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Kentucky awards $1.3 million in grants for rail crossing projects
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Port of Coos Bay subsidiary to operate Oregon short line
BNSF issues 2017 corporate responsibility, sustainability report
CN to acquire TransX Group, move more frac sand for Source Energy
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Coast Guard seeks public input on BNSF bridge project in Seattle
AAR honors KCSM's Puente for environmental work
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Short Line Safety Institute awarded $2.4 million grant
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Norfolk Southern continues Hurricane Michael recovery
U.S. Rep. Paulsen tours Meyer Contracting
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Northern Lines Railway obtains Minnesota funds for grade crossing projects
Feds award Texas $10 million to shore up two Gulf Coast ports
BNSF awarded $22.3 million California grant to pilot clean technology
USDOT report highlights nearly $64 billion in transportation investments
Iowa panel OKs $3.1 million in rail project loans, grants
NCDOT seeks input on Norfolk Southern rail crossing project
Rail advocates to be inducted into Michigan's Hall of Honor
ASLRRA signs Rockwell Collins to help short lines prep PTC documents
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Texas Central adds Salini Impregilo to bullet-train project
Minnesota DOT seeks grant applications for freight-rail projects
PennDOT seeks P3 proposals for rail, other projects
CN recognized for work with Aboriginal communities, businesses
Ohio panel OKs safety updates at Class I, short line crossings
Iowa Interstate Railroad orders new GE locomotives
BNSF, CSX to launch LA-Ohio intermodal service
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Canadian Pacific names Monser to board
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Watco to open rail facility in Queensland
PHMSA pulls ECP brake requirement
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CP, Canadian government discuss rail plans for 2018 grain crop
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AAR: Railroads preparing for Hurricane Florence
FRA issues funding notice for $46 million in PTC grants
KCS appoints Hancock, Naatz to exec management posts
House railroad subcommittee to hold PTC hearing
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Maryland lawmakers request CSX update on Howard Street Tunnel plan
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NTSB: Improper warning led to fatal South Dakota train accident
North Carolina DOT awards $7 million in short-line infrastructure grants
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Kansas City Southern unveils 2017 sustainability report
Rail unions file petition against FRA over crew dispute
CN orders 60 more GE locomotives
CSX to sponsor Wounded Warrior Project's new fitness challenge
OmniTRAX sells Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port facilities
Ontario Trap Rock hosts U.S. Rep. Kelly in Chicago
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R. J. Corman marks first MOW project on light rail
Carleton University awarded 'Clean Rail' research grants
NCDOT includes Durham-Orange light-rail project in state funding plan
CN honors 40 businesses for sustainability efforts
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Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta
Washington, Ohio agencies OK grade crossing projects
Canada's TSB cut safety investigation time in FY2017
Rail supplier news from Hexagon, IMC, Curran and Auto Truck Group (Aug. 24)
Blacklands subsidiary to operate New Mexico rail park
BNSF unveils three new 'Certified Sites'
U.S. Class I workforce relatively stable in July, STB data shows
New York, Illinois senators announce federal PTC funding for several roads
Rail supplier news from United Technologies, Knorr-Bremse, Bombardier, Focus Technology Solutions and NRC (Aug. 22)
Homendy takes seat as NTSB member
BNSF opens logistics center in Oklahoma
Long Beach port commission OKs Toyota Logistics facility upgrades
U.S. Sen. Peters, U.S. Rep. Joyce visit rail suppliers' facilities
Port of Everett begins South Terminal project
Chicago South Shore railroad to help fund Indiana double-track project
Metrolink grant to help fund rail projects in preparation for 2028 Olympics
Pennsylvania plan calls for $64 billion in transportation projects
Canada pledges funds to improve Quebec grade crossing
Rail supplier news from Modjeski and Masters, Road & Rail, Rescar, HNTB and Pandrol (Aug. 15)
M. Holland moves warehouse operations to new distribution center
NTSB investigating fatal accident at short line in Dallas
America's Central Port to receive EDA grant for rail project
U.S. Sen. Kaine's staff visit Stella-Jones' Virginia plant
Lawmakers ask Amtrak to reconsider Toys for Tots train
Rochelle Railroad breaks ground on $7 million expansion
KCS, feds open new examination station at Laredo rail yard
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, GE, Brookville, NARTC; also, in memoriam: Edward McComb (Aug. 10)
Short Line Safety Institute appoints Cotton senior manager of safety operations
NTSB reports initial facts of BNSF derailment, crude-oil spill in Iowa
Landsberg named vice chair of NTSB
CGB wraps up soybean plant expansion at Indiana port
PennDOT opens freight-rail grant application period
Rail supplier news from CTC, Loram, VLS, Vossloh, Siemens and CAI Logisitics (Aug. 8)
Alaska, Wyoming rail projects awarded $1.26 million in federal grants
NTSB: Failure to fix grade crossing led to fatal train, bus crash
BNSF posts revenue, income growth in Q2
NS begins derailment cleanup in Pittsburgh
AAR, GoRail honor Denham with Railroad Achievement Award
Illinois DOT grant to benefit Peru Industrial Railroad project
Delaware-Lackawanna logged record traffic in June
Transport Canada announces rail safety funding
Watco-managed terminal to expand rail service in Utah
Rail supplier news from The Andersons, Carboline, Greenbrier and Savage (Aug. 2)
Rail bridge collapse prompts Schumer's call for more FRA inspectors
Transport Canada awards funds for Central Manitoba Railway project
Norfolk Southern, Heartwood 3D develop employee-training simulator
Port of Vancouver USA dedicates freight-rail access project
North Carolina ports report record traffic in FY18
IANA to honor Manning with Silver Kingpin Award
FTA announces course on transit project planning
SMART TD's Lesniewski retires
BLET meets with lawmakers over Tex Mex crew dispute
Rail supplier news from RSI, Bombardier, Alstom and WSP (July 27)
LRW seeks nominations for 'Outstanding Woman of the Year'
Rail supplier news from Dewberry, Railroad Software, Alstom and REMSA (July 25)
Thermite weld failure caused CP derailment, agency says
Norfolk Southern's Q2 results break records
ARCI: Rail-car orders increased in Q2
T&I Chair Shuster introduces draft of infrastructure plan
BNSF to help fund Moorhead grade-crossing project
Rail supplier news from GE, Dewberry, Road & Rail, Wabtec and Kontron (July 20)
STB: Class I employment steady in mid-June
Long Ridge terminal wraps up rail loop project in Ohio
BNSF rail service extended at Port of Portland
Kansas City Southern posts record Q2 results
OSHA solicits input on rail roadway work rule
FRA announces $318 million in CRISI grants for rail projects
Alstom shareholders OK merger with Siemens
House subcommittee to address 2018 hurricane preparation
Long Beach port shattered monthly volume record in June
Transport Canada announces clean-rail research grant awards
Rail Enterprise Group to launch rail services in Iowa, Tennessee
Rail supplier news from GE, Siemens, Hanson and LRW (July 13)
FRA's Batory tours CSX's Virginia Avenue Tunnel project
Panhandle Northern Railroad seeks CRISI grant for safety improvements
Patriot Rail's Seaonus Stevedoring granted free-trade zone status at New Orleans port
TRRA picks Walsh to rebuild Mississippi River rail bridge
NYSDOT awards $19 million to expand CSX's DeWitt terminal
Rail supplier news from HollyFrontier, Bergmann, NRC, Siemens and Lewis (July 11)
BLET seeks Trump's help in crew dispute with KCSR
MassDOT announces $1.8 million in grants for freight-rail projects
AAR, shippers: Trade war threatens U.S. economy
UP recognizes 54 shippers for chemical safety
U.S. Rep. Hurd tours UP's border protection facility in Texas
Short Line Safety Institute boots up new website
Trump chooses former Metra Chair Oberman for open STB seat
Arizona DOT seeks input on state rail plan
BNSF Logistics acquires Unlimited Freight
TSB's Fox: Five years after Lac-Megantic, safety steps still needed
Canada issues funds for Thunder Bay port project
Hudson Bay Railway, Port of Churchill sale is off
Fortson named National Mediation Board chair
RAC, employers seek drug-testing for 'safety-sensitive' jobs in Canada
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Saft, T-Mobile and TRAC (June 29)
Port Everglades advances gantry-crane project
CSX revives plan for North Carolina intermodal hub
Safety board recommends Canada update rail employee training, regs
BLET threatens Tex-Mex strike over KCS' crew replacement
Cuomo signs bill to advance AirTrain-LaGuardia link
NS appoints Sutherland VP law
CN reveals capex plans for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Trump plan would move TSA, FEMA to USDOT
U.S. Rep. Weber tours RailWorks' Texas plant
Rail supplier news from Union Tank Car, Voith, RGCX and ENSCO (June 22)
KCS to serve new Texas industrial park
NCDOT promotes Orthner to rail division director
Kansas City Southern to acquire 50 GE locomotives
Rail supplier news from GE, RSI Logistics, SKF and CIT Group (June 20)
STB: Class I employment up a bit in mid-May
Guelph Junction Railway presents first shareholder dividend
Santa Cruz RTC OKs pact with Progressive Rail for freight service
Oshkosh Transload Terminal opens in Wisconsin
Rail supplier news from New York Air Brake, SRT, Encore Rail, Herzog and HDR (June 14)
BNSF seeks PTC deadline extension due to interoperability delays
Amtrak makes PTC progress with BNSF
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NTSB issues early report on CSX derailment
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USDOT names 26 proposed recipients of initial INFRA grants
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U.S. Rep. Sanford tours Geismar's new South Carolina plant
KCS to serve new Rangeland energy hub
Illinois provides $241 million to boost freight mobility
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CSX is selling six rail lines
CP unveils plan to order 5,900 grain hopper cars
GE completes first of CN's new locomotives
USDOT awards $132 million grant for CREATE projects
BNSF Logistics hires Ronning as CCO
Canadian agency seeks opinions on new rail regs
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NCDOT stages train-car crash to demonstrate safety concerns
SCDOT to pursue rail corridor separation project
NRLC: Pattern health-care terms applied to two more unions
Groups reach agreement with OmniTRAX for Hudson Bay Rail, Port of Churchill
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AASHTO leader Wright announces retirement
Norfolk Southern joins BiTA
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DHS announces anti-terrorism grant opportunities
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Center for LNG joins TRANSCAER sponsors
Kansas City Southern promotes Walczak, Parkerson, Godderz
STB: Class I workforce up slightly in mid-April
CN fined for renewable fuels violation
Canada commits federal funding for freight-rail projects in British Columbia
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CIRB changes voting dates for CP labor contract
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Blacklands Railroad opens terminal at Northern Nevada Railport
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Port of Quebec projects to include rail infrastructure
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Batory calls on public to help improve rail-crossing safety
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Washington state panel OKs funds for rail-crossing improvements
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BNSF honors employees for outstanding work in 2017
NYSDOT announces bridge replacement over CSX track
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RAC honored for rail safety education
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Chao signs MOU to shorten infrastructure project reviews, permitting
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NTSB: Fatigue led to fatal train crash in New Mexico
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Short Line Safety Institute offers hazmat training program
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Progressive Railroading names 2018 Rising Stars Award honorees
Rail supplier news from Dewberry, Peaker Services, RSI and NRC (April 3)
Indiana DOT to offer $125 million in grants for rail crossing safety projects
Watco acquires Industrial Terminals' assets
CP, CSX, UP respond to STB's rail-service concerns
Rail supplier news from Cubic, Siemens, Willamette Valley, Spectrum and Brookville (March 29)
Rail supplier news from TRAC Interstar, Bombardier, BSM and Peerless Electronics (March 28)
Norfolk Southern names McClellan, Elkins to new VP positions
BNSF slates $230 million for California capex projects
Pennsylvania OKs funding for 27 freight-rail projects
BNSF addresses STB's service concerns
Siemens, Alstom approve merger terms
CN responds to STB's rail-service concerns
Transit, rail programs get funding boost under FY18 omnibus bill
STB: Class I employment up a bit since January
CP to serve new Smart Sand terminal in North Dakota
Rail supplier news from Rolls-Royce, Schneider, TRC, Axion and Michael Baker International (March 21)
GE to modernize locomotives for NS, CP
Begeman officially becomes STB chair
APTA leaders question Trump plan to cut funds for transit capital projects
STB seeks Class Is' response to rail service complaints
CAGTC: More than half of TIGER IX awarded to freight
STB to hold meetings on directed service regs
NCDOT to host drone workshop
Port of Stockton posts a record year
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Alstom, Sasser, Cubic and Tealinc (March 14)
Transport Canada to review port authority system
Ferromex to serve new USDG terminals in Central Chihuahua
STB's railroad-shipper council elects new leaders
Watco to perform stevedoring, terminal services at Greens Port park
ASLRRA: Railroad Day draws record attendance
BNSF budgets $90 million for Minnesota capex
UP slates $127 million for Arkansas maintenance
USDOT unveils 41 TIGER grant recipients
Rail groups deliver 'balanced regs' message to Capitol Hill
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor's cargo growth capped off 'landmark' year in 2017
KCS: Mexican panel dismisses report on lack of freight-rail competition
USDOT issues $46 million in TIGER grants for rail projects in Maryland, Indiana and New Mexico
Rail supplier news from Rolls-Royce, TransRail Innovation, LAN, REZ-1, Saft and Hack Partners (March 7)
Norfolk Southern overhauls e-commerce tool
GE, Long Beach port to pilot data-sharing software
USDOT awards $8.5 million TIGER grant for Arkansas rail bridge projects
Kansas City Southern to serve future logistics park in Illinois
BNSF oil-spill plan OK'd in Washington state
GE Transportation joins blockchain alliance
Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to serve on STB
Rail supplier news from LAN, Mitsui, HNTB, BSM, Phoenix Contact and NRC (March 2)
BNSF budgets $80 million for capex in New Mexico
Batory sworn in as FRA administrator
BNSF seeks to join lawsuit over Washington state denial of coal terminal permit
NYSDOT grant awarded to rail siding project on NS line
BNSF to spend $110 million on Nebraska maintenance projects
BNSF posts higher revenue, lower operating ratio in 2017
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Bihrle, ARI, Holland and Harting (Feb. 26)
GE inks $1 billion locomotive agreement in Ukraine
Caltrain's board to consider PTC contract with Wabtec
Canadian panel OKs funds to improve access to CN line
CABT: Municipal leaders ask Congress to oppose bigger trucks
Washington state DOT solicits proposals for freight-rail service operator
BNSF budgets $150 million for Illinois projects
NTSB: Truck was on tracks, gates were down before Amtrak crash
BNSF slates $110 million for Oklahoma capex projects
STB: Class Is start 2018 with smaller workforce
TSB: More rail accidents reported last year in Canada
Rail supplier news from Brookville, Stantec, FOSA and Bombardier (Feb. 16)
BLET names Lyons to advisory board
BNSF budgets $625 million in capex for Texas, Kansas and Missouri
Amtrak-CSX, LIRR accidents prompt NTSB to issue 'urgent' safety recommendations
NTSB to FRA: Require railroads to screen for sleep disorders
Ports of Indiana logged 5 percent growth in 2017
BNSF budgets $135 million for Montana improvements
Batory confirmed as FRA administrator
Rail supplier news from West Memphis Transload, Pandrol, Nisus, HNTB and AREMA (Feb. 13)
T&I Committee to mark up rail data security legislation
Louisville & Indiana uses logo to honor, recruit veterans
Trump's infrastructure plan draws mixed reviews
Report: Hall steps down as FRA's acting administrator
Kansas City Southern de Mexico to serve new energy terminal in Bajio region
Rail supplier news from Biarri Rail, Cummins, Strato and HNTB (Feb. 9)
BLET reaches tentative contract with M&NA
Ontario Northland to speed up locomotive overhauls
Secure Rail adds sessions to conference lineup
Short-line tax credit extension included in budget bill
Curtis named president of BNSF Logistics
BNSF slates $160 million in capex for Washington state
Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, ARI, A. Stucki and RSI (Feb. 7)
Six former MMA employees plead guilty to federal charges in Lac-Megantic disaster
BNSF reports record year for economic development
NTSB: Sleep apnea probable cause of NJ Transit, LIRR accidents
BNSF joins BiTA to help set technology standards
Rail supplier news from GE, Fluor, Trinity, RSI and moovel (Feb. 2)
Vancouver Energy: Gov. Inslee's crude-oil permit rejection is 'anti-development'
Heitkamp introduces two-person crew legislation
BNSF budgets $3.3 billion for 2018 capex plan
Rail supplier news from GREX, Harsco, FreightCar America, HNTB and NAI Global (Jan. 31)
Caltrain awarded $2.5 million in state funding under new law
Trump calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure package
Report: FRA chief counsel Reyes serving as acting administrator
CN named to CDP's 'A List' for environmental actions
Washington Gov. Inslee accepts permit rejection for crude-oil terminal
UP taps former CSX exec Sanborn as regional VP of transportation
Rail supplier news from REMSA, Drapeau Rail, Harting, Cylus, Tiger Cool and CIT (Jan. 26)
CN police ratify new contract; BMWED organizes SunRail MOW workers
ARCI: Mixed results for Q4 car orders, deliveries
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Harsco, Alliance Shippers, Bergmann and NRC (Jan. 24)
NS names Scheib exec VP, chief legal officer
TCU, BRC ratify labor contracts with freight railroads
MassDOT kicks off efforts to update state rail plan
STB: Class Is end 2017 with smaller workforce
In memoriam: Walter Winzen
ASLRRA, APTA, REMSA call for public infrastructure investments
KCS logs record revenue on volume growth in 2017
U.S. Chamber: Increase gas tax to pay for infrastructure
BNSF to move coal that will power new IGCC plants in Japan
Rail supplier news from Dewberry, ELM, American Rail Engineers, Wabtec, SunTrust Bank and Antea (Jan. 16)
Amtrak, CN reach tentative pacts with unions
Florida East Coast Railway names Asplund president, CEO
USDOT outlines automated vehicle policy
NTSB issues safety recommendations to UP, FRA and AAR
North Carolina wraps up Piedmont Improvement Program
Port commission sets tight deadline for Vancouver Energy terminal approvals
NS assists in $1 billion worth of industrial development
TNW names Evans director of customer success
Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad reports record carloads in 2017
Amtrak names Hylander chief safety officer
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Greenbrier, Network Rail and Parsons (Jan. 8)
Oregon DOT begins early review of transload facility plans
Trade groups urge Congress to advance federal infrastructure plan
BNSF offers new rail service at Port of Portland
Report: Canadian railroads on track to meet emissions reduction goals
Class I workforce continued to shrink in November
New York DOT builds new bridge over Norfolk Southern tracks
CSX's Foote updates STB on railroad's restructuring plan
Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, IMC, PowerRail, Cubic and NRC (Jan. 4)
Lighthouse Resources sues Washington state for blocking coal export terminal
Smart Sand ships first unit train from Wisconsin transload site
T&I Chair Shuster won't seek re-election
Chao calls on railroads to speed up PTC implementation
Transit News
BART to build pedestrian bridge at Warm Springs station
WMATA continues upgrade of trackbed lighting at stations
FRA allows Denver RTD to proceed with corrective plan
MBTA launches first new car on Green Line in a decade
GO Transit to boost Kitchener line commuter-rail service
Sound Transit's board OKs 2019 budget
Amtrak orders 75 new locomotives from Siemens
Gov. Malloy: Connecticut passenger-rail lines will meet PTC deadline
Feds award PTC grants to Amtrak, Metra and NJ Transit
Sound Transit advances two light-rail extensions
Gov. Murphy signs NJ Transit reform bill
MBTA unveils first pair of new Orange Line subway cars
LA Metro taps Lee as first interim chief of staff
Trinity Metro selects Baulsir to succeed Ballard as CEO
Rail supplier news from Alstom, A. Stucki, TranSystems and Stahl Recruiting (Dec. 14)
SORTA CEO Ferrell to resign
Denver's RTD sends corrective action plan to FRA
PANYNJ's 2019 budget includes funds for PATH, Gateway projects
FTA awards $16.6 million in TOD grants
Santa Clara VTA elects O'Neill chair, Chavez vice chair
DART to close on RRIF loan agreement for Cotton Belt project
NJ Transit to meet year-end PTC requirements, governor says
Alameda Corridor-East authority’s rail trench earns public works honor
TransLink contracts Shaw to develop systemwide Wi-Fi service
Metra pursues better passenger tracking system, rider app
WMATA extends rush-hour program, improves rider alert system
Metrolink names LA Metro's Wiggins to succeed Leahy as CEO
Rail supplier news from Alstom, GE, Bombardier, DXC Technology, HNTB and Ballard (Dec. 14)
Metrolink taps Filippi to head safety, security
APTA: Most commuters view public transit as key to their lifestyle
Houston METRO's $7.5 billion plan would double light-rail system
DC Streetcar registers 3 millionth rider
CTA lets contracts to advance two major projects
NJ Transit to buy 113 cars from Bombardier
VIA Rail orders 32 trainsets from Siemens Canada
SANDAG appoints Ikhrata executive director
New York port authority brings Verizon service to PATH system
Chicago Mayor Emanuel calls for state gas tax hike to fund transportation infrastructure needs
New York state DOT lets design-build contract for Buffalo station
Orange County transportation board names new members
NYCT targets higher speeds, functional signals on subway system
Report: LA Metro CEO endorses 'congestion pricing' system
Caltrans announces $600 million in funding for rail, transportation projects
BART OKs four-year pact with police officers
FTA to increase random drug testing rate next month
MARTA board elects new leaders, advances new commuter-rail line
Caltrain OKs option for more electric cars, adopts fare policy
Sound Transit taps Lewis to manage engineering, construction
NJ Transit rolls out rider communications initiative
MTA hires signaling expert to fix NYC subway signal system
TransLink to install better information signs, speakers at 33 stations
Buffalo agency seeks public input on planned rail extension
Police Chief Dunham joins MARTA executive team
BART to test its first mobile ticketing app
WMATA extends RFP deadline for Silver Line extension operator
FRA certifies PATH's PTC system
SFMTA, BART mark completion of Balboa Park Station upgrades
FRA wants Denver’s RTD to submit corrective plan for A-Line issues
Trinity Metro CEO Ballard to retire in April
Las Vegas Xpress taps First Transit Group to operate X Train
FTA issues full funding agreement for OC Streetcar
Rail supplier news from RF Industries, Hollysys, Siemens and Alstom (Nov. 30)
Streetcars the preferred choice for Minneapolis-area transit corridor
Orange County authority to launch streetcar construction
Amtrak wraps up Great Hall restoration at Chicago Union Station
Brightline bags Florida DOT approval to lease land for Orlando-Tampa line
San Francisco MTA kicks the tires on new parking meters
Oregon DOT kicks off hearings for Portland-Eugene passenger-rail plan
Metropolitan Council set to break ground on Southwest light-rail line
Trump, Cuomo meet to discuss Amtrak rail tunnel project
FTA to provide FY2018 capital grants for four transit-rail projects
TTC to end Metropass sales next month
TransLink shattered ridership record in October
Washington state DOT seeks input on proposed multimodal projects
Transbay authority releases final environmental report for downtown rail extension
Delaware officials break ground on Wilmington Transit Center
South Florida RTA honored for transit service, marketing
Rail supplier news from Rio Grande Pacific, ABDW, PFL Petroleum and Stantec (Nov. 21)
BART launches official app
Bi-State board OKs TOD near Metro Transit-St. Louis light-rail station
Connecticut DOT unveils $12 billion capital plan
CTA installs pedestrian bridge at 95th/Dan Ryan Station
MARTA inks contract with RailWorks for rail upgrades
MTA's Second Avenue Subway clears environmental hurdle
FTA pledges $1.2 billion for Seattle's Lynnwood light-rail project
TransLink issues first 'green' bond to finance new rail lines
BART mulls second Transbay Tube
MassDOT issues RFP for transit study in Boston suburb
Sound Transit posts rail ridership gain in Q3
Brightline, Virgin Group to form Virgin Trains USA
Cleveland RTA nets $9 million grant for Red Line heavy-rail trackwork
MTA mulls fare hikes to stave off service cuts
Met Council taps Lunda, McCrossan to build Southwest light-rail line
LIRR renovates three rail stations
SFMTA names Levenson CFO
APTA: Commuter railroads acquire all radio spectrum for PTC
Feds green light Metro Transit's Southwest light-rail extension
MTA to buy Grand Central Terminal, Harlem and Hudson lines
BART unveils new station canopies in downtown San Francisco
LA construction authority mulls plan to build final Gold Line segment in two phases
MBTA launches new site for weekend rail service disruptions
Toronto creates transit expansion office
Blumenthal urges Amtrak to address overcrowding on Hartford, Shore Line East lines
PANYNJ seeks public comments on next year’s operating, capital budgets
Metra to buy three used locomotives
Montreal transit agency taps Bombardier, Alstom to supply more Azur rail cars
MTA Chair Lhota resigns
Report: Brightline submits sole proposal for Orlando-Tampa rail service
South Shore Line double-track project clears environmental hurdle
NJ Transit boosts locomotive engineer recruitment efforts
PATH rolls out cell service in underground stations
Utah Transit Authority marks commuter-rail ridership record
TransLink begins winter prep
LA Metro to begin tests at new light-rail yard
Rhode Island breaks ground on MBTA rail station
Voters OK transit ballot measures in several states
Amtrak Downeaster service to get service boost
BART tallies 1 million rides on Antioch extension
North Virginia panel releases first WMATA performance report
DCTA names Bloomer VP of operations
Honolulu to provide city funds to help build passenger-rail system
Denver RTD to begin testing Southeast light-rail extension
DART to offer digital communications platform
Delaware infrastructure proposal includes funds for transit, rail
PATH opens new Harrison station
LIRR opens renovated Farmingdale, Wantagh stations
WMATA selects site for new HQ
San Francisco MTA's Haley retires
BART to add parking at Antioch Station
Ontario, Metrolinx form PPP to redevelop Toronto station
Montreal transit agency launches worker recruitment campaign
Abrams to succeed Stephens as South Florida RTA’s executive director
WMATA leader to seek board approval for operating budget proposal, service changes
California coalition aims to improve coastal passenger-rail service
FTA certifies California, Oklahoma transit-rail safety programs
WMATA to add Shady Grove stairway, eliminate rush-hour service pattern
DCTA installs Holcomb as deputy CEO
DART re-elects Bauman chair
NJ Transit fast-tracks locomotive engineer training
BART opens new downtown Berkeley plaza
Oregon governor's transportation plan calls for high-speed rail
MTA to test energy-reduction technology on subway system
MARTA to boost rail service for Super Bowl LIII
Oregon DOT releases DEIS for Eugene-Portland passenger-rail plan
CTA unveils operating, capital budget proposals
Las Vegas Railway Express changes name to United Rail
TEXRail tests Stadler trains at DFW airport
California panel OKs $91 million to boost rail service for 2028 LA Olympics
Sound Transit names Butler CFO
Cuomo tours Hudson River tunnels in push for federal funding
SEPTA solicits renewable energy proposals
CUTA wants drug testing now that pot is legal in Canada
LA Metro starts tunnel dig for Purple Line subway
Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council to study local travel behavior
LA Metro marks design milestone on Airport Metro Connector
MTA orders 65 flat cars from Harsco
VIA Rail taps Rail GD to renovate dining cars
BART fined $1.3 million for 2013 track worker deaths
Metrolink CEO Leahy to retire in January
LA Metro to break ground on Orange Line's light-rail conversion project
TransLink to issue green bonds to finance transit expansion
MBTA, Keolis to replace ties on the Fitchburg Line
MTA launches transit tech accelerator lab
Metra proposes 2019 budget, warns of railroad's 'deterioration'
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Transplace, RailPros and Brookville (Oct. 10)
U.S. High Speed Rail Association names Richard chair
NJ Gov. Murphy releases NJ Transit audit
El Paso streetcar starts pre-revenue service
Metra, business group to test new reverse-commute service
NYCT reopens 72nd Street subway station
Tampa transit agency drops streetcar fares, boosts service
Report: Brightline finalizes construction bids for Miami-Orlando segment
BART tests upgraded earthquake alert system
Batory: FRA to complete Hudson tunnel project's EIS by early 2019
MARTA's board OKs $2.7 billion transit expansion plan
New York City Transit continues CBTC installation
Baltimore transit agency to redevelop MARC Camden Station
TriMet taps Sewell to head labor relations, human resources
APTA, UITP sign pact on joint programs, training
Baltimore transit agency launches mobile ticketing app
Phoenix postpones Northeast light-rail extension
Udall: Amtrak pledged to continue Southwest Chief rail service
Santa Clara VTA slates TOD meetings
MBTA inks $218 million contract for signal system upgrade
Metra to shutter ticket office at Rock Island Line station
LA Metro releases final environmental impact report for Union Station subway project
Caltrans unveils new Amtrak Pacific Surfliner locomotives
TriMet picks preferred route for Southwest Corridor light rail
Denver's RTD offers incentives to riders to 'ditch' their cars
BART kicks off engineer 'hiring blitz'
MTA names Warren chief safety officer
HART seeks public-private partnership for Honolulu rail project
CTA starts Jefferson Park station rehab project
Phoenix OKs South Central light-rail extension
Sound Transit picks alignment for Redmond light-rail extension
Metro-North taps Skanska-ECCO for Croton-Harmon Shops project
Connecticut DOT opens second track along Hartford Line
FTA demands Honolulu transit agency to address funding shortfalls
San Diego commuter railroad to fully implement PTC by Dec. 31
Streetcar coalition names executive leaders, board members
FTA to reimburse LA Metro for some Purple Line work
AASHTO, APTA unveil new leadership
FTA signs off on Missouri's transit-rail safety program
Orange County transit agency picks Walsh to build streetcar
MBTA applies for PTC deadline extension
LA Metro to share update on Union Station modernization plans
TriMet names Blagg head of safety and security
Pennsylvania DOT to study passenger rail between Altoona, Pittsburgh
Ontario to boost GO Transit's Lakeshore rail service
NJ Transit to discount fares while on-board PTC installation wraps up
Denver's RTD sued by commuter-rail developer
SMART's board OKs $24 million for Windsor extension
KC Streetcar marks 5 millionth ride
Denver RTD to hike fares
Connecticut DOT unveils plan to rectify Shore Line East service issues
WMATA announces review of Silver Line construction quality
SNCF America, Texas Central trade barbs over bullet-train proposal
Metro Transit-St. Louis names Mefford-Miller executive director
Massachusetts mayor asks U.S. to drop tariffs on Chinese rail cars
NTSB: Cold meds at the root of SEPTA's 2017 trolley collision
WMATA seeks operator for Silver Line extension
Cleveland RTA to mark 50th anniversary of airport service
Metra finishes installing on-board, wayside PTC equipment
AREMA presents Hay Award to Arup for Fulton Center
TriMet starts MAX light-rail rehab in downtown Hillsboro
Santa Clara VTA names Tran general counsel
Connecticut DOT to install security cameras at three Metro-North stations
Denton County Transportation Authority obtains $4 million PTC grant
FRA: Nine railroads 'at risk' of not qualifying for PTC extension
BART eyes TOD project at Lake Merritt Station
Report: Texas Central obtains $300 million loan for bullet train project
Foothill Gold Line authority receives bids for LA light-rail extension
FTA rolls out pilot program to fast-track transit projects
OIG: Amtrak could improve IT management
Metra won't hike fares in 2019
Ottawa's Confederation Line won't open until 2019
MARTA OKs contract to extend transit service to Gwinnett County
KC Streetcar submits federal funding application for Main Street extension
Metro Transit-St. Louis tightens security at three light-rail stations
BART preps for earthquake safety at Fruitvale Station
WMATA selects construction contractor for Potomac Yard rail station project
LaHood to lead Chicago transportation task force
MTA restores subway service to station destroyed in 9/11 attacks
TransLink opens RFQ process for Surrey-Newtown-Guildford light-rail line
FTA allocates funds for Sound Transit, OC Streetcar projects
Cuomo outlines progress on Penn Station plans
FTA unveils plan to transfer WMATA oversight to safety commission
TriMet mulls closing four light-rail stations
SEPTA wraps up Yardley Station improvements
LIRR breaks ground on $2.6 billion third-track expansion project
VIA Rail logs ridership, revenue gains in Q2
DCTA names Suarez president
WMATA seeks builder for 8000-series rail cars
Trudeau pledges funds for Vancouver subway, light-rail projects
Cincinnati streetcar to mark second anniversary
Sound Transit issues 2017 sustainability report
Siemens delivers first of 45 new trolley cars to San Diego MTS
DCTA's Cline steps down as president
CTA modernizes Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station
California panel OKs $2 billion in transportation, rail improvement projects
VIA Rail allows pets on board Quebec City-Windsor trains
Metro SubwayLink shutdown prompts transit agency to reorganize
MBTA launches stopped-train messages on countdown clocks
NYCT wraps up first phases of flood protection in Queens
FTA certifies transit-rail safety oversight in Illinois, Tennessee
APTA: Public transit use cuts traffic death rates
Sacramento transit agency to lower fares
NYCT to reopen Cathedral Parkway Station over Labor Day weekend
MBTA to begin Green Line track, signal replacement in October
DHS allocates $88 million in transit security grants
San Diego transit agency earns perfect score in FTA review
Durham County OKs funds for North Carolina light-rail project
BART nets $6.8 million in federal funds for security improvements
Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say
SFMTA restores service in Twin Peaks Tunnel
LA Metro starts Willowbrook Station improvements
NJ Transit's founding chairman Gambaccini dies
Sound Transit's light-rail ridership grew in 2Q
Feds OK start of major construction on Valley Metro's Tempe Streetcar
BLET reaches tentative pact with Transit America Services for Caltrain engineers
Contractor wraps up utility relocation for LA Metro's Foothill Gold Line extension
Baltimore transit agency gears up for BWI Airport station renovation
Cleveland RTA names Caver interim GM
MBTA, Keolis prep for rail replacement along Worcester Line
New Mexico Rail Runner nets $30 million from feds for PTC
APTA announces board leadership nominations
Connecticut DOT allows bikes on Hartford Line trains
California high-speed rail agency names Lipkin Northern California director
SMART commuter-rail system marks one-year anniversary
Cleveland RTA to repair light-rail signal system
NYCT slates first town hall meeting on subway modernization plan
Rail supplier news from GREX, Stewart & Stevenson, FreightCar America and Appalachian Railcar (Aug. 17)
Metro Transit-St. Louis to extend Central West End platform
CTA OKs $30 million contract to rehab three Blue Line stations
FTA signs off on Michigan's transit-rail safety program
CTA installs security cameras at four Blue Line stations
Report: FTA funding delay impacts transit construction plans
MTA's subway turnaround plan to cost $40 billion
MBTA balances operating budget for first time in a decade
Dallas Area Rapid Transit to cap daily fares
Massachusetts Gov. Baker unveils Red Line rail-car mock-up
LA Metro, TSA roll out explosive-detection devices
APTA: Commuter railroads making progress on PTC
Metro Transit Deputy GM Fuhrmann retires
Santa Clara VTA cuts express light-rail service
BART board OKs parts of Crunican's security plan
Seth Rogen tapped to voice transit announcements in Canada
Baltimore airport light-rail service to resume Aug. 20
NYC Transit slates meeting on Canarsie tunnel reconstruction project
Cleveland RTA reports drop in crime
Montreal transit agency seeks mediator to resolve labor dispute
LA Metro to start Blue Line modernization project in January
NJ Transit slates rail improvements, expansion in FY19
Report: WMATA must rewire new 7000-series rail cars
Metrolink names Yu chief operating officer
NJ Transit to suspend some service to install PTC
MBTA begins operator training on new Orange Line cars
APTA honors three agencies for sustainability
BART's Crunican to introduce security plan after fatal stabbing in Oakland
PATH GM Marino to retire
San Diego transit agency mulls commuter-rail rebranding
APTA officials study Canada's investment in transit infrastructure
SEPTA begins commuter-rail infrastructure upgrades
SFRTA's Stephens to retire at year's end
Legislation would ban some rail cars, buses from China
Kuehl succeeds Garcetti as LA Metro chair
Metro Transit kicks off Mall of America station renovations
Tri-Rail logged highest on-time performance in July
Senate OKs $16.1 billion for transit, passenger rail
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ARI, Advanced Polymer; also, in memoriam: Gordon Fuller (Aug. 1)
Met Council appoints Jordan director of equal opportunity
Metro Transit-St. Louis opens new Cortex light-rail station
Valley Metro partners with Waymo to help get riders to train stations
Denver RTD to ramp up G Line testing
Landsberg, Homendy confirmed to NTSB
WMATA announces two labor agreements
SunRail opens 17-mile extension
OIG: Amtrak's Washington Union Station projects face delays, cost overruns
NJ Transit police partner with Nextdoor to boost community policing
Amtrak's Michigan network adopts bike-friendly policy
LA Metro OKs bus-line crossing upgrades to prep for light-rail conversion
Oregon DOT, British Columbia, Microsoft pledge funds for high-speed rail study
APTA names Houston METRO's Lambert 'outstanding' manager
Sound Transit taps Walsh to build light-rail extension
Mineta report highlights terrorist attacks on rail targets
San Mateo County to vote on proposed sales tax to relieve traffic congestion
Seattle mayor questions new streetcars' size
FTA clears rail safety oversight programs in four more states
Sound Transit logged light-rail ridership record in May
Cleveland RTA exec Calabrese to step down sooner than expected
NYCT to boost accessibility at Brooklyn G Line station
Sound Transit wraps up Bellevue tunnel excavation
North Carolina officials mark start of Charlotte Gateway Station project
LA Metro unveils alternatives for Crenshaw/LAX northern extension
APTA: Majority of Americans favor increased public transit funding
MTA crews relocate LIRR tracks to make way for Grand Central entrance
CTA unveils details for rail station accessibility plan
Feds OK next phase of testing on RTD's G Line
Metro Transit on track to beat rail ridership records
MBTA unveils new Green Line rail car
NYC Comptroller's report cites lack of accessible subway stations
Trinity Metro names two rail division VPs
Metra to reissue rail-car RFP
FTA unveils two new safety regs
LA Metro slashes bike-share fares
MBTA names Levy customer experience chief
Virginia Railway Express hosts TSA security training
Morales joins Houston METRO's board
FTA unveils FY2018 apportionments document
ATU members authorize WMATA strike
Met Council reaches agreement with TC&W to advance Southwest light-rail line
Kansas City Streetcar reports ridership records
APTA forum focuses on 'future of mobility'
Sound Transit preps for 'floating bridge' post-tensioning
Santa Clara VTA seeks transit-oriented developers
MTA upgrades LIRR interlocking in Queens
Metrolinx Chair Prichard steps down
CTA reveals design for new Damen Green Line station
LA Metro to retire remaining P865 light-rail cars
SEPTA's first new Siemens locomotive hits the rails
Windmiller joins St. Louis Bi-State Development board
FTA certifies rail-safety programs for N.C., Puerto Rico and Washington
NJ Transit wraps up Cranford rail station rehab
APTA seeks feedback on three-year strategic plan
NCTD to buy five new Siemens locomotives
Amtrak expands pets-on-board program to Chicago-St. Louis trains
Federal Transit Administration reaches golden anniversary
RTD slates public meetings on proposed fare changes
DCTA to offer free A-train rides for college students
SFRTA launches suicide prevention campaign
Valley Metro's rail board names Williams chair
SEPTA preps for annual trolley 'blitz' repairs
Report: Honolulu's passenger-rail system faces $134 million shortfall
MTA pilots new app, mobile site
Metro Transit-St. Louis names Mefford-Miller interim leader
SEPTA seeks engineering proposals for King of Prussia Rail extension
SFRTA elects Bovo, Ryan to leadership roles
Sound Transit light-rail tunnel construction nearly finished
TransLink OKs funding for major transit improvements
NJ Transit could qualify for PTC extension under new testing plan
California to vote on gas tax, vehicle fees
LA Metro to build light rail in East San Fernando Valley
Santa Clara VTA to boost light-rail safety in San Jose
Report: NJ Transit to request PTC deadline extension
Cleveland RTA board elects Clough, Lucas to leadership roles
MBTA to allow onboard credit, debit payments for commuter-rail riders
BART, San Francisco boost police presence at Civic Center Station
House passes transportation security bill
Sound Transit kicks off TOD near Capitol Hill light-rail station
Milwaukee wraps up construction on initial streetcar route
MBTA nets $225 million for Green Line light-rail extension
Montreal bids farewell to MR-63 rail cars
OCTA names Bergener COO
Valley Metro taps Jacobs to design Phoenix light-rail extension
FTA orders WMATA to fix 'unsafe' subway barriers
Florida DOT to consider private Orlando-to-Tampa high-speed rail line
Light-rail system proposed for Gatineau, Quebec
Southern states miss funding deadline to restore Amtrak's Gulf Coast service
NYC Transit to rehab three Manhattan subway stations
Sound Transit names Farley deputy CEO
MBTA North South commuter-rail project could cost up to $22 billion
CTA breaks ground on Chicago's Garfield Gateway project
Denver RTD contractor to begin removing flaggers at A Line crossings
DART names Fontayne-Bardowell executive VP, chief administrative officer
VIA Rail considers four train manufacturers for new rail fleet
TransLink mulls distance-based fares
NYC Transit names Elegudin 'accessibility' chief
LA Metro staff recommend light-rail for East San Fernando Valley project
North Virginia agency OKs $1.3 billion transportation program
Hartford Line launches to 'overwhelming demand'
Report: Restoring Amtrak Gulf Coast service would boost local economies
New Jersey to borrow $600 million to replace Portal Bridge
LA Metro advances Dodger Stadium tram proposal
BART's $2.3 billion budget targets infrastructure repairs
OCTA's FY19 budget calls for new streetcar line
FTA OKs Oregon's transit-rail safety oversight program
Chicago taps Musk's firm to build high-speed tunnel to O'Hare
SunRail slates open houses at southern extension stations
Utah Transit Authority begins streetcar double-track project
Tampa transit agency nets $2.7 million to boost TECO streetcar
Massachusetts DOT issues RFP for east-west rail plans
APTA recognizes transit-rail agencies for safety, security excellence
North Carolina DOT inks contract for proposed Charlotte rail station
LA Metro unveils rail concept for Sepulveda Pass project
Utah Transit Authority wins APTA Rail Rodeo
Sound Transit slates meetings on Lynnwood Link extension station designs
Caltrain OKs operating, capital budgets for FY19
Brightline adds four execs to leadership team
MBTA advances Gloucester drawbridge replacement
TriMet names Henderson COO
MARTA to take over Atlanta Streetcar in July
San Francisco toll hike to fund BART rail-car purchase
WMATA to end courtesy transfers during VRE, MARC delays
Connecticut DOT gears up for Hartford Line testing
FTA issues record of decision for BART Silicon Valley extension
Bovo added to SFRTA board
TransLink to hike fares next month
Santa Clara VTA unveils 2017 sustainability report
Boca Raton quiet zones begin on Brightline route
Pittsburgh transit agency to overhaul Siemens light-rail vehicles
Hennepin County OKs additional funds for Minneapolis light-rail project
U.S. Reps. Moore, DeFazio visit rail suppliers in Wisconsin, Oregon
LA Metro details strategy behind successful ballot measure
FTA awards $278 million to transit agencies for hurricane repairs
Cleveland transit agency begins East 116th Station project
FTA finalizes rule for private investment in transit projects
APTA: Commuter railroads making progress on PTC
TriMet board nominees confirmed
LA Metro OKs light-rail studies for West Santa Ana Branch
House committee OKs $2.6 billion for FTA's CIG program
NJ Transit rolls out interactive touchscreens at rail stations
FTA makes grants available for TOD planning
California signs off on grant to connect ACE, BART
SEPTA OKs FY19 capital, operating budgets
NYCT's Byford unveils 10-year subway repair plan
Colorado DOT, Virgin advance hyperloop study
New York City Transit plans subway service increase
CTA kicks off security initiative
LA's Regional Connector project reaches halfway mark
MBTA to install PTC on Worcester Line
Trees named to DCTA's board
Chicago RTA adds Sager to board
Portland Streetcar logged ridership record in April
Senate committee OKs Drake as FTA leader
California panel OKs $704 million in gas-tax funding for LA Metro
NJ Transit launches new train fare collection technology
Massachusetts DOT unveils $17.3 billion capital investment plan
WMATA's Wiedefeld orders assessment of Silver Line concrete
FTA: Minneapolis' amended Southwest light-rail project meets environmental regs
APTA: Transit repair backlog harms U.S. economy
Milwaukee receives second streetcar from Brookville
Minneapolis light-rail project cost jumps to $2 billion
Montreal transit agency gets green light to buy more Azur trains
PANYNJ names Cetnar police department superintendent
Trudeau pledges funding for Calgary's Green Line light-rail project
FTA certifies Maryland's transit-rail safety oversight program
Las Vegas Railway Express names Schillinger president
FTA awards $75 million grant for Sound Transit's Tacoma Link extension
Ottawa leaders lay final piece of rail for O-Train Confederation Line
NYCT preps for Penn Station subway complex repairs
NJ Transit names Viqueira CFO
Brightline to begin Miami service May 19
New York's MTA rejoins APTA, Hakim elected to board
PATH tests new passenger screening technology
TriMet to renovate East 162nd Avenue light-rail station
Metra to wrap up Beverly Branch tie replacement
Metrolink readies second Burbank Airport station for opening
FTA OKs West Virginia's rail safety oversight program
Kansas City Streetcar marks two years of service
MBTA taps Hardesty & Hanover to design commuter-rail bridge
Sound Transit taps Billen to lead planning, project development
WMATA to rebuild 20 rail station platforms
Metrolinx, IO sign Mosaic Transit to build Finch West light-rail project
LA Metro unveils 2028 mobility plan
PATH on track to meet PTC deadline
Librera named head of NYCT's subways department
NTSB issues initial report on fatality at LIRR station
NYCT inks contract for paint, repair work along Flushing Line
Meyer named UTA's interim executive director amid agency restructuring
TriMet preps for elevator rehab project
TransLink unveils details of Vancouver transit investment plans
CTA issues final RFP for first phase of Red, Purple line modernization
California agencies OK funds for major grade separation project
Study: Baltimore agency 'safest' among largest U.S. transit systems
Metra breaks ground on mechanical shops expansion
Canada pledges funding for GO Transit bi-level coaches
Amtrak marks 47 years, nets funds for Pacific Surfliner improvements
UTA marks 10 years of FrontRunner commuter-rail service
San Diego MTS opens first new trolley station in years
DCTA targets commuter-rail extensions in FY18 strategic plan
LIRR's double-track project nears completion
King to step down at TransLink as SkyTrain's leader
California distributes $2.6 billion for rail, transit work
MTA board OKs funds for subway station accessibility upgrades
SEPTA eyes C&S upgrades, catenary replacement in FY19 capital budget
LA Metro upgrades 27 Blue Line crossings
WMATA safety commission taps Mayer as CEO
Metrolink, UP mark PTC interoperability achievement
BART's Antioch extension to open next month
RTA’s agency peer review: Metra, CTA rank high in service coverage, efficiency
FTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in three more states
MBTA boosts real-time arrival information for subway lines
BART launches new train-testing phase on Berryessa Extension
Blue Line extension contributes to big boost in CATS' light-rail ridership
NYCT to install elevators at Astoria Boulevard Station
CTA opens new south terminal at 95th Street Station
Metra to install, test new signal system for PTC
VIA Rail releases RFQ for new Quebec-Windsor fleet
DART seeks public input on Cotton Belt DEIS
APTA: U.S. public transit ridership fell nearly 3 percent in 2017
Metrolinx to study commuter-rail connection to Toronto airport
Report: Merge NYC, New Jersey commuter-rail service
CTA OKs $153 million contract for Blue Line signal upgrades
Gannett Fleming, WSP to manage construction on Durham-Orange light-rail project
Metra unveils $84.8 million construction program for 2018
Hartford Line commuter rail to launch in June
Sound Transit begins public meetings for Tacoma Dome light-rail extension
APTA recognizes sustainability at MARTA, Caltrain and SamTrans
SEPTA proposes $1.4 billion operating budget for FY19
FTA calls on states to get rail safety programs certified early
St. Louis transit agency unveils personal safety app
Metrolink launches survey to boost millennial ridership
Amtrak ends ticket discounts for veterans
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario tap Mosaic Transit Group to build Finch West light rail
Metrolinx, IO issue RFPs for Lakeshore East line upgrades
Denham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail project
LIRR names Eng president
LA council OKs $4.9 billion contract for new rail system at LAX
LIRR President Nowakowski to step down
LA Metro applies for $1.4 billion in state funds for transit expansions
CATS links with Lyft at two light-rail stations
NJ Transit to rebuild Elizabeth commuter-rail station
SFRTA names Pittman director of operations, maintenance
APTA appoints McCarragher VP
FTA awards $22.5 million grant to SMART for commuter-rail extension
Caltrain to partner with Stanford on business plan
Bi-State Development names Vago CFO
FTA certifies rail safety oversight programs in Colorado, Virginia
Georgia lawmakers OK bill to unify Atlanta transit agencies
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFP for Milton rail corridor project
SFMTA OKs $1.2 billion budget to expand transit service
Metra gears up for safety 'blitzes'
LA Metro names Sastokas CIO
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFQs for GO RER projects
Trinity Railway Express, Metro-North advance bridge, track projects
MBTA awards $102 million contract to rebuild Wellington rail yard
Cleveland RTA Board President Dixon steps down
Seattle Mayor Durkan halts streetcar project over cost concerns
Northern Virginia groups seek WMATA funding bill amendments
Metro-North kicks off White Plains Station renewal
Sound Transit begins construction of East Link light-rail guideway
Cleveland RTA postpones fare hike
California panel OKs funds for proposed light-rail line
BART arrests soared 40 percent in 2017
NICTD mulls South Shore Line fare hike to cover PTC costs
OCTA taps Siemens for eight streetcars
Metra to replace UP North Line bridges
Milwaukee receives first streetcar from Brookville
Bombardier inks $288 million contract for MARC commuter-rail maintenance
Ontario to issue RFQs for GO Regional Express Rail project
MARTA confirms Jeffrey Parker as general manager, CEO
PANYNJ's agreements pave way for new PATH power facility
NYCT gears up for subway flood protection project in Queens
Amtrak grades host freight railroads' performance
Bombardier inks contract to extend Phoenix airport people mover
RTD to host town halls to discuss transit expansions
Two teams qualify for Chicago O'Hare express rail line bid
Metra OKs contract to upgrade rolling stock rehab shops
LA Metro unveils environmental report for Union Station subway project
Metra to renovate LaSalle Street Station in downtown Chicago
Canada to fund replacement of VIA Rail's Quebec City-Windsor fleet
FTA certifies transit-rail safety plans in Massachusetts, Hawaii
Fort Worth transit agency receives second TEXRail trainset
Vancouver, B.C. officials OK TransLink project funding
CSX, Virginia rail officials OK pact for new VRE station
Ontario nets funds for subway, light-rail projects
CATS opens Blue Line light-rail extension
MBTA aims to boost real-time train arrival data
California high-speed rail agency begins Kern County construction
New Jersey governor's budget would triple NJ Transit funding
Metrolink debuts new blog
CTA unveils real-time service bar on digital ad screens
TriMet's FY2019 budget calls for light-rail upgrades, security boost
Sound Transit taps Mott MacDonald, SNC-Lavalin for design-build management
SEPTA to renew decades-old trolley track
Metra gears up for major tie replacement project
NCTD marks 10 years of Sprinter light-rail service
APTA calls out cut in TIGER funds for public transit
Texas Central blasts SNCF's comments about Dallas-Houston bullet train
Metrolinx to sign EllisDon team for Stouffville line improvements
Virginia General Assembly OKs WMATA funding bill
MTA announces winners of Genius Transit competition
Toronto transit agency unveils sixth 'customer charter'
Baltimore subway system reopens after systemwide closure
MARTA eyes Jeffrey Parker as next CEO
FRA rules 'no significant impact' for Minneapolis-Duluth express rail project
TriMet names Hoskins head of maintenance operations
Senate Democrats call for federal investment in rail infrastructure
TEXRail helps launch $105 million TOD
DART touts security efforts, unveils new crime-reporting app
Metrolinx issues RFQ for GO Transit Lakeshore expansion
Chao confirms Trump opposes Hudson rail tunnel project
SFMTA tests three-car Muni trains
Los Angeles Metro logged crime decrease in 2017
SEPTA to begin phasing out token sales at commuter-rail stations
Metro-North gears up for White Plains Station rehab
Tri-Rail reports highest monthly on-time performance in more than a decade
TriMet names Kelsey general manager
CTA's new security plan funded by ride-hailing fees
Amtrak awarded five-year contract for MARC Penn Line
Report: Chao backs away from Hudson tunnel funding plan
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Amtrak-CSX crash
Amtrak, TSA test explosive detection technology
Charlotte transit agency cuts ribbon for Blue Line light-rail extension
Metrolinx to launch grocery pickup at GO train stations
Indiana lawmakers consider repeal of light-rail ban
MARTA rolls out free Wi-Fi on trains
PTC, low ridership prompt UTA to end Pleasant View commuter-rail service
Ontario releases hydrogen-powered train study
Los Angeles Metro breaks ground on Purple Line Extension's second phase
Bi-State Development names Smith VP of procurement
TransLink fast-tracks delivery of new SkyTrain cars
Buffalo agency taps WSP for light-rail environmental review
TriMet names Devine interim general manager
Annis, Berman to lead California transportation agencies
Sound Transit logged more than 47 million rides in 2017
VTA releases final environmental report for BART Silicon Valley extension
Feds certify D.C.'s transit-rail safety oversight program
New York to award grants for rail, port upgrades
Metra to buy 21 used EMD locomotives
Rinaldi named president of Metro-North
DART to expand on-demand shuttle service to light-rail stops
FTA: Commuter-rail corridor improvements may qualify for grants
Cleveland RTA mulls delaying fare hike
Sound Transit taps Siemens for light-rail substations
EPA certifies emission-reduction system for NCDOT locomotive
Los Angeles Metro marks 25th anniversary
Baltimore transit agency unveils subway closure details
Amtrak employees ratify SMART TD contract
Report: Twin Cities' light-rail lines attract $8 billion in development
WMATA gears up for rail improvement projects
Siemens, Atlanta Streetcar ink digital services pact
FTA lowers grant ratings for Amtrak tunnel, bridge projects
Trump nominates Drake to serve as FTA administrator
NJ Transit OKs alignment for Hudson-Bergen light-rail extension
Sound Transit names Arnold customer experience chief
Denver RTD tests PTC, crossing technology on G Line
TriMet unveils plans to replace oldest light-rail vehicles
Baltimore's subway system closed for emergency repairs
TransLink served record number of riders in 2017
L.A. Metro crews ready Green Line for Crenshaw/LAX connection
Metrolink nets $10.5 million to modernize signals, track
Montreal light-rail construction to begin in April
TTC to temporarily halt service to accommodate light-rail construction
Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing app
Infrastructure Ontario shortlists five bidders for GO Transit expansion project
CTA to use fees from ride-hailing apps to repair rail
Massachusetts DOT updates South Coast Rail environmental report
MacDonald named chair of LOSSAN rail agency
Sound Transit to hold hearings for West Seattle, Ballard light-rail extensions
MBTA awards rail repair contract to SPS New England
CTA wraps up Wilson Station reconstruction project
WMATA completes work on three NTSB safety recommendations
PATH logged record ridership in 2017
Amtrak train collides with CSX train in South Carolina
Denver RTD names Ford chief operating officer
Keolis among 15 companies to sign 'shared mobility' manifesto
BART tests service monitors at fare gates
California agency slots $51.9 million for passenger-rail upgrades
Amtrak train carrying GOP lawmakers hits truck at grade crossing
New Hampshire business group calls for Boston-Manchester passenger rail
Texas Central unveils plans for Dallas train station
New Jersey Gov. Murphy taps Corbett to lead NJ Transit
PATCO train strikes dangling utility pole
DCTA names Baker director of strategic partnerships
Brightline fatalities prompt rail groups to step up rail-crossing safety education
L.A. Metro OKs plan to fast-track transit projects by 2028 Olympics
APTA to fight proposed cuts in public transit funding
Valley Metro adds Cummings, Ozlin to management team
WMATA to refund fares for late trains, buses
SEPTA board OKs alternative for King of Prussia rail project
CTA unveils preferred alignment for Red Line extension
Keolis graduates new class of assistant conductors for MBTA
L.A. Metro OKs new policy aimed at creating local jobs
Metro Transit's rail lines set ridership record in 2017
NTSB: Amtrak engineer missed speed-limit sign before train derailed
Metrolinx victim of North Korean cyberattack
FTA delays deadline for BART Silicon Valley project
MTA board OKs $4 billion Kawasaki rail-car order
New Jersey Gov. Murphy calls for NJ Transit audit
Metra seeks rider input on fare restructuring
Amtrak's Michigan trains travel faster after rail upgrades
New York City MTA to sign $4 billion contract for new subway cars
Chicago RTA calls for stable public transit funding
Gov. Brown adds execs to California high-speed rail team
Maryland's Purple Line rail route on track to open in 2022
WMATA unveils $3.2 billion budget for FY2019
Brightline steps up safety initiatives in response to rail-crossing deaths
WMATA taps Howell as assistant inspector general
BART's 'Fleet of the Future' cars cleared for service
St. Louis leaders release details about proposed light-rail extension
TriMet eyes Kelsey for general manager job
Congressmen press Amtrak for PTC status update
U.S. Rep. Comstock criticizes WMATA after latest derailment
Valley Metro receives rail for Gilbert Road light-rail extension
Panel releases report on $1 billion plan to overhaul SEPTA trolleys
GE inks locomotive, service contracts with Kazakhstan railroad
California high-speed rail agency taps Kelly as CEO
Austin's Cap Metro names Clarke president, CEO
Broken rail likely cause of WMATA derailment, agency says
CTA wrapped up $300 million worth of station projects in 2017
Denver RTD names Tisdale chair
N.J., N.Y. congressmen call on Chao to fund Gateway rail project
Amtrak's Anderson outlines safety efforts for Oregon, Washington
Metra's Romeoville Station to open next month
MARTA to sign contract for new rail cars in 2018
Rail supplier news from HDR, Signet, AECOM, Hanson and FTR (Jan. 11)
Montreal transit agency's 2018 budget paves way for subway service increases
L.A. Metro unveils alternatives for Green Line light-rail extension
Minnesota ends Twin Cities-to-Milwaukee high-speed rail study
MBTA taps firm to improve procurement efficiency
Charlotte transit agency's Blue Line light-rail extension to open in March
Charlotte transit agency installs new ticket machines at light-rail stations
California transit agencies elect board leaders
Caltrain slashes fare evasion fines, improves fare-checking process
Ontario opens Downsview Park GO train station
Amtrak, TCU reach tentative pact
FTA: KC Streetcar may begin proposed extension project's development
NJ Transit Executive Director Santoro to resign
SamTrans, Santa Clara VTA announce new board leaders
NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Amtrak derailment
Metra issues RFP for locomotives
Metrolinx pre-qualifies candidates for Regional Express Rail project
Gov. Cuomo seeks MTA study of subway expansion to Red Hook
Austin's Cap Metro boosts train service to alleviate overcrowding
L.A. Metro's Regional Connector tunnels nearly finished
Denver RTD resumes G Line testing
FTA letter casts doubt on federal support of Gateway tunnel project
Articles
CREATE: 75th Street project targets rail traffic fluidity at busy Chicago junction
Amtrak's Hylander lays groundwork for a new safety management system
That's a Wrap: RailTrends 2018 recap by Tony Hatch
Outlook 2019: Rail-car forecast by Richard Kloster
Outlook 2019: For rail transit, a period of re-examination and reinvention
Outlook 2019: Micro-transit, funding, PTC will be among major issues in transit, APTA CEO says
Outlook 2019: Class I CEOs predict rail traffic growth
Market update: Rail-car repair
Technology update: Rail fasteners 2018
U.S. transit agencies likely to step up use of public-private partnerships, industry execs say
LRW's 'Woman of the Year' Corina Moore breaks rail sector's glass ceiling to move Ontario Northland forward
For railroads, the quest for environmental sustainability yields positive business outcomes
Rail technology update: Lightning protection
Severe weather, proposed tariffs generate uncertainty among tie suppliers
Progressive Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: Pennsylvania, Texas, & Washington
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: Amtrak, California, & Colorado
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia and Illinois
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: New Jersey, New York, Ohio & Oregon
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: Preface
Many railroads seek PTC deadline extension to gain two more years for implementation, interoperability
Survey: Transit agencies cite ridership trends, state of good repair, funding and PTC as central issues
Remembering the deadly Chatsworth train crash 10 years later
PATH leader Marino reflects on his contributions prior to January retirement
Rail technology focus: Fuel management
Streetcar projects flourish as cities seek to attract businesses, millennials
Port of Long Beach invests in rail-focused terminal upgrades to handle growing traffic
KCS, customs and border officials advance Secure Corridor strategy
My Amtrak Story: From Milwaukee to San Francisco
Collaborative approaches, technological advances top Batory’s agenda at the FRA
Rising Stars: Cyrenthia Ward, Federal Transit Administration
Technology roundup: Rail safety
Rising Stars: Urszula Soucie, Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
Vancouver's TransLink starts work on 10-year transit expansion plan
On a high-tech trek: Norfolk Southern notes progress in its quest to become a 'technology-enabled railroad of the future'
Rising Stars: Przemyslaw Rakoczy, Transportation Technology Center Inc.
Rising Stars: Becca Nagorsky, Metrolinx
Rising Stars: Clayton Johanson, BNSF Railway Co.
Rising Stars: Jocelyn Hill, Conrail
Rising Stars: Jeffrey Brauner, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
CREATE update: Briefing, tour tout progress of effort to unclog Chicago’s rail network
Rising Stars: Jeffrey Bennett, District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
What if they never discovered oil in North Dakota? — by Richard Kloster
Suppliers tout a range of offerings to ease railroads' grinding burdens
Short Line Safety Institute launches hazmat training program
Transit agencies tackle first- and last-mile challenges
The ongoing search for first-and-last-mile solutions
Class I railroads continue the longer-train trend
Ballast management equipment 2018
TTCI execs recap 2018 research review, discuss goals for Colorado test facility
For KCS leaders, a sharper technological acumen plus PTC will equal a more data-driven organization
AAR's Hamberger to retire in early 2019
Denver's RTD transitions from building rail to maintaining it
From the editor: Hamberger to receive the 2018 Railroad Innovator Award
DART's light-rail system is about to get even longer
C&S Spending Report 2018: Freight Railroads
C&S Spending Report 2018: Introduction
C&S Spending Report 2018: Passenger Railroads
CTA eyes ride-hailing fees to fix aging rail
CN expands capacity, ramps up resources to spur service recovery
In memoriam: Rail industry execs pay tribute to Nate Henderson
From the editor: Nate Henderson made a tight-knit industry that much tighter
Secure Rail Conference 2018: A recap of threats, risks and solutions
Rail Labor: Q&A with Amalgamated Transit Union's Lawrence Hanley
Ontario invests billions in ambitious plan to boost GO Transit's commuter-rail service
To fend off hackers, short-line railroads need sound cybersecurity strategies
Technology disruptor: Blockchain is a potential game-changer in the rail realm, industry adopters say
Massachusetts short line counts on propane facility to help propel traffic growth
C&S update: Rail yard technology 2018
Many commuter railroads could miss 2018 PTC deadline
Short lines band together to leverage Big Data
Union Pacific continues to pursue technologies that can enhance safety, streamline operations
From the editor: Batory to use data-driven decision making as FRA administrator
Product update: Dispatching technology
Commentary: Rail-car lessees need to know the new lease accounting standards
Progressive Railroading's 2018 Finance & Leasing Guide: Professional services/consulting
The pressure on, SEPTA gets it right for a victory parade
Metro Transit's light-rail titan in the Twin Cities
Class I capex: More increases than decreases in 2018
Infrastructure, regs, funding and NAFTA top rail's policy agenda
Rail leaders speak out: Don’t pull the plug on NAFTA
Wisconsin & Southern buoys winter business with salt, propane shipments
Product update: Friction modifiers and rail lubrication systems
Locomotive manufacturers focus on modernization work as demand for units dwindles
Self-driving trucks will require railroads to take next-level approaches to digitization, customer service
State DOTs, regulators and railroads collaborate on grade crossing upgrades, closures
From the editor: Hunter Harrison: 1944-2017
BNSF forges ahead on the technology-adoption front
Inside BNSF's modernized network nerve center
Time-lapse video: Renovations sweep across BNSF's network ops center