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Rail supplier news from Rockwell Collins, ARINC and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Dec. 30)
LACMTA to provide rail service to Tournament of Roses Parade
Valley Metro's light-rail service sets Saturday ridership record
SMART division, Kansas University to conduct hearing loss study
CP holiday train sets donation record
In Memoriam: George Belchick, longtime Wabtec executive
U.S. chemical industry is back on growth path, ACC says
Mineta transit research consortium publishes report on transit system efficiency
NJ Transit rolls out new mobile ticketing app
Northern Frac Proppants arranges funds for more frac sand facilities in Wisconsin
AAR: U.S. intermodal volume up, carloads down in year's 51st week
Sound Transit elects new board leadership
Ontario unveils RFP for Eglinton Crosstown light-rail line
UP might open New Mexico yard in late 2014
BART's new president calls for study of labor negotiation issues
Indiana Harbor Belt lands local grant to convert locomotives to natural gas
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Siemens, AXION, Alstom and BMT (Dec. 26)
Amtrak addresses Wi-Fi service for Midwest routes, opens new lounge at L.A.'s Union Station
Plains All American to build rail-served fractionator in Eagle Ford Shale
Diaz to head security for New York MTA
Quebec port sets bulk cargo record
USDOT allocates grant for New York station work; FRA boosts accident reporting threshold for 2014
North Carolina Railroad pays dividend for new state rail fund
USDOT announces $3 billion for transit systems hit by Hurricane Sandy
BNSF's Rose becomes board member for Dallas federal reserve bank
Honolulu chooses four-car trains for transit-rail system
Houston opens new light-rail extension
Washington state port sets annual rail-car volume record
KCS is poised to keep executing its strategic plan in 2014, Starling says
SEPTA adopts FY2014 budget, eliminates shortfall
Kinder Morgan, Imperial Oil to build crude rail terminal near Edmonton
BART, unions settle final contract dispute
Long Beach port's board elects officers
BLET, BMWED encourage members to back ATDA organizing effort at UP
Cargill to expand rail capacity at Alberta grain facility
Sound Transit adopts $1.1 billion budget for 2014
AAR: U.S. rail traffic maintained up-and-down pattern in 50th week
IDOT advances multi-state locomotive acquisition
NTSB issues track-worker safety recommendations
Scott to succeed Giobbie as CSX short-line manager
Virginia agency schedules meeting on proposed high-speed rail line
Strobel Starostka Transfer to operate unit train facility in Wyoming
RTA report: Tie purchases, production nose-dived in November
SMART lands funds to extend service; board OKs new station for Sonoma County Airport
Exports drove up South Carolina port's container volume in November
Sens. Tester, Baucus advocate for additional Amtrak Empire Builder stop for Bakken oil workers
Rail supplier news from Thales, Ansaldo STS and TUV Rheinland (Dec. 18)
Amtrak to add Wolverine Service trains for holidays
Crossing projects on tap in Ohio; grade separation set in California
Mathis reelected as San Diego MTS chair
Washington state port awards rail project contract to RailWorks
BNSF tabs Carter to head merged department; Pacific Imperial Railroad selects Patterson as CCO
Schumer to introduce legislation to extend transit commuter tax break
Container volume climbed at Southern California ports, lagged at Virginia port in November
Montreal port's rail workers ratify six-year agreement
Hampton Roads Transit to solicit public comments on proposed fare hike
KCSM recognizes customers' carbon-reduction efforts
Sens. Schumer, Blumenthal call for more FRA funding
CTA ruling: CN under, CP over grain revenue cap in latest crop year
Amtrak's Boardman calls on Congress, railroads to make PTC a reality as soon as possible
NRC names top field employee, rail construction project for 2013
Santa Clara VTA elects new leadership
Florida East Coast makes managerial changes in four departments
Reading & Northern sues regional rail authority over operator contract
California High-Speed Rail Authority advances to 'eminent domain' process
Three Pacific Northwest ports update emission-reduction goals
FRA launches 60-day safety review of Metro-North
California commission allocates millions for transportation projects
RAC honors CN and CP for safety, environmental efforts in 2013
PATCO reveals refurbished rail cars
APTA advocates for tax benefit extension for transit commuters
STB seeks comments on grain rate case procedures
Six teams submit qualification statements for Maryland's Purple Line
Pennsylvania provides grants for numerous freight-rail projects
AAR: U.S. intermodal counts climb, carloads fall in December's first week
North Carolina DOT seeks short-line applicants for available state grants
TriMet calls for outside review of light-rail maintenance, sends trolleys to St. Louis
Transportation Services Index slipped slightly in October
CN anticipates higher earnings, capex budget in 2014
BART fares to rise Jan. 1 to help fund 'Fleet of the Future'
FRA issues safety advisory on train speed limits
Ice to succeed Rose as BNSF's CEO
Ehlinger retains seat as NIT League's chairman
ODOT readying new trains for service in Amtrak Cascades corridor
Gold Line Bridge project honored for engineering, construction
Georgia ports pumped up cargo, container volumes in November
BNSF opens new Missouri River bridge
Rail moved second-most freight by weight in 2012, BTS survey shows
FTA commits $75 million to commuter-rail extension in Southern California
NTSB wraps up on-site investigation of Metro-North derailment, cites need for PTC
Rail supplier news from Trinity, Siemens, Holland and CARS (Dec. 10)
Georgia DOT to build rail bridge over CSX tracks
APTA supports bill that would increase gas tax
L.A. port renews WWL's lease to operate large auto processing facility
Virginia seeks public input on draft of long-term transportation plan
Import container volume at major ports to end 2013 on good note, Global Port Tracker predicts
CN to serve another frac sand plant in Wisconsin
Schumer, Blumenthal call on FRA to require safety monitoring systems in locomotives, operating cabs
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Koppers, TPSC, Nomad Digital, CTLGroup, Arup and AREMA (Dec. 9)
Greater Cleveland RTA to showcase new Red Line cars
Reading & Northern makes management changes
UP communications center earns law enforcement organization's accreditation
Jacksonville port boosts heavy cargo capabilities
Fatal Metro-North derailment prompts more calls for PTC
North American freight movements remained meager in November, Cass says
Metro-North receives emergency order from FRA, takes new safety-enhancing actions
MassDOT's Davey named construction association's 'Person of the Year'
Illinois, Ohio commissions advance crossing projects
UTA to open new S-Line streetcar this weekend
High-growth areas need transit to reach economic potential, APTA says
U.S. rail traffic tallied gains in November, AAR says
Senator and short-line industry constituents push for extension to Section 45G tax credit
CTA to launch largest improvement plan of Blue Line O'Hare Branch in 30 years
USA Pavilion scored success at Brazilian trade show, REMSA and RSI say
UP to bolster line in Colorado
Cincinnati council votes to halt streetcar project
TriMet posts holiday ridership jump on MAX Red Line
STB among D.C. magazine's top workplaces in 2013
UP's volume on modest growth path in 4Q, CFO Knight says
Metro-North restores service on Hudson Line
Major freight roads to provide health care coverage to eligible same-sex spouses, NRLC says
Rep. Maloney proposes PTC funding bill; APTA calls on Congress to pay for PTC
Montana DOT proposes crossing surface replacement; Arkansas city cites need for crossing repairs
RDC obtains full award in claim against Guatemalan government
CN a key 'backbone' of the economy, Mongeau says
MBTA to test late-night service on weekends
U.S. Class I employment level remained relatively flat in October
SEIU, ATU sue BART's board over labor contract
Metro-North begins track, signal repairs at derailment site
Jeffries to head AAR's government affairs department
New Orleans & Gulf Coast seeks STB exemption to continue leasing UP lines in Louisiana
Silver Line project completion delayed due to testing, D.C. airports authority says
Dakota Plains to open expanded crude terminal in North Dakota next week
MBTA set ridership record in October
Maritime Administration study examines Panama Canal expansion's impacts
San Francisco task force recommends $10 billion investment in city's transportation infrastructure
Metro-North train speed hit 82 mph prior to derailment, NTSB says
Rail supplier news from GE, Vossloh, Alstom, Cubic and Michael Baker (Dec. 2)
Tie purchases and production posted big gains in October, RTA says
FRA unveils rule to assist rail passengers, crew in emergencies
AAR: Large U.S. traffic gains in week 47 due to last year's Thanksgiving
CN implements program to acquire more rail, wheel monitoring equipment
Denver RTD, HART award contracts for rail projects
Demosky to succeed Grassby as CP's CFO
Rep. Andrews introduces two bills targeting freight-rail safety
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