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Updates from Gross & Janes, Cubic, Bombardier and Birmingham Rail
CSX boots up new-and-improved 'carbon calculator'
WMATA to mark completion of escalator work at two stations
UP wins National Chamber Foundation's award for military hiring efforts
PANYNJ committee picks two firms for agency review
Canadian public transit modes post ridership gain in 2011's first half
Watco to acquire controlling interest in Wisconsin & Southern, operate new Wyoming short line
NCCC, three unions remain on 'cooling off' period clock as extension attempt fails
Milwaukee labor, community groups highlight HSR-related job losses
Indiana high-speed association launches redesigned website
Ansaldo STS joint venture lands signed contract for Honolulu transit-rail project
TriMet begins solar panel installation on light-rail lines
Amtrak launches Wi-Fi on Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin and Pacific Surfliner
Washington transportation commission to help fund BNSF crossing upgrades
Modesto & Empire Traction turns 100; Arkansas & Missouri turns 25
Metro-North to open new Fairfield Station on New Haven Line
FTA signs $900 million agreements for Houston METRO's light-rail expansion
Updates from ABB, Bombardier, RailComm, Alstom, TUV Rheinland, RailTerm and Hanson
Honolulu transportation authority sets FY2013 budgets, seeks new CEO
Poll shows little support for SMART repeal, business group says
Valley Metro holds hearings on proposed fare increases
STB grants rate relief to Arizona utility, initiates proceeding on BNSF's coal dust practice
VIA Rail posts ridership, revenue gains in third quarter
AAR: More traffic gains for North American railroads last week
BMWED, NCCC propose to extend 'cooling off' period until February
Coming soon: Near-term outlook report on U.S. high-speed rail development
Fort Worth, TriMet boards elect leaders
Washington state transportation commission OKs funding for crossing upgrades
CTA completes security camera installation on 'L' stops ahead of schedule
DART police building’s LEED certification makes history
Tie purchases and production showed seasonal slips in September, RTA says
North Carolina DOT to review proposed improvements along NCRR, NS track
STB: U.S. Class I workforce continued to widen in October
Updates from Wabtec, Brookville, Alstom, Siemens and ACS Transport Solutions
TCU to conduct ratification vote on national agreement
SFRTA to receive $5.7 million TIGGER grant for 'green' Tri-Rail station
TriMet posted ridership gains across all categories last month
TIGER III grant application for intermodal project garners support, Washington state port says
BNSF cites drivers for nine-month revenue, cost increases in SEC filing
STB authorizes new Alaska Railroad line
Ports authority OKs container transfer facility project in Savannah
USDOT obligates funds for projects in California, Michigan
Washington state DOT receives funds to begin King Street Station project
STB issues final environmental report for R.J. Corman's proposed Pennsylvania project
Valley Metro receives $4 million in TIGGER grants for 'green' projects
FRA develops 'model' state legislation targeting grade crossing safety
October container volume plunged at Long Beach port, climbed at L.A. port
BART adopts 'Buy America' policy
USDOT awards $21 million to Caltrans for passenger-rail projects
Federal bill provision will help advance Detroit's light-rail project, Sen. Levin says
Obama signs bill that will fund public transportation in FY2012
Land management bureau signs off on DesertXpress right of way
Updates from Alstom, CalAmp, Cummins, International Fuel, dFuzion, HAKS and Hatch Mott MacDonald
CN remains on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
SMART board approves bond funding for commuter-line project
L.A. construction authority, Caltrans OK design for new Gold Line bridge
FTA issues record of decision approving Sound Transit's East Link
AAR weekly report: U.S., Mexican railroads notched volume gains
NCCC reaches tentative agreements with four more unions
House Republicans announce plans for transportation reauthorization bill
Congress approves bill that zeroes out HSR funding in FY2012
USDOT obligates funds to California, Texas
New York, New Jersey port authority selects HDR for yard rehabilitation project
STB again tops best workplace list for small federal agencies
GCRTA's FY2012 budget includes additional service
D.C.-area airports authority ratifies funding agreement for Dulles extension
CTA OKs 2012 budget, new fare-collection system
NCCC reaches tentative agreement with IBEW
House, Senate negotiators agree to protect state-supported Amtrak routes
MTA updates financial plan, releases final proposed 2012 budget
MnDOT, FRA choose Mississippi River route as preferred St. Paul-to-Chicago HSR alignment
Updates from GE, Siemens, Cubic Transportation, Neel Co., Spartan Solutions and Alfred Benesch
UP to upgrade Nebraska line segment
NYCT crafts plan to minimize service disruptions during track and signal repairs
Georgia, Maryland ports note volume gains
Montreal's AMT outlines strategic plan for public transit
USDOT: TIGER III grant requests 'far surpass' available funding
Bellevue council approves MOU with Sound Transit
NCCC, three rail labor unions reach tentative agreements
Congressional negotiators eliminate HSR funding for FY2012
CHSRA issues RFQ for Central Valley construction segment
STB to change procedures for certain Office of Proceedings decisions
North Carolina DOT seeks public input on safety improvements at 18 crossings
BART restructures communications functions
Ohio rail commission OKs two rail projects
Amtrak, Metro-North to resume service on flood-damaged lines
RTD declines to pursue unsolicited proposal for North Metro Rail project
Five Class Is land on G.I. Jobs' list of top military friendly employers
Rep. Gibbs to hold hearing on potential 'fracking' regulations
Michigan DOT issues RFP for Chicago-Detroit planning, environmental work
Updates from Vossloh, Stella-Jones and Thales
BNSF, Arizona DOT to install warning devices at two crossings
Lytle might succeed Steinke as Long Beach port's executive director
Oregon passenger-rail project moves into EIS phase
STB withdraws Grenada Railway's abandonment proposal, reassigns Marvin to government affairs office
Three congressmen back New England Central's TIGER III grant application
Metra's board adopts 2012 budget and fare increases
LaHood: Agreement reached to fund Phase 2 of Dulles Silver Line Rail project
Oregon passenger-rail project moves into EIS phase
Smoking ban to take effect outside Metro-North, LIRR stations
RTD: Poll indicates residents' support of FasTracks expansion
BNSF to serve crude oil, ethanol terminals; Louisiana & Northwest to serve tie reclamation firm
Missouri to receive $3.6 million for third track on St. Louis Grand Avenue-to-Gratiot corridor
CSX solidifies plan to build intermodal terminal in Florida
Passenger coalition seeks funding approval for Amtrak, high-speed rail
AAR: North American railroads ramped up carloads last week
Updates from Alstom, Bombardier, Duos Technologies, RMI and Graham-White
CN, Coalspur Mines reach understanding on future export coal moves
Iowa Transportation Commission provides loans, grants for nine rail projects
All three transportation service indices rose 0.9 percent in September, BTS says
New Jersey rail safety committee outlines efforts to reduce crossing fatalities
British Columbia ministry seeks Evergreen Line bids from three short-listed teams
APTA: Voters back transit in Nov. 8 ballot measures
Senate committee unanimously OKs transportation reauthorization bill
Florida East Coast Railway, Cryo-Trans earn recognition
Capital Metro names Dawson VP of marketing, communications
CN lands on Carbon Disclosure Project's 'leadership index' for third straight year
Indiana Rail Road's carload count reaches 2 million
Colton Crossing grade separation under way in California
AAR: One in five new hires are military vets; WMATA sets vet recruitment event
Mica says he's willing to compromise with Amtrak on NEC high-speed proposal
High-speed rail operations to spike globally in coming years, research institute says
Updates from Koppers, Alstom, Greenbrier and Deetrak Supply
MBTA completes $22 million modernization of Science Park/West End Station
Canadian government to provide additional funds for grade crossing improvements
GCRTA receives $175,000 grant from Cleveland Foundation
CREATE project completed in southern Chicago suburb
NS notes success with ethanol virtual management and delivery system
VRE achieves record on-time performance; Valley Metro posts ridership high
IANA: Domestic container volumes jump, trailer volumes dip in 3Q
Metro Transit-St. Louis begins light-rail improvements
Thirty years and counting for Farmrail
Track upgrades completed on VIA Rail's Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto line
UP cranked up coal train loadings in October
PEB releases recommendations for labor agreement
UP unveils employee-designed AutoFlex car
Updates from Invensys, Ansaldo STS, Siemens, Kelso, Zurich and Roadway Worker Training
Sen. Hoeven urges USDOT to approve North Dakota's TIGER III grant for trackwork
USDOT awards $7.9 million for Washington state station
NS seeks to recruit 500 more workers in 2011
UP only 'revenue adequate' Class I in 2010, STB says
Illinois to provide more funding for two CTA projects
CSX, Florida close on SunRail corridor sale
AAR: U.S. roads' weekly carload average hit three-year high in October
Operation Lifesaver gives safety education grants, props to several transit agencies
Heavy construction wrapping up on Central Corridor light-rail project
UP part of FRA's award-winning pilot project; UP workers played role in multi-level car design
NCTD receives FTA grant for parking study at Solana Beach station
President Obama promotes ways to help fund, accelerate transportation projects
MTA to purchase 54 cars for Maryland's MARC
Senate appropriations bill includes $15 million for Amtrak tunnel project
Senate approves FY2012 transportation appropriations
Senate appropriations bill includes $15 million for Amtrak tunnel project
USDOT obligates funds to WSDOT for new Tukwila station
Canadian government tabs Dinning to oversee part of freight-rail service analysis
Amtrak adds free Wi-Fi service to 12 East Coast routes
Melaniphy assumes post as APTA's new president
Inland Illinois port secures TIGER grant for rail/harbor project
BNSF bestows annual short-line awards; Patriot Rail lands transload business; GWI leases NS line
Rhode Island officials to add commuter-rail stop at airport
CN lands supply-chain logistics agreement; CSX unveils iPhone app for shipment services
Government officials laud agreement for Atlanta multi-modal station
Amtrak creates new NEC development division, names Gardner to oversee business line
Senate approves 2012 transportation appropriations
Updates from Invensys Rail, Thales, FreightCar America, L.B. Foster, RailComm and STV
Genesee & Wyoming sets income, revenue and operating ratio records
Amtrak: No ill effects from renewable biodiesel fuel on Heartland Flyer
EPA grant to help Alabama port authority repower short line's switcher
GCRTA ponders transit management academy
PANYNJ completes rail-car fleet replacement
Pershing Square acquires 12.2 percent stake in CP
Jacksonville port, Texas DOT seek TIGER III grants for rail projects
CHSRA unveils draft business plan
UP cites issues with draft environmental reports for CHSRA's Central Valley segment
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