Railroad News

November, 2019
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Freight railroads launch new bargaining round with unions Fri, Nov 1, 2019
Union Pacific implements PTC on 93 percent of route miles Fri, Nov 1, 2019
Alberta to ease production limits on oil if it's shipped by rail Fri, Nov 1, 2019
NDTA honors Anacostia Rail for military support Fri, Nov 1, 2019
Secure Rail seeks presenters for 2020 conference in Chicago Fri, Nov 1, 2019
NYCT launches debris inspection blitz Fri, Nov 1, 2019
APTA hails Senate action to stop public transit funding cuts Fri, Nov 1, 2019
Rail supplier news from Alstom, The Andersons, Thales, Abloy and IMC (Nov. 1) Fri, Nov 1, 2019
Rail union execs announce bargaining coalition's members Mon, Nov 4, 2019
IANA: Intermodal downturn continued in Q3 Mon, Nov 4, 2019
LA Metro seeks contractor to develop Sepulveda Transit Corridor project Mon, Nov 4, 2019
North Carolina and Virginia Railroad upgrades infrastructure to handle heavier cars Mon, Nov 4, 2019
Brightline to build station at PortMiami Mon, Nov 4, 2019
Twin Cities’ Met Council Chair Slawik resigns Mon, Nov 4, 2019
Missouri port authority awarded federal grant to repair flood-damaged rail infrastructure Mon, Nov 4, 2019
KC Streetcar begins passenger service on newest car Mon, Nov 4, 2019
BNSF posts higher Q3 operating income, lower revenue Tue, Nov 5, 2019
BNSF posts higher Q3 operating income, lower revenue Tue, Nov 5, 2019
CN serves new Saskatchewan intermodal terminal Tue, Nov 5, 2019
MBTA awards contract for Natick Center Station project Tue, Nov 5, 2019
CN serves new Saskatchewan intermodal terminal Tue, Nov 5, 2019
Port of Virginia launches 55-foot dredging project Tue, Nov 5, 2019
NYCT wraps up two station accessibility projects Tue, Nov 5, 2019
Bill would make Amtrak's no-smoking policy federal law Tue, Nov 5, 2019
TransLink seeks public feedback on Surrey Langley SkyTrain project Tue, Nov 5, 2019
USDOT officials break ground on new Volpe Center research facility Tue, Nov 5, 2019
BR&L President Cary cites ways to succeed in railroading Tue, Nov 5, 2019
CN logged record grain shipments in October Wed, Nov 6, 2019
CN logged record grain shipments in October Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Louisville & Indiana Railroad overpass project begins in Columbus Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Houston voters OK $3.5B in borrowing for transit, rail expansion projects Wed, Nov 6, 2019
MBTA board calls for commuter-rail electrification Wed, Nov 6, 2019
U.S. Rep. Granger recognized for rail policy leadership Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Metro-North advances PTC on 90 percent of Hudson Line Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Montreal transit agency selects Blue Line extension station architects Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Rail supplier news from Keolis, Universal Logistics, Focused Technology, NYAB, Railroad Software and CARS (Nov. 6) Wed, Nov 6, 2019
U.S. freight-rail traffic downturn continued through October Thu, Nov 7, 2019
USDOT awards grant for Jaxport terminal improvements Thu, Nov 7, 2019
CSX joins TradeLens shipping information platform Thu, Nov 7, 2019
CSX joins TradeLens shipping information platform Thu, Nov 7, 2019
FRA to offer $24 million in grants for intercity passenger-rail service Thu, Nov 7, 2019
BLET, Indiana Rail Road reach tentative agreement Thu, Nov 7, 2019
APTA: Public transit won at the polls Thu, Nov 7, 2019
San Diego MTS trolley drives ridership spike Thu, Nov 7, 2019
Metra opens new Cary Station Thu, Nov 7, 2019
BUILD grants awarded to rail-related projects in Illinois, Hawaii Fri, Nov 8, 2019
USDOT extends funding deadline for Quad Cities-Chicago Amtrak route Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Connecticut governor to invest $6.2 billion in rail Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Ohio panel directs short lines to improve grade crossings in Clark, Crawford counties Fri, Nov 8, 2019
BLET members ratify pacts with Transit America, Louisville & Indiana Railroad Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Sound Transit to host public meeting on Federal Way light-rail project Fri, Nov 8, 2019
New Orleans RTA restores streetcar service Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Rail supplier news from Duos, Alstom, Wabtec and Ayers Electronic (Nov. 8) Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Amtrak logged record ridership, revenue for FY2019 Mon, Nov 11, 2019
California high-speed rail receives environmental clearance into Bakersfield Mon, Nov 11, 2019
BUILD grant to help fund rail transload facility near Spokane airport Mon, Nov 11, 2019
Metra OKs 2020 budget, capital plan Mon, Nov 11, 2019
OmniTRAX joins chemistry council's 'Responsible Care' initiative Mon, Nov 11, 2019
NYCT taps Rumph to lead track inspection Mon, Nov 11, 2019
FTA honors Indiana commuter-rail district for environmental documentation Mon, Nov 11, 2019
NRF: Retail imports to see final tariff-driven surge of 2019 Mon, Nov 11, 2019
From the editor: Short-line railroad deals continue apace Tue, Nov 12, 2019
From the editor: Short-line railroad deals continue apace Tue, Nov 12, 2019
From the editor: Short-line railroad deals continue apace Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Canadian Pacific targets longer grain trains, another banner crop year Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Canadian Pacific targets longer grain trains, another banner crop year Tue, Nov 12, 2019
CN's James Street swing bridge reopens after long legal battle Tue, Nov 12, 2019
CN's James Street swing bridge reopens after long legal battle Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Metro-North marks achievements under 'Way Ahead' transformation plan Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Santa Clara VTA pilots safety railing on light-rail line Tue, Nov 12, 2019
MARTA marks 40th anniversary of rail service Tue, Nov 12, 2019
SamTrans’ Hartnett named most admired San Francisco CEO Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Ports of LA, Long Beach cite trade war for dip in October's cargo volume Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Denver RTD hires 50 rail, bus workers during labor shortage Tue, Nov 12, 2019
BART GM issues apology to rider handcuffed over food policy Tue, Nov 12, 2019
2019 Railroad Innovator Award profile: Kansas City Southern's Patrick Ottensmeyer Wed, Nov 13, 2019
2019 Railroad Innovator Award profile: Kansas City Southern's Patrick Ottensmeyer Wed, Nov 13, 2019
AAR: STB's proposed rate review rule is 'unlawful' Wed, Nov 13, 2019
USDOT announces $900 million in FY2019 BUILD grant awards Wed, Nov 13, 2019
BNSF names Arizona & California Railroad 'Short Line of the Year' Wed, Nov 13, 2019
CP logged record-breaking grain haul in October Wed, Nov 13, 2019
CP logged record-breaking grain haul in October Wed, Nov 13, 2019
KCS unveils new capital allocation policy Wed, Nov 13, 2019
KCS unveils new capital allocation policy Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Trinity Metro, Fort Worth partner to develop transit master plan Wed, Nov 13, 2019
DART contractors begin field construction on Silver rail line Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Tideworks, WSP and WAGO (Nov. 13) Wed, Nov 13, 2019
U.S. rail traffic fell in November's first week Thu, Nov 14, 2019
PANYNJ seeks public input on proposed 2020 operating, capital budgets Thu, Nov 14, 2019
ASLRRA honors Southern Region short lines for safety practices Thu, Nov 14, 2019
PATCO obtains BUILD grant to reopen Franklin Square Station Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Gov. Dunleavy names Petry, Shively to Alaska Railroad's board Thu, Nov 14, 2019
MTA taps McCord as chief transformation officer Thu, Nov 14, 2019
RailUSA sets out to start up, turn around short lines, regionals Thu, Nov 14, 2019
DART approves $9.6 million in Dallas street repairs Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Sound Transit drafts plan for connecting bus service to future light-rail station Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Rail technology: CN ups the automation ante Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Rail technology: CN ups the automation ante Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Toronto Transit Commission settles benefits fraud case Fri, Nov 15, 2019
FRA proposes rule requiring states to create grade-crossing action plans Fri, Nov 15, 2019
MARTA signs pact with Stadler to buy 254 rail cars Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Union Pacific names Williams board director Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Union Pacific names Williams board director Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Orange County authority OKs 10-year transportation plan Fri, Nov 15, 2019
CP paints locomotives to honor military veterans Fri, Nov 15, 2019
CP paints locomotives to honor military veterans Fri, Nov 15, 2019
San Francisco agency taps Tumlin to direct transportation services Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Metro Transit's Northstar service to turn 10 Fri, Nov 15, 2019
CN conductors, rail yard coordinators could strike as of Nov. 19 Mon, Nov 18, 2019
CN conductors, rail yard coordinators could strike as of Nov. 19 Mon, Nov 18, 2019
WMATA wraps up major escalator project Mon, Nov 18, 2019
MTA issues final proposed 2020 budget, four-year financial plan Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Pennsylvania OKs multimodal infrastructure projects for funding Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Dalton installed as VRE's acting CEO Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Georgia Ports Authority posts record container volume for October Mon, Nov 18, 2019
CTA aims to support small business contractors Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Rail supplier news from Stadler, Trinity Industries, Alstom and Huber+Suhner (Nov. 18) Mon, Nov 18, 2019
MOW technology update: Rail fasteners Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Tank-car repair, requalification work keeps repair shops busy Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Teamsters Canada: Strike begins at CN Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Teamsters Canada: Strike begins at CN Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Teamsters Canada: Strike begins at CN Tue, Nov 19, 2019
CN EVP Foster to resign, Reilly named interim successor Tue, Nov 19, 2019
CN EVP Foster to resign, Reilly named interim successor Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Santa Clara VTA pauses pre-revenue service on Berryessa extension Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Railway Association of Canada announces Environment Awards Tue, Nov 19, 2019
NYCT completes three-station renovation Tue, Nov 19, 2019
WMATA to sell corporate naming rights for planned Silver Line station Tue, Nov 19, 2019
BLET taps Fransen to succeed Fields as safety task force coordinator Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Valley Metro to prep track for Tempe Streetcar 'tie-in' project Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Commentary: Surface transportation program reauthorization crucial this Congress — by U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Chao highlights federal steps to improve grade-crossing safety Wed, Nov 20, 2019
MBTA advances Franklin Line double-track project Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Freightliner honored as 'Rail Freight Operator of the Year' Wed, Nov 20, 2019
NJ Transit boosts Newark light-rail service, names Taveras real estate chief Wed, Nov 20, 2019
North Carolina Railroad names Bell chairman Wed, Nov 20, 2019
LA Metro to eliminate tokens in favor of fare cards Wed, Nov 20, 2019
WSDOT seeks input on transportation improvement program Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Rail supplier news from CloudMoyo, BlackBerry, TekTracking, Cad Railway, WSP and EnviroServe (Nov. 20) Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Canadian Pacific to acquire Central Maine & Quebec Railway Thu, Nov 21, 2019
CN calls for binding arbitration to settle strike, Alberta calls on Trudeau to intervene Thu, Nov 21, 2019
CN calls for binding arbitration to settle strike, Alberta calls on Trudeau to intervene Thu, Nov 21, 2019
MTA hires Peloquin to be chief operating officer Thu, Nov 21, 2019
North American freight railroads post another traffic decline Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Kansas City Southern preps Holiday Express for tour Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Kansas City Southern preps Holiday Express for tour Thu, Nov 21, 2019
PANYNJ completes Jamaica Station lighting upgrade Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Sound Transit to change how it names light-rail lines Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Trinity Metro expands first, last mile options for rail riders Thu, Nov 21, 2019
SEPTA selects PennDOT Secretary Richards as new GM Fri, Nov 22, 2019
KCS names Kennedy to its board Fri, Nov 22, 2019
KCS names Kennedy to its board Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Montana Rail names Ollmann president Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Texas Central taps Mass. Electric for bullet train construction Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Union Pacific earns Gold Medallion for veteran support Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Union Pacific earns Gold Medallion for veteran support Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Senate bill would help Amtrak enforce passenger-rail preference law Fri, Nov 22, 2019
BART OKs contract to modernize Powell Street, Antioch stations Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Rail supplier news from HDI, MODE, SunteckTTS, Holland and Cylus (Nov. 22) Fri, Nov 22, 2019
CN now operating PTC on all required track Mon, Nov 25, 2019
FRA extends deadline for training standards rule Mon, Nov 25, 2019
RTD-Denver CEO Genova announces retirement Mon, Nov 25, 2019
OmniTRAX marks groundbreaking on A&R Logistics' export facility Mon, Nov 25, 2019
CTA OKs 2020 operating, capital budgets Mon, Nov 25, 2019
Montreal transit agency releases 2020 budget Mon, Nov 25, 2019
SacRT closes on first TOD sale Mon, Nov 25, 2019
NJ Transit advances rail-car storage facility project Mon, Nov 25, 2019
CN, union reach tentative pact to end strike Tue, Nov 26, 2019
CN, union reach tentative pact to end strike Tue, Nov 26, 2019
FRA: PTC now operating on 92 percent of route miles Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Long Island Rail Road commended for grade crossing safety Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Canadian Pacific to build transload facility in Montreal Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Canadian Pacific to build transload facility in Montreal Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Former short-line rail exec Gedney dies Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Toronto Transit Commission to retire streetcars Tue, Nov 26, 2019
BART to add train tracking feature to app Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Metro Transit-St. Louis, Lyft partner on last-mile solution for rail riders Tue, Nov 26, 2019
STB: U.S. Class I employment slide continued in October Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Iowa terminal to serve as Midwest hub for new intermodal service Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Caltrain ramps up electrification project Wed, Nov 27, 2019
APTA releases three-year strategic plan Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Ohio, Washington state regulators OK funds for grade-crossing projects Wed, Nov 27, 2019
LA Metro Regional Connector honored as ‘Project of the Year’ Wed, Nov 27, 2019
CREATE partners visit project sites with U.S. Rep. Garcia Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Rail supplier news from AECOM, Alstom, Saft, Moment, LAN and Ports America (Nov. 27) Wed, Nov 27, 2019

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