
Niagara transit authority lands federal grant to train electricians, mechanics
Passenger-rail association wants 'balanced' security measures for U.S. trains
FRA to help develop passenger-rail plan for Southeast
Sound Transit boosts rail ridership in 2Q; board trims project list for ballot measure
California agency advances work on first high-speed rail viaduct
TriMet to start testing new Orange Line trains
New Orleans RTA's Hurricane Katrina recovery led to a 'renewed organization'
Nation's traffic congestion shows need for transportation infrastructure investment, APTA leader says
Metra meets on-time goals, advances Homewood Station rehab project
Charlotte streetcar ridership higher than expected
Phoenix voters OK sales tax to fund light-rail extensions
U.S. passenger-rail security measures long overdue, senators tell TSA
STM to start daytime testing of new AZUR trains
SamTrans CEO Hartnett restructures management team
FTA releases DEIS for Durham light-rail route
USDOT issues $9.5 million in workforce development grants
San Diego transit agency debuts video-on-demand on trolley
Rhode Island DOT to run Wickford Junction rail station
Sacramento transit agency opens Blue Line light-rail extension
BART kicks off flooring replacement project in elevators
North Texas panel OKs $4.5 million for high-speed rail planning
Valley Metro debuts light-rail extension to Mesa
NJ Transit receives more than $71.4 million in federal emergency relief funding
Miller named new staff director of T&I subcommittee
WMATA gears up to open Silver Spring Transit Center
Twin Cities' Blue, Green light-rail lines log more than 1 million rides in July
SEPTA's GM Casey to retire
SFMTA unveils new online performance dashboards
Orange County transit agency pledges $56 million toward proposed streetcar line
BART unveils new bike parking station at Civic Center
Metra installing mobile-device charging stations in downtown Chicago
FTA posts guidance for Capital Investment Grant requests
Honolulu rail project $8 million short in Q4 tax revenue
RTD, University of Colorado agree to naming rights for A Line rail
Christie, Foxx 'committed' to working together on new Hudson River rail tunnels
Foothill Gold Line station dedicated in California
Edmonton preps for slower train operations along new light-rail extension
Washington State DOT resumes landslide mitigation work
MBTA, Keolis hash out terms of service improvement agreement
Massachusetts Gov. Baker names Gittlen to MassDOT board
WMATA plots meeting to review derailment report, unveils 7000-series rail cars on Green Line
L.A. Metro's Washington names new executive staff members
FTA proposes new safety program rules for transit industry
NJ Transit unveils transportation plan for Pope Francis' U.S. visit
New York City Transit's on-time performance falls, audit finds
Foxx: Baltimore's Red Line funds can't be used for other projects
UTA CEO Allegra to retire
Orange County transit agency solicits feedback on Measure M sales tax
Cleveland RTA debuts new Red Line rail station
San Francisco debuts plan to bolster safety for cable-car operators
Banta, Grabauskas named to international public transit board
Ferrara named interim president of MTA New York City Transit
Schumer proposes plan for new Hudson River rail tunnels
BART completes fleet-wide carpet replacement project
San Diego transit system names Guaderrama director of security
Tennyson named North Carolina's transportation secretary
L.A. Metro unveils new station names, advances construction of Crenshaw/LAX transit-rail
California Gov. Brown signs bill allowing BART to pursue clean energy
Independent firm completes audit of WMATA's 2014 financial statements
New York City Transit: Removing trashcans helps reduce rate of track fires
Sound Transit sells nearly $1 billion in 'green bonds'
New Jersey completes safety improvements at NJ Transit crossing
Charlotte transit system mulls passenger-rail extension
Massachusetts Gov. Baker names Sullivan, Mazzarella to MassDOT board
Santa Monica gears up for Expo Line testing
Bravo named director of Miami-Dade Transit
L.A. Metro establishes office of 'extraordinary innovation'
Portland Streetcar spurs $4.5 billion in new real estate development, study says
APTA recognizes transit agencies, businesses for sustainability initiatives
Ontario plots GO Transit grade separation project
WMATA completes replacement of first entrance escalator at Bethesda Station
Tennyson named North Carolina's acting transportation secretary
San Francisco's E Embarcadero streetcar line opens
VIA Rail to undergo federally funded infrastructure improvements
Amtrak, Iowa Pacific and INDOT sign agreement for Hoosier State route
Rail supplier updates from Alstom, RailComm, HNTB and Railway Supply Institute (July 31)
Obama nominates former MBTA head Scott to NTSB; Shortsleeve named MBTA's chief administrator
RTD awards $140 million light-rail contract to Balfour Beatty Infrastructure
Senate sends short-term transportation bill to Obama, OKs multi-year transportation legislation
Metra wraps up Oak Park Station repair project
TransLink, Canadian government take up SkyTrain improvement projects
House OKs short-term extension of transportation funding; Senate set to vote on long-term bill
Sacramento transit district nears completion of Blue Line light-rail extension
Valley Metro light-rail line rings up $8.2 billion in economic development
Foxx seeks meeting with Cuomo, Christie to discuss Hudson River rail tunnels
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Fluor, Bombardier, Tutor Perini and Maintenance Design Group (July 28)
SMART Local 61 members OK SEPTA labor agreement
WMATA marks one year of Silver Line service
Canada pledges federal funds for Ottawa light-rail project's second phase
L.A. Metro approves $30 million for pedestrian crossing improvements along Blue Line
APTA, U.S. transit agencies mark Americans with Disabilities Act's 25th anniversary
Sound Transit selects preferred route for Federal Way light-rail extension
SEPTA logged record rail ridership in FY2015
Rail supplier updates from RailPros, MERMEC, Trinity, Harsco and Hanson (July 24)
Late CTA executive Hill inducted into APTA Hall of Fame
VIA Rail inaugurates rehabbed Brockville station
Metropolitan Council seeks public approval on Green Line extension cuts
MTA projects $2.4 billion in savings to fund capital program
San Diego MTS reaches trolley line naming agreement with local health system
Sens. McConnell, Boxer hash out terms of long-term surface transportation bill
Boxer tours PTC project at Metrolink
HART awards contract for West Oahu rail stations
WMATA adds fire and rescue liaison at rail operations center
DART orders two additional streetcars from Brookville
Massachusetts Gov. Baker appoints members to new MBTA fiscal board
MTA OKs contract for new train control system on Queens Boulevard subway line
Rail supplier updates from Strato, Miner; and, in memoriam: Deane Folsom Sr. (July 20)
SEPTA gears up for trolley tunnel repair 'blitz'
Progressive Railroading names Greenfield western regional sales manager
Balfour Beatty Infrastructure recommended for Denver RTD light-rail extension
The T appoints Fowler CFO, VP
Orange County transit agency reaches streetcar agreement with Santa Ana, Calif.
Washington governor inks $16 billion state transportation package
Hawaii Gov. Ige OKs tax extension to fund Honolulu rail project
Sound Transit's Lynnwood Link extension passes environmental review
L.A. Metro begins tunnel excavation for Crenshaw/LAX line, marks 25 years of Blue Line service
CATS hires Lewis as exec director, opens Gold Line streetcar route
Sound Transit nears completion of elevated guideway for Angle Lake light-rail station
Sound Transit schedules open house for Tacoma Link extension
BART overpass bridge installed for future Antioch station
FTA seeks nominations for transit safety committee
Rocla acquires concrete tie business from Koppers and Lehigh
APTA to honor MARTA CEO Parker for 'outstanding' leadership
Rail supplier news from ENSCO Rail, NxGen, Greenbrier, Miner and Hanson Professional (July 10)
New group established to examine two transit-rail projects in Montreal
CTA gears up for $30 million track improvement along Purple Line
WMATA resumes search for new CEO
Keolis names Trahan chief mechanical officer of MBTA commuter rail
BLET members authorize NJ Transit strike
Met Council trims Minneapolis light-rail project by $250 million
NTSB to Amtrak: Install video cameras in all trains to monitor engineers
Rail supplier updates from OpenText Analytics, Wasatch, Hub Group, Atlantic Track and J.L. Patterson (July 8)
Chicago RTA surveys visitors' public transit use; Aurora begins transit improvement plans
Pennsylvania delegation tours SEPTA PTC test facility
Vancouver voters reject proposed sales tax increase for transit funding
Metrolinx, Toronto expand bike-sharing program
SORTA taps Transdev for streetcar contract
Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, HNTB, Saft, Whitmore and Parsons (July 6)
Toronto Transit Commission completes Union Station renovations
MassDOT unveils new criteria for transportation projects
CTA logs 21 percent decrease in fare-card fraud
Puget Sound agencies debut regional transit pass; Sound Transit to advance ballot measure
California agency awards $224 million in grants for transit, intercity rail
TransLink to make board meetings public
Washington DOT reduces travel time for Amtrak Cascades route
Caltrans transfers management of San Joaquin, Surfliner routes
Amtrak, Rhode Island kick off construction of high-speed rail project at Kingston Station
All Aboard Florida inks 30-year maintenance contract with Siemens
Metrolink awarded $41 million for new Tier 4 locomotives
San Diego MTS Police Chief Burke dies
Metra kicks off $530,000 rehab project at Waukegan Station
APTA honors Metrolinx for sustainability practices
INDOT prepares for public-private operation of Hoosier rail service
Commuter association hires Anderson as exec director
Metra dedicates renovated Flossmoor Station
Charlotte City Council OKs additional $7.7 million for streetcar project
Fort Worth transit agency appoints TEX Rail's chief engineer, director of procurement
Staten Island Railway names Connett VP, chief officer
Salt Lake City's light-rail system produced economic benefits, study says
Houston transit agency earns APTA achievement award
Maryland Gov. Hogan says OK to slimmed-down Purple Line
VTA receives $300,600 grant to install sound-dampening material on transit project
Sound Transit taps Oldcastle Precast, Stacy & Witbeck for 'floating' light-rail segment
Valley Metro names Tsuei chief technology officer
NJ Transit rail union mulls strike
San Diego transit system bans e-cigarettes on trolleys, at transit centers
Neffenger named TSA administrator
Montreal transit agency unveils new pedestrian tunnel
Massachusetts Gov. Baker pledges $12 million for Springfield station
Virginia rail agency promotes Latimer to administrator role
APTA names safety award, rail rodeo competition winners
APTA: Public transit trips dipped a bit in 1Q
MBTA kicks off $12.7 million project to replace aging third rail, switch heaters
TransLink shaved executive compensation, other costs in 2014
Virginia transportation board OKs $13.3 billion, six-year improvement program
Canadian government unveils Public Transit Fund details
DART announces VP appointments; Valley Metro elects new board members
BART begins testing new "Fleet of the Future" rail cars
Connecticut applies for $11.1 million TIGER grant for new rail station
AASHTO weighs in on Highway Trust Fund solutions
New York's MTA kicks off rail safety effort
FTA uncovers safety lapses in WMATA's rail operations
CATS' Muth receives public transportation award
Toronto unveils '10-minute or better' transit service plan
NY port authority promotes police commanders, sets counterterrorism role
WMATA 4000-series rail cars' door components miss safety mark
USDOT's inspector general to audit FTA oversight of several transit projects
Metro Transit marks one year of Green Line rail service
SFMTA set to raise fares, fees July 1
Schumer calls on USDOT to OK Acela train purchase
Sen. Lee introduces bill to eliminate federal gas tax
WMATA debuts digital ad displays at rail stations
California authority kicks off construction of first high-speed rail viaduct
Construction begins for Ottawa's new light-rail line
MassDOT plots $394 million in capital investments for MBTA in FY2016
Following legal challenges, LACMTA releases second environmental impact document
Honolulu transit agency OKs $78.9 million contract for three rail stations
SEPTA gears up for $100 million trolley improvement project
Amtrak may pull plug on Southwest Chief, River Runner
BART's board OKs FY2016 budget
Metra puts out call for new police officers
Denham's measure passes to halt funds for California's high-speed rail project; state's authority OKs high-speed rail contract
RTD seeks public input on GM search
Allegheny County transit agency seeks input on fare system modifications
House narrowly passes transportation, housing bill
NTSB: Amtrak engineer was not using his cell phone
Maryland transit agency beefs up fare compliance enforcement
Michigan by Rail to host public meetings for proposed passenger service
Fort Worth's The T set to sign contract for TEX Rail cars
M-1 Rail inks $32 million contract for Brookville streetcars
DART seeks public input on new light-rail alignment
Caltrain adopts capital, operating budgets for FY2016
New York Transit Museum Director Shubert to retire this fall
Sound Transit seeks public input on new ballot measure for transit projects
Gov. Baker unveils winter contingency plan for MBTA
S.F. Mayor Lee proposes 10 percent increase in transit service
Valley Metro's Mesa Extension slated to open seven months early
FTA gives green light to TEX Rail's engineering phase
MDOT looks to defer lease payments on unused commuter-rail cars
Illinois lawmakers pass resolution championing high-speed rail
NYC Transit's Bianco to retire; agency preps for Line 7 Extension opening
Boardman promises PTC for the Northeast Corridor by year's end
CTA kicks off extended service pilot for Purple Line Express
Torres-Bruno returns to Metrolink as chief administrative officer
White House threatens veto of House transportation funding bill
Metra debuts pedestrian tunnel at Lombard Station
PATCO rail cars make their first run after rehab work
LACMTA OKs $5.56 billion budget for FY 2016, debuts car-sharing service
Amtrak derailment to be subject of committee hearing
Sound Transit logs first-quarter rail ridership growth
SEPTA OKs $154 million locomotive purchase
Maryland Transit Administration announces state-mandated fare hikes
WMATA police arrest man for threats against stations, vehicles
New York City Transit lines delayed due to copper cable theft
Quicken Loans to name Detroit streetcar; Cincinnati advances streetcar construction
Refurbished MBTA Green Line trolleys back in service
Santa Cruz agency eyes new passenger-rail service
RTD OKs first fare hike in five years
Massachusetts lawmakers OK MBTA fiscal control board
Texas lawmaker fails in bid to end Dallas-to-Houston rail proposal
Ontario pledges $1 billion for new light-rail line in Hamilton
Congress passes brief extension of highway, transit funding
CATS, Balfour Beatty to host program for small firms interested in federal contracts
PennDOT seeks public comments on long-term transportation plan
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council unveils environmental statement for Green Line Extension
Seattle Streetcar tests battery-powered vehicles on First Hill Extension
Caltrain workshop focuses on new electric train cars
NYCT unveils plan to address overcrowded subways
Investigators examining Amtrak engineer's cell phone records
California High-Speed Rail Authority names Chechourka media manager, appoints Curtin to board
Caltrans invites public comment on strategic transportation plan
CTA plots major track reconfiguration for Brown Line
APTA: MAP-21 extension bill falls short of infrastructure needs
Houston transit agency to seek funds for proposed transit-rail lines
San Francisco MTA completes Muni subway entrance
CTA taps local technology group to test Ventra ticketing app
LACMTA begins work on final underground station for Crenshaw line
TriMet's new line carries first passengers
Amtrak restores service on Northeast Corridor; Shuster to hold hearing
VIA Rail logged 3.7 percent revenue increase in 2014
Lax cleaning practices in NYC subways pose safety risk, audit finds
Virginia Beach council OKs light-rail extension
Amtrak was close to turning on PTC, Boardman says
LACMTA proposes $5.56 billion budget for FY2016
Officials break ground at New Balance-funded MBTA rail station
NTSB: PTC would have prevented Amtrak train derailment
Utah Transit Authority seeks feedback on Ogden transit options
Gold Line Foothill light-rail operations facility nearing completion
Orange County moving ahead with streetcar plans
Houston set to open two new light-rail routes next week
Metro-North is improving, but work remains, Giulietti says
NTSB investigating fatal Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia
Sacramento Regional Transit District readies new light-rail tracks for testing
NCDOT kicks off Raleigh Union Station construction
Mass. Gov. Baker swaps out five MassDOT board members
MBTA releases data used in Baker report
MTA's Prendergast asks NYC to contribute more to capital expenses
MBTA, Keolis, unions agree to implement close-call reporting system
Developer chosen for TOD along FasTracks line
Sound Transit CEO Earl to retire in early 2016
Metra ready to open half of Ravenswood Station
PANYNJ slates trans-Hudson infrastructure webcast
TriMet introduces new quiet zone in Milwaukie
BART schedules 'telephone town hall' meeting for FY2016 budget
Chicago's RTA announces funds for transit improvement projects
USDOT's Dorval Carter Jr. to become CTA's president
Illinois DOT maps out 'listening tour'
National Council on Disability report critical of Amtrak's lack of accessibility
Denver RTD's 'R Line' more than half complete
Santa Clara VTA plots $166 million in capex for 2016-17
MBTA, MassDOT slate hearings on Green Line Extension station designs
CTA releases details of first phase of Red and Purple Lines modernization project
PATCO advances rail rehab project on Ben Franklin Bridge
San Diego transit system earns perfect score in FTA review
Metrolinx introduces new GO Transit Concourse in Union Station
SEPTA plots $534.5 million capital budget for FY2016
WMATA Silver Line extension exceeds budget for first phase
Fort Worth transit agency OKs contracts for TEX Rail project
Raitt announces funding for grade crossing improvements
LIRR, Metro-North report ridership growth in 2014
Honolulu rail transit project reports $65 million in tax revenue
Sound Transit earns Bellevue's approval for East Link light-rail
CTA's Claypool named Chicago Mayor Emanuel's next chief of staff
USDOT's LadderSTEP pilot program to aid transit projects in seven cities
BART's preliminary FY2016 budget targets on-time performance, passenger capacity
Amtrak OKs pets on Illinois trains
SEPTA aims to create more bicycle-friendly transit
WMATA deputy GM orders more 'early action' safety steps
Massachusetts Gov. Baker introduces legislation to revamp MBTA
WMATA bolsters car-sharing plans
MTA completes $25 million energy efficiency project at Grand Central
Sound Transit picks firm for Capitol Hill Station TOD project
Five firms to vie for California high-speed rail project's next phase
FRA issues grant for Amtrak service expansions in California
New York City's subways see highest ridership in 65 years
Ontario government plots new GO Transit track
NTSB: BART's "simple approval" process caused 2013 train accident
BART launches suicide prevention campaign
Metrolinx logs continued progress on Eglinton Crosstown light-rail project
Pedestrian bridge collapses on WMATA's Green Line track
SEPTA begins renovation work at 69th Street Station
DART's streetcar opens for business
WMATA launches service of new 7000-series rail cars
TTC completes Wi-Fi installation at two more subway stations
Unions seek arbitration for NJ Transit contract negotiations
Sound Transit eyes routes for light-rail extension to Federal Way
Feds announce $7 million for Chicago's Union Station
Denver RTD names Genova interim GM
WMATA to restore automatic train operation to Red Line
APTA, transit agencies stage rallies for public transportation
MTA seeks to include small business owners in $32 billion capital program
BART plans 3.4 percent fare hike for 2016
Panel calls for sweeping leadership, budget changes at MBTA
Fare evasions cost Metro Transit up to $28,000 a week
NTSB examines second electrical-arcing incident at WMATA
T&I Committee Chair Shuster kicks off transportation 'roadshow'
Sound Transit finalizes financial details of East Link Extension project
GO Transit expands car-sharing options
Montreal transit agency logs surplus in 2014
Sound Transit finalizes plans for Link light-rail extension
MARTA readies for rail expansion project, seeks public comment
BART opens new crossover tracks to mitigate delays
Movie prompts Metrolink to issue anti-trespassing message
Bay Area think tank proposes "seamless" integration of local transit systems
St. Louis Metro Transit premieres trip planning app
Foxx sends six-year transportation funding proposal to Congress
Metrolinx awards contract for GO Transit rail maintenance facility
Puget Sound transit agencies weigh regional day pass options
TriMet's new light-rail line millions under budget
MBTA's commuter line achieves full restoration
Utah Transit Authority exec compensation within market norms, report says
Metra coordinates new intermodal transportation
WMATA readies debut of 7000-series rail cars
BART officials weigh earthquake safety options
SEPTA debuts designs for 15th Street Station accessibility improvements
Tri-Rail station set to open at Miami airport
NJ Transit marks 80 years of service at Newark Penn Station
All Aboard Florida hires Vailon Group consulting firm
LIRR makes plans to demolish, reconstruct Colonial Road Bridge
WMATA proposes no fare increases in FY2016 budget
CCTA recognized for financial reporting practices in 2014
DART debuts first streetcar for testing
SEPTA proposes $1.36 billion operating budget for FY2016
Toronto's Scarborough Line turns 30, debuts two new trains
CARTA scopes out land for intermodal hub following sale of Dorchester property
Illinois Gov. Rauner's budget would slash Chicago transit funding in 2016
Los Angeles transit agency debuts Trip2GO app, seeks testers
Sound Transit completes first light-rail tunnel for Northgate Link Extension
New York City Transit creates new VP role, reorganizes senior leadership
Denver's RTD to host public hearings as it mulls fare policy changes
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives qualifications from five design-build teams
CTA awards $25.6 million contract for O'Hare branch rehab project
Amtrak bill calls for study of Gulf Coast passenger-rail route
Minnesota DOT begins environmental study for Rochester-Twin Cities high-speed rail project
Study addresses climate-related risks for SEPTA's commuter line
FTA clarifies rule pertaining to riders with disabilities
Leahy named CEO of Metrolink
WMATA to reboot search for new CEO
House T&I Committee schedules second hearing on transportation reauthorization
Keolis on schedule to return MBTA commuter trains to full service
Washington named LACMTA's new chief; Metrolink eyes Leahy
Metrolinx to expand GO Transit's Barrie line
Hartnett named CEO of San Mateo County Transit District
Washington to leave Denver transit agency for Los Angeles
WMATA recommends developer for transit-oriented development
LACMTA urges riders to "Make the Right Play" in new etiquette campaign
FRA to announce steps to address grade-crossing safety issues, Feinberg says
Bids for three Honolulu rail stations come in higher than estimates
Unifor ratifies contract with CP; Ontario Northland, union reach tentative deal
Hoosier State train to stop running April 1, INDOT says
San Diego transit system initiates safety and security task force
Caltrans mulls construction of new light-rail service
APTA: U.S. transit use at highest point in 58 years
Caltrans solicits public comment on state transportation plan
Preliminary track constructed for VTA BART expansion project
RTD Denver considering new fare policies
Massachusetts Gov. Baker proposes 53 percent hike in MBTA funding for FY2016
Underground tracking system in the works for MBTA Green Line
Maryland to add MARC Camden Line service between Baltimore, D.C.
South Florida transportation authority taps Oglesby as deputy executive director
NJ Transit to receive $147 million in Hurricane Sandy funds
Amtrak migrates service to temporary terminal in San Francisco
CTA to begin next phase of Wilson Station project
AASHTO kicks off campaign for long-term transportation legislation
Sound Transit logged record ridership in 2014
Keolis names new GM, deputy GM for MBTA commuter-rail service
WMATA decides against fare hikes, service cuts for FY2016
MBTA appoints DePaola interim GM
NTSB: 12 sections of third rail found inside damaged Metro-North car
NTSB, FRA investigating Metrolink derailment
TTD lays out transportation agenda, re-elects Wytkind, Willis
Crews complete portions of elevated guideway for Honolulu light-rail project
NYCT names Monaghan VP of security
Foxx unveils new rules to improve transit-rail safety
CTA reports serious crimes fell 26 percent in 2014
FTA awards $5 million grant to BART for trackside safety technology
Sound Transit, Houston METRO open new stations
PennDOT seeks comments on proposed improvements to Harrisburg-Pittsburgh line
TSA honors five rail, transit agencies for security measures
RTD ramps up public safety campaign aimed at new rail lines
TransLink tabs Allen as temporary CEO
BART warns riders about potential measles exposure
USDOT announces $29 million in grants to improve transit safety
House T&I committee approves Amtrak funding legislation
NTSB calls for audit of transit agency ventilation systems
Scott resigns GM post at MBTA
House T&I begins consideration of surface transportation reauthorization
Argonne lab, University of Illinois secure federal grants for rail research
WMATA proposes fare increase, service changes for FY2016 budget
MBTA extends late-night pilot program until mid-June
CTA opens new station to serve Cermak-McCormick Place
Los Angeles transit officials seek input on proposed LAX station
Foxx, Shuster to host Twitter 'Town Hall'
RTD narrows list of teams for Southeast Rail extension
San Mateo board OKs $49 million for new Caltrain station
CTA's $120 million TIFIA loan closes; FTA to inspect WMATA safety operations
MTA awards contract for LIRR work at Grand Central Terminal
T&I Committee unveils passenger-rail reform bill
South Florida RTA extends executive director's contract, adds board member
Foxx touts Obama FY2016 budget's $3.2 billion for rail, BRT and streetcar projects
Metro-North resumes service on Harlem Line following Tuesday's fatal SUV-commuter train collision
Chicago Transit Authority to get wireless upgrade
New Orleans breaks ground on new streetcar line
NTSB to investigate Metro-North, SUV accident
Amtrak, INDOT agree to Hoosier State contract extension
FTA, Santa Clara VTA kick off environmental review for BART Silicon Valley II Extension
Light-rail train mockup now on display in Ottawa
Sens. Boxer, Paul to introduce transportation funding bill; Sen. Collins to chair transportation subcommittee
San Diego transit agency launches new low-floor trolley cars
Cleveland's rail ridership dropped in 2014
Surface transportation bill a hot topic at Senate public works committee hearing
Chair Shuster announces House T&I subcommittee assignments
TriMet tests train, streetcar on new Tilikum Crossing bridge
WMATA names Downey chairman; union calls on agency to improve safety culture
Minnesota Gov. Dayton proposes $11 billion to fix aging transportation system
MARTA, SORTA announce board leadership changes
Chicago regional transit system faces $36 billion in capital needs over next decade, RTA says
Chicago transit agencies craft ad campaign to attract riders
WMATA orders safety actions after fatal smoke incident
MTA OKs 4 percent fare hike
CTA retires last of 2400-series rail cars
San Francisco MTA to expand Muni rail service
Gov. Cuomo proposes 'AirTrain' to LaGuardia
Shuster: 'Common ground' exists on infrastructure legislation
Hedlund joins Parsons Brinckerhoff as director of public-private partnerships
Minnesota DOT releases final scoping document for proposed 'Zip Rail'
Obama emphasizes 'bipartisan infrastructure' plan in SOTU address
HART collects additional tax revenue for Honolulu rail project, considers cost concerns
Toronto transit agencies launch fare pilot project
VTA set to begin tunnel construction for BART extension in San Jose
NTSB preliminary report of WMATA smoke incident focuses on 'severe electrical arcing'
Sound Transit receives $1.33 billion TIFIA loan for light-rail expansion
California agencies seek public input on emissions reduction grant program
Richards named Pennsylvania DOT's new chief
DART takes lead in new partnership to combat human trafficking
NCDOT joins project to reduce train's environmental impact
The T names Baulsir VP of TEX Rail; Robinson leaves All Aboard Florida
SFMTA exercises contract option to purchase 40 light-rail vehicles
Shuster announces T&I committee leaders
NJ Transit to rebuild rail station in Elizabeth
NTSB investigating WMATA smoke-filled train incident
Metrolink's board elects new officers
McMillan renominated to FTA leadership post
Caltrain's board OKs final environmental report, peninsula corridor electrification project
WMATA names Requa interim GM, CEO
NJ Transit to add quiet cars on Atlantic City line
SORTA seeks contractor for Cincinnati Streetcar operations, maintenance
MassDOT, MBTA choose developer for turnpike, Hynes station project
Mexico to rebid high-speed rail contract
LACMTA CEO Leahy to step down in early April
MBTA receives $996 million in New Starts grants for Green Line extension
Sound Transit signs Hill International for East Link extension pre-construction work
Houston transit authority readies new CAF light-rail cars for service
BART pulls plug on free wireless Internet service
Gold Line Foothills Extension board re-elects top leadership
Atlanta initiates streetcar service
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