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Updates from Bombardier, Ansaldo, Alstom, Signaling Solutions and Thales
Washington state commission OKs funds for four crossing projects
DART, East Texas agency seek expanded rail connections
Effective vegetation management includes herbicide applications, ARRC says
MBTA marks completion of Blue Line station project
Montreal port pumped up 2010 volumes
Iowa Northern seeks to operate UP line, gain rights to CP trackage
Amtrak caps off station renovation in Missouri
CHSRA tabs Ryan as chief of staff
Alstom to supply high-speed trains for Polish system
BART approves Taser purchase for police department
Ohio commission releases 2010 crossing safety report
WMATA's governance committee proposes permanent bylaws
AAR recognizes haz-mat safety achievements in three award categories
Sen. Brown targets SMART Act at rebuilding transit infrastructure
AAR report: U.S. rail traffic remained on uptick last week
LACMTA adopts $4 billion budget for FY2012, approves underground station plan
Mica, Shuster call for privatizing Northeast Corridor
New York, Rhode Island officials recognize importance of HSR grants
Greater Cleveland RTA adds Segway to patrol fleet
Morristown & Erie to operate newly rehabbed New Jersey line
VRE operator appoints Stegner equipment superintendent
Argus honors CRANDIC/Archer Daniels Midland partnership successes
Sound Transit attains WTS honor for diversity leadership in contracting, hiring
CN wins major TRANSCAER award for second-straight year
AEM leader calls on Congress to invest in transportation infrastructure
Senate committee members post progress with drafting next surface transportation bill
Mica, Shuster propose transferring NEC ownership to private entity
California HSR officials contend with criticism, seek private-sector participation
Vale to expand Brazilian port terminal, install new CEO
New Orleans RTA to cut price of one-day pass
AAR honors INVISTA for obtaining haz-mat safety awards from four Class Is
CSXT awards $5,000 for 'Tomorrow Moves' projects
Hunt Global Resources to produce more frac sand for shale drilling operations
Equipment finance sector continues to strengthen, ELFA says
New coalition aims to raise nation's awareness of transportation 'crisis'
TriMet to open Rockwood MAX station
Updates from Alstom, Axion, Rail Safety, Gannett Fleming and Control Chief
Now available: Maintenance of Way Spending Report 2011
Hensley becomes GM of Adrian & Blissfield
RTA report: Tie purchases, production dipped in April
SEPTA opens rebuilt Fox Chase Station
UP earns top Toyota Logistics award for third-straight year
Amtrak: Connecticut bridge projects post progress
Metro Transit-St. Louis approves FY2012 operating, capital budget
Kansas university professors to study concrete ties for HSR applications
Updates from Invensys Rail, L.B. Foster, Alstom and Hollysys
North County Transit District receives local taxpayer 'Watchdog Award'
ASME releases rail vehicle safety standards
Illinois commission OKs new second track, upgrades to 14 crossings
Rail traffic gains likely to remain ahead of GDP growth through 2011, Baird says
FRA's Rae named WTS 'Woman of the Year'
USDOT to provide $7.6 billion for transit
ATA: Rail's share of U.S. freight volume to fall, intermodal's to rise by 2022
Logistics provider to build Brazil's largest intermodal terminal
MTA recognized for MWBE opportunities; CTA honored for 'Tracker' programs
North Carolina, Ohio agencies advance rail safety enhancement projects
MARTA awards $17.2 million streetcar contract to Siemens
Amtrak high-speed rail business plan to include private investors
AAR weekly report: U.S. carloads rebound, Mexican carloads fall flat
Updates from Invensys, Miner, Wabtec, Sweco, Kahn and Parsons Brinckerhoff
SFMTA considers adding express bus service to light-rail route
BNSF receives two Toyota logistics awards, honors chemical shippers safety efforts
GO Transit ramped up ridership, boosted on-time performance in FY2010-11
CSX to provide another $160 million for National Gateway initiative
FCC's wireless telecommunications arm seeks comments on PTC radio spectrum issues
AAR hands out annual Harriman, Hammond awards
Amtrak pursues private investment in N.E. Corridor HSR plans
Canadian association pursues 'common vision' for rail's future
High-speed rail trackwork will affect Amtrak Lincoln Service, Texas Eagle routes
MBTA meetings will review single-person train operation plans
Sound Transit's light-rail tunneling set to begin
Senate bill would authorize more federal funding for TIGER grant program
FTA awards $6.7 million to build Albuquerque intermodal center
CN to boost intermodal capacity at Brampton terminal
Rockefeller, Lautenberg draft bill to drive private transportation investments
CHSRA signs information-exchange pact with United Kingdom
Rockefeller, Lautenberg draft bill to drive private transportation investments
Metrolink OKs new ticketing options
RailAmerica's April carloads lagged last year's pace
Twin Cities' council, transportation advisory board release 2011 regional solicitation for projects
Illinois bill would benefit freight system planning, Metropolis Strategies says
Metra to expand quiet cars to all lines
L.A.-area ports pumped up April volumes
U.S. Class Is ramped up employment levels last month
World Congress on High-Speed Rail to be held in Philly in 2012
Now available: Maintenance of Way Spending Report 2011
KCS seeks to solidify short-line partnerships
GCRTA to open rapid transit station tomorrow
Intermodal equipment repair facility coming to Joliet area in fall
Kentucky provides more than $3.1 million for short-line infrastructure projects
Gallegly proposes bill to raise cap on Metrolink accident victim compensation
Parsons Brinckerhoff, STV joint venture wins LACMTA extension contract
Caltrain's express train service boosted April ridership
IANA: International container, domestic traffic gains drove up 1Q intermodal volume
Updates from Amsted Rail, Evraz, ISCO, AMEC and Integrated Business
APTA, ARTBA to launch transportation investment ad campaign featuring Presidents Reagan, Clinton
NS preps for future volume growth; CSXT honors Georgia development agency
Ohio rail commission OKs three freight-rail projects
TriMet registered record ridership in April
GE Transportation to build locomotive plant in Texas
AAR: More mixed traffic results for U.S. roads in May's first week
Updates from Harsco, RailComm, Greenbrier, CH2M Hill, Booz Allen Hamilton and TransCore
Organizations, individuals attain honors for rail-related efforts
Genesee & Wyoming logged more carloads in April
NS honors chemical shippers' safety efforts, backs more storm relief efforts
USDOT awards Amtrak $450 million to upgrade New York-to-D.C. high-speed rail service
CTA installs Claypool as president
NJ Transit unveils dual-powered locomotive, advances light-rail line and adds quiet cars
March a lion for Transportation Services Index's growth
Amtrak ridership surged to record level in April
More details on Amtrak's HSR grant award
Rep. Braley urges Iowa governor to provide matching funds for HSR grant
Updates from Alstom, Bombardier, Axion, Harsco, Jacobs Associates and Parsons
America 2050 praises USDOT's high-speed, intercity rail grants
Schumer: Nation needs to increase rail security funding, make Amtrak more secure
Veolia/Tri-Rail, MBCR/MBTA workers endorse contracts
Vancouver port lands high-speed rail grant for freight access project
Capitol Corridor registers record April ridership, receives $68 million from feds for rolling stock
CN to boost capacity in Alberta corridors
Virginia rail agency ponders expansion with Amtrak, Class Is
More details on the Vancouver port project
Teamsters Canada MOW division OKs Ontario Northland pact; Georgia short line workers join UTU
Santa Clara VTA awards creek improvement contract
Long Beach port leader Steinke wins Connie Award
ATU members approve two-year contract with Twin Cities' Metro Transit
Cordele Intermodal Services to open Georgia terminal next month
San Francisco-area congressional delegation urges support for BART's 'Fleet for Future'
AAR April report: U.S. carloadings fell for first time in 13 months
USDOT's high-speed rail funding decision attracts fans, foes
Former Florida Rail Enterprise chief joins Parsons
Updates from Keolis, Wabtec, FreightCar America, ARI and Parsons Brinckerhoff
Now available: Maintenance of Way Spending Report 2011
Air emissions continue to plummet at L.A. port
Communitech survey shows support for Waterloo-area light-rail line
Metrolink launches 16 new trains, adds express and light-night service
BTS: Train border crossings climbed in 2010
Cincinnati officials revise streetcar plan
California rail authority to resume freight-rail service on Northwestern Pacific line
APTA's Millar calls on Congress to increase transit security funding
LaHood: HSR grants allocated to states that are 'ready to get into the high-speed rail business'
USDOT announces new HSIPR grants
Bombardier to supply components for new Deutsche Bahn high-speed trains
BART adds new library service for riders
Railroad passenger association awards first academic award to Penn's Vuchic
North Carolina Railroad to bolster three rail bridges
UP boosts capex budget for 2011, wins environmental award in Texas
Houston METRO names new police chief; WMATA elects new board members
AAR weekly report: U.S. roads closed April with mixed traffic results
CSXT's Spatafore wins Chafee award; Quebec-Gatineau Railway's Lewerenz wins Cyr award
Oklahoma to study PPP approach for implementing high-speed rail
Updates from Ansaldo, Televant, Vossloh, Southfield Capital and KBR
North Carolina DOT to close 'redundant' crossing
Virginia rail agency appoints Wilson chief of public transportation
Delaware DOT seeks public input on new state rail plan
Rio Grande Pacific installs Bach as president
MBTA weekday ridership surged 5 percent in March
BTS: Value of freight transported among NAFTA nations rose in February
LACMTA proposes 6.3 percent budget increase for FY2012
Washington state commission approves funds for five crossing projects
MBTA puts station project out for bids
CN provides scheduled service for potash shippers
Metrolink to launch new trains on May 9
U.S. mayors want more say in federal transportation funding, survey says
UP's PRB coal train loadings on uptick in April
USDOT sends SunRail grant agreement to Congress for review
Senate bill would freeze federal truck size, weight limits
Updates from Siemens, L.B. Foster, R.J. Corman, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Strategic Rail
Chicago South Shore, UTU ratify new contract
Begeman sworn in to U.S. Surface Transportation Board
Houston METRO to solicit public opinion on transit plan, rehires HR exec
ASLRRA hands out annual safety awards at San Antonio conference
EPA expects rail-car deliveries to reach 36,900 in 2011
AAR publishes annual 'Trends' report
Updates from Axion, Stadler, Invensys, Kinkisharyo, Siemens, CIT Rail and Orgo-Thermit Inc.
UP wins chemical shipper's 'excellence' award; subsidiary achieves high 'SmartWay' score
WMATA seeks amendment to pave way for transit-oriented development
Sound Transit approves acquisition of former BNSF right of way for light-rail link
NS breaks ground on Memphis intermodal terminal
UTU, carriers' committee forge tentative national pact
MARTA proposes $414 operating budget, $186 million capital budget for FY2012
ARCI: First-quarter rail-car orders exceeded entire 2010 total
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