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Rail supplier news from IMC, L.B. Foster, Keolis, Wabtec, Hitachi Energy and Trinity (May 31)
RTD to drop University of Colorado designation on commuter line
White House appoints Lyons to lead Supply Chain Task Force
CSX inducted into Climate Leadership Hall of Fame
Amtrak seeks new operating agreement with CN
Kansas DOT awards grants for rail improvement projects
U.S. Rep. Letlow tours Willamette Valley Co. track facility
USDOT seeks grant applications for UTC, TOD programs
TriMet OKs $1.93 billion budget for FY2023
CapMetro names Watkins interim CEO
Oregon DOT awards grants for 21 multimodal projects
CRISI grant awards announced for local rail projects
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ENSCO and RailPros (May 26)
GCRTA promotes Burney to deputy GM, general counsel
Metro Transit updates tunnel alarm system at Twin Cities airport
MTA report shows track trespass down, suicide attempts up since 2021
U.S. railroads post 4% traffic decrease in Week 20
Canada to help fund rail, port terminal expansion projects in New Brunswick
Rail supplier news from NRE, SELSCS, Ricardo and Trainyard Tech (May 25)
New York City area transit, port agencies to pilot tech for pandemic recovery
OmniTRAX short line honors Pacific Northwest Oil for safe shipper practices
Reading & Northern receives first frac sand unit train
CHSRA applies for $1.3B in federal grant funds
Coos Bay port inks lease agreement for new intermodal site
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Thales and Alstom (May 24)
APTA names Scott, Renek to executive committee
Jaxport completes harbor deepening project
Florida awards grant funds to expand rail infrastructure at industrial site
Connecticut DOT launches electric trains on Shore Line East
Georgia Central Railway to serve new Hyundai plant
WMATA to increase service frequency on Green, Yellow lines
Valley Metro Tempe streetcar opens for service
MBTA posts construction bid for Codman Yard project
VIA Rail Canada CEO Garneau steps down
Environmental groups call on Biden administration to ban LNG by rail
CN's board elects Bruder chair
Rail supplier news from Thales, Alstom, Fugro and STV (May 20)
VIA Rail deemed 'most trusted' transportation company
FRA publishes FY21 safety enforcement report
MxV Rail breaks ground on first test loop
Watco completes Alabama training center expansion
WMATA on schedule to restore 7000-series rail cars to service
SEPTA begins second phase of 'reimagining' Regional Rail project
Ports of Long Beach, Savannah, Virginia report record April numbers
OIG: Amtrak Delaware building plans based on faulty assumptions
CSX included on 'Best Corporate Citizens' list
New York state bill would mandate two-person train crews
U.S. rail volumes fell 5.4% in Week 19
Sound Transit launches new ORCA payment system
Dogs, cats may now ride on Pacific Surfliner trains
Metrolink names Castellon chief of safety, security
Transport Canada updates rules for securing trains
Watson Bryant to lead New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
FRA reports Amtrak performance metrics for Q1
Verhey to lead RSI tank-car committee
MTA commuter railroads set pandemic-era ridership records
Alabama Port Authority reports April volume increases at Mobile port
BNSF attendance policy tweaks are not enough, rail union leader says
WMATA top leadership steps down amid rail operator certification lapses
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Steptoe & Johnson, GenCell, Redhawk and Transdev (May 16)
Short Line Safety Institute: Assessments improved safety culture
SEPTA issues RFP for trolley fleet replacement
Illinois commission OKs crossing upgrades on UP track
Rio Grande selects engineering, construction firms for Uinta Basin rail project
Shaw emphasizes customer service at NS shareholders meeting
FRA unveils plan to identify, develop new passenger-rail corridors
Buckingham Branch Railroad founder Bryant dies
OC Streetcar project reaches construction milestone
VIA Rail reports jump in ridership for 2021
Amtrak crews repair benchwall system in North River Tunnel
CSX recognizes 65 companies for hazmat safety in 2021
NCDOT awards rail infrastructure grants to short lines, ports authority
Louisville & Indiana acquires Southern Indiana Railway's assets
Vanterpool named FTA deputy administrator
UP marks 30th anniversary of Mexican franchise
U.S. freight-rail traffic fell nearly 2 percent in Week 18
Ohio rail commission OKs grants for short lines, manufacturers
NS report highlights projects funded by green bonds
CSX to serve Novelis aluminum recycling plant in Alabama
Rail supplier news from Balfour Beatty, Werner and Masabi (May 11)
MBTA ramps up commuter-rail summer service
NYCT achieves new pandemic-era subway ridership record
SEPTA issues RFP for King of Prussia rail project
FTA to obligate funding for L.A. Metro East San Fernando light-rail project
Amtrak launches apprenticeship pilot program
Rail supplier news from PTSI, STV and Nippon Express (May 10)
TNW's Treangen asks Texas lawmakers to consider short-line investment
Transport Canada proposes new freight-rail reporting requirements
Amtrak unveils summer schedule ahead of growing demand
WMATA names Clarke next GM, CEO
CP: Shareholders should reject TRC mini-tender offer
Caffari retires from R.J. Corman board
Kolluri nominated to lead Gateway Development Commission
Virginia transit commission urges WMATA to prioritize Rosslyn Tunnel capacity fix
BLET reaches tentative pact with DM&E, marks 159th anniversary
VTA OKs first major contract for BART extension
STB to require railroads to report more rail-service, employment data
North Shore Railroad expands service in Pennsylvania
Rail supplier news from Advanced Rail, RR Mergers, Danella and Thales (May 6)
Tempe Streetcar to launch May 20
USDOT proposes temporary waiver on Buy America requirements for construction materials
MBTA upgrading Orange Line maintenance facility
Anacostia Rail taps Crosson as chief safety, compliance officer
CP posts 2021 sustainability data supplement
Metra breaks ground on Harvey station rehab project
Watco designated 'most-loved' workplace
STB to continue Amtrak Gulf Coast hearing next week
AAR: Freight-rail volume fell 5.8% in April
ATCO to build hydrogen production, fueling stations for CP locomotives
Rail supplier news from TA Services, STV and NRC (May 4)
Metrolinx awards contract to Dagmar Construction for Kitchener GO Corridor expansion
L.A. Regional Connector project reaches construction milestone
Amtrak's board should reflect nationwide rail service, passengers group says
The Andersons to sell rail-car repair business to Cathcart Rail
Transportation industry mourns death of Secretary Mineta
Rail supplier news from AITX, RailWorks, Miller Ingenuity and MERMEC (May 3)
Sound Transit light-rail extension project delayed
MTA wraps up Denton Avenue Bridge replacement project
AAR: Service disruptions don't justify 'forced switching' regs
Charlotte Western Railroad begins operations in North Carolina
BNSF reports higher revenue, profit, expenses in Q1
CTA to repair dozens of rail stations in 2022
STB proposes to codify certain voluntary rail submissions
OIG: FRA must improve track inspection program
Port of Long Beach adds second rail line to boost capacity
Biden to nominate five to serve on Amtrak's board
Shaw kicks off first days as Norfolk Southern's top executive
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