Railroad News

October, 2019
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Indiana Rail Road, associations sue Illinois over train crew rule Tue, Oct 1, 2019
BNSF, YRC Freight expand intermodal business with new containers Tue, Oct 1, 2019
PANYNJ approves additional capital spending for AirTrain, PATH Tue, Oct 1, 2019
TNW Logistics opens Texas transload facility Tue, Oct 1, 2019
Metra’s Auburn Park Station project back on track Tue, Oct 1, 2019
Georgia Central upgrades track to handle heavier rail cars Tue, Oct 1, 2019
Metro Transit-St. Louis to benefit from bond refinancing Tue, Oct 1, 2019
NJ Transit begins Elizabeth Station improvements Tue, Oct 1, 2019
CN unveils winter plan for upcoming season Wed, Oct 2, 2019
CN unveils winter plan for upcoming season Wed, Oct 2, 2019
NTSB issues preliminary findings in fatal SEPTA rail incident Wed, Oct 2, 2019
Class I execs to speak at RailTrends conference Wed, Oct 2, 2019
LA Metro adds capacity on Expo Line to deal with overcrowding Wed, Oct 2, 2019
SunRail cracks down on fare card misuse Wed, Oct 2, 2019
BLET reaches tentative pact with Delaware & Hudson Railway Wed, Oct 2, 2019
Virginia dubs October 'passenger rail month' Wed, Oct 2, 2019
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Keolis, C-Level Solutions, EnviroServe, Thales and Werner (Oct. 2) Wed, Oct 2, 2019
U.S. rail traffic declined through September Thu, Oct 3, 2019
CSX appoints Boone, Boychuk to executive roles Thu, Oct 3, 2019
CSX appoints Boone, Boychuk to executive roles Thu, Oct 3, 2019
CTA breaks ground on Red and Purple rail line modernization project Thu, Oct 3, 2019
CN: Unifor affiliated truck drivers ratify pact with CNTL Thu, Oct 3, 2019
CN: Unifor affiliated truck drivers ratify pact with CNTL Thu, Oct 3, 2019
LA Metro lowered emissions in 2018 Thu, Oct 3, 2019
Washington transportation panel OKs grade-crossing safety grants Thu, Oct 3, 2019
Metrolinx tests anti-trespass track panels Thu, Oct 3, 2019
NJ State Senate launches committee to investigate NJ Transit Thu, Oct 3, 2019
STB proposes new rules for rail service data reporting, cost of capital methodology Fri, Oct 4, 2019
WMATA should run more eight-car trains, Virginia commission says Fri, Oct 4, 2019
Caltrain OKs 20-year business plan Fri, Oct 4, 2019
Melius Energy tests shipping semi-solid bitumen by intermodal rail Fri, Oct 4, 2019
Metra to construct third track on Union Pacific West Line Fri, Oct 4, 2019
MBTA begins Orange Line station, track repairs Fri, Oct 4, 2019
Rail supplier news from HDI, WSP, Schneider, Dewberry, TKDA and HDR (Oct. 4) Fri, Oct 4, 2019
U.S. Reps. Ruppersberger, Pence talk short-line tax credit with rail suppliers Fri, Oct 4, 2019
Class Is sue SMART-TD over minimum train crew issue Mon, Oct 7, 2019
NJ Transit seeks TOD partners for River Line light-rail system Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Willmar rail connector project is starting to take shape, MnDOT says Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Willmar rail connector project is starting to take shape, MnDOT says Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Caltrain solicits feedback on set-out track replacement Mon, Oct 7, 2019
NS reroutes traffic after Grand River rail bridge collapses Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Microsoft kicks in more money for Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail study Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Denver RTD marks 25 years of light-rail service Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Seattle Monorail now accepting ORCA fare payment Mon, Oct 7, 2019
STB proposes new policy, rules for rail demurrage charges Tue, Oct 8, 2019
CSX appoints Bezar, Adams to senior VP roles Tue, Oct 8, 2019
CSX appoints Bezar, Adams to senior VP roles Tue, Oct 8, 2019
FRA solicits grant applications for state-of-good-repair funds Tue, Oct 8, 2019
Cuomo calls for MTA audit; LIRR completes bridge replacement Tue, Oct 8, 2019
Indiana commuter-rail line extension moves to engineering phase Tue, Oct 8, 2019
Hampton Roads Transit to study Norfolk light-rail expansion Tue, Oct 8, 2019
Govs. Cuomo, Murphy appoint six to Gateway commission Tue, Oct 8, 2019
BART solicits feedback on paperless ticket plan Tue, Oct 8, 2019
Metra boosts 2020 capex plan to include new locomotives, rail cars Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Chao unveils initiative to tackle rural transportation disparities Wed, Oct 9, 2019
MTA panel: NYC train speeds can increase 50 percent in some areas Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Caltrain ramps up construction on electrification project Wed, Oct 9, 2019
A&R Logistics to build export facility at CSX Select Site in South Carolina Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Metrolink’s Campbell named CFO of the Year Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Sacramento transit agency renames 36th Street light-rail station Wed, Oct 9, 2019
Rail supplier news from Strukton, Focused Technology, Holland, Bourque, INet, Maglev and REMSA (Oct. 9) Wed, Oct 9, 2019
U.S. freight-rail traffic slide continues into October Thu, Oct 10, 2019
AASHTO names McKenna president, Sheehan VP Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Iowa commission OKs grants, loans for rail improvement projects Thu, Oct 10, 2019
MTA preps 52 firms for small business development skills, receives energy efficiency award Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Railroad Retirement Board names Murphy CIO Thu, Oct 10, 2019
South Carolina ports log record cargo volume in September Thu, Oct 10, 2019
San Diego MTS seeks public opinion on transportation priorities Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Sound Transit unveils rail station access improvements Thu, Oct 10, 2019
From the editor: CP's Pam Arpin is LRW's Railway Woman of the Year Fri, Oct 11, 2019
From the editor: CP's Pam Arpin is LRW's Railway Woman of the Year Fri, Oct 11, 2019
BART installs Jones as deputy GM, preps bond sale Fri, Oct 11, 2019
UP devises intermodal terminal app for truck drivers' mobile devices Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Metrolink adds train frequency to commuter-rail line Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Paterson GlobalFoods to construct rail-served oat mill in Manitoba Fri, Oct 11, 2019
ASLRRA recognizes eastern short lines' safety efforts in 2018 Fri, Oct 11, 2019
NJ Transit to assess transit needs for non-English speakers Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Rail supplier news from Brown Industries, HNTB, Strato, Transit Wireless and Alliance Shippers (Oct. 11) Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Congressmen, Colorado governor tour rail suppliers' facilities in two states Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Class I focus: Operational and efficiency gains can create a virtuous cycle for CSX Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Class I focus: Operational and efficiency gains can create a virtuous cycle for CSX Mon, Oct 14, 2019
R. J. Corman to provide switching, transloading at UP-served Texas industrial park Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Amtrak expands Pacific Surfliner service Mon, Oct 14, 2019
APTA announces executive committee members for 2019-20 Mon, Oct 14, 2019
PANYNJ adds 113 police officers Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Career advice from women leaders in rail: Be fearless, have a support network Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Railway Interchange 2019 logs attendance, exhibitor increases Mon, Oct 14, 2019
PennDOT seeks public-private proposals for transportation projects Mon, Oct 14, 2019
New Orleans streetcar service suspended following hotel collapse Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Santa Clara VTA solicits input on Tamien Station accessibility Mon, Oct 14, 2019
PTC update: Class Is press ahead to meet implementation deadline Tue, Oct 15, 2019
KCS promotes Austin to VP of revenue, yield management Tue, Oct 15, 2019
KCS promotes Austin to VP of revenue, yield management Tue, Oct 15, 2019
NJ Transit restores Raritan Valley Line direct service Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Transit-rail, bus service boosts real estate values, report says Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Virginia Port Authority inks dredging contract with Weeks Marine Tue, Oct 15, 2019
House T&I Chair DeFazio warns Uber, Lyft not to skip hearing Tue, Oct 15, 2019
DART names Wageman chair Tue, Oct 15, 2019
LIRR to replace East Hampton rail bridges Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Transdev names Zardini CIO, promotes Hanc to HR chief Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: Texas, Virginia and Washington Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Pennsylvania Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia and Illinois Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2018: Amtrak, California, & Colorado Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Progressive Railroading's Passenger Rail at a Glance 2019: Preface Wed, Oct 16, 2019
OmniTRAX signs A&R Logistics to anchor Georgia industrial park Wed, Oct 16, 2019
APTA recognizes DART, TransLink for excellence Wed, Oct 16, 2019
NJ Transit begins construction at four stations Wed, Oct 16, 2019
CREATE partners offer education to Chicago students in 75th Street Corridor Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Freight services index hit record level in August Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Metro-North Railroad hosts rider forums Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Houston METRO adds Wi-Fi to select light-rail lines Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Hy-Tech, Alstom, STV, Schneider and HOTSTART (Oct. 16) Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Alstom, STV, Schneider and HOTSTART (Oct. 16) Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Technology update: Track geometry Thu, Oct 17, 2019
CSX posts higher earnings, record-low operating ratio in Q3 Thu, Oct 17, 2019
CSX posts higher earnings, record-low operating ratio in Q3 Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Slower freight-rail volume hit UP's bottom line in Q3 Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Slower freight-rail volume hit UP's bottom line in Q3 Thu, Oct 17, 2019
AAR honors leaders in hazardous material safety Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Norfolk Southern reports environmental, economic growth Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Norfolk Southern reports environmental, economic growth Thu, Oct 17, 2019
U.S. railroads haul more petroleum, chemicals in Week 41 Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway to end Jim Thorpe rides over tax dispute Thu, Oct 17, 2019
LA Metro to solicit public input on Crenshaw light-rail extension Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Metra, UP to close Evanston ticket office Thu, Oct 17, 2019
NRC chairman's column: Register for NRC Conference, NRC/REMSA exhibition Fri, Oct 18, 2019
KCS posts record Q3 revenue despite flat carload volume Fri, Oct 18, 2019
KCS posts record Q3 revenue despite flat carload volume Fri, Oct 18, 2019
OIG: Amtrak could save millions by improving on-time performance Fri, Oct 18, 2019
NJ Transit advances track-side canal fill Fri, Oct 18, 2019
MBTA to pilot Boston-Foxborough commuter-rail service Fri, Oct 18, 2019
ASLRRA: Cummings understood rail industry's importance Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Canadian Pacific announces 2019 Holiday Train tour Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Canadian Pacific announces 2019 Holiday Train tour Fri, Oct 18, 2019
VIA Rail logs holiday ridership boost Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Rail supplier news from Cummins, Logistec, Masabi, VisioStack, Microdrones and REMSA (Oct. 18) Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Equipment update: Surfacing and tamping Mon, Oct 21, 2019
USDOT rolls out LNG-by-rail rule Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Virginia Railway Express CEO Allen to step down Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Georgia DOT seeks input on environmental statement for proposed high-speed rail corridor expansion Mon, Oct 21, 2019
LA Metro's Blue light-rail line to reopen as 'A Line' Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Long Island Rail Road eliminates grade crossing Mon, Oct 21, 2019
NARS names Tisa president Mon, Oct 21, 2019
North Carolina DOT seeks input on Kannapolis Station platform construction Mon, Oct 21, 2019
ASLRRA adds Tech Mahindra to PTC provider list Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Mantle Ridge sells most of its stake in CSX Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Mantle Ridge sells most of its stake in CSX Tue, Oct 22, 2019
MTA logs rail ridership increases Tue, Oct 22, 2019
First State Investments completes Patriot Rail acquisition Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Coos Bay port completes first phase of rail tunnel project Tue, Oct 22, 2019
UP awards $5.3 million in community grants Tue, Oct 22, 2019
UP awards $5.3 million in community grants Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Valley Metro begins Phoenix light-rail construction Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Tri-Rail to increase fares next year Tue, Oct 22, 2019
PennDOT reopens Mount Joy Station Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Norfolk Southern's Q3 revenue, income fall on lower volume Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Norfolk Southern's Q3 revenue, income fall on lower volume Wed, Oct 23, 2019
CN delivers 'strong' Q3 results despite softening economy Wed, Oct 23, 2019
CN delivers 'strong' Q3 results despite softening economy Wed, Oct 23, 2019
AAR, GoRail honor Sen. Reed with rail achievement award Wed, Oct 23, 2019
CalSTA seeks grant applicants for transit, intercity rail projects Wed, Oct 23, 2019
FRA seeks applicants for rail trespass-enforcement grants Wed, Oct 23, 2019
APTA opposes proposed transit infrastructure funding cuts Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Rail labor groups ask court to stop NMB rule change Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Rail supplier news from Hitachi, Transdev, Tideworks, TranSystems, HNTB, WSP and Schneider (Oct. 22) Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Canadian Pacific posts record revenue, operating ratio in Q3 Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Canadian Pacific posts record revenue, operating ratio in Q3 Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Microsoft to host Pacific Northwest high-speed rail summit Thu, Oct 24, 2019
AAR recognizes CSX's Zacker for environmental excellence Thu, Oct 24, 2019
North American rail traffic slump continues Thu, Oct 24, 2019
PANYNJ logs all-time high cargo volumes in August Thu, Oct 24, 2019
ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill crosses threshold for House support Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Denver RTD labor shortage may lead to rail service cuts Thu, Oct 24, 2019
BNSF to launch tie replacement project on Metra line Thu, Oct 24, 2019
OmniTRAX short line completes PTC project in Illinois Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Hudson Tunnel Project begins new phase Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Sound Transit breaks ground on downtown Redmond light-rail service Fri, Oct 25, 2019
ARCI: Rail-car orders lag in Q3 Fri, Oct 25, 2019
BART to develop rail-to-airport incentive program Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Jaxport sets new cargo records in 2019 Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Metro Transit-St. Louis expands monitored light-rail access project Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Rail supplier news from Hy-Tech, Greenbrier, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Abloy (Oct. 25) Fri, Oct 25, 2019
PANYNJ OKs billions in funding for AirTrain, PATH projects Mon, Oct 28, 2019
STB: U.S. Class I workforce down in September Mon, Oct 28, 2019
CTA proposes $5B capital budget for 2020-24 Mon, Oct 28, 2019
AAR, ASLRRA comment on proposed reg changes for truck drivers Mon, Oct 28, 2019
Sound Transit identifies additional routes for light-rail extension project Mon, Oct 28, 2019
Unifor begins VIA Rail employee contract negotiations Mon, Oct 28, 2019
Norfolk Southern to restore rail service over Grand River Bridge Mon, Oct 28, 2019
KC Streetcar to expand Saturday service year-round Mon, Oct 28, 2019
Regional Rail to acquire Pinsly's Florida short lines Tue, Oct 29, 2019
Amtrak names Predmore to succeed Hylander as chief safety officer Tue, Oct 29, 2019
MTA solicits vendor proposals for agency reorganization plan Tue, Oct 29, 2019
FRA seeks grant applicants for maglev projects Tue, Oct 29, 2019
TransLink to test multimodal fare card Tue, Oct 29, 2019
NYC marks subway's 115th anniversary Tue, Oct 29, 2019
WTS-Atlanta names MARTA’s Parker ‘Man of the Year’ Tue, Oct 29, 2019
New Orleans RTA to improve streetcar station accessibility Tue, Oct 29, 2019
CP explores growth with short lines, transload operators at 'Connect' conference Wed, Oct 30, 2019
CP explores growth with short lines, transload operators at 'Connect' conference Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Teamsters members consider November strike against CN Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Teamsters members consider November strike against CN Wed, Oct 30, 2019
KCS releases latest sustainability report Wed, Oct 30, 2019
KCS releases latest sustainability report Wed, Oct 30, 2019
ASLRRA expands disaster planning resources for short lines Wed, Oct 30, 2019
MTA marks resiliency construction milestone with Coney Island Yard Complex Wed, Oct 30, 2019
NJ Transit expands conflict de-escalation training Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Cap Metro to resume downtown Austin rail service Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Rail supplier news from MUL, Operail, TRB, CAF, Schneider and WAGO (Oct. 30) Wed, Oct 30, 2019
U.S. freight railroads log another traffic decline Thu, Oct 31, 2019
BNSF identifies six rail-served industrial sites ready for development Thu, Oct 31, 2019
BNSF identifies six rail-served industrial sites ready for development Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Long Island Rail Road commissions PTC on four branches Thu, Oct 31, 2019
PANYNJ's port, ExpressRail, PATH set records in 2019's first nine months Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Cleveland RTA awarded state funds for rail-car replacement Thu, Oct 31, 2019
NJ Transit enters MOU to advance North Brunswick train station project Thu, Oct 31, 2019
BART begins pre-revenue operations on Berryessa extension Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Progress Rail, Loram announce acquisitions Thu, Oct 31, 2019

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