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Rail supplier news from Miner Enterprises and Alstom (Nov. 30)
MTA finds $427MM in savings in proposed 2024 budget
U.S. railroads post 2.4% traffic increase in Week 47
RAC honors Canada's rail safety, environmental leaders
Siemens to provide new LRVs to Metro Transit-St. Louis
Union Pacific to open new intermodal terminal in Phoenix
PANYNJ, Vietnam port to collaborate on trade
LA Metro marks 11 months of ridership growth
TexAmericas' rail-served Brazos site ready for development
CSX: Failed wheel bearing caused train derailment in Kentucky
OmniTRAX to manage West Virginia short line
Rail supplier news from Omaha Track, STV and Thales (Nov. 28)
Indiana Rail Road rolls out Santa Train for 33rd year
House rail subcommittee slates hearing on passenger rail
USDOT opens multimodal freight office
MTA selects HDR to oversee ADA design of subway stations
G&W's Rail Link lands multiple contracts
Reading & Northern adds Pittston to holiday train stops
Illinois panel approves 3 safety projects at CSX crossings
FRA safety advisory addresses weather events
U.S. rail volume rose 4% in Week 46
CSX to serve Plastic Express facility in Savannah
STB extends reply comment time for reciprocal switching rule
Metra debuts decorated trains for the holidays
Port of Bienville kicks off rail yard project
CSX's Riefler honored for corporate governance
UP, UTA, Salt Lake City partner to build pedestrian bridge
AAR recognizes Norfolk Southern's Motsinger for environmental excellence
BTS: North American freight-by-rail value rose 6.7% in September
NC Gov. Cooper takes a train ride to promote passenger rail
Ohio approves grade crossing projects on NS, IORY lines
First of Toronto's new streetcars begin service
BLET members vote to authorize strike at SEPTA
U.S. Class I employment levels down slightly in October
Amtrak launches procurement for Sawtooth Bridges replacement project
Rail supplier news from WSP, Lochner and Triunity (Nov. 20)
California authority, unions sign MOU for future high-speed rail system
Dana Transport opens Midwest transload facility in shuttered UP rail yard
Cathcart Rail to handle INRD's rail-car repair, inspection
NTSB: Design issue behind CTA train collision
BNSF Railway awards three new Certified Sites
AASHTO elects WisDOT's Thompson president
Thomas inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor
CN honors 68 customers, suppliers for sustainable practices
AAR honors two railroarders for environmental achievements
NTSB to investigate CTA train crash
MBTA puts capital needs at $24.5 billion
STB Chair Oberman won't seek second term
CPKC reviewing Mexico's draft decree on passenger rail
Rail supplier news from Stantec, RailPros, Thales and STV (Nov. 16)
FTA solicits input on proposed updates to state safety oversight regs
Metro-North debuts New York Central locomotive from Heritage Series
Ohio rail commission seeks applications for crossing upgrade funding
U.S. railroads log carload, intermodal increases in Week 45
ASLRRA: EPA final rule on state locomotive regs is 'very concerning'
Montana's Big Sky rail authority receives grant for rail-service planning
Tibbits-Nutt named Massachusetts transportation secretary
Alstom inks contract to overhaul DFW's Skylink rail system
Ohio panel OKs funding for rail projects at JSW Steel plant
UP honors 12 customers, suppliers for sustainable business practices
CSX's Hinrichs to lead B&O Museum capital campaign
Rail supplier news from Coast, Nexxiot, Alstom and WSP (Nov. 14)
Transport Minister Rodriguez reappoints VIA Rail directors, chair
SacRT begins light-rail project for Folsom service
Ohio rail panel OKs funds for upgrades to Napolean Defiance & Western, Kanawha River railroads
San Gabriel Valley Council OKs contract for final Alameda Corridor-East grade separation project
BNSF, GMXT, J.B. Hunt launch intermodal service to and from Mexico
HART names Drainville permanent CEO
Railroad retirement benefits to increase in 2024
Metra OKs 2024 budgets, revises fare structure
BLET, Amtrak reach tentative pact
STB to form passenger-rail advisory committee
Regional Rail to acquire Indiana Eastern, Ohio South Central railroads
MBTA track-improvement program aims to eliminate speed restrictions
BNSF honors 10 companies for sustainable practices
Metra station to close Nov. 20 for complete rehab
OmniTRAX deploys Ohio's first all-battery electric locomotive
Mexican president to urge freight railroads to open tracks to passenger trains
Rail industry, customers provide input on STB's reciprocal-switching rule
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier and Pandrol (Nov. 9)
ATA projects continued growth of truck freight
Four Class Is rank as 'best employers' for military veterans
SMART-TD members ratify BNSF pact on quality-of-life issues
U.S. rail traffic a mixed bag in Week 44
CN signs MOU for new intermodal service at Port of Gulfport
Rail supplier news from AITX, SMBC, Tideworks and REMSA (Nov. 8)
Second Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities Amtrak train on hold until 2024
Report: CSX sues Tennessee over fuel tax
Canada launches client ID database for hazmat transportation
J.B. Hunt, BNSF launch Quantum intermodal service
Voters clear path for Norfolk Southern to acquire Cincinnati Southern Railway
Rail supplier news from Ballard, Marmon Rail, Wabtec and FreightCar America (Nov. 7)
VTA OKs tunnel-boring machine for BART extension project
UP awards $5 million in grants to 543 nonprofits
STB sets schedules to consider CPKC, CSX plan to acquire G&W short line
BNSF posts Q3 profit decline on lower volume
Transportation champion Downey dies at 87
BMWED ratifies paid sick leave; BLET, Keolis agree on VRE pact
U.S. Steel converts diesel locomotives at Mon Valley plants
NTSB focuses on maintenance, inspection procedures in BNSF coal train derailment
FTA awards $3.4B to Second Avenue Subway extension project
Biden to announce $16.4B for Northeast Corridor passenger-rail projects
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Alstom and Rajant (Nov. 3)
Ohio panel OKs crossing upgrades in two counties
CHSRA issues RFQ for track design, overhead contact systems
Brunswick port's auto, machinery volumes soar
Amtrak Hiawatha service launches new fare schedule
USDOT awards $653 million to fund port improvement projects
Watco to use new eco-friendly locomotive at Jaxport
NTSB calls on rail industry to update PTC technology
Neighborhood group complains to STB about CSX noise, pollution
U.S. freight-rail traffic rose 1% in October
CN acquires part of Novia Scotia short line from G&W
UP to cut some management jobs as part of organizational restructuring
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Thales, Wabtec and Absher Construction (Nov. 1)
BMWED ratifies contract at Iowa Interstate Railroad
Volpe study finds safety culture improvements at short lines
UP invested $275 million to support Southern California growth
CPKC asks STB to rule in dispute over Wisconsin bridge repairs
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