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Kenosha nears OK for new streetcar route
Written by: Douglas John BowenThough distracted and delayed by months of negotiation, objection, and caution, the Kenosha, Wis., City Council reportedly is close to approving a preferred route to...
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CN hails 11 firms as sustainability leaders
Written by: Douglas John BowenCanadian National on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 recognized 11 of its intermodal customers "for their sustainability practices that are aligned with the objectives of the CN...
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Siemens lands San Francisco LRV contract
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has awarded Siemens a $648 million contract for 175 S200-SF light rail vehicles for its Muni...
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New York Air Brake marks 125 years
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefSeptember 2014 marks the start of a year-long New York Air Brake celebration “honoring 125 years of making freight railroads safer and more productive,”...
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For FEC, intermodal expansion
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFlorida East Coast Railway (FECR) is increasing its intermodal capacity by adding new equipment, and is expanding its services to include intermodal...
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FRA releases All Aboard Florida DEIS for public comment
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Orlando to West Palm Beach section (Phase...
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STB backs short line on propane terminal
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Surface Transportation Board on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, ruled in favor of a short line railroad seeking to build a propane storage facility in North Grafton, Mass.,...
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Seeing Machines, EMD sign pact
Written by: Douglas John BowenSeeing Machines Ltd. said Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 it "has signed a strategic agreement with Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD), a subsidiary of Progress Rail Services...
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STB awards contract for rate regulation options
Written by: Douglas John BowenThe Surface Transportation Board said it has awarded a contract to InterVISTAS Consulting LLC (InterVISTAS) "to conduct an independent analysis that evaluates potential...
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Metra revamps bicycle policy
Written by: Douglas John BowenChicagoland's Metra announced Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 that it is revising its "Bikes on Trains" policy to replace bans during exceptionally busy periods with "warning...
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Kenosha OKs new streetcar route
Written by: Douglas John BowenIn a 10-to-5 vote, the Kenosha, Wis., City Council approved an expansion of the city's streetcar operations, in essence adding a north-south line layered over its existing...
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In MTA capital plan, M-9s for Metro-North
Written by: Douglas John BowenProspects for Metro-North appear good for the railroad to acquire M-9 electric multiple-unit (EMU) equipment under parent Metropolitan Transportation Authority's upcoming...
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Transbay transit hub plan imperiled
Written by: Douglas John BowenAggressive plans for San Francisco's Transbay Transit Center, which include accommodations for improved Caltrain service and a terminus for California high speed rail, are...
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Ferromex, Ferrosur add to SD70ACe fleet
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefFerrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. (Ferromex) and Ferrocarril del Sureste S.A. de C.V. (Ferrosur), which are owned by Grupo México (Union Pacific has a...
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San Francisco taps Brookville for PCC rebuilds
Written by: Douglas John BowenBrookville Equipment Corp. said Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 it and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) have agreed to terms "for the rebuild of 16...
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HDR lands Columbia Pike streetcar contract
Written by: Douglas John BowenArlington County, Va., has selected HDR Inc. for preliminary design and engineering work for its 7.4-mile Columbia Pike Streetcar Line, serving both Arlington and Fairfax...
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H Street streetcar targets November startup
Written by: Douglas John BowenWashington, D.C.'s H Street/Benning Road streetcar line, beset by delays, now is expected to begin revenue service in November, according to the District Department of...
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CN sells Georgetown-Kitchener line segment to Metrolinx
Written by: William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefMetrolinx, the Province of Ontario’s regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), is purchasing the 33-mile...
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Record intermodal paces U.S. freight gains
Written by: Douglas John BowenU.S. freight rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 20, 2014 kept rising from levels of a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported Thursday, Sept. 25. As...
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WMATA's Sarles to step down
Written by: Douglas John BowenWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager and CEO Richard Ssrles says he will step down from his post in mid-January 2015, completing four...
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