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Rail supplier news from Alstom, Bombardier and Nomad (Dec. 30)
Miami-Dade pilots express rail service to downtown Miami
New Cleveland station boosts transit-oriented development plan
CTA completes 4G wireless installation on subways
Metrolink to introduce cheaper fares in 2016
Minneapolis Green Line Extension funding passes 80 percent mark
New rail line helps Amtrak trains bypass Detroit bottleneck
Canadian Pacific, CN exceed grain revenue entitlements for 2014-15 crop year
TTC's 13th new streetcar enters service
L.A. Metro preps Gold Line tracks for Regional Connector project
Former KCS leader Rowland dies at 78
RTA report: Crosstie production, purchases were down in November
BNSF transports cargo from largest ship to reach U.S. coasts
NJ Transit names Martin as interim executive director
STB solicits opinions for 'on-time' passenger-train performance, preference issues
Rail supplier news from NRC, Bombardier, Siemens and CDM Smith (Dec. 28)
L.A. Metro debuts videos to encourage people with disabilities to ride
Virginia state rail office hires Smith as policy chief
TriMet installs swing gates, signage at Orange Line crossings
Mica demands private-sector competition on Amtrak routes
Canadian railroads on track with greenhouse gas emission reduction, RAC report says
AAR: U.S. railroads post traffic decline in week No. 50
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Alstom, GREX and Gross & Janes (Dec. 23)
Canada completes intermodal access project in Edmonton
SMART union members OK agreement with MTA
TSB: Inadequate track conditions led to CN train derailment
MBTA inks $338 million PTC contract with Ansaldo
PortMiami reaches record 1 million TEUs
Amtrak, FRA release DEIS on Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel improvements
CP responds to NS board's latest rejection
Amtrak searches for next crop of writers in residence
BLET seeks applicants for James R. Hoffa scholarships
Ohio panel OKs rail-crossing safety updates
The Andersons to expand Michigan ethanol plant
SMART sets up law enforcement division, names Welch police chief
Elliott highlights changes under STB Reauthorization Act
Amtrak flips PTC switch on Northeast Corridor routes
MBTA oversight board paves way for 10 percent fare hike
Webcast to focus on 'active shooter' mitigation
Bass named executive director of Texas DOT
MBTA should put the brakes on expansions, Harvard fellow says
Canadian Pacific: Merger would benefit Chicago during holiday shutdown
OmniTRAX Canada to sell railway, port to Manitoba's First Nations
Omnibus bill includes transit-commuter tax benefit; increases funds for FTA, FRA
Sound Transit nets $75 million for Tacoma Link light-rail extension
CN counts 1,500 first-responder signups for rail-car safety app
Metrolinx unveils new fare payment system on TTC streetcars
AMT seeks firm for operation, maintenance of commuter trains
U.S. Class Is continued workforce trims in November
Sound Transit's new $1.2 billion budget funds light-rail expansions
TEX Rail project advances with track-sharing pacts
Chicago RTA OKs $3.9 billion capital budget for local transit agencies
CP responds to Iawmakers' concerns over proposed NS merger
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Hanson, Holland and Loram (Dec. 17)
Omnibus bill drops longer-truck proposal
Wabtec obtains $45 million PTC contracts from Metra, Parsons
UTA 2016 budget features more rail service, amenities
AAR: U.S. carload, intermodal traffic down again in Week 49
Minnesota-Duluth high-speed rail proposal reduces speed, costs
DC Streetcar begins pre-revenue operations
CP's latest offer doesn't address regulatory risks, uncertainties, NS says
Rail supplier updates from NRC, STV, GDF SUEZ and Bombardier (Dec. 16)
Santa Clara VTA names Chavez chair, Bruins vice chair
UTA streetcar ridership jumps by almost 19 percent in 2015
FTA releases second safety directive to WMATA
RAC: Rail, pipeline equally safe for moving crude oil
Canadian Pacific sweetens bid to acquire Norfolk Southern
Rail supplier news from Hanson, Hollysys, Alstom, Auto Truck and WAGO (Dec. 15)
Metra brings Wi-Fi to downtown stations, preps for onboard service
Greenbrier nets 1,800 rail-car orders since Sept. 1
California panel approves $154 million in transportation projects
Metro-North replaces nearly 98,000 ties, hires Vonashek as VP of system safety
Durbin, Illinois representatives concerned about proposed CP-NS merger
Short Line Safety Institute names Hynes executive director, seats new boards
North Carolina DOT, university collaborate on rail workforce assessment
PANYNJ advances Gateway rail tunnel project
CN pledges $5 million to help resettle Syrian refugees in Canada
Cuomo orders higher security measures on mass transit
RTD board to negotiate with Genova for GM, CEO post
NS formally rejects CP's revised merger bid
MBTA to terminate several Green Line Extension contracts
Rep. Kinzinger tours Colo Railroad Builders' Illinois facility
IANA's Casey earns lifetime achievement award
Arizona panel approves $66.6 million grade separation project
CN, Amsted Rail ink wheel-making deal
Atlanta OKs long-range streetcar expansion plan
Valley Metro to open Northwest Extension in March
New York City subways set one-day ridership record in October
House approves STB reauthorization bill
Secure Rail Conference fee to increase after Friday
Rail supplier news from Bombardier, Advent Intermodal, ALAN, Shannon & Wilson and HOTSTART (Dec. 10)
CTA board OKs $13 million Green Line track renewal
AAR: U.S. railroads' intermodal volume holds steady in Week 48
Metropolitan Council to submit Metro Blue Line extension plans for local approval
Las Vegas RTC mulls light-rail system, monorail extension
Canadian Pacific, TCRC reach arbitrated agreement
CSX to switch from NYSE to Nasdaq exchange
Amtrak's Boardman announces retirement plans
Amtrak, PennDOT offer initiative to expand intercity rail travel
California high-speed rail agency gears up for Fresno bridge demolition
New York completes latest round of crude-oil tank car, rail inspections
Virginia DRPT names Burrus chief of rail
Sound Transit releases studies for potential projects for next ballot measure
WMATA seeks candidates for safety chief
Denver RTD narrows search for next CEO
BNSF penalized for not reporting hazmat spills on time
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Jacobs, Distribution International and Alstom (Dec. 8)
SMART TD certified to represent Central Maine & Quebec's train, engine workers
FTA proposes rule for safety oversight training
UP designated a 'military friendly' employer
Caltrain OKs 50-cent fare hike
MTA wraps up two major upgrades for East Side Access project
Amtrak, Connecticut reach funding agreement on Hartford Line commuter-rail service
CP issues revised buyout offer; NS rebuffs it as a 'reduced proposal'
Lat-Lon 'FastCast' set for tomorrow
Honolulu transit-rail agency finishes 5th mile of elevated guideway
TransLink earns top sustainability honors from APTA
OIG to audit FTA's oversight of Metrorail safety
Report highlights benefits of extending SEPTA's Norristown line
RTA: Crosstie production rose, purchases held steady in October
Operation Lifesaver awards rail-safety education grants to eight transit agencies
CSX, Pittsburgh-area officials mark start of intermodal terminal project
Early bird rate still available for Secure Rail conference
BLET ratifies new contract with Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern
FTA initiates transit-oriented development technical assistance program
UP recognized for carbon emissions disclosure; BNSF issues 2014 sustainability report
AAR: Carload, intermodal activity down in November
Valley Metro boards accept Banta's resignation, names Anderson acting CEO
New York AG calls on PHMSA to close crude-by-rail safety loophole
Congress OKs five-year transportation funding bill
NS board to CP: Buyout offer is 'grossly inadequate'
Rail supplier news from Duos Technologies, Siemens, RailComm, FreightCar America and WSP (Dec. 3)
TTC's Upfold honored for transit leadership
DART to host meetings on D2 light-rail project
Washington state regulator raises rail safety concerns of Grays Harbor oil projects
Japanese fund to invest in Texas Central bullet train
CSX cuts yearly earnings outlook as coal demand diminishes
Phoenix light-rail project advances in FTA grant program
Amtrak reports higher losses, steady ridership for FY2015
Montana Rail kicks off Spurling track construction project
Short line, port associations to collaborate on intermodal opportunities
Cleveland RTA mulls fare increases for 2016
Sacramento transit agency gathers input on proposed light-rail extension to airport
Operation Lifesaver responds to fatalities related to photo-taking on rail tracks
Cloud Peak Energy, BNSF amend transportation agreement
Apache Railway changes hands, continues operations
FAST Act strengthens rail safety, includes rail title for Amtrak
Sound Transit to host open house on Tacoma Link expansion plan
NCDOT taps Gulf & Ohio to operate state-owned rail line
Texas Central expands executive team with new hires
Canadian crude-by-rail exports rebound in Q3
VIA Rail, international rail community vow to take action on climate change
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