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Rail supplier news from AECOM, TekTracking, Alstom and WSP (June 30)
Trolley testing begins on San Diego's Mid-Coast extension line
Savannah Gateway hub unveils distribution facility
Brookhaven Rail Terminal moving tons of sand for golf courses
SEPTA approves FY2022 operating, capital budgets
STB closes comment period on CN-KCS voting trust proposal
INFRA grants announced for rail projects in three states
Midstream Texas Operating to build transload facility on KCS line
Rail supplier news from L.B. Foster (June 29)
Valley Metro testing streetcars on Tempe alignment
VTrans, OL warn Vermonters to stay off rail tracks
JAXPORT sets record for container volumes in May
Minnesota OKs funds for second daily Twin Cities-Chicago Amtrak train
North Carolina Railroad invests in spur track for manufacturing facility
CN-KCS merger update: Amtrak opposes use of voting trust
Rail supplier news from Simmons, BAI and FMW Solutions (June 28)
WMATA testing fare gates at six pilot stations
Governors praise bipartisan deal on infrastructure
MBTA awards rail-measurement contract to ARM
Edmonton OKs funding for Capital Line South light-rail extension
Class I merger update: Letters continue to pile up at STB
ASLRRA to recognize two Patriot Rail employees with safety awards
California High-Speed Rail Authority marks environmental milestone
MTA subway map wins 'Gold Lion' award
LA Metro updates development policy
Transborder freight by rail slipped in April from March's level
LOSSAN: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to begin restoring service
CN-KCS: Merger would offer choices to grain shipper
BNSF releases 2020 annual report
Reading & Northern acquires rail line in Pennsylvania
Biden: Bipartisan deal reached on infrastructure
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Savage, TRAC and Thales (June 24)
SEPTA to hold job fair aimed at increasing female applicants
CSX to install Wabtec locomotive-modernization technologies
TSB of Canada to examine rail crossing accident rates
CP: Grain shippers concerned about CN-KCS deal
North American rail traffic pandemic recovery continues
Howard Street Tunnel project receives final environmental OK
Rail supplier news from Sharp & Fellows, Ondas, Alstom and IMT (June 23)
MTI: Cybersecurity-focused 'Made in America' EO may cause sourcing issues
MTA railroads, subway break pandemic ridership records on consecutive days
Waterloo ION light-rail plan advances
Report: Brightline West to hold off bond request until 2022
CN slates capex projects across four more provinces
Connecticut Gov. Lamont unveils plan for faster trains
Class I employment level changed little in May
Rail supplier news from Teleste, Petroleum Service, Prokar, RR Mergers and Midwest Maintenance
BLET: Thurman reelected BNSF general chair
AAR's Jefferies: INVEST Act 'incomplete' on U.S. rail policy
STB briefed on freight-rail cybersecurity issues
Canada announces new funding for Ottawa airport light-rail station
NS honors chemical shippers for safe hazmat practices
LA Metro breaks ground on airport connector project
NYCT subway daily ridership breaks pandemic-era record
Merger pros and cons: CN, KSC, CP tout letters that support their own positions
Transport Canada proposes new deadlines for grade-crossing regs
TNW names Hunter VP of finance
CN reveals capital expenditure details for four provinces
Amtrak, Maryland DOT unveil Baltimore tunnel replacement plan
Enstructure to acquire Patriot Ports
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Ardenna, Sharma and Stantec (June 18)
GO Transit's new Bloomington station to open June 28
Sound Transit, Amazon make $100 million commitment to affordable housing
OneRail Coalition's Canby to step down
Class I execs respond to shippers' rail service concerns
FTA issues sustainable transit challenge
Whiteland to build new distribution center at CenterPort Canada
BLET reaches tentative agreement with Long Island Rail Road
ICC approves funding for multiple grade crossing projects
U.S. rail traffic for last week rose almost 18%
L&C short line to serve new Gallo winery in South Carolina
CP to serve Richardson’s new grain elevator in Saskatchewan
Amtrak kicks off $28 million project to upgrade long-distance ride
OCTA OKs $1.3 billion budget for FY2021-22
WMATA, Amazon to create affordable housing near D.C. Metrorail stations
Wabtec, GM to develop advanced battery and hydrogen fuel cell
GCRTA plans rail-car procurement redo
Wisconsin, Kansas issue grants to help fund Watco-connected rail projects
Texas Central, Lane Construction ink final pact for bullet train project
CN, KCS respond to STB request for more documents
G&W subsidiary acquires Port of Ivory assets, will operate as bulk transfer site
Rail supplier news from Kawasaki, TPSC and LAN (June 15)
Metro-North continues service-level increases
TGS short line to serve new logistics center in Houston area
L.A. port sets volume record, presents terminal environmental report to public
BART budget increases service, cleaning with support from federal emergency funds
National Academies completes report on LNG by rail
AAR, CAGTC back Surface Transportation Investment Act
KCS CIO Hancock to retire in July
DCTA recognized for COVID-19, Election Day ads
APTA issues guide for making ROI case for passenger rail
DART marks 25 years of light-rail service
Illinois bill would create high-speed rail commission
Northeast Georgia Inland Port project lands $2 million grant
CP asks public to speak out against CN-KCS deal
CSX to serve new Northwest Grains transload site
USDOT issues $250 million for transit projects; Fernandez confirmed as FTA administrator
MARTA adopts balanced budget for 10th consecutive year
ASLRRA backs Senate Commerce Committee’s surface transportation bill
RTD-Denver to lift capacity limits on trains, buses
Caltrain approves FY2022 operating, capital budgets
CSX TDSI auto ramps receive 'Terminal of the Year' awards
NTSB completes documentation of derailed tank cars
Indiana Rail Road names Swindall president, CEO
USDOT, California resolve dispute over high-speed rail project funding
Rail supplier news from CIT and Alstom (June 10)
Metra to enhance service as ridership increases
Commuter Rail Coalition elects officers, adds members
CTA unveils plans for new State and Lake rail station
Washington port obtains grant to continue rail, road expansion
AAR marks international grade crossing awareness day
Long Beach, Utah port authorities announce partnership
U.S. rail traffic continued upward climb in Week 22
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and RSI (June 9)
APTA solicits comments on transit-industry standards
SC Ports logs record May for containers
UP service unit cuts reportable injuries by 25%
BLET backs INVEST Act's two-person crew, 'pro rail-worker' measures
Feinberg nominated to chair MTA, Lieber named CEO
STB sets timetable for CN-KCS voting trust review
U.S. Steel sells Transtar short lines to Fortress
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki
WMATA launches SmarTrip app for Android devices
Metro-North New Haven Line offers real-time car-by-car seating info
NJ Transit restoring rail services
Task force to address U.S. supply-chain disruptions
Norfolk Southern names Morris VP labor relations; Weaver to retire
Amtrak's Flynn: CSX-Pan Am merger would hurt passenger-rail service
LOSSAN rail corridor agency recognized for pandemic safety ads
Amtrak restores traditional dining on western long-distance routes
CTA kicks off Lawrence-to-Bryn Mawr Red Line modernization project
BTS: Railroads moved more transborder freight in March
FRA's Bose, Southern Rail Commission discuss interstate rail pacts
Caltrain announces rail electrification delay, cost hike
ASLRRA: House infrastructure bill offers short lines a 'mixed bag'
CSX announces senior leadership changes
Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Alstom, Rototilt and REMSA (June 4)
BART to ramp up service next week
L.A. Metro's board OKs development of fareless test program
LRW names 2021–22 ‘Railway Woman of the Year’ Award advisory committee
NCTD approves rail ops, facilities maintenance business model
Illinois DOT seeks input for statewide rail study
Carload Express short lines mark injury-free milestone
CN, KCS CEOs address conference, outline proposed merger benefits
Chicago Rail Link honors shipper safety with police, fire department donations
ASLRRA names Radford to congressional affairs team
MTA completes 10th Avenue Bridge project on New Haven Line
Port of Corpus Christi Authority to seek short-line operator
Lawmakers seek creation of North Atlantic high-speed rail entity
AAR: U.S. rail traffic in May is 'encouraging'
ASLRRA announces Jake Safety Award winners
CN's Ruest to receive 2021 Railroad Innovator Award
Rail supplier news from Brandt, HDR, Cambridge, IMC, Rototilt, NRC and REMSA (June 2)
USDOT seeks input on transportation equity-assessment tools
PATH ridership down 72 percent of pre-COVID levels
MTI study: A majority of transit attacks occur during off-peak hours
Illinois panel OKs grade-crossing projects on NS track locations
VTA suspends light-rail service indefinitely
MTA wraps up major construction of East Side Access project
Texas DOT names Williams executive director
VIA Rail reports continued impact of pandemic in Q1
Biden's 2022 budget would hike funding for Amtrak, passenger rail
Canada OKs rule changes to improve track safety
Genesee & Wyoming won't shut down Huron Central Railway
STB to Class Is: Continue reporting demurrage, accessorial fees
Merger update: CP touts opposition to CN's use of voting trust
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