NS, 10 New York state short lines partner to form 'Empire Link'
Value of freight railed between U.S./NAFTA partners rises in March
Sound Transit completes southbound tracks on Central Link light-rail line
DHS allocates $380 million in transit security grants
U.S. railroads register another weak traffic week, AAR data shows
Indiana economic development agency issues RFP for inland intermodal terminal
Updates from Axion, U.S. Development, Pacer, Interfleet, Parvus and MHF
Amtrak to replace bridge, conduct maintenance 'blitz' next month
U.S. Class Is add workers for third-straight month
Bush calls on Cumber for STB seat; CURE opposes nomination
Oregon, North Carolina agencies propose fare increases
Patriot Rail seeks STB nod for Louisiana and North West Railroad acquisition
Ontario Northland to refurbish another 50 cars for GO Transit
CSXI tailors 'Threads Express' to meet garment shippers' needs
VIA Rail to upgrade track between Ottawa, Montreal
SEPTA approves $1 billion FY09 budget
New Mexico's Rail Runner begins to build another station
CSXI's fuel surcharge to surpass 40 percent in June
Amtrak, TCU agree on tentative contracts covering three crafts
Houston METRO seeks feedback on Southeast Corridor environmental report
NS honors 43 chemical shippers with 'Thoroughbred' safety awards
AAR: U.S. roads report carload, intermodal volume drops in week No. 20
Los Angeles MTA notes progress on Eastside light-rail extension
Miami-Dade Transit: More businesses subsidize monthly passes
CPR, KCS issue notes to help pay down debt
Small railroads' carloads up 1.7 percent through 19 weeks, RMI says
Railpower to build locomotive plant in Quebec
Alaska Railroad to offer one day of free rides to 50-year-olds next year
House transportation committee signs off on Amtrak reauthorization, high-speed rail bill
UP unveils GenSet switcher at California yard; CSXT to introduce GenSets at Michigan yard next week
LA MTA signs off on $3.4 billion FY09 budget
NS boots up 'sustainability' Web site
Class I CMOs talk operational turkey at shipper forum
CN notes intermodal business boost from ongoing container train service, new Chicago grain terminal
RTA: Tie purchases plummet, production eases in April
Turnstiles keep spinning in Sacramento, south Florida
NS launches Uni-Level network with TTX-supplied cars
AAR: Railroads are four times more fuel efficient than trucks
UP a top veteran employer, California council says
Fort Worth's 'T' appoints Pegues to oversee government relations
Illinois commission OKs four grade crossing upgrades
Updates from Bombardier, Sweco, The Carlyle Group and Hatch Mott MacDonald
APTA: One-third of summer travelers will use public transit
BNSF opens history-making quadruple track in the PRB
Northstar Corridor authority launches construction on another station
Saskatchewan to pony up $500,000 for short-line infrastructure projects
CPR/DM&E merger will increase coal and haz-mat rail traffic in Rochester, coalition claims
UP to upgrade line through southwest Kansas and Texas/Oklahoma panhandles
Updates from Andrew, RailComm, Interfleet and Teradata
Sen. Lautenberg helps introduce 'safe truck' bill, garner federal rail and port security grants
New York MTA chooses new developer for Hudson Yards
STB orders UP to provide $30 million in rate relief to K.C. utility
DHS awards $1.2 million to Charlotte agency
BNSF makes switch to GenSet switchers at DFW, Houston yards
Breske to become Wisconsin's railroad commissioner
Houston METRO completes North Corridor environmental work
Updates from ExpressYard, Unitrac Railroad Materials, Siemens, TAC Worldwide and Advanced Machine
UP promotes Wimmer to VP of operations, appoints four other execs
More coal, grain and metallic ore moves help U.S. roads increase weekly carloads, AAR says
Metra to adjust weekend, weekday service on northern lines
Panama Canal Railway breaks weekly container volume record
St. Louis Metro hits ridership high in April
NJ Transit to test online 'suggestion box'
First Coast Railroad workers join UTU
Updates from Wabtec, Belden, Gannett Fleming, Trinity and NICE Systems
NS, Pan Am Railways team up to create 'Patriot Corridor'
San Diego's NCTD proposes budget, announces executive director's resignation
Provision in Congress-approved 'Farm Bill' would direct USDA to study rail service, rates
Transbay Joint Powers Authority chooses architect for Transbay Transit Center
House transportation committee approves new public transit bill
BNSF marks 100th 10,000-foot intermodal train; sets units-per-train and foreign ETD records
Siemens obtains record LRV contract from Utah Transit Authority
TranSystems, Watco and Harbour form transportation facility design/build/operate firm
NS' gold Harriman streak reaches 19 years; CSXT conductor takes home the Hammond
UTA launches construction on first 'FrontLines' corridor
Soft international container demand drives down total Q1 intermodal volume, IANA says
CTA implements new performance measures
USDOT: Train accident decline can be traced to national rail safety plan
NJ Transit advances two station projects
Transportation Services Index slips in March, USDOT says
CN asks STB to expedite environmental review, final decision for EJ&E transaction
Rail Runner Express receives high rider satisfaction marks
Ohio rail commission OKs funds for five projects
RailAmerica left with 'little choice' but to abandon Coos Bay Line, short-line holding company says
Construction under way on Binghamton intermodal terminal
L.A.-area ports to boost volume in '08 after lackluster '07, report says
SNCF’s Pepy joins International Union of Railways committee, regional assembly
St. Louis' Metro, California's NCTD brace for tough times in '09
Bill aimed at rebuilding nation's infrastructure enters House
UP, Amtrak yardmasters ratify contracts; BLET marks 145th anniversary
BNSF buys land in Dallas logistics park
Charlotte Area Transit System to purchase another four LRVs
Seattle port acquires BNSF line for public trail, local freight service
Umberg joins California High Speed Rail Authority's board
Updates from Wi-Tronix, BNSF Logistics, Bombardier, L.B. Foster, Railpower, AirBoss and Tideworks
CN launches eastern Québec-to-western Canada intermodal service
Sound Transit, Tri-Rail continue to increase passenger counts
U.S. roads register more carloads, fewer intermodal loads in April, AAR says
Santa Clara VTA to receive $3.3 million in state security funds
WMATA police department to develop long-term improvement plan
Lipka joins Iowa Interstate as CFO
International Railway Systems acquires controlling interest in Serbian car, locomotive builders
Passenger-rail bill proposes to reauthorize Amtrak, establish high-speed rail
WMATA to delay planned improvements in lieu of 'critical repairs'
UP notes capacity gain from border crossing test, plans train speed boost on Wisconsin line
Northstar Corridor receives $53.9 million FFGA installment
Class Is continue to acquire rolling stock, financial services firm says
New York MTA to share greenhouse gas emissions data
NS shareholders re-elect four directors, appoint auditor
Illinois commission to partially fund UP crossing upgrade
U.S. Class Is enlist more workers in March, STB data shows
LA MTA, MARTA propose FY09 spending plans
LIRR's morning on-time performance reaches new high in April
Massachusetts to analyze freight transportation system, update rail plan
UTU members' ratification votes on national agreement due June 9
FECR names Biscan AVP of sales; RailAmerica appoints Preslar CFO
Transport Canada provides more than $6 million for 23 'ecoFREIGHT' projects
Three of seven Class Is made 'revenue adequacy' grade in '06, STB says
CTA to upgrade track, signals on Loop
UP nearly moves mountain to reopen mud-ravaged Oregon line
Construction under way on second Northstar Corridor station
Canadian railway association boots up greenhouse gas emission calculator
ASLRRA hands out annual marketing awards at history-making San Antonio event
Aviation bill amendment proposes to replenish Highway Trust Fund, finance high-speed rail projects
KCS promotes two finance execs
Fare increase doesn't deter WMATA passengers
BNSF intermodal facility expansion wins national 'excellence in construction' award
UP wins 'Blue Sky' award, upgrades track in two states
Rail Europe appoints chief commercial, financial officers
House Judiciary Committee OKs railroad 'antitrust enforcement' bill
Denver RTD starts construction on first FasTracks corridor
CSX files investor presentation with SEC, urges shareholders to reject TCI/3G board nominees
Utah Transit Authority obtains 'quiet zone' status for FrontRunner corridor
Washington state DOT obtains FRA grants for rail projects
Providence and Worcester to list common stock on NASDAQ
CSX pursues public-private partnership to further 'National Gateway' proposal
Metrolink receives $9 million California security grant
SEPTA, TWU to launch apprenticeship program
U.S. railroads register another coal and grain uptick on way to weekly carload gain, AAR says
BNSF appoints Vincent, Ebel and Potempa to management positions
Miami-Dade Transit to test new Metromover vehicle
Tri-Rail records 28 percent ridership gain in April
FTA advances Dulles rail project to final design phase
Transport Canada to help fund upgrades to 82 crossings
CSXI's, UP's fuel surcharges rise along with diesel costs
Ontario Northland, CAW finalize five agreements
Lafevers joins short-line owner Atlantic Western as commercial relations director