Canadian Transportation Agency to investigate possible freight rail problems in Vancouver

By The Canadian Press, CTV News; January 14, 2019 GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency will investigate possible problems…

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SmartTrack proceeding regardless of Metrolinx’s new ‘market driven’ approach to stations, Toronto mayor’s office says

By Ben Spurr, Transportation Reporter, The Toronto Star; January 11, 2019 Mayor John Tory’s office is offering assurances his SmartTrack…

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State counterterrorism panel calls for enhanced security at New York City’s Penn Station

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; January 16, 2019 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a state advisory panel’s recommendations…

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Amtrak works to modernize, speed up trains in busiest U.S. rail corridor

By David Shepardson, Reuters; January 11, 2019 ABOARD AMTRAK TRAIN 182 (Reuters) – Amtrak is gearing up to introduce new…

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As Indiana Governor Holcomb aims to cut Hoosier State, Lafayette leaders look to save the train … again

By Dave Bangert, Lafayette Journal & Courier; January 11, 2019 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis and Lafayette…

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Amtrak wants to bring passenger rail back to Rockford, Illinois

By Kristin Crowley, Evening News Anchor, WREX 13 NBC; January 15, 2019 ROCKFORD (WREX) – Amtrak wants to bring passenger…

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Governor Phil Murphy vowed to fix New Jersey Transit. A year later, can riders see it?

By Curtis Tate, North Jersey Record; January 14, 2019 It’s been a year since Gov. Phil Murphy took office, and…

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Video Interview: 2019 Railway Age Magazine Railroader of the Year – Jean-Jacques ‘JJ’ Ruest, Canadian National

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; January 11, 2019 CN President and CEO Jean-Jacques “JJ” Ruest, Railway Age’s…

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All Aboard Florida/Brightline/Virgin Trains USA celebrates one year of operation in South Florida

By David Burroughs, International Railway Journal; January 14, 2019 PRIVATELY-funded inter-city passenger operator Brightline celebrated one year of service on…

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Train ridership continues to fall in New Mexico

By Dan McKay, Staff Writer, Albuquerque Journal; January 14, 2019 SANTA FE – Ridership on New Mexico’s commuter rail system…

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German Rail: DB long-distance punctuality well below target in 2018

By Keith Fender, International Railway Journal; January 10, 2019 PUNCTUALITY on German Rail (DB) inter-city services continued to worsen in…

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Hawaii Auditor Says Premature Contracts Inflated Rail Costs

By AUDREY McAVOY, Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report; January 10, 2019 HONOLULU (AP) — Officials prematurely awarded contracts…

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San Francisco is adding so many new train cars, it’s considering turning the old ones into housing

By Aria Bendix, provided by Business Insider, mysanantonio.com; January 10, 2019 Public transit is undergoing a major overhaul in San…

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Maryland’s Purple Line will open at least a year late and delays will cost at least $215 million, contractor says

By Katherine Shaver, The Washington Post; January 10, 2019 The opening of Maryland’s Purple Line is at least a year…

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New York City: $60M contract will finally bring East Side Access to Grand Central

By Michelle Cohen, 6 Sqft; January 10, 2019 It was announced today that a $60.2 million contract to build the project that…

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The Daily CSX: Analyst downgrades CSX after big run

By Mark Basch, Contributing Writer, Jacksonville Daily Record; January 10, 2019 CSX Corp. has been the best performing Jacksonville-based company…

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VIA Rail Canada increased revenues over the holiday season

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; January 10, 2019: HIGHLIGHTSDecember 18, 2018 to January 7, 2019: Revenues$21.1 million VIA Rail cross-Canada…

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Texas: Commuters Riding The Rails As TEXRail Line Begins Service

By Yona Gavino, CBS DFW 11; January 10, 2019 FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – After a slight ‘derailment’ of its scheduled launch,…

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Denver: All 66 RTD commuter train cars to be sent for out-of-state repairs after crack found

By Krystyna Biassou, 9 News NBC; January 9, 2019 Every commuter train car in RTD’s fleet must be sent out…

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Bombardier to supply new generation of passenger rail cars for New Jersey

A press release from Bombardier Transportation; January 9, 2019: Multilevel III cars will feature new amenities designed to enhance the…

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Parks Canada responds to grain spills on Canadian Pacific Railway line

By Cathy Ellis, Rocky Mountain Outlook; January 10, 2019 BANFF – Parks Canada has responded to three significant grain spills…

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Big staff shakeup hits US Department Of Transportation

By SAM MINTZ, With help from Brianna Gurciullo and Lauren Gardner, Politico Morning Transportation; January 10, 2019 — DOT announced…

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Norfolk Southern facilitated over $1.5 billion in industrial development in 2018

A press release from Norfolk Southern Corporation; January 10, 2019: NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 10, 2019 – Norfolk Southern generated more…

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Transportation Openings and Construction Starts Planned for 2019

By Yonah Freemark, The Transport Politic; January 8, 2019 Despite recent declines in transit ridership in the U.S., the construction…

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Nashua, New Hampshire Group Says Light Rail Could Arrive by 2023

By Sarah Gibson, New Hampshire Public Radio; January 8, 2019 A rail transit group formed by the Nashua Mayor’s office…

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