Railroad News

August, 2018
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Rising Stars: Xiang Liu, Rutgers University Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Port of Vancouver USA dedicates freight-rail access project Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Norfolk Southern, Heartwood 3D develop employee-training simulator Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Denver RTD to ramp up G Line testing Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Norfolk Southern, Heartwood 3D develop employee-training simulator Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Valley Metro partners with Waymo to help get riders to train stations Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Transport Canada awards funds for Central Manitoba Railway project Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Metro Transit-St. Louis opens new Cortex light-rail station Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Met Council appoints Jordan director of equal opportunity Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ARI, Advanced Polymer; also, in memoriam: Gordon Fuller (Aug. 1) Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Rising Stars: Yifeng Mao, MTA Long Island Rail Road Thu, Aug 2, 2018
IANA: Intermodal growth 'strong' in Q2 Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Senate OKs $16.1 billion for transit, passenger rail Thu, Aug 2, 2018
U.S. railroads logged 5 percent traffic growth in July Thu, Aug 2, 2018
CN publishes 'Grain Plan' for next crop year Thu, Aug 2, 2018
CN publishes 'Grain Plan' for next crop year Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Buckingham Branch Railroad launches Norfolk division Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Rail bridge collapse prompts Schumer's call for more FRA inspectors Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Tri-Rail logged highest on-time performance in July Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Rail supplier news from The Andersons, Carboline, Greenbrier and Savage (Aug. 2) Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Rising Stars: Victor Meyers, Red River Valley & Western Railroad Co. Fri, Aug 3, 2018
PANYNJ, ExpressRail set record pace in 2018's first half Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Watco-managed terminal to expand rail service in Utah Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Transport Canada announces rail safety funding Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Delaware-Lackawanna logged record traffic in June Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Illinois DOT grant to benefit Peru Industrial Railroad project Fri, Aug 3, 2018
BASF honors UP for sustainability practices Fri, Aug 3, 2018
BASF honors UP for sustainability practices Fri, Aug 3, 2018
AARS presents 'Ones to Watch' awards to Flores, Bailey Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Metro Transit kicks off Mall of America station renovations Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Rising Stars: Chad Mowery, Central Maine & Quebec Railway Mon, Aug 6, 2018
AAR, GoRail honors Denham with Railroad Achievement Award Mon, Aug 6, 2018
AAR, GoRail honor Denham with Railroad Achievement Award Mon, Aug 6, 2018
NS begins derailment cleanup in Pittsburgh Mon, Aug 6, 2018
NS begins derailment cleanup in Pittsburgh Mon, Aug 6, 2018
Kuehl succeeds Garcetti as LA Metro chair Mon, Aug 6, 2018
Legislation would ban some rail cars, buses from China Mon, Aug 6, 2018
SFRTA's Stephens to retire at year's end Mon, Aug 6, 2018
SEPTA begins commuter-rail infrastructure upgrades Mon, Aug 6, 2018
APTA officials study Canada's investment in transit infrastructure Mon, Aug 6, 2018
San Diego transit agency mulls commuter-rail rebranding Mon, Aug 6, 2018
Rising Stars: Becca Nagorsky, Metrolinx Tue, Aug 7, 2018
BNSF posts revenue, income growth in Q2 Tue, Aug 7, 2018
BNSF posts revenue, income growth in Q2 Tue, Aug 7, 2018
CSX overhauls operating management, announces new appointments Tue, Aug 7, 2018
CSX overhauls operating management, announces new appointments Tue, Aug 7, 2018
PATH GM Marino to retire Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Congressional panel slates hearing on California high-speed rail project Tue, Aug 7, 2018
BART's Crunican to introduce security plan after fatal stabbing in Oakland Tue, Aug 7, 2018
BLET ratifies pact with Cedar River Railroad Tue, Aug 7, 2018
APTA honors three agencies for sustainability Tue, Aug 7, 2018
MBTA begins operator training on new Orange Line cars Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Rising Stars: Przemyslaw Rakoczy, Transportation Technology Center Inc. Wed, Aug 8, 2018
NTSB: Failure to fix grade crossing led to fatal train, bus crash Wed, Aug 8, 2018
International Rail acquires short line from Iowa Pacific Holdings Wed, Aug 8, 2018
NJ Transit to suspend some service to install PTC Wed, Aug 8, 2018
RAC to honor rail safety efforts in Canada Wed, Aug 8, 2018
Deadline nears for LRW's 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' nominations Wed, Aug 8, 2018
Alaska, Wyoming rail projects awarded $1.26 million in federal grants Wed, Aug 8, 2018
Metrolink names Yu chief operating officer Wed, Aug 8, 2018
Rail supplier news from CTC, Loram, VLS, Vossloh, Siemens and CAI Logisitics (Aug. 8) Wed, Aug 8, 2018
On a high-tech trek: Norfolk Southern notes progress in its quest to become a 'technology-enabled railroad of the future' Thu, Aug 9, 2018
On a high-tech trek: Norfolk Southern notes progress in its quest to become a 'technology-enabled railroad of the future' Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Rising Stars: Darren Reynolds, CN Thu, Aug 9, 2018
U.S. rail traffic up 4.2 percent in Week 31 Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Report: WMATA must rewire new 7000-series rail cars Thu, Aug 9, 2018
NJ Transit slates rail improvements, expansion in FY19 Thu, Aug 9, 2018
PennDOT opens freight-rail grant application period Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Amtrak unveils interior of new Acela Express fleet Thu, Aug 9, 2018
CGB wraps up soybean plant expansion at Indiana port Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Landsberg named vice chair of NTSB Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Metro-North to install PTC on New Canaan Branch Thu, Aug 9, 2018
From the editor: RailTrends 2018 unveils 'powerhouse' agenda Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Rising Stars: Amy Rice, CSX Corp. Fri, Aug 10, 2018
LA Metro to start Blue Line modernization project in January Fri, Aug 10, 2018
NTSB reports initial facts of BNSF derailment, crude-oil spill in Iowa Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Short Line Safety Institute appoints Cotton senior manager of safety operations Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Montreal transit agency seeks mediator to resolve labor dispute Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Port of Long Beach begins final phase of Middle Harbor project Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Cleveland RTA reports drop in crime Fri, Aug 10, 2018
NRF: Sales up as retailers rush to beat tariff impact Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, GE, Brookville, NARTC; also, in memoriam: Edward McComb (Aug. 10) Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Vancouver's TransLink starts work on 10-year transit expansion plan Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Rising Stars: Joan Smemoe, Railinc Corp. Mon, Aug 13, 2018
KCS, feds open new examination station at Laredo rail yard Mon, Aug 13, 2018
KCS, feds open new examination station at Laredo rail yard Mon, Aug 13, 2018
NYC Transit slates meeting on Canarsie tunnel reconstruction project Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Rochelle Railroad breaks ground on $7 million expansion Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Baltimore airport light-rail service to resume Aug. 20 Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Lawmakers ask Amtrak to reconsider Toys for Tots train Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen elect Mason president Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Seth Rogen tapped to voice transit announcements in Canada Mon, Aug 13, 2018
U.S. Sen. Kaine's staff visit Stella-Jones' Virginia plant Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Product updated: Material handling equipment 2018 Tue, Aug 14, 2018
AARS’ 122nd Conference: Embrace diversity, tackle the talent gap Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Rising Stars: Urszula Soucie, Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association Tue, Aug 14, 2018
America's Central Port to receive EDA grant for rail project Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Shenandoah Valley Railroad to serve new InterChange Cold Storage site Tue, Aug 14, 2018
CSX CEO Foote to speak at RailTrends 2018 Tue, Aug 14, 2018
BART board OKs parts of Crunican's security plan Tue, Aug 14, 2018
NTSB investigating fatal accident at short line in Dallas Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Duluth, Long Beach ports announce new leadership Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Santa Clara VTA cuts express light-rail service Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Metro Transit Deputy GM Fuhrmann retires Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Technology roundup: Rail safety Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Rising Stars: Cyrenthia Ward, Federal Transit Administration Wed, Aug 15, 2018
CN's Ruest announces senior management appointments Wed, Aug 15, 2018
CN's Ruest announces senior management appointments Wed, Aug 15, 2018
APTA: Commuter railroads making progress on PTC Wed, Aug 15, 2018
LA Metro, TSA roll out explosive-detection devices Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Massachusetts Gov. Baker unveils Red Line rail-car mock-up Wed, Aug 15, 2018
St. Paul's East Metro Rail Yards project to be focus of meeting Wed, Aug 15, 2018
M. Holland moves warehouse operations to new distribution center Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Dallas Area Rapid Transit to cap daily fares Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Rail supplier news from Modjeski and Masters, Road & Rail, Rescar, HNTB and Pandrol (Aug. 15) Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Progressive Railroading's 2018-19 C&S Product Information Directory Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Rising Stars: Ann Waters, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Thu, Aug 16, 2018
UP announces exec management changes, EVP Scott's retirement Thu, Aug 16, 2018
UP announces exec management changes, EVP Scott's retirement Thu, Aug 16, 2018
MBTA balances operating budget for first time in a decade Thu, Aug 16, 2018
MTA's subway turnaround plan to cost $40 billion Thu, Aug 16, 2018
U.S. rail traffic up 2.8 percent in Week 32 Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Canada pledges funds to improve Quebec grade crossing Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Report: FTA funding delay impacts transit construction plans Thu, Aug 16, 2018
CTA installs security cameras at four Blue Line stations Thu, Aug 16, 2018
OmniTRAX to honor SC2 as 2017 Supplier of the Year Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Rising Stars: Cecily Way, WSP USA Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Pennsylvania plan calls for $64 billion in transportation projects Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Metrolink grant to help fund rail projects in preparation for 2028 Olympics Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Chicago South Shore railroad to help fund Indiana double-track project Fri, Aug 17, 2018
FTA signs off on Michigan's transit-rail safety program Fri, Aug 17, 2018
North Carolina Railroad completes High Point infrastructure project Fri, Aug 17, 2018
CTA OKs $30 million contract to rehab three Blue Line stations Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Metro Transit-St. Louis to extend Central West End platform Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Rail supplier news from GREX, Stewart & Stevenson, FreightCar America and Appalachian Railcar (Aug. 17) Fri, Aug 17, 2018
CP reports higher western Canadian grain shipments in latest crop year Mon, Aug 20, 2018
CP reports higher western Canadian grain shipments in latest crop year Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Port Manatee, Carver Maritime ink terminal pact Mon, Aug 20, 2018
NYCT slates first town hall meeting on subway modernization plan Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Port of Everett begins South Terminal project Mon, Aug 20, 2018
G3 Canada opens two grain elevators on CN line Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Cleveland RTA to repair light-rail signal system Mon, Aug 20, 2018
California high-speed rail agency unveils sustainability report Mon, Aug 20, 2018
U.S. Sen. Peters, U.S. Rep. Joyce visit rail suppliers' facilities Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Greenbrier, Watco dissolve rail-car repair joint venture Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Long Beach port commission OKs Toyota Logistics facility upgrades Tue, Aug 21, 2018
SMART commuter-rail system marks one-year anniversary Tue, Aug 21, 2018
New York & Atlantic appoints Samul to sales, marketing post Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Pipeline Foods acquires Iowa Interstate-served elevator from Archer Daniels Tue, Aug 21, 2018
California high-speed rail agency names Lipkin Northern California director Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Connecticut DOT allows bikes on Hartford Line trains Tue, Aug 21, 2018
APTA announces board leadership nominations Tue, Aug 21, 2018
BNSF opens logistics center in Oklahoma Wed, Aug 22, 2018
BNSF opens logistics center in Oklahoma Wed, Aug 22, 2018
New Mexico Rail Runner nets $30 million from feds for PTC Wed, Aug 22, 2018
New Progressive Rail short line to lease, operate Oregon track Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Patriot Rail's Louisiana short line lands Shale Support as new tenant Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Homendy takes seat as NTSB member Wed, Aug 22, 2018
MBTA, Keolis prep for rail replacement along Worcester Line Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Cleveland RTA names Caver interim GM Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Rail supplier news from United Technologies, Knorr-Bremse, Bombardier, Focus Technology Solutions and NRC (Aug. 22) Wed, Aug 22, 2018
CSX-served inland port opens in Georgia Thu, Aug 23, 2018
AAR weekly traffic data: U.S., Canadian roads remain on the uptick Thu, Aug 23, 2018
New York, Illinois senators announce federal PTC funding for several roads Thu, Aug 23, 2018
U.S. Class I workforce relatively stable in July, STB data shows Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Baltimore transit agency gears up for BWI Airport station renovation Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Yates to head CSX's coal business Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Contractor wraps up utility relocation for LA Metro's Foothill Gold Line extension Thu, Aug 23, 2018
BLET reaches tentative pact with Transit America Services for Caltrain engineers Thu, Aug 23, 2018
FRA issues 2Q status report, awards grants for PTC implementation Fri, Aug 24, 2018
United Rail acquires U S Rail Holdings Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Feds OK start of major construction on Valley Metro's Tempe Streetcar Fri, Aug 24, 2018
BNSF unveils three new 'Certified Sites' Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Reynolds to succeed Wise as REMSA president Fri, Aug 24, 2018
BNSF unveils three new 'Certified Sites' Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Sound Transit's light-rail ridership grew in 2Q Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Blacklands subsidiary to operate New Mexico rail park Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Rail supplier news from Hexagon, IMC, Curran and Auto Truck Group (Aug. 24) Fri, Aug 24, 2018
NJ Transit's founding chairman Gambaccini dies Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Vermont Railway to serve Ray Energy's new Northeast terminal Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Canada's TSB cut safety investigation time in FY2017 Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Washington, Ohio agencies OK grade crossing projects Mon, Aug 27, 2018
LA Metro starts Willowbrook Station improvements Mon, Aug 27, 2018
LIRR to wrap up double-track project soon Mon, Aug 27, 2018
SFMTA restores service in Twin Peaks Tunnel Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Springfield Terminal Railway, BLET reach tentative agreement Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say Tue, Aug 28, 2018
BART nets $6.8 million in federal funds for security improvements Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Durham County OKs funds for North Carolina light-rail project Tue, Aug 28, 2018
RTA: Tie production, purchases fell in July Tue, Aug 28, 2018
San Diego transit agency earns perfect score in FTA review Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Quebec port appoints Krusel managing director of container terminal project Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Rail supplier news from Rockwell Collins, Infinity Transportation, Americold, Greenbrier, The Andersons and Stress (Aug. 28) Tue, Aug 28, 2018
DHS allocates $88 million in transit security grants Wed, Aug 29, 2018
FRA allows small railroads to automate hours-of-service records Wed, Aug 29, 2018
CN honors 40 businesses for sustainability efforts Wed, Aug 29, 2018
CN honors 40 businesses for sustainability efforts Wed, Aug 29, 2018
MBTA to begin Green Line track, signal replacement in October Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Reading & Northern promotes Ludwig to VP customer service Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Jaxport broke container volume record for July Wed, Aug 29, 2018
NYCT to reopen Cathedral Parkway Station over Labor Day weekend Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Sacramento transit agency to lower fares Wed, Aug 29, 2018
APTA: Public transit use cuts traffic death rates Thu, Aug 30, 2018
UP's PTC work to continue into 2019-20 Thu, Aug 30, 2018
UP's PTC work to continue into 2019-20 Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Brightline bond issue OK'd for rail infrastructure extension Thu, Aug 30, 2018
FTA certifies transit-rail safety oversight in Illinois, Tennessee Thu, Aug 30, 2018
U.S. intermodal volume still outpacing carload activity Thu, Aug 30, 2018
NYCT wraps up first phases of flood protection in Queens Thu, Aug 30, 2018
BLET, South Buffalo Railway reach tentative pact Thu, Aug 30, 2018
MBTA launches stopped-train messages on countdown clocks Thu, Aug 30, 2018
UP to provide crude-by-rail service for Vista terminal in Texas Fri, Aug 31, 2018
UP to provide crude-by-rail service for Vista terminal in Texas Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Metro SubwayLink shutdown prompts transit agency to reorganize Fri, Aug 31, 2018
NCDOT includes Durham-Orange light-rail project in state funding plan Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Carleton University awarded 'Clean Rail' research grants Fri, Aug 31, 2018
VIA Rail allows pets on board Quebec City-Windsor trains Fri, Aug 31, 2018
R. J. Corman marks first MOW project on light rail Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Rail supplier news from WSP, Harsco, Stadler, Siemens and Hanson (Aug. 31) Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Ontario Trap Rock hosts U.S. Rep. Kelly in Chicago Fri, Aug 31, 2018

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