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April, 2019
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Cuomo taps Foye as MTA chairman Mon, Apr 1, 2019
CTA wraps up Belmont Blue Gateway modernization project Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Norfolk Southern touts growth, operating results in 2018 annual report Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Norfolk Southern touts growth, operating results in 2018 annual report Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Canadian government names VIA Rail CEO, directors Mon, Apr 1, 2019
CN slates capex projects for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Mon, Apr 1, 2019
CN slates capex projects for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Short Line Safety Institute names new research director Mon, Apr 1, 2019
WMATA preps for summer platform improvements Mon, Apr 1, 2019
BLET, Louisville & Indiana reach tentative labor agreement Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Purple Line light-rail project obtains $120M in federal funding Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Amtrak names Harris EVP, chief marketing officer Tue, Apr 2, 2019
CN outlines Ontario capex projects, reaches tentative pacts with Unifor Tue, Apr 2, 2019
CN outlines Ontario capex projects, reaches tentative pacts with Unifor Tue, Apr 2, 2019
SEPTA calls on public officials to address transit funding Tue, Apr 2, 2019
RTA: Tie production, purchases rose in January Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Port of Muskogee obtains grant for rail upgrade project Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Canadian Transportation Agency seeks public review of proposed regs Tue, Apr 2, 2019
West Coast Railway receives funding to preserve heritage railway Tue, Apr 2, 2019
WMATA seeks lease for DC headquarters Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Denver's RTD to open G Line this month Wed, Apr 3, 2019
OmniTRAX honors short lines for safety culture, performance in 2018 Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Reading & Northern promotes Berndt, Geschwindt to VP Wed, Apr 3, 2019
AAPA posthumously honors Cernak for port industry service Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Virginia transportation board seeks feedback on proposed projects Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Rail Passengers Association honor senators for preserving Southwest route Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Rail News from SNC-Lavalin, SYSTRA, AECOM, EnviroServe, HNTB and Railway Interchange (April 3) Wed, Apr 3, 2019
U.S. carload, intermodal volumes fell in March Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Amtrak needs better data to manage real estate, inspector general says Thu, Apr 4, 2019
LA Metro completes $172M rail maintenance facility Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Illinois panel calls for $250 million in crossing safety improvements Thu, Apr 4, 2019
New York state budget calls for 'congestion pricing' to support MTA Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Saint-Laurent Council seeks to connect light-rail project to VIA Rail station Thu, Apr 4, 2019
U.S. Rail Holdings petitions STB to restore rail service on out-of-service corridor Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Supplier news from Alstom, SFK, Tealinc, Stantec and SPRING (April 4) Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Amtrak, developers OK master development pact for Baltimore Penn Station Fri, Apr 5, 2019
Virgin Trains USA unveils Brightline rebranding at Miami rail station Fri, Apr 5, 2019
3i Group invests in Regional Rail to support growth Fri, Apr 5, 2019
CTA completes camera installation on rail system Fri, Apr 5, 2019
SC Port Authority logs record container volume in March Fri, Apr 5, 2019
NJ Transit seeks developers for Matawan station TOD Fri, Apr 5, 2019
MTA Metro-North grants five new leases Fri, Apr 5, 2019
Rail supplier news from Pandrol, Thales, Bombardier, STV, DSC and Siemens (April 5) Fri, Apr 5, 2019
STB to review petition to amend rail performance reporting rules Mon, Apr 8, 2019
FTA, DART slates meetings on proposed D2 Subway Mon, Apr 8, 2019
Port of Beaumont opens terminal overpass to improve traffic flow Mon, Apr 8, 2019
Sound Transit East Link construction reaches halfway point Mon, Apr 8, 2019
Texas lawmakers endorse high-speed rail project in STB letter Mon, Apr 8, 2019
SEPTA revamps fare evasion enforcement Mon, Apr 8, 2019
SMART TD's Whitaker succeeds Wier as VP Mon, Apr 8, 2019
SCAG appoints Ajise executive director Mon, Apr 8, 2019
From the editor: Railroads plan to spend more on infrastructure upkeep this year Tue, Apr 9, 2019
ASLRRA bestows individual safety, service awards at Orlando conference Tue, Apr 9, 2019
CN schedules rail projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee and Wisconsin Tue, Apr 9, 2019
CN schedules rail projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee and Wisconsin Tue, Apr 9, 2019
PATCO concludes rail car overhaul project Tue, Apr 9, 2019
NS diverts Missouri traffic due to flooding Tue, Apr 9, 2019
NS diverts Missouri traffic due to flooding Tue, Apr 9, 2019
WMATA begins anti-harassment campaign Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Ohio panel calls for grade crossing improvements by NS, short lines Tue, Apr 9, 2019
TriMet starts track grinding project Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Caltrain oversight board adds Walton as member Tue, Apr 9, 2019
In memoriam: Former Amtrak leader Joseph Boardman Wed, Apr 10, 2019
ASLRRA bestows more awards, installs officers at annual meeting Wed, Apr 10, 2019
NTSB: Train struck CSX workers walking on active track Wed, Apr 10, 2019
NTSB: Train struck CSX workers walking on active track in 2017 Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Ironhorse Resources acquires Tennessee short lines Wed, Apr 10, 2019
VTA makes final recommendations for transit service plan Wed, Apr 10, 2019
UTA wraps up double tracking project on Salt Lake City streetcar line Wed, Apr 10, 2019
RAC, Transport Canada agree to cut locomotive emissions Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Texas Deepwater to refurbish Houston rail terminal Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Rail supplier news Trackmobile, Greenbrier, Tai Ginsberg, TPSC, NXP and RSI (April 10) Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Passenger-rail systems step up the pace to replace their aging fleets Thu, Apr 11, 2019
FTA allows Sound Transit to advance Federal Way light-rail extension Thu, Apr 11, 2019
U.S. railroads logged fewer carloads, intermodal units in Week 14 Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Operation Lifesaver: Crossing collisions, rail trespass casualties rose in 2018 Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Union Pacific to mark transcontinental railroad anniversary Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Union Pacific to mark transcontinental railroad anniversary Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Ontario's new transit plan includes subway expansions Thu, Apr 11, 2019
TSA appoints rail members to transportation security committee Thu, Apr 11, 2019
MTA logs subway performance improvements Thu, Apr 11, 2019
SFMTA to end switchbacks on light-rail line Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Railroads continue to tap drone technology to inspect track, bridges Fri, Apr 12, 2019
BNSF receives FAA exemption to advance drone operations Fri, Apr 12, 2019
BNSF receives FAA exemption to advance drone operations Fri, Apr 12, 2019
STB to hold hearing on Class Is' demurrage, accessorial charges Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Virginia Railway Express now running all trains under PTC Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Preferred Freezer to build new rail-served warehouse in Virginia Fri, Apr 12, 2019
DART renames three stations Fri, Apr 12, 2019
In memoriam: former BLET leaders Knorek, Kertesz Fri, Apr 12, 2019
AAPA calls for long-term funding for port maintenance Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Rail supplier news RailWorks, RGCX, Pandrol, Simmons Machine, Alstom and CenterRails (April 12) Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Rail technology update: PTC solutions Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Progressive Railroading names 25 Rising Stars for 2019 Mon, Apr 15, 2019
FTA allows Valley Metro to advance Phoenix light-rail extension Mon, Apr 15, 2019
CSX set to break ground on Carolina Connector project Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Inside BNSF’s advanced drone inspection operation Mon, Apr 15, 2019
CSX set to break ground on Carolina Connector project Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Inside BNSF’s advanced drone inspection operation Mon, Apr 15, 2019
BART General Manager Crunican to retire Mon, Apr 15, 2019
CN budgets $80 million in capex projects for Minnesota Mon, Apr 15, 2019
CN budgets $80 million in capex projects for Minnesota Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Herrin Railroad seeks to operate Illinois rail service Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Montreal transit agency reports increased ridership in 2018 Mon, Apr 15, 2019
BNSF Logistics recognizes suppliers for excellence Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Suppliers and service providers talk cybersecurity challenges, potential solutions Tue, Apr 16, 2019
ASLRRA annual meeting: A time to address industry issues, honor award winners Tue, Apr 16, 2019
CN to appeal Canadian agency's ruling on freight-rail service Tue, Apr 16, 2019
CN to appeal Canadian agency's ruling on freight-rail service Tue, Apr 16, 2019
APTA: U.S. rail ridership fell in 2018 Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Ohio introduces two-person crew bill; AAR's Jefferies opposes federal legislation Tue, Apr 16, 2019
PANYNJ appoints Ruda director Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Secure Rail adds McKenney to conference agenda Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Amtrak to expand Acela Express weekend service Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Metra Police launch reporting app Tue, Apr 16, 2019
LIRR begins construction to eliminate grade crossing Tue, Apr 16, 2019
2019 MOW Spending Report: Transit Rail Infrastructure Investments Wed, Apr 17, 2019
CSX reports record Q1 results, OR falls below 60 Wed, Apr 17, 2019
CSX reports record Q1 results, OR falls below 60 Wed, Apr 17, 2019
KCS posts 'strong' Q1 results Wed, Apr 17, 2019
KCS posts 'strong' Q1 results Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Sound Transit begins construction prep for light-rail extension Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Transport Canada announces funding for rail-safety improvements Wed, Apr 17, 2019
NS introduces new mobile app for shippers Wed, Apr 17, 2019
NS introduces new mobile app for shippers Wed, Apr 17, 2019
GO Transit adds express train service Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Trinity Railway Express creates bus link to DFW Airport Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Rail supplier news from RailComm, Koppers, Quandel, Schneider, Knight Nicastro and A. Stucki (April 17) Wed, Apr 17, 2019
UP touts Q1 results, operating performance Thu, Apr 18, 2019
UP touts Q1 results, operating performance Thu, Apr 18, 2019
CN launches pilot project using electric trucks Thu, Apr 18, 2019
CN launches pilot project using electric trucks Thu, Apr 18, 2019
NJ Transit to restore service of Atlantic City Rail Line Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Cleveland RTA rail fleet recommended for replacement Thu, Apr 18, 2019
U.S. railroads' carload volume up, intermodal down in Week 15 Thu, Apr 18, 2019
North Carolina wraps up Sugar Creek Road grade separation project Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Ontario pauses high-speed rail funding Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, WAVE, Cambridge Systematics, Photector, Burns and NRC (April 18) Thu, Apr 18, 2019
DHS announces FY2019 preparedness grant opportunities Mon, Apr 22, 2019
New Brunswick Southern Railway fined for safety violations Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Metra resurrects plans for two new stations Mon, Apr 22, 2019
CN announces capex projects for Mississippi, Kentucky Mon, Apr 22, 2019
CN announces capex projects for Mississippi, Kentucky Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Secure Rail announces new sessions on cybersecurity Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Denver RTD tests trains on future commuter-rail line Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Trinity Metro appoints Arjanen rail COO Mon, Apr 22, 2019
San Diego transit agency kicks off light-rail vehicle rollout Mon, Apr 22, 2019
USDOT: $900 million available for FY19 BUILD grants Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Amtrak names Newman EVP of planning, strategy Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Union Pacific 'pauses' Brazos Yard construction Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Union Pacific 'pauses' Brazos Yard construction Tue, Apr 23, 2019
MTA issues RFP for solar power development Tue, Apr 23, 2019
STB: U.S. Class I employment fell in March Tue, Apr 23, 2019
FRA, NHTSA kick off grade-crossing safety campaign Tue, Apr 23, 2019
WMATA creates plan to reduce energy usage Tue, Apr 23, 2019
FTA proposes changes to joint project development guidance Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Norfolk Southern sets multiple records in Q1, announces new appointments Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Norfolk Southern sets multiple records in Q1, announces new appointments Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Canadian Pacific posts revenue, income growth in Q1 Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Canadian Pacific posts revenue, income growth in Q1 Wed, Apr 24, 2019
LA Metro gains FTA approval to advance Purple Line extension's third section Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Port of Coos Bay close to reopening swing-span bridge to rail traffic Wed, Apr 24, 2019
South Coast Rail's finance plan, federal permit in hand Wed, Apr 24, 2019
OmniTRAX short line inaugurates new Tier 4 locomotive Wed, Apr 24, 2019
NICTD set to start East Chicago Station platform work next week Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Rail supplier news from HNTB, IntegriCo, Transit Wireless, CloudMoyo, Altoona Pipe, SPRING and RSI (April 24) Wed, Apr 24, 2019
U.S. rail traffic decline continued in Week 16 Thu, Apr 25, 2019
CREATE partners plan groundbreaking, assign designer for projects Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Toyota honors BNSF for rail logistics excellence Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Toyota honors BNSF for rail logistics excellence Thu, Apr 25, 2019
G&W's Georgia Central Railway to serve Plastic Express distribution center Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Wabtec taps Santana to succeed Betler as top exec Thu, Apr 25, 2019
AAR honors CSX's Van Tassel with Chafee Award Thu, Apr 25, 2019
DART selects Jacobs as design consultant for Cotton Belt rail project Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Valley Metro opens new light-rail station Thu, Apr 25, 2019
WMATA selects office building sites in Maryland, Virginia Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Norfolk Southern serves new rail transfer facility in New York Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Norfolk Southern serves new rail transfer facility in New York Fri, Apr 26, 2019
NJ Transit installs chief customer experience officer, prequalifies bridge project contractors Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Amtrak OIG investigation leads to settlement in alleged bid rigging Fri, Apr 26, 2019
APTA kicks off public transportation awareness event Fri, Apr 26, 2019
TriMet advances Red Line projects Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, Trinity, Wabtec, Saft, STV, Focused Technology, LRW and NRC (April 26) Fri, Apr 26, 2019
U.S. lawmakers talk short-line tax credit, trade issues with rail suppliers Fri, Apr 26, 2019
TSA's Lamb to present at Secure Rail Conference Fri, Apr 26, 2019
ARCI: Mixed results for Q1 rail-car orders, deliveries Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Genesee & Wyoming opens bulk transfer facility in California Mon, Apr 29, 2019
New York City Transit starts tunnel work for L project Mon, Apr 29, 2019
CN offers mobile app for truckers at intermodal terminals Mon, Apr 29, 2019
CN offers mobile app for truckers at intermodal terminals Mon, Apr 29, 2019
SEPTA, VTA seek public input on proposed budgets Mon, Apr 29, 2019
CTA caps off preparatory trackwork for major RPM project Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Port of Longview initiates rail study, taps Clay to head business development Mon, Apr 29, 2019
United Rail elects former STB Chair Elliott to its board Mon, Apr 29, 2019
2019 MOW Spending: Transit Rail Infrastructure Investments Tue, Apr 30, 2019
2019 MOW Spending: Freight Rail Infrastructure Investments Tue, Apr 30, 2019
CN weathers historical cold temps in Q1 to set revenue, traffic records Tue, Apr 30, 2019
CN weathers historical cold temps in Q1 to set revenue, traffic records Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Pennsylvania DOT OKs funding for 27 freight-rail projects Tue, Apr 30, 2019
G&W posts higher Q1 EPS despite flooding, severe weather Tue, Apr 30, 2019
STB task force recommends changing rate review policies Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Port of LA proposes new center to strengthen cybersecurity Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Reiskin resigns as SFMTA's transportation director Tue, Apr 30, 2019
TransLink's 2018 performance review shows ridership strides Tue, Apr 30, 2019
LA Metro to mark Union Station's 80th anniversary Tue, Apr 30, 2019

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