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Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, Alstom, Dayton T. Brown, Ambipar and HNTB (May 28)
Caltrain slates crossing projects for San Mateo, Menlo Park
'We Are ONE' commemorative locomotive debuts
GCRTA projects year-end budget balances will ensure long-term stability
TriMet's board elects first female president
Amtrak unveils details, cost of corridor expansion plan
STB's Oberman to Class Is: Are you ready to meet demand?
CP, Canadian government forge pact on Lac-Megantic bypass
Rail supplier news from Siemens, RailTerm, Agracel and A&R Logistics (May 27)
FDNY task force conducts rail tunnel emergency exercise
ASLRRA: EPW bill addresses some short-line priorities
AAR: U.S. carload, intermodal volumes climb in Week 20
California panel awards grant funds for ACE grade separation projects
Merger update: CP critiques CN plan to divest KCS line; unions file concerns
STB rejects CSX application for review of Pan Am acquisition
VTA mourns loss of 9 workers killed in rail yard shooting
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Everysens, Gowanda and Texelis (May 26)
CAGTC backs bipartisan transportation reauthorization bill
MBTA to accelerate Green Line D track, signal replacement work
Lawmakers reintroduce proposed grade crossing safety act
Operation Lifesaver awards grants for rail public safety campaigns
Ontario awards tunnel contract for Scarborough subway extension
Merger update: CN, KCS file with STB for voting trust approval
Georgia Ports Authority announces board officers
Biden nominates Homendy to chair NTSB
USDOT clarifies TOD guidelines for RRIF, TIFIA loans
Santa Clara VTA names Gonot GM, CEO
North Carolina Railroad names Jeng CFO
L.A. Metro begins construction of final Purple Line Extension section
Bogalusa Bayou Railroad acquires Louisiana rail line
BNSF to serve new canola processing facility in Saskatchewan
Rail supplier news from Radixx, Hub, KSE, HNTB, HDR and LRW (May 24)
CTA speeds up station improvement program
PANYNJ sets a new big-ship record
Bill would establish freight-rail innovation institute
Rio Grande Pacific-sponsored firm announces IPO plan
Senators introduce bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill
Amtrak hires Mason as EVP of major program delivery
Merger update: CN, KCS CEOs to address Wolfe conference
Sound Transit completes new light-rail base in Bellevue
Metrolinx completes new Kipling Transit Hub
Canada announces investment in rail safety
Amtrak, transit-rail service ramps up as COVID cases decline
CTC allocates funds for L.A. Metro to buy light-rail vehicles
SLSI reports short lines' safety strengths, program development plans
NTSB: Failure to adhere to speed requirements caused fatal 2018 train collision
Merger update: KCS terminates CP deal; CP to seek STB authority for control of KCS
Rail supplier news from Harsco, CAF, Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs (May 20)
USDOT expands local hire, workforce pilot programs
GOP transportation committee leaders unveil infrastructure plan
MTA publishes environmental assessment of Penn Station access project
Transportation Technology Center marks 50 years of research, innovation
Brightline completes first half of Orlando high-speed rail construction
AAR: All 10 carload groups post YOY rail traffic increase
CP calls on KCS board to reject CN's merger proposal
VIA Rail, Unifor agreement ratified
Anacostia's six short lines named EPA 'SmartWay' partners
Santa Clara VTA seeks FTA funding for BART Silicon Valley project
OmniTRAX, Team NEO partner to attract manufacturers to northeast Ohio
TransLink taps Maryland Transit's Quinn as CEO
TNW, Andersons expand rail-car services in Texas
Amtrak, central Ohio leaders discuss proposed rail expansion
CN files STB request to set schedule for voting trust review
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, Progress Rail and Alstom (May 18)
Sound Transit's first new Link light-rail vehicles enter service
VRE to consider rail-car contract with Alstom
Metra puts Auburn Park Station construction contract out for bid
DeFazio, Payne ask GAO to examine PSR's impacts
Amtrak Midwest trains get green light to increase max speed on Michigan route
NTSB Chair Sumwalt to step down next month
STB: New merger rules apply to CN+KCS proposal
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and OIS (May 17)
METRORail Red Line resumes service
Port of Long Beach reports strongest April on record
Operation Lifesaver awards $200,000 for crossing safety awareness campaign
TTCI freight-rail research marks milestone
Environmental report OK'd for Valley Link commuter-rail project
Bose: FRA, California in settlement talks over high-speed rail funds
CP agrees with DOJ's concern that CN+KCS would be anti-competitive
AASHTO, COMTO sign pact to support minority advancement in transportation careers
NJ Transit awards contract for Perth Amboy station renovation
Pioneer Lines institutes leadership changes
Canada will invest $26.8 billion in four public transit projects
Regional Rail promotes Petree, Schwerin to VP roles
Norfolk Southern elects board directors
Metro-North Penn Station access project to resume
Merger mayhem: CN ups KCS offer; CP seeks to respond
Rail supplier news from Railinc, Miner, PST, Quandel and Cambridge
U.S. Rep. Cohen introduces Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act
Port NOLA Issues RFP for Louisiana terminal design contractor
AAR: Rail traffic numbers continue to improve
Ohio rail panel approves grant funds for short-line projects
U.S. customs agency to replace rail scanning systems
KCS promotes Livingston to VP, urges shareholders to reject TRC offer
NS issues green bonds to fund sustainable business initiatives
MTA seeks tenants for Metro-North Pearl River Station retail
MARTA lauds funding for station renovation in FY22 Georgia budget
SC Ports handle record cargo volumes in April
CN sends STB more letters of support for proposed KCS deal
ASLRRA's Baker urges Congress to pass infrastructure policies that benefit smaller railroads
Newark airport's AirTrain project issues RFP
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements, closings
CSX to acquire Quality Carriers
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki and Leclanche (May 11)
Caltrain considers fare changes as part of pandemic recovery
CTA puts new 7000-series rail cars into scheduled service
VRE to resume full service June 1; MacIsaac appointed general counsel
MTA posts single-day rail ridership record since pandemic's start
UP issues Pinnacle Award to recognize safe chemical transporters
Canadian government expects to complete Lac-Megantic rail bypass in 2023
USDOT urges STB to approve Amtak’s petition to restore Gulf Coast service
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Siemens, Alstom, Thales and HDR (May 10)
ARCI: Rail-car orders climb, deliveries fall in Q1
NYPD responds to MTA, union requests for more police
CN recognizes 55 businesses for sustainability practices
NRF: Retail cargo imports set new record as economy recovers
CP reports more shipper support for merger with KCS
Rock Island Rail to restore service to Mississippi industrial park
CN orders 1,000 new high-capacity grain cars
U.S. Rep. Davids tours RailMark Trucks facility
BLET to mark 157th anniversary
KCS emissions-reduction targets OK'd by SBTi
CN sets new record for Canadian grain haul
BTS: Auto volume decline led to February’s decrease in railed transborder freight
House subcommittee hosts hearing on high-speed rail, emerging tech
Conrail taps Gorton as president, COO
STB approves voting trust for CP’s proposed acquisition of KCS
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Duos and STV
Lawmakers’ bill would fund ‘high-performance’ passenger-rail projects
L.A. Metro proposes $8 billion balanced budget for FY2022
PANYNJ's March volume at all-time high
Pioneer Railcorp changes name to Pioneer Lines
AAR: Many rail traffic categories have recovered from pandemic's impact
Norfolk Southern, Virginia agree to expand passenger-rail service
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and Jacobs (May 5)
Panhandle Northern Railroad donates funds to Texas fire department
MARTA seeks public input on new rail car design
EDA investing $2 million in Alabama rail spur
Ontario advances two-way, all-day GO service on Kitchener Line
Report: Virginia Gov. Northam to announce passenger-rail deal with NS
Watco opens rail, transload terminal in southeast Texas
UP to open Southern California intermodal terminal
Rail supplier news from PST, SMBC Rail and Brilex
MARTA frontline employees to receive pandemic payment
NYCT to resume 24-hour subway service May 17
Reading & Northern Railroad hires Raffa for marketing role
TTCI names Carriere executive director of technical services
Union Pacific unveils ESG goals in annual report
Texas Central signs $1.6B pact with Kiewit for bullet train electric system installation
Mexico City railway overpass collapses; at least 23 dead
Rail supplier news from Keolis (May 3)
TSA extends face mask requirements
Metro-North Railroad slates Waterbury Branch infrastructure work
NJ Transit breaks ground on Lyndhurst Station
Panel requires WMATA to address two safety recommendations
Biden celebrates 50 years of Amtrak; bill would address railroad's OTP
CP objects to CN using merger waiver that STB granted to CP-KCS deal
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