Railroad News

November, 2016
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San Diego to add 45 Siemens light-rail vehicles to rail system Tue, Nov 1, 2016
TWU on strike amid SEPTA contract dispute Tue, Nov 1, 2016
Freight Rail Industry Honors Employees for Environmental Awareness Wed, Nov 2, 2016
KCS invests $14.3 million in New Orleans Subdivision improvements Wed, Nov 2, 2016
HNTB hires PTC expert Michael Steffen Wed, Nov 2, 2016
CP knocks safety leader's comments on train-crew fatigue Wed, Nov 2, 2016
CP knocks safety leader's comments on train-crew fatigue Wed, Nov 2, 2016
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for October and Week Ending October 29, 2016 Wed, Nov 2, 2016
KCS charts improvement projects for New Orleans subdivision Wed, Nov 2, 2016
KCS charts improvement projects for New Orleans subdivision Wed, Nov 2, 2016
AAR's 2016 Professional Environmental Excellence Award goes to Norfolk Southern's Russ McDaniel Wed, Nov 2, 2016
Washington grant to fund crossing upgrade on BNSF track Wed, Nov 2, 2016
Washington grant to fund crossing upgrade on BNSF track Wed, Nov 2, 2016
Metrom Rail debuts new AURA PTC System for transit lines Thu, Nov 3, 2016
NCDOT announces NC By Train app launch Thu, Nov 3, 2016
Bonner promoted to president of New York & Atlantic Railway Company Thu, Nov 3, 2016
Minister Garneau announces Transportation 2030 to improve Canada's transportation system Fri, Nov 4, 2016
SMART survey shows voter support for increased passenger rail options and improved safety efforts Fri, Nov 4, 2016
America's Central Port to complete rail expansion this year Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Houston transit agency to replace faulty axle counters Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Rail traffic results were mixed in week 43 Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Valley Metro to unveil final design of Gilbert Road light-rail extension Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Rail supplier news from Railinc, Wabtec, HNTB and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff (Nov. 4) Fri, Nov 4, 2016
SEPTA, union agree to end six-day strike Mon, Nov 7, 2016
BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3 Mon, Nov 7, 2016
BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3 Mon, Nov 7, 2016
Reading & Northern prepares for growth Mon, Nov 7, 2016
BNSF posts lower net income, revenue in Q3 Mon, Nov 7, 2016
GWI completes acquisition of P&W Mon, Nov 7, 2016
Amtrak, Michigan DOT wrap up construction on higher-speed route Mon, Nov 7, 2016
NCDOT adds $10 million to freight rail, crossing improvement program Mon, Nov 7, 2016
America’s Central Port to add more than four miles of new track Mon, Nov 7, 2016
SEPTA strike ends in time for Election Day with tentative contract Mon, Nov 7, 2016
TriMet, Verizon add mobile service at underground station Mon, Nov 7, 2016
TransLink appoints Cunningham chair Mon, Nov 7, 2016
McAndrews named port association chair Mon, Nov 7, 2016
LACMTA continues Blue Line overhaul with $30 million in improvements Mon, Nov 7, 2016
Amtrak and Michigan DOT wrap up this year’s construction season Mon, Nov 7, 2016
The 'CSX of Tomorrow' will dawn if the railroad can adopt a more intermodal-driven, less coal–centric operating strategy Tue, Nov 8, 2016
The 'CSX of Tomorrow' will dawn if the railroad can adopt a more intermodal-driven, less coal–centric operating strategy Tue, Nov 8, 2016
MBTA names Dalton GM for Green Line extension, shakes up capital project team Tue, Nov 8, 2016
CP lauds October grain movement, launches website detailing time off Tue, Nov 8, 2016
CP lauds October grain movement, launches website detailing time off Tue, Nov 8, 2016
CP lauds October grain movement, launches website detailing time off Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Port Everglades logs decline in TEUs for FY2016 Tue, Nov 8, 2016
NCDOT infuses rail improvement program with $10M boost Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Vancouver's Evergreen Skytrain extension to open next month Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Patriot Rail investment raises California subsidiary’s rail capacity Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Amtrak boosts Wi-Fi speed on Acela Express Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Sound Transit solicits comments on light-rail station designs Tue, Nov 8, 2016
CP’s new website focuses on facts of Work-Rest-Time Off Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Rail supplier news from GREX, PFL, Industry-Railway Suppliers, Hub Group, and in memoriam: Robert Grandy (Nov. 8) Tue, Nov 8, 2016
In memoriam: Bob Grandy Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Hurricane Sandy: LIRR, Metro-North railroads' recovery, resiliency projects continue Wed, Nov 9, 2016
For CSX, a workforce of the future is an integral part of a 'railroad of tomorrow' Wed, Nov 9, 2016
For CSX, a workforce of the future is an integral part of a 'railroad of tomorrow' Wed, Nov 9, 2016
AAR President and CEO Statement on 2016 Election Results Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Many transit-rail initiatives win on local ballots Wed, Nov 9, 2016
AAR, APTA react to national election results Wed, Nov 9, 2016
CSX names Rutherford VP-industrial products Wed, Nov 9, 2016
CSX names Rutherford VP-industrial products Wed, Nov 9, 2016
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 5, 2016 Wed, Nov 9, 2016
NYCT gears up to repair two M Line bridges Wed, Nov 9, 2016
BLET agrees with TSB's stance on rail-worker fatigue Wed, Nov 9, 2016
NRF: Port TEUs slip in September, but rebound in October Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Evergreen Line to open in December Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Jim Hansen joins Herzog Railroad Services as CCO Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Nearly 70 percent of transit ballot measures pass Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Caltrain to add more cars to rush-hour trains Wed, Nov 9, 2016
CSX names Rutherford VP Industrial Products Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Canada invests in infrastructure improvements at VIA Rail's Toronto Maintenance Centre Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Hurricane Sandy: Four years later, New York City Transit is still fixing, fortifying the rail system Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Seattle, San Francisco OK major transit plans; proposals in Detroit, Virginia Beach fail Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Watco to acquire additional bulk terminals from Kinder Morgan Thu, Nov 10, 2016
CSX updates Q4 expectations Thu, Nov 10, 2016
RailTrends 2016: How might President Trump affect rail? Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Union Pacific to increase Modesto area train speed Thu, Nov 10, 2016
CSX's Sanborn updates expectations for Q4 Thu, Nov 10, 2016
CSX's Sanborn updates expectations for Q4 Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Patriot Rail adds rail capacity to Sacramento business park Thu, Nov 10, 2016
UP to speed up trains in Modesto, Calif. Thu, Nov 10, 2016
UP to speed up trains in Modesto, Calif. Thu, Nov 10, 2016
VIA Rail's Desjardins-Siciliano honored with business award Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Rail supplier news from Siemens, NRC, Modjeski and Masters, and Herzog (Nov. 10) Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Four preliminary proposals received to modernize LIRR Level of Penn Station Thu, Nov 10, 2016
CP seeks change in maximum work hours for train crews Fri, Nov 11, 2016
CP seeks change in maximum work hours for train crews Fri, Nov 11, 2016
CP seeks change in maximum work hours for train crews Fri, Nov 11, 2016
MTA receives proposals to modernize LIRR level of Penn Station Fri, Nov 11, 2016
Valley Metro names Smith to CEO post Fri, Nov 11, 2016
U.S. railroads log meager traffic increase in week 44 Fri, Nov 11, 2016
SEPTA launches PTC on Cynwyd commuter-rail line Fri, Nov 11, 2016
Montreal rail project has five qualified bidders Fri, Nov 11, 2016
FRA denies petition to delay drug-testing rules Fri, Nov 11, 2016
Siemens, Bentley Systems form alliance to push intelligent infrastructure Fri, Nov 11, 2016
Valley Metro names Smith permanent CEO Fri, Nov 11, 2016
BNSF to start serving Illinois sugar storage facility this month Fri, Nov 11, 2016
BNSF to start serving Illinois sugar storage facility this month Fri, Nov 11, 2016
BNSF to start serving Illinois sugar storage facility this month Fri, Nov 11, 2016
Metra preps for online surplus auction Fri, Nov 11, 2016
PANYNJ unveils 2017 proposed budgets Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Metra OKs 2017 budget, logs record ridership for Cubs rally Mon, Nov 14, 2016
UP recognized for hiring veterans Mon, Nov 14, 2016
UP recognized for hiring veterans Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Railroad Innovator Award: As CEO, Claude Mongeau helped bolster CN's supply chain relationships Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Railroad Innovator Award: As CEO, Claude Mongeau helped bolster CN's supply chain relationships Mon, Nov 14, 2016
ASLRRA to seek tax credit, balanced regs under new administration, Congress Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Final weld marks completion of Detroit streetcar construction Mon, Nov 14, 2016
FEIS issued for Sound Transit extension to Federal Way Mon, Nov 14, 2016
PANYNJ proposes $6 billion operating and capital budget for 2017 Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Honolulu transit agency names King chair Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Metra approves 2017 budget with fare increase to pay for capital needs Mon, Nov 14, 2016
TPW begins unit train service to Pacific Ethanol facility Mon, Nov 14, 2016
KCS, KCSM host Mexico energy symposium Mon, Nov 14, 2016
KCS, KCSM host Mexico energy symposium Mon, Nov 14, 2016
KCS, KCSM host Mexico energy symposium Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Watco to purchase 20 additional bulk terminals from Kinder Morgan Mon, Nov 14, 2016
California rail authority inks broadband pact for high-speed corridor Mon, Nov 14, 2016
FTA's Flowers tours St. Louis light-rail projects Mon, Nov 14, 2016
From the editor: At RSI/CMA, Union Pacific's Lance Fritz accentuated the possible Tue, Nov 15, 2016
From the editor: At RSI/CMA, Union Pacific's Lance Fritz accentuated the possible Tue, Nov 15, 2016
KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling Tue, Nov 15, 2016
KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling Tue, Nov 15, 2016
KCS dedicates Texas terminal to Starling Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Patriot Rail subsidiary acquires rail tank car, tanker truck cleaning firm Tue, Nov 15, 2016
KCS dedicates intermodal terminal to Starling Tue, Nov 15, 2016
CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities Tue, Nov 15, 2016
CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities Tue, Nov 15, 2016
CN honored for working with Aboriginal communities Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Pacific Ethanol and Toledo, Peoria & Western begin unit train service Tue, Nov 15, 2016
HNTB promotes Guzzi to lead Pennsylvania office Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Washington state seeks comments on oil-spill response plan Tue, Nov 15, 2016
SEPTA begins 'Travel Wallet' fare service Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Canada's Maloney touts VIA Rail maintenance center improvements Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Rail supplier updates from ITT, PNC, Nokia, and Kimley-Horn (Nov. 15) Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Norfolk Southern's Chris Bremus Recognized for Rail Industry Risk Management Practices Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Railroad equipment update: Surfacing and tamping Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Port of Virginia, Konecranes OK pact for 86 automated stacking cranes Wed, Nov 16, 2016
NTSB unveils new two-year 'Most Wanted' safety recommendations Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Amtrak seeks firm to develop property near Philadelphia's 30th Street Station Wed, Nov 16, 2016
AASHTO elects Bernhardt, Schroer to top posts Wed, Nov 16, 2016
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 12, 2016 Wed, Nov 16, 2016
NTSB unveils two-year Most Wanted List Wed, Nov 16, 2016
BNSF, KCS join forces on new intermodal service Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Denver RTD's 'Transit Watch' app tops 5,000 users Wed, Nov 16, 2016
J.F. White Contracting awarded MBTA maintenance contract Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Ohio panel OKs rail-crossing projects Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Toronto transit agency recognized for diversity Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Technology update: Rail wheels and bearings Thu, Nov 17, 2016
AAR President and CEO Calls On U.S. Surface Transportation Board To Halt All Major Rulemakings Until New Administration Installs Full Five-Member Board Thu, Nov 17, 2016
AAR to STB: Halt proposed regs until Trump takes over Thu, Nov 17, 2016
APTA: Commuter railroads on schedule to meet PTC deadline Thu, Nov 17, 2016
BNSF, KCS partner on new intermodal service Thu, Nov 17, 2016
APTA calls for additional funds to help commuter railroads implement PTC Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Operation Lifesaver elects new board members Thu, Nov 17, 2016
TSB points to broken rail as reason for 2014 CN derailment Thu, Nov 17, 2016
OneRail report makes case for rail’s role in safe transportation network Thu, Nov 17, 2016
CSX cleaning up after trains collide in central Florida Thu, Nov 17, 2016
CSX cleaning up after trains collide in central Florida Thu, Nov 17, 2016
CTA Board approves 2017 operating, capital budgets Thu, Nov 17, 2016
U.S. rail traffic steady in week 45 Thu, Nov 17, 2016
International transit group slates inaugural North American rail meeting Thu, Nov 17, 2016
MTA awards LIRR bridge contract, prepares to award R Line station contracts Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Rail supplier news from GE, Watco, Cubic and Cambridge Systematics (Nov. 17) Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Amtrak reports strong financial results for FY2016 Fri, Nov 18, 2016
CTA's board OKs operating, capital budgets Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Union Pacific promotes Butler, Whited; elects Hopkins to the board Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Union Pacific promotes Butler, Whited; elects Hopkins to the board Fri, Nov 18, 2016
ITT moves to acquire Axtone Fri, Nov 18, 2016
WMATA pulls 4000-series rail cars due to safety concerns Fri, Nov 18, 2016
WMATA won't use 4000-series railcars in lead positions after safety concern identified Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Blumenthal urges FRA to fast-track safety measures Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Caltrain starts pre-construction work for electrification project Fri, Nov 18, 2016
JAXPORT opens new rail terminal Fri, Nov 18, 2016
JAXPORT opens new rail terminal Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Schumer: USDOT advances proposal to make crude oil less volatile Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Union Pacific makes executive appointments, names new members to Board Fri, Nov 18, 2016
OneRail report touts safety benefits of moving people, goods by rail Fri, Nov 18, 2016
JAXPORT’s new rail terminal is up and running Fri, Nov 18, 2016
AAR to Trump team: Don't forget freight rail in infrastructure plans Mon, Nov 21, 2016
California high-speed rail agency withdraws proposal to use foreign contractors Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Carload Express' Delmarva short line to operate NS line Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Caltrain kicks off pre-construction work for electrification project Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Norfolk Southern safety train wraps up 18-city tour Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Norfolk Southern's 'rolling classroom' completes 18-city tour Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Norfolk Southern's 'rolling classroom' completes 18-city tour Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Norfolk Southern's 'rolling classroom' completes 18-city tour Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Port of Montreal completes first phase of new container terminal Mon, Nov 21, 2016
CN honored for corporate governance practices Mon, Nov 21, 2016
CN honored for corporate governance practices Mon, Nov 21, 2016
CN honored for corporate governance practices Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Cleveland transit agency wraps up Green Line station upgrade Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Rail supplier news from GE, Phase One, Parsons, and Road and Rail (Nov. 21) Mon, Nov 21, 2016
FRA updates safety standards for high-speed rail Tue, Nov 22, 2016
MTA mulls fare increases in 2017 Tue, Nov 22, 2016
CSX named 'military-friendly' employer Tue, Nov 22, 2016
CSX named 'military-friendly' employer Tue, Nov 22, 2016
FRA to issue advisory on sleep apnea, cameras Tue, Nov 22, 2016
Bombardier inks commuter-rail pact with Montreal transit agency Tue, Nov 22, 2016
FRA proposes new safety standards for high-speed trains Tue, Nov 22, 2016
Port of Montreal inaugurates new container terminal Tue, Nov 22, 2016
New Westminster SkyTrain Station renovations complete Tue, Nov 22, 2016
NARP's Mathews tapped to serve on USDOT tourism committee Tue, Nov 22, 2016
TransLink wraps up SkyTrain station upgrades Tue, Nov 22, 2016
U.S., Canadian railroads post traffic increase in week 46 Wed, Nov 23, 2016
WMATA gears up for 'severe' service outages on Orange, Silver lines Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Canadian Pacific named to 'military-friendly employers' list Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Canadian Pacific named to 'military-friendly employers' list Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Canadian Pacific named to 'military-friendly employers' list Wed, Nov 23, 2016
L.A. Metro mulls multi-agency police contract Wed, Nov 23, 2016
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 19, 2016 Wed, Nov 23, 2016
AASHTO: Highway Trust Fund still needs long-term funding source Wed, Nov 23, 2016
First rail delivered for RTD Southeast Rail Extension Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority names Tessitor chair, Pedroza vice chair Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Metro-North wraps up Fordham Station upgrades Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Metro-North Railroad completes Fordham Station renewal Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Teamsters re-elect Hoffa, Hall to lead union Wed, Nov 23, 2016
TransLink, Vancouver leaders OK CA$2 billion transportation plan Mon, Nov 28, 2016
STB: Class I workforce shrinks across the board in October Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Conservation group sues FRA over Alaska Railroad's LNG records Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Oklahoma City taps Herzog, Stacy and Witbeck to install streetcar tracks Mon, Nov 28, 2016
FTA works with FAA to implement safety management program Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Proposed Montréal REM project grows by three stations and CA$400M Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Phase One of Metro Vancouver transit plan approved Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Rocky Mountaineer's Hardie honored by executive group Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Herzog/Stacy and Witbeck JV awarded rail contract for Oklahoma City Streetcar project Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Canadian railway association receives funds for rail heritage preservation Mon, Nov 28, 2016
BART steps up police visibility at two stations Mon, Nov 28, 2016
FRA: Railroads' PTC progress is 'uneven' Tue, Nov 29, 2016
LIRR releases environmental impact statement for third track project Tue, Nov 29, 2016
NS board names former Gov. Daniels, Donadio directors Tue, Nov 29, 2016
NS board names former Gov. Daniels, Donadio directors Tue, Nov 29, 2016
NS board names former Gov. Daniels, Donadio directors Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Charlotte picks Siemens to build six streetcars Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Metrolinx expanding Don Yard; opening new GO station Tue, Nov 29, 2016
CTA amends capital plan for Red Line investment; completes five Blue Line station renovations Tue, Nov 29, 2016
CMQ appoints Giles exec chairman, promotes Ratledge to CEO Tue, Nov 29, 2016
LIRR expansion project DEIS published Tue, Nov 29, 2016
FRA Q3 PTC update: Everyone must do their part Tue, Nov 29, 2016
San Francisco's Muni attacked by 'ransomware' hacker Tue, Nov 29, 2016
RTD, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure uphold environmental focus with SE Rail Extension construction Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Succession at CM&Q Tue, Nov 29, 2016
FTA seeks applicants for zero-emission project funding Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Rail supplier news from ProTran, Nebraska Central, Cubic and Bombardier (Nov. 29) Tue, Nov 29, 2016
AAR President and CEO Statement on Nomination of Elaine Chao As Transportation Secretary Wed, Nov 30, 2016
President-elect Trump picks Chao to run USDOT Wed, Nov 30, 2016
CSX expects Q4 EPS to be 'flat, slightly up' Wed, Nov 30, 2016
CSX expects Q4 EPS to be 'flat, slightly up' Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Sound Transit's light-rail ridership tops bus use Wed, Nov 30, 2016
House passes RESPONSE Act to improve rail hazmat training Wed, Nov 30, 2016
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 26, 2016 Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Progressive Railroading webcast to address tribal consultation issues Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Chao Trump’s DOT Secretary choice Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Metra polishes its winter readiness plan Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Hoffrichter named executive director of Michigan State rail program Wed, Nov 30, 2016
DBi Services acquires Mercier's Wed, Nov 30, 2016
CTA OKs extra funds for Red Line extension Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Hoffman Construction awarded contract to build Sound Transit’s Roosevelt Station Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Metrolinx preps for new GO Transit station, Don Yard project Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Construction kicks off on $700M North Coast Corridor Project Wed, Nov 30, 2016
MBTA to provide update on Green Line Extension Wed, Nov 30, 2016

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