DART readies airport LRT link

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) said Wednesday, July 9, 2014 that it and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport “are making final preparations on the last segment of the Orange Line, which arrives at the new D/FW Airport Station on Monday, Aug. 18.”

Vancouver port adds agricultural shipping capacity

Canadian federal transport officials and others on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, celebrated the completion of work which expanded rail unloading capacity at West Coast Reduction Ltd.’s facilities at Port Metro Vancouver in British Columbia.

Petition demands San Antonio streetcar vote

The latest challenge to a proposed streetcar system for San Antonio comes with the filing of a petition which, if passing muster, will mandate a vote on the project this November.

Indiana Rail Road touts increased train speeds

The Indiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) said Tuesday, July 8, 2014 it will increase the speed limit for trains to 30 mph for the portion of its mainline between West Street and Stop 11 Road, beginning July 15.

Met Council, Minneapolis find LRT compromise

Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council jointly announced Tuesday, July 8, 2014, a “tentative agreement” to proceed with the planned development of the Southwest Light Rail Project, linking downtown Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, Minn.

Los Angeles: For rail, and for real

Dramatically debunking the onus of “car-culture” status, Los Angeles is on the move to move more of its area residents with numerous rail options.

LACMTA taps J.L. Patterson for track project

J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc. (JLP) said it has been awarded a $6.5 million contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for finalizing the design of a double track project along Metrolink’s Ventura County Line, north of Los Angeles.

U.S. freight traffic wraps up good June

U.S. freight traffic scored gains in the final full week of June ending June 28, 2014, capping off a full month of advances, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday, July 3.

Florida county pro-LRT group eyes referendum

Pro-rail forces backing light rail transit in Pinellas County, Fla., are actively generating publicity and reaching out to voters prior to an election this November seeking approval for the first LRT system in the Tampa Bay region.

TransWorks, Raven Logistics form alliance

TransWorks and Raven Logistics said Thursday, July 3, 2014 they have formed a strategic alliance “that provides freight customers the benefits of a one-stop shop for managing transportation by either rail or truck.”

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