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Short Line Safety Institute taps Machenberg for hazmat program director
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MxV Rail, India nonprofit center sign MOU for rail research
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CPKC takes delivery of 100th Tier 4 locomotive
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Cargo security bill would curb theft, lawmakers say
ASLRRA to induct Corman, McCaffrey, Smith into Hall of Fame
Norfolk Southern to serve new Eli Lilly plant in Alabama
Norfolk Southern recognizes 13 companies for sustainability efforts
CN set new grain haul record in November
IANA's board elects 2026 officers, members
FRA panel OKs waiver to allow automated track inspection
Cando Rail completes acquisition of Texas Deepwater Partners
MxV Rail, Korea Railroad Research Institute agree to share info
Former STB Chair Primus adds race discrimination to lawsuit against Trump
NTSB seeks applicants for transportation disaster assistance course
CN reports lowering emissions, train accident frequency
Indiana River & Rail Terminals expands Jeffersonville port capacity
Long Beach port to name Hacegaba next CEO
Seminole Gulf Railway's $18M project set to prep corridor for growth
Port NOLA appoints App chief commercial officer
Oklahoma DOT seeks public input on rail plan update
RAC honors leaders in safety, environmental innovation
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PSA Halifax adds Mediterranean service to CN-served port
BNSF asks STB to review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger conditions
Washington UTC OKs funds to improve seven rail crossings
U.S. freight-rail traffic slips 0.2% in Week 47
STB approves Fortress' acquisition of two short lines
Coast Guard: Cargo ship fire is contained near LA port
Norfolk Southern awards $100,000 grant to Chicago Police Foundation
PANYNJ Executive Director Cotton to retire in January
AAR recognizes 4 railroaders for environmental sustainability
Union Pacific, boilermakers OK post-merger job security pact
AASHTO elects Georgia DOT's McMurry as 2025-26 president
OIG: FTA oversight insufficient to verify Hurricane Sandy fund spending
NTSB advises workers to take precautions around unsecured rail cars
Norfolk Southern to provide $20 million toward fire sciences center in East Palestine
NTSB investigates fatal accident after train hits truck at rail crossing
AGs from three states endorse Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
North Carolina Railroad to help fund concrete pipe manufacturing plant
ASLRRA to participate in STB's review of UP-NS merger
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Union Pacific to serve new Lineage cold-storage site near Dallas
Conrail opens new rail bridge over Passaic River
Minnesota DOT seeks applicants for freight-rail improvement grants
CPKC recognizes 2 grain elevators for safety, efficiency
CREATE partners wrap up Forest Hill Flyover project
Railway carmen, Union Pacific reach job security agreement
Port Everglades' new 20-year plan calls for increased use of rail
Nine AGs say UP-NS merger would stifle competition
Norfolk Southern awards grant to rail education nonprofit HERE
PANYNJ proposes $45B capital plan, includes rail service improvements
CPKC, BLET approve tentative labor pact
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern shareholders approve proposed merger
U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 5% in Week 45
BNSF CEO Farmer comments on UP post-merger plan for intermodal lanes
Long Beach port: October cargo volume falls
NTSB to meet Nov. 18 to reveal cause of ship's collision with Key Bridge
Norfolk Southern, signalmen reach 5-year labor pact
National Conference of Firemen and Oilers agree to back UP-NS merger
Operation Lifesaver: 2025 safety campaign reached millions
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NTSB cautions workers about dangers of unsecured rail equipment
Maricopa County rejects BNSF's proposed map change for Phoenix rail hub
UP, NS shareholders to vote next week on merger plan
PANYNJ's rail moves rose in September
CSX, Watco collaborate on growth, service improvements
CN hauls record amounts of grain in October
CPKC reaches 13 collective bargaining agreements in US
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SeaPort Manatee reports record FY25 cargo
FEMA to fund security upgrades at Ports Indiana
BNSF adds Northern Lines, Columbia Basin railroads to short-line program
Rail carriers, BLET reach tentative labor pact
NTSB: UP conductor too close to track when killed by Metra train
Senators express concern about UP-NS merger's impact on ag producers
SLSI delivers 200th hazmat training event
CPKC, CN join BNSF in amping up opposition to UP-NS combo
Alabama Port, APM advance $131M berth construction
Idaho DOT seeks input on future of rail infrastructure
CSX, BNSF rank among Forbes' 'top employers'
AAR: U.S. freight-rail traffic falls 3.8% in Week 43
BLET, Western New York & Pennsylvania reach tentative labor pact
Arizona business leaders endorse BNSF's proposed Phoenix logistics park
Norfolk Southern serving GE Appliances via new intermodal link with UP
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NITL graduates inaugural class of Emerging Leaders
Port NOLA expands trade zone to include St. Tammany Parish
SEDA-COG rail authority to become independent next year
Tanco to expand liquid fertilizer terminal at Indiana port
Norfolk Southern reports mixed Q3 financial results
Pinsly leader Ratledge becomes small railroad rep on STB advisory council
Sen. Baldwin cites safety concerns to CPKC following second Wisconsin derailment in two years
UP drives up revenue and income, drives down operating ratio in Q3
Norfolk Southern achieves rail-car processing milestone at Bellevue Yard
Chemical manufacturers express rail merger concerns in letter to Trump
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MTA launches environmental review of proposed Interborough Express rail service
CSX, CREATE program launch first train over Forest Hill Flyover
LA port set cargo volume record in Q3
Pinsly starts up new short line in Alabama
Train crews miss too many signals, Canada safety board says
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Kentucky, Iowa OK funding for rail infrastructure projects
Pacific Harbor Line, Remora partner to develop carbon capture technology
STB confirms Mendocino Railway's status as federally regulated rail carrier
Port NOLA taps Laurie as CFO
CSX to serve future Owens Corning plant in Alabama
CN, Congebec to open cold-storage facility in Alberta
Rail supplier news from RailWorks, STV and Alstom
Retailers: Tariffs likely to slow U.S. imports through end of 2025
Norfolk Southern converts 1000th DC locomotive to AC
Pacific Harbor Line, Cliatt receive Maritime Industry Salute Award
PANYNJ breaks ground on new AirTrain system at Newark airport
CN logs record grain movement in September
Fink confirmed as FRA administrator
Port of Mobile: First vessel departs new deep channel
AAR: September rail volume tracks with uneven economy
South Dakota DOT solicits proposals for purchase or lease of Napa-Platte rail line
Operation Lifesaver issues 2024 annual report
Union Pacific locomotive engineers ratify 5-year labor pact
Philadelphia port acquires yard from Norfolk Southern
Port of LA issues RFP for container terminal pre-development
A. Stucki acquires Wheelworx
BRS rejects labor contract with rail carriers; BMWED ratifies pact with Alton & Southern
Primus sues Trump over dismissal from STB
BNSF calls on shippers to speak out on UP-NS deal
STB proposes eliminating some rail data reports, adding new ones
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STB solicits input on proposed schedule for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review
Short Line Training Center unveils six new courses
BLET, Teamsters call for tax exemptions for overtime pay
Union Pacific proposes constructing new rail line for polymer plant in Texas
North Carolina Railroad recognized for post-Helene recovery efforts
Port news from Washington state, Alabama and New Orleans
STB to consider clarifying ICC Termination Act's preemptions
CSX reopens Howard Street Tunnel, completes restoration of Blue Ridge Subdivision
Rail supplier news from GATX, PNW, COWI and NARBW
APM advances Port of Mobile container facility expansion
BTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail plummeted in July
Norfolk Southern rolls out automated system to measure track conditions
PennDOT solicits input on 2025 state rail plan
Metra reaches tentative pact with locomotive engineers
Port of Benton completes track, grade crossing upgrades
Ohio rail panel OKs $2.3M in grants for five rail projects
Lac-Megantic rail bypass project moves closer to construction
BTS reports rail industry's progress on tank car safety
STB Chair Fuchs provides update on pending procedures
Wabtec inks $4.2B locomotive order for Kazakhstan's national railway
SMART-TD endorses rail merger after securing jobs pact with Union Pacific
Local, state leaders call on Congress to support federal investment in freight rail
Report: Trump supports Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger
Rail supplier news from LRW, IEC Holden, Motor Coils and Dreamstar Lines
House T&I leaders call for improving public safety on transit systems
Saskatchewan, Wheatland Rail pursue short-line crossing safety project
Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad files STB notice to operate 2 Alabama rail lines
CN appoints Paquin to board of directors
Savage Tooele Railroad opens for business in Utah
SC Ports logged higher rail moves in August
R. J. Corman promotes Colyer, Tudor
Norfolk Southern's train inspection portals recognized for AI design
Safety board calls on Transport Canada to adopt automatic train control technology
Rail customers convey UP-NS merger concerns to STB
Mississippi DOT wraps up 9 grade crossing improvements
North Carolina Railroad calls for 'Build Ready' grant applications
Rail carriers reach tentative pact with SMART-TD
Brightline Florida, HNTB win AREMA's 2025 Hay award
Union Pacific's Vena met with Trump to talk merger, security
Kloster nominated, Schultz renominated to STB
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern announce new intermodal service
R. J. Corman promotes Drown, Armstrong, Edelen to key posts
BNSF, COFC Logistics to expand container availability across U.S.
G&W's Alberta Heartland Railway to build rail terminal at Gasia Energy complex
Montreal port, DP World sign pact for new container terminal
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Freightcar America
Long Beach port officials seek input on rail facility environmental study
IBEW ratifies five-year pact with Union Pacific
Texas North Western Railway wraps up $8.2M infrastructure project
People news from R. J. Corman, Canton Railroad and North American Rail Solutions
People news from IANA, New York & Atlantic Railway and NCTD
CSX recognizes three customers for environmental practices
STB grants Metra trackage rights over 3 Union Pacific rail lines
Rail supplier news from Delta Railroad, North American Rail, ZA Construction, KB Signaling and RSI
SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension above Navy Base Intermodal Facility
North Carolina Railroad awards brownfields remediation grants
Sierra Northern introduces hydrogen-fueled, zero-emission locomotive
NTSB calls for collision avoidance tech on rail maintenance vehicles
Union Pacific reaches labor agreements with 11 unions
SMART-MD members ratify new pact with Union Pacific
Port of Albany issues RFP for on-dock rail infrastructure upgrades
Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport
Kentucky awards $7.5M in rail infrastructure grants
STB approves Watco's acquisition of Great Lakes Central Railroad
Rail supplier news from Capital Railroad, Koppers, Jacobs, HDR and Acciona
CSX releases latest ESG report
Industry reacts to Trump's ouster of STB member Primus
Maryland DOT awards $1.2M to support freight-rail corridors
People news from American Track, Port NOLA and Delmarva Central Railroad
Trump fires Surface Transportation Board member Primus
Rail supplier news from Alstom and Urban Engineers
Rail carriers, signalmen reach tentative labor agreement
CSX named Maersk's 'intermodal supplier of the year'
People news from OmniTRAX, RTD-Denver and the Short Line Safety Institute
Jaguar completes acquisition of Columbia Basin, Central Washington railroads
Georgia Ports' economic impact grew 7% last year, study says
People news from MTA, HDR and North American Rail Solutions
BLET members OK first contract with Arizona Eastern Railway
Union Pacific adds 12 Focus Sites on short lines
Lake State Railway unveils Pere Marquette heritage locomotive
Ohio utilities commission OKs $1.4M in rail crossing upgrades
New Jersey DOT solicits applications for freight-rail assistance funds
People news from SC Ports, NYSW Railway and Alaska Railroad
Norfolk Southern releases annual sustainability report
Port NOLA Lineage warehouse receives bonded, import house status
Rail supplier news from Cordel and Hitachi Rail (Aug. 20)
SC Ports to offer 2 new services, advances rail infrastructure at Charleston
R. J. Corman appoints Broyles president, CEO
Report: Activist investor Ancora pressures CSX to explore merger options
Georgia Ports' revenue bonds earn AA/stable rating from S&P
SC Ports Authority receives final federal payment for harbor deepening project
NMB sets 'cooling off' period for Long Island Rail Road, 5 unions
Alameda rail corridor conducts security exercise with TSA, FBI
People news from MARTA, CSX and Ports of Indiana
NTSB releases initial report on July 18 train derailment in Illinois
CSX begins re-laying track in hurricane-damaged Blue Ridge Subdivision
Connecticut DOT issues RFP for Stamford station redevelopment
Tariff uncertainty drives record July volumes at LA, Long Beach ports
BLET members OK two-year pact with New York & Atlantic
TexAmericas Center adds new locomotives to industrial park's fleet
NTSB releases preliminary report of July train derailment in Mississippi
CSX collaborates with wood fiber products shipper on service needs
Americold opens CPKC-served hub in Missouri
Imports to slow soon at major container ports, Global Port Tracker predicts
BLET members OK temporary wage hike pact with UP
AAR: Carload gain continued, intermodal volume rebounded in July
Ohio panel OKs grade-crossing projects in Muskingum, Warren counties
Indiana River & Rail Terminals completes oversized transload job
Short-line tax credit modernization bill adds 100th co-sponsor
Union Pacific opens KC intermodal terminal
Rail supplier news from FreightCar, Tealinc, Midwest Railcar, Forte and LRW (Aug. 7)
STB issues final EIS for proposed Green Eagle Railroad
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway to be sold to FTAI
STB grants Amtrak's request to close Sunset Limited's OTP case
Norfolk Southern hires goats to clear kudzu from rail yard
OmniTRAX to provide switching services to Wyoming soda ash mine
CSX names Kentucky industrial park a 'Silver Level' Select Site
PennDOT seeks applicants for freight-rail program grants
CSX, Florida college to build hazmat response facility
STB creates Office of Chief Counsel
LA-area ports extend Pacific Harbor Line contracts through 2026
V6 Agronomy, Port of Johnstown break ground on rail-served fertilizer terminal
UP's Vena, NS' George share thoughts on proposed merger
Iowa Interstate, numerous partners to develop rail park in central Iowa
IANA: North American intermodal volume grew again in Q2
BNSF opens new intermodal terminal in Utah
UP, international machinists union reach tentative pact
Oregon short line to serve new Eco Material Technologies plant
Industry analysts, stakeholders react to UP-NS merger proposal
Georgia Ports: Container trade up 8.6% in FY2025
Ohio panel OKs $2M in rail construction, upgrade grants
Norfolk Southern posts revenue, income growth in Q2
BREAKING: Union Pacific Railroad to acquire Norfolk Southern in $85B deal
Rail supplier news from AITX, Bailey and LRW (July 28)
STB sets cost of capital at 10.38%
Arizona Eastern Railway, BLET reach tentative labor pact
EGF Energy buys acreage at Gulf Inland Logistics Park
BNSF begins California-to-Salt Lake City intermodal service
NTSB issues prelim report on shoving-movement accident, conductor injury
Update: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks
House T&I leaders introduce FEMA reform bill
BLET, Union Pacific reach tentative labor pact
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 5.6% in Week 29
BREAKING: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm 'advanced' merger talks
STB to seek input on regulatory framework
SC Ports reports FY25 volume growth, record rail moves
TXNW wraps up Texas rail interchange upgrades
Report: Buffett denies Goldman advising BNSF on potential CSX deal
Union Pacific, California Highway Patrol conduct rail safety training
NTSB investigating July 18 train derailment in Illinois
FRA awards $2.5M grant to Port KC for grade crossing project
NTSB releases final report on fatal accident involving CSX conductor trainee
BNSF, Union Pacific resolve trackage rights dispute
Reports: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern in early merger talks
Iowa DOT solicits input on draft of state rail plan
Washington UTC seeks applicants for grade-crossing improvement funds
USDOT announces BUILD grants for rail, other projects
Amtrak Borealis train ridership reaches 250,000
CSX moves military equipment for Florida National Guard
AAR, Class Is recognize Freight Rail Innovation Week
Rep. Larsen: USDOT releases funds for Washington rail, other projects
Port Muskogee acquires rail-accessed acreage for development
USDOT reduces restriction on TIFIA financing
ITS pursues $365M wharf expansion at Long Beach port
CN seeks expansion of transload network via 'Top-Tier' partnerships
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, ITS America and NEMA (July 11)
Jaxport to benefit from revised Premier Alliance East Coast service
NTSB derailment investigation calls for expanded definition of high-hazard trains
STB ends proceedings related to revenue adequacy rules
Retailers: Import cargo volume to rebound in July, drop in August
People news from Containerization & Intermodal Institute, Maryland DOT and NASA
BNSF seeks emergency STB action in trackage rights dispute with UP
Trump administration fast-tracks Uinta Basin crude-by-rail expansion
Burlington Junction Railway marks 40th anniversary
BNSF honors five state DOTs for grade crossing safety
STB confirms CPKC's grain haulage rights in dispute with UP
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Frauscher, RR Mergers, Rapid Track and American Track (July 7)
T&I Chair Graves envisions a return to the basics in next reauthorization bill
NTSB reports probable cause of 2024 UP conductor fatality
BNSF adds Timber Rock Railroad to short line program
Rail supplier news from Wabtec, Greenbrier, STV and Hitachi (July 2)
Union Pacific redesigns company website
PANYNJ logs double-digit rail cargo gain for May
USDOT unveils NEPA procedural reforms
Oregon lawmakers OK $100M for Pacific Coast port project
Minnesota DOT seeks applicants for freight mobility, intermodal grants
STB Chair Fuchs updates status of several cases
Los Angeles port, The Wonderful Co. to increase exports via Central Valley
R. J. Corman taps Broyles for interim president, CEO role
People news from Metrolinx, Keolis, ACTA and T&I
TWU members ratify contract with Conrail
ASLRRA shuffles staff as senior VP Keeney retires
U.S. freight-rail traffic rises slightly in Week 25
BNSF reaches tentative labor pact with TCU intermodal group
Rail supplier news from Stadler and Keolis (June 25)
In memoriam: former TTX CEO Raymond Burton
FRA safety bulletin addresses rail employee training
Rail supplier news from HDR, Bohr, EQT and Intersection (June 24)
Jaxport receives two ship-to-shore container cranes
Port of Brunswick to open first part of new rail yard this month
CPKC submits service improvement plan to STB
Rail supplier news from Greenbrier and Alstom (June 23)
Saskatchewan increases funding of short-line infrastructure projects
Ports of Indiana picks Louis Dreyfus Co. to operate ag terminal at Burns Harbor
SC Ports approve $294M capital plan for FY26
CN receives award for Falcon Premium intermodal service
FRA OKs waiver for 2 gantry cranes at Montgomery container transfer site
Amtrak considers extending intercity service to Long Island
Sens. Baldwin, Marshall reintroduce 'Reliable Rail Service' bill
Rail supplier news from Freedom Intermodal and STV (June 18)
Port of Benton completes six grade crossing projects
CSX rolls out self-operating shuttle at automotive handling site
Reps. Larsen, Titus ask Duffy to reject AAR safety inspection waiver request
Louisiana Gov. Landry affirms support for Port NOLA's new terminal project
Schneider marks 90th year in freight transportation
Norfolk Southern prepping for 'above normal' hurricane season
SLSI to enhance support for safety culture change at small railroads
CSX installs 7 Poplar Bridge spans, advances hurricane recovery efforts
Norfolk Southern board elects former Amtrak CEO Anderson as chair
NTSB opens docket for CPKC derailment in North Dakota
OmniTRAX begins operating Santa Maria Valley Railroad
Listening sessions result in dozens of ideas for streamlining the STB
USDOT clears 529 grants for infrastructure projects
Norfolk Southern's coastal conservation in Virginia sets record
CSX reaches lowest dwell time since 2023
Sierra Northern Railway honored for testing hydrogen-fueled switcher
Valley Metro opens light-rail expansion to downtown Phoenix
Former IANA CEO Casey to receive Silver Kingpin Award
CN slates C$80M for capex projects in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
CSX touts efforts to boost service metrics
Canada's TSB deems rail switching safety recommendations 'fully satisfactory'
Ballard to supply Sierra Northern Railway with 12 fuel cell engines
Renewable diesel depot to open near BNSF's BIG site
TriMet adopts $2B budget for FY2026
Alstom to produce Metra rail cars at newly opened New York plant
BNSF launches new team focused on single-carload growth
Norfolk Southern Chair Mongeau steps down
Rail supplier news from ATIX, Hitachi and Renfe (June 2)
Freight railroads name Deiger vice chair of NLRC
STB drops final offer rate review rule
CPKC receives arbitrator's ruling for new TCRC labor agreements
BNSF, J.B. Hunt, GMXT launch Quantum intermodal service in Mexico
Ohio panel OKs upgrades at NS, short line grade crossings
CSX converts 3 engines from diesel to hydrogen power
Supreme Court rules in favor of STB decision to OK Uinta Basin Railway
SLSI issues analysis of short lines' safety culture improvements, opportunities
USDOT names Byford head of NY Penn Station project
OmniTRAX to operate Port Muskogee Railroad
Rail supplier news from RailPros and Wabtec (May 27)
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor breaks ground on new warehouse
STB environmental office issues final analysis of Georgia rail line
ASLRRA issues record number of Jake Safety Award winners of distinction
Union Pacific pushes for settlement on Metra rail line use
CPKC donates high-tech scanner to bolster U.S.-Mexico border security
BTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail slipped in March
MxV Rail expands testing, lab services
Ohio panel OKs grants for short-line rehab, safety projects
People news from Greenbrier and ALCEA
Ports of Long Beach, LA solicit bids for short-line rail operator
NS honors 57 shippers for safe hazmat-by-rail practices
Tennessee DOT: Future river port could offer access to CSX
Norfolk Southern restores rail service to Helene-damaged Asheville area
Rail supplier news from Duos Technologies and Pandrol (May 20)
AASHTO calls for maintaining rail grant funding in next surface transportation bill
Long Beach port logs record shipments in April, expects big drop-off for May
3i, Regional Rail to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway
OIG: FRA should improve roadway worker protection compliance
Ontario introduces tax credit for short lines
Yardmasters ratify 5-year labor pact with BNSF
Union Pacific's Vena to receive 2025 Railroad Innovator Award
Pacific Harbor Line honored for global trade leadership
USDOT clears funding for 76 grants
20 state AGs sue USDOT for tying funds to immigration enforcement
Fink says he'll uphold FRA's 2-person train crew rule
ASLRRA: More co-sponsors sign on to 45G short-line tax modernization bill
Senate bill would bar tax dollars from funding Chinese buses, rail cars
U.S. freight rail traffic rises 5.7% in Week 19
TNW taps Powell as sales director
Rail supplier news from AITX and Hitachi Rail (May 14)
Long Beach port supports 2.7 million U.S. jobs, study says
STB adds 3 senior advisers to drive reforms
North Carolina Railroad seeks applicants for next round of build-ready grants
USDOT obligates funding for final phase of Springfield rail improvements
Retailers: Imports at major US ports likely to drop for first time in over a year
PTL to operate new Blissville Rail Terminal in Queens
Grant awarded to promote train travel to historic California park
People news from Anacostia Rail, RTD-Denver, Road & Rail
Portland & Western to acquire rail line from Port of Tillamook Bay
Report: Trump admin ousts NTSB Vice Chair Brown
Anacostia Rail taps Bedford as VP of New York & Atlantic Railway
Norfolk Southern, Virginia port create 'RailGreen corridor'
STB Chair Fuchs takes action on several board proceedings
CTA announces grain crop year price index for CN, CPKC
Senate committee sets hearing on Fink's nomination as FRA administrator
People news from CN, RailWorks and CHA
Machinists ratify contract with national carriers
Senators introduce bill to update short-line tax credit
IANA: Tariff deadlines drove strong intermodal results in Q1
Maryland DOT solicits applications for freight-rail grants
Signalmen, boilermakers ratify contracts with CSX
PATH logs 11% ridership gain in March
Duffy reviews first 100 days at USDOT
Imports to plummet next week at LA port, director says
NTSB: NS engineer failed to follow speed restrictions in 2024 multitrain collision
Rail supplier news from GFT and McLaren Applied (April 29)
CSX honored for philanthropy
Union Pacific recognizes 147 companies for safe chemical transport
UPDATE: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific pilot test carbon-capturing rail car
Boilermakers ratify contract with national carriers
Virginia breaks ground on Amtrak extension to New River Valley
Duffy warns USDOT funding recipients: Cooperate with ICE, terminate DEI
Rail supplier news from Delta Railroad, Stadler, Rail Vision and Hitachi Rail (April 24)
Taffe sworn in as MTA police chief
Union Pacific reports flat operating revenue, net income in Q1
NCFO union ratifies 5-year contract with Union Pacific
Report: U.S. Supreme Court won't hear CSX antitrust suit against NS
OmniTRAX, Indiana port officially open Mount Vernon Railroad
NS reports Q1 growth in adjusted earnings despite weather-related interruptions
Norfolk Southern: Rail is key to recycling firm's expansion
Port news from Virginia and Indiana
Charleston port completes $23M Wando Welch Terminal project
Norfolk Southern: Chicago transload facility volume rose 62% post-acquisition
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail and Serrmi Products (April 16)
BNSF rail bridge project begins in Oklahoma
In memoriam: Theodore Haas
BLET ratifies quality-of-life pact with Belt Railway of Chicago
CSX recognizes 62 customers for hazmat safety
FRA approves testing of first autonomous freight-rail system
Trump administration pulls $64M Amtrak grant for Texas high-speed rail project
Appellate court denies ATU's petition over halted VTA strike
People news from AITX and Evertrak
BNSF, yardmasters reach tentative labor pact
STB calls for input on Georgia rail line's environmental impact
Kentucky awards $3.6M in grants for rail infrastructure projects
AAR praises bill that would crack down on organized retail thefts
Supplier news from Greenbrier and Kearney (April 9)
Sierra Northern Railway tests hydrogen-fueled switcher
STB: Short line may lease, operate certain Union Pacific lines in Oregon
Arbitrator issues decision in CN, Teamsters contract dispute
Port news from PANYNJ and Georgia Ports Authority
Saskatchewan boosts short-line improvement funding
Norfolk Southern to offer storm relief grants
Red River Valley & Western joins BNSF's short-line program
Rail supplier news from RR Mergers & Acquisitions and Hyster (April 7)
Severe weather leads to service delays for BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern
MTA breaks ground on new Long Island Rail Road station
CSX reviews challenges, progress in 2024 report
Norfolk Southern seeks applicants for safety, 'thriving communities' grants
House passes bills to increase Amtrak transparency, maritime and port security
U.S. freight railroads post 8.6% traffic gain in Week 13
Manufacturers, retailers and farmers respond to Trump tariffs
BNSF, NS partner to offer faster service from Pacific Northwest to Chicago
Rail supplier news from Spring Creek, Stadler and Aon (April 2)
Long Beach port's new capex plan includes Pier B on-dock rail facility
People news from Ports of Indiana, Florida DOT, STV, Ship and Rail Compensation (April 1)
Inland Port Greer completes expansion, increases rail capabilities
Canada's TSB releases report on 2024 train collision in BC
Rail carriers, IAM reach tentative contract agreement
CSX recognized for excellence in investor relations
BTS: Transborder freight by rail fell in January
North Alabama port's rail lifts surge 22%
Norfolk Southern introduces 'RailGreen' to reduce customers' supply-chain emissions
Supplier news from Wabtec, APM, Alstom and Russell-Kroese Partners (March 28)
People news from RCR Rail, Brown Advisory and B&O Railroad Museum
Union Pacific, Jaguar Transport sign pact for short-line service in KC
Maryland DOT seeks P3 to operate, improve freight-rail corridors
Ohio approves grants for two freight-rail projects
ASLRRA to recognize HDR for support of military veterans
Carriers reach tentative labor pact with IBB
Norfolk Southern marks key step in Hurricane Helene recovery
Supply chain stakeholders assess proposed U.S. shipbuilding remedies
Canada awards C$175M to support Hudson Bay Railway
CSX, signalmen tentatively agree to 5-year contract
Nine Norfolk Southern-served sites deemed ready for development
U.S. rail infrastructure earns B- on ASCE 2025 Report Card
SC Ports to add service to Turkey, Israel
People news from DART, NCTD, Delta Railroad Services and NITL
OmniTRAX enters first battery-electric locomotive into revenue service
NTSB report: NOPB Railroad among bridge owners that should evaluate risk of bridge collapse
Transdev redecking Pacific Harbor Line bridges
ASLRRA announces 2025 Business Development Award recipients
ASLRRA creates rail education resource list
Norfolk Southern donates funds to Atlanta museum expansion
Plaquemines Port rebrands to Louisiana Gateway Port
Ironhorse Resources to develop Gateway Rail Park in Texas
ASLRRA: FRA pauses dispatcher, signal worker certification rule
United Steelworkers ratify 4-year contract with CPKC
STB issues draft EIS on proposed rail line in Eagle Pass
CABT: Nation's bridges at risk if Congress allows bigger trucks on U.S. highways
Norfolk Southern's proposed takeover of port rail line requires further review, STB says
County Line Rail acquires Sabine River and Northern Railroad
STB shifts gears on rate review rule
People news from Pinsly Railroad and Wooster Products
Operation Lifesaver honors volunteer Crawford for safety education efforts
Slashing FRA personnel would make railroading less safe, unions say
OmniTRAX to acquire California short line via joint venture
Rail supplier news from Renfe Group and Skanska (March 12)
Retailers: Container imports will remain high in spring despite threat of tariffs
BNSF, CPKC educate first responders in EV hazard mitigation
Patriot Rail to build transload facility on CPKC network in Texas
Duffy rescinds two Biden-era policy memos for infrastructure projects
Columbia Basin Railroad donates 3 miles of rail for port project
Florida awards $1.5M grant to expand logistics park's rail access
People news from VIA Rail Canada and STV
Alaska Railroad to issue revenue bonds to fund new Seward dock, terminal
Watco to acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad
PANYNJ cargo volume, PATH ridership grew in January
U.S. freight-rail traffic climbs 5.4% in Week 9
Arctic Gateway, Hudbay to increase critical mineral exports from Port of Churchill
Shipper groups warn tariffs could slow supply chain, raise prices
Rail supplier news from Siemens, AECOM and STV (March 4)
IAM members OK 5-year contract with CSX
CPKC honors Cargill Elva, Elbow Lake as top grain elevators
Alabama port breaks ground on future CSX-served facility in Montgomery
STB rejects request to reconsider approval of new rail line in Utah
CN, Iowa Northern officially combine operations
G3 to build new grain facility at Port of Trois-Rivieres
Baltimore port marks banner year in spite of Key Bridge collapse
House T&I Chair Graves announces subcommittee vice chairs
OmniTRAX affiliate marks 40 years of serving Port of Brownsville
Longshoremen ratify 6-year contract with USMX
AAR: Study confirms catenary system infeasible for U.S. freight-rail network
Rail supplier news from Cordel, TDI, RDC, Alstom and Hitachi (Feb. 26)
BNSF replaces South Transcon mainline bridge in two weekends
ASLRRA to honor Iowa Interstate Railroad with environmental award
Georgia Ports CEO: Cargo volume rose in 2024, expansion plans underway
Canada awards C$87M in funding for pier project at Port Trois-Rivieres
Unifor mechanical workers ratify contract with CPKC
STB advances several long-standing cases
Short Line Safety Institute marks milestone in hazmat training
Rail supplier news from STV and Tideworks (Feb. 21)
BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CN receive industry awards
Norfolk Southern continues service restoration efforts in flooded areas
People news from R. J. Corman, Ports of Indiana and Sound Transit
Virginia awards grant to Hitachi Energy for rail track improvements
IBEW ratifies 4-year contract with CN
Tariff concerns prompt volume surge at Long Beach port
Extreme weather causes outages, delays on Norfolk Southern, CSX networks
BLET, Alstom agree on tentative contract for MARC engineers
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, GGT expand liquid bulk storage, service
Indiana ports log second-highest cargo volume in 2024
People news from New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway and HDR
CSX lands on Forbes Best Large Employers list
Jaxport completes first of 2 vehicle berth expansions at Blount Island
Georgia Ports CEO: Brunswick now top port for autos, heavy equipment
ASLRRA to recognize Lane, Crosson for rail safety efforts
Canada awards C$33 million to support rail, port projects
CN renews 'Responsible Care' status, awards tree-planting grants
Toronto tests surveillance of motorists passing streetcars
Georgia judge affirms ruling to allow Sandersville Railroad's property takeover for rail spur
In memoriam: Frank Turner, former ASLRRA president
Retailers: Container imports to remain high despite tariffs on China
Sierra Northern Railway acquires RailPower
Norfolk Southern wraps up $1B in capital improvements
Rail supplier news from Union Tank Car, Procor, Camlin Rail and J.B. Hunt (Feb. 7)
Illinois, Ohio commissions OK grade crossing upgrades
CSX moves up on 'Most Admired Companies' list
CPKC dedicates Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge
Canada to invest C$25M in environmental sustainability at Halifax port
North Carolina Railroad initiates industrial site readiness program
ASLRRA to honor McKechnie with Distinguished Service Award
OmniTRAX parent company taps Stoll as SVP of IT
PANYNJ logs third busiest cargo year, PATH ridership growth in 2024
Manitoba, federal officials announce funding for Hudson Bay Railway, Churchill port upgrades
CPKC, United Steelworkers reach tentative agreement
Rail supplier news from A. Stucki, Wabtec and STV (Feb. 4)
IntermodeX to develop transload facility at Prince Rupert port
CSX begins reconstruction of Howard Street Tunnel
Rail supplier news from Siemens, Genesis Rail, Granite and Evertrak (Feb. 3)
Port NOLA, Lineage expand cold storage capabilities
Rail unions call on Class Is to join FRA's close-call reporting system
Progressive Railroading announces 50 Women of Influence in Rail
CIB to invest in Indigenous-led port logistics facility
IBEW, rail carriers reach tentative labor agreement
NTSB reports initial findings in fatal train-truck collision case
Rail supplier news from Bourque Logistics, AllTranstek and Cathcart Rail (Jan. 30)
USDOT Secretary Duffy signs memos to rescind DEI, climate policies
U.S. freight-rail traffic dips 2.5% in Week 4
IANA: Intermodal volume rose 7.5% in Q4
Rail supplier news from Wabtec and STV (Jan. 29)
CPKC, Teamsters MOW division reach tentative 4-year agreement
Norfolk Southern posts lower revenue, higher income in Q4
Rail supplier news from AITX, Cubic, Comply365, Stadler and KB Signaling (Jan. 28)
CSX, Norfolk Southern announce new board members
CN, IBEW agree to tentative pact; CPKC, Unifor reach deal
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate at Georgia's Port of Brunswick
CN: In-house track project helps Chicago-area rail traffic flow
Kentucky awards new grant funds for rail, port projects
IBEW issues strike notice at CN
Rail supplier news from Keolis and Wabtec (Jan. 24)
BTS: Transborder freight moved by rail declined in November
Rail carriers, BMWED agree to tentative five-year pact
CSX reports lower net income, revenue for Q4
Union Pacific reports 7% gain in Q4 net income
STB: Schultz designated vice chair, Fuchs appoints key staff
Reading & Northern posts record freight, passenger revenue in 2024
Reps. Kelly, Thompson introduce bill to update 45G railroad tax credit
Norfolk Southern: Customers invested $4.3B in new, expanded facilities in 2024
Rail supplier news from Alstom, SLS and NSH (Jan. 21)
Rail union, Texas university partner to advance safety, workforce efforts
BLET, Keolis reach tentative pact for MBTA locomotive engineers
Norfolk Southern cites safety improvements in 2024 report
Trump names Fuchs chair of STB
Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, UTLX, SYSTRA and Bulk Specialty (Jan. 20)
Ports of Indiana, CBG distribute record road salt volume
FRA sends Amtrak long-distance service study to Congress
Oregon port obtains $4M federal grant for rail overpass project
Unifor members vote for strike action against CPKC
CARB drops EPA waiver request for in-use locomotive rule
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Keolis, Duos, LRW, Knorr-Bremse and Railway Interchange
New Mexico awarded nearly $74M for rail safety, infrastructure projects
CN launches hybrid locomotive pilot project
Primus warns against shipper retaliation; STB clarifies UP's role in tank-car case
SMART-MD ratifies pact with National Carriers Conference Committee
CN-Iowa Northern combo to occur next month; MOW workers to join union
TNW short line to serve Synergos facility in Texas
Port NOLA awarded $1M EPA grant for Louisiana terminal
Wabtec to acquire Evident's inspection technologies division
STB approves CN acquisition of Iowa Northern with conditions
Pinsly railroad to operate at Jacksonville industrial park
BMWED members ratify contract with CSX
LRW names Amtrak's Acheson 'Railway Woman of the Year'
OmniTRAX 'Good Neighbor' program benefits 42 nonprofits
R. J. Corman Railroad Services wins NRC's Small Project of the Year Award
Maine Switching Services to operate Rockland Branch Railroad
Port of Benton to use federal RAISE grant to fund rail projects
FRA awards $1.1B in grants to improve grade-crossing safety
Strike averted as dockworkers, ports reach tentative pact
New York solicits applications for rail, port project grant funds
Train dispatchers ratify national labor contract with NCCC
ASLRRA reveals 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
People news from A. Stucki, HDR and AECOM
Norfolk Southern provided $6M to community groups in 2024
IANA adds Houston, Mississippi universities to scholarship program
SEDA-COG awarded $2M grant to rehab freight-rail bridges
Norfolk Southern completes design for Pittsburgh bridge projects
Utah Central Railway workers vote to join BLET
STB approves Carload Express petition as it pursues MDDE acquisition
PANYNJ's board reelects executive leadership
BLET ratifies contract with Berkshire & Eastern Railroad
CPKC named to 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
Transit News
BART hikes fares; MBTA opens new fare gates
CTA issues RFPs for surplus property sale, TOD projects
MTA Metro North, LIRR post December ridership records
SEPTA board approves 2-year pacts with TWU, SMART locals
Testing completed on Hudson River Tunnel boring machines
Hochul vetoes two-person crew mandate for NYC subway trains
FTA rejects CTA's security plan, demands revision
OIG: Amtrak could lower its risks on Hudson Tunnel project
MBTA invites 3 teams to bid on commuter-rail operator contract
PANYNJ's new capital plan calls for PATH service increases
STB renews charter for Passenger Rail Advisory Committee
CTA submits security plan to FTA, advances safety measures
MTA using P3s to complete Grand Central train shed project
WMATA proposed FY26-27 budget calls for increased rail service
Canada selects Ottawa-Montreal as first segment of future high-speed rail line
FTA to Milwaukee: Address fare evasion, security on streetcar, bus systems
BLET reaches tentative pact with New York, Susquehanna & Western
Sound Transit, Metrolinx open new light-rail lines
SEPTA, TWU Local 234 reach tentative deal on 2-year contract
FTA to CTA: Improve safety or risk losing federal funds
FTA issues guidance for transit during major events
CHSRA drafts environmental statement for LA-Anaheim segment
Amtrak: Mardi Gras route tops preliminary ridership estimates
RTD-Denver wraps up another downtown light-rail track project
Keolis: Over 29M trips taken on MBTA commuter rail in 2025
New panel to study passenger rail along Wisconsin-Illinois lakeshore
Amtrak restores train service to Lake Shore Limited route
MTA updates dashboard for public to track transit-rail projects
Maryland takes delivery of final light-rail vehicle for Purple Line
CHSRA issues RFP for $3.5B track and systems buildout
MTA opens rail-car testing facility
Gov. Shapiro OKs $220M for SEPTA to complete rail safety repairs
MTA affirms balanced budget for '26, trims out-year deficits
TriMet cuts 68 staff positions to help close budget gap
Amtrak ridership grew in all three business segments in FY25
NC By Train sets ridership record in October
SEPTA completes emergency inspections of Silverliner IV fleet
Amtrak reports record ridership, revenue for FY25
Study: TOD near DART generated $18 billion in economic impact
Metra, CTA approve 2026 budgets
NJ Transit to issue EOI in $917M fleet overhaul project
Maryland DOT selects developers for Odenton TOD
Rail-grinding project begins on PATCO subway line
Construction begins on El Sauz-Nuevo Laredo section of Gulf of Mexico Train
Caltrain may face service cuts if 2026 ballot measure fails
MTA Metro-North honors military veterans with 8th Heritage Series locomotive
Valley Metro, TTC report improvements to security and rider satisfaction
MTA increases service on select NYCT subway lines
NJ Transit completes Mahwah Station exterior renovations
Amtrak San Joaquins route rebranded as 'Gold Runner'
MTA OKs $1.5B subway car purchase
LA Metro logs ridership gains on A Line opening, weekend events
Keolis, MBTA commuter rail electrical workers reach tentative labor pact
FRA extends SEPTA's deadline to complete rail-car inspections
MTA updates climate resilience plan
Amtrak, Duffy report progress on NYC Penn Station project
DC Streetcar to end service in spring 2026
DART's board elects Bryant chair
MTA completes multiyear project at Grand Central-42nd Street Station
MTA surpasses 3 billion 'taps' on contactless payment system
Massive crane deployed for BART passenger-rail expansion project
Train traffic begins over new San Juan Creek Bridge
RTD-Denver expands elevator crime prevention program
DART launches Silver Line commuter-rail service
MBTA obtains $850M in state funds for transit projects
Duffy calls out Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro on SEPTA's safety, finances
MBTA marks accessibility upgrades at Franklin Station
Virginia Railway Express opens parking structure at Manassas Park station
Metrolinx issues RFQ for Yonge North subway extension
Metro-North Railroad to run NYC-Albany service amid Amtrak cuts
Santa Clara VTA confirms single tunnel plan for BART extension
Capitol Corridor authority reaches annual ridership mark
LA Metro begins Wilshire Boulevard restoration work on D Line extension
MBTA's Eng appointed MassDOT interim transportation secretary
CTA proposes 3 budgets while awaiting state funding decision
MTA logs 1B riders on NYC subway system
Caltrain to be paid for returning clean power to grid
Connecticut DOT solicits public input on Hartford Line rail program
Maryland Transit to expand, modernize MARC train yard in Baltimore
NY Gov. Hochul slams Trump administration for slashing MTA security grants
Amtrak rolls out 'Brewers Express' for NLCD's Game 3
MTA replaces bridge on Park Avenue viaduct project
Illinois rail projects gain $2.9B in funding under new state program
FRA orders SEPTA to address rail-car fire hazards
NTSB urges SEPTA to pull Silverliner rail cars due to fire risk
New York MTA to hike fares in January
Gateway extends MPA's Hudson River rail tunnel construction contract
MassDOT awards $1.1M in freight-rail grant funding
RTD-Denver boosts light rail's on-time performance
St. Louis officials scrap Green Line light-rail project
APTA releases 2025 transit database report
Transit news from MTA and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
LA Metro A Line trains begin passenger service to Pomona
FRA issues $5B grant notice, redirects $2.4B of California high-speed rail funding
Duffy announces agreement for fed takeover of DC Union Station; questions Key Bridge costs
Gov. Newsom signs legislation to increase California high-speed rail funding
TriMet taps Vitko, Hill for executive roles
APTA recognizes WMATA, MTA for transit excellence
SMART approves eminent domain action within its rail corridor
Washington state OKs funding for Pend Oreille rail crossing improvements
Ontario completes rail bypass project to prep for Northlander service
Labor requests PEB in Long Island Rail Road contract dispute
LA Metro completes final environmental report for C-Line rail extension project
Stabbing death on Charlotte light-rail train prompts federal, state investigations
NJ Transit purchases additional Alstom rail cars, locomotives
DOJ: Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains 'highest priority'
San Bernardino transit debuts hydrogen-powered passenger train
OCTA delivers first wave of sand for San Clemente coastal rail protection
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro OKs temporary SEPTA funding
Philly judge temporarily halts SEPTA service cuts, fare hike
Maryland DOT includes $1.4B light-rail modernization project in draft capex plan
RTD-Denver adopts virtual reality technology for police training
Gov. Healey rejects federal takeover of Boston train station
NTSB issues early report in Denver rail-yard accident investigation
APTA urges Trump, Congress to support billions in transit funding to drive economic growth
Caltrain logs ridership gain of over 75% for two consecutive months
BLET strike authorization vote underway at LIRR
League of Railway Women calls for 'Woman of the Year' nominations
California High-Speed Rail Authority accelerates timeline for 2026 rail installation
Duffy unveils schedule for NY Penn Station project, $43 million grant for Amtrak
FRA strips another $175M from California high-speed rail project
MassDOT secures $3.5M in FRA funds for West-East Rail
Coalition: Survey shows support for California high-speed rail
MBTA Orange Line trains accelerate to 55 mph
MBTA to begin fare evasion warnings, citations next month
Texas panel OKs $3.5M to keep Amtrak Heartland Flyer rolling
Transit news from Metra and San Diego MTS
FTA to remove 'social cost of carbon' from transit grant requirements
House committee launches new investigation into California high-speed rail project
FTA warns NYC Transit to fix rail-worker safety risks or lose federal funding
Amtrak advances plans to modernize three East Coast rail yards
SEPTA set to slash service, hike fares starting Aug. 24
MTA OKs $2B tunnel-boring contract for Second Avenue Subway extension
Toronto transit agency seeks Alstom contract to build new subway trains
Amtrak officially launches 'Mardi Gras' passenger-rail service
Maryland DOT seeks developer for Bowie State station mixed-use plan
Metra, MBTA cap off major station projects
Honolulu agency begins third portion of elevated passenger-rail line
MTA: Improved finances result in S&P rating boost
North Carolina passenger-rail service logged more riders in first half
Reps. Smucker, Owens introduce bill to clarify public transit safety regs
Ontario, Metrolinx award C$1.4B contract for Yonge North Subway extension
NTSB opens public docket in 2024 MARTA worker injury case
Connecticut DOT to hike fares on Metro-North Railroad, CTrail
TriMet to close downtown Portland MAX station
SMART resumes early Windsor rail service with quiet zone in place
Tri-Rail surpasses annual ridership record in FY2025
Interborough Express project in NYC enters engineering, design phase
RTD, ATU Local 1001 finalize collective agreement
People news from the FTA, Trinity Metro, RTD-Denver and Urban Engineers (Aug. 4)
Duffy rescinds federal funding for Baltimore-Washington high-speed rail
WTS International taps Wilkins as CEO
TransLink to replace 40-year-old elevators in 15 stations
Corneanu to become Amtrak's CFO
Corr to succeed MacIsaac as VRE's general counsel
All Aboard, Build More Housing Near Transit acts enter Congress
PATH logs busiest first six months since pandemic
MBTA crew honored for safely returning damaged train after tree strike
LA Metro to open A Line light-rail extension on Sept. 19
TriMet eyes service, budget cuts to address future funding shortfall
NJ Transit issues RFQ for Clifton MOW facility
RTD-Denver taps Tryan to lead safety, environmental compliance
CTA opens four new stations on Red Line
OIG: Amtrak can reduce risks by better managing FMLA use
New LAX/Metro Transit Center boosts K Line light rail
California High Speed Rail Authority sues Trump over funding loss
Unifor ratifies contract with VIA Rail
MARTA CEO Greenwood retires, cites immigration complications
Crime on SEPTA plummets in 2025's first half, report says
Colorado panel OKs pact to begin planning for Denver-to-Fort Collins rail service
OIG: Amtrak could improve service to passengers with disabilities
Trump's FRA revokes federal funds for California high-speed rail
Ontario awards contract for Northlander Timmins-Porcupine train station
MTA set ridership, on-time performance records in 2025's first half
North Texas transportation council OKs funds for Amtrak Heartland Flyer
OCTA solicits public input on California coastal rail resiliency
People news from Commuter Rail Coalition, Valley Metro and Reading & Northern
LA Metro to allocate $2.9B in transit funds for mobility projects
MTA: Congestion toll working as predicted
APTA honors transit-rail agencies for safety, security, emergency management
LA Metro, Teamsters to create in-house transit ambassador department
OIG: Amtrak could better ensure it awards contracts in its best interest
MBTA reopens North Wilmington commuter rail station
Santa Clara VTA awarded $100M in state grants for BART expansion
PATH posts commuter-rail ridership gain for May
California to invest $5B in gas tax funds on roads, rail and bus services
Sound Transit choses preferred route, stations for Tacoma Dome light-rail extension
SEPTA's board approves budget with service cuts, fare hikes
Foothill Gold authority issues new RFP for light-rail extension project
U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to protect rail yardmasters
Duffy calls out LA leaders for protests' impact on transit
Arizona DOT advances Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail study
APTA reveals 2025 Public Transportation Award winners, Hall of Fame inductees
MTA panel OKs rail-car purchase for Long Island, Metro-North railroads
Metrolinx begins construction of Toronto transit hub
Foothill Gold Line dedicates four LA Metro Line A stations
VIA Rail reaches tentative agreement with Unifor
MTA begins ADA upgrades at 3 Bronx Metro-North stations
CHSRA completes first Tulare County grade separation
South Shore Line opens train station in Michigan City
MTA Metro-North unveils latest of Heritage Series locomotives
BART completes first of five new substations
WMATA returns use of ATC on all Metrorail lines
PANYNJ, Metra break ground on rail station projects
California authority disputes FRA's 'misleading' report on high-speed rail project
Rail supplier news from Alstom and Sensonic (June 16)
BLET members at Caltrain ratify 5-year pact with TASI
Amtrak adds 12th daily round trip to Pacific Surfliner route
FRA grant to fund safety upgrades along Florida rail corridor
Keolis seeks entity to finance, lease MBTA battery-electric trainsets
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Stadler and Intramotev (June 11)
BLET members ratify seven-year pact with NJ Transit
MARTA preps operations, security ahead of FIFA Club World Cup
Santa Clara VTA seeks change in tunnel contractors for BART extension project
People news from Toronto Transit and Reading & Northern
Austin Transit Partnership issues RFQ for light-rail project
California awards SMART $81M for passenger-rail expansion
APTA seeks USDOT guidance on proposal to end DBE provisions
NJ Transit to issue RFQ for new MOW facility
Amtrak: Heartland Flyer service could end due to lack of funding
ATU ratifies contract with Santa Clara VTA
VIA Rail blames CN for falling OTP in Q1
APTA: Trump budget proposes transit funding hike for FY26
North Carolina DOT marks 35 years of passenger-rail service
People news from R. J. Corman, SEPTA and Kaplan Kirsch
USDOT's Duffy: No viable path forward for California high-speed rail project
Ontario begins excavation for new subway station in Toronto
Contract talks break off between Unifor, VIA Rail
SMART expands passenger-rail service to Windsor
PATH logs second-busiest month of ridership since pandemic
Amtrak Surfliner, Metrolink trains to resume service June 7 in San Clemente
California rail authority opens 2 grade-separation structures in Fresno
Federal judge blocks USDOT efforts to cancel NYC congestion toll
WMATA launches automatic train operations on Green, Yellow lines
Amtrak begins shutdown of East River Tunnel tube for rehab project
LA Metro: Sepulveda Corridor could cut rush-hour traffic in half
Unifor members vote for strike against VIA Rail
SEPTA efficiency efforts raise $91M in revenue, savings
Ontario issues first RFP for Hamilton light-rail project
MBTA approves $9.8B capital plan
Amtrak's year-old Borealis route exceeds ridership expectations
NJ Transit, BLET reach tentative agreement; rail service to resume Tuesday
APTA: Transit ridership continues post-COVID rebound
Forrest named EVP, COO at Metro Transit-St. Louis
MBTA, Keolis testing renewable fuel for commuter locomotives
Unifor moves toward strike at VIA Rail
Report: Transit industry unprepared for more cybersecurity threats
LA Metro taps Scott to lead new public safety department
NY Gov. Hochul signs bill to fully fund MTA capital plan
Colorado DOT seeks input on Front Range passenger-rail plan analysis
NJ Transit, ATU announce tentative labor agreement
Orange County unveils first OC Streetcar
Metrolinx: New track expands GO train service at Hamilton, Niagara Falls
Trump says feds won't fund California high-speed rail
Texas bill would slash DART funding, service
OCTA: Progress made on shoring up San Clemente coastal rail line
Labor news from BLET and SMART-TD
NJ Transit prepares for potential strike
Former Amtrak director charged in alleged bribery scheme
Amtrak's Harris responds to Hochul's concerns about East River Tunnel project
SEPTA marks 40 years of Airport Line service
Gov. Hochul asks Amtrak to rethink East River Tunnel rehab plans
MTA: Fare evasion crackdown helped boost revenue
RTD-Denver names Martingano chief of police
California completes underpass for future high-speed rail line
Gateway Program could generate $445B in economic benefits, study says
Amtrak dubs new Gulf Coast service the 'Mardi Gras'
USDOT cuts scope of Amtrak's NJ Dock Bridge rehab project
WMATA names joint venture team for future mixed-use development
Duffy to Hochul: Suspend NYC tolls or risk losing federal highway funds
MBTA extends parking contract with Keolis
California HSR Authority, Millbrae settle station planning spat
Santa Clara VTA reaches 3 of 4 union ratifications
USDOT takes over NY Penn Station overhaul
BLET rejects tentative contract with NJ Transit
OIG: Amtrak could better manage train strike risks
Washington DOT solicits input on state rail plan
RTD-Denver calls for local transit mobility proposals
Virginia seeks feedback on $7B draft plan for rail, transit spending
Metro-North closes rail station for 2 years to allow for trail construction
Toronto transit agency achieves ridership milestone
Ontario begins final tunnel segment of Eglinton Crosstown West light-rail project
WMATA sets $5B budget for FY2026
NJ Transit awards $5.2M contract for escalator project
MTA unveils plan to shore up Metro-North Rail's Hudson Line
Tri-Rail logs 2% increase in Q1 ridership
RTD-Denver to offer grant funding for local mobility projects
Amtrak: NC, VA train stations remain busiest in Southeast
Maryland begins dynamic testing of Purple Line light-rail vehicles
Amtrak restores train service on Borealis, Hiawatha, Cascades routes
Sound Transit begins final testing of new light-rail extension
RTD-Denver logged fewer accidents, trespassing and injuries in 2024
People news from OCTA, Port NOLA and ASLRRA
Keolis, unions reach tentative pacts for MBTA commuter-rail workers
Alstom signs 7-year contract to maintain AirTrain at JFK
Foothill Gold Line authority switches project delivery method for light-rail extension
OCTA seeks emergency permit for California coastal rail stability work
Santa Clara County judge orders VTA employees back to work
Amtrak pulls 70 rail cars after inspections find corrosion
Santa Clara VTA takes ATU to court over strike
Chicago RTA: Transit services will be cut without state help
Santa Clara transit strike enters third week
USDOT extends deadline for ending New York City's congestion pricing
Report: White House forced Amtrak CEO Gardner to resign
MARTA appoints Parker, Dawkins, Hunt to C-suite roles
MTA schedules open houses for Interborough Express project
Santa Clara VTA seeks Newsome's help to end ATU strike
Trump nominates Gleason to serve on Amtrak's board
RTD-Denver, Fraternal Order of Police sign labor pact
Toronto Transit Commission begins streetcar storage expansion project
Santa Clara VTA light-rail, bus operations shut down as workers go on strike
Metra to STB: Require UP to continue allowing commuter service on 3 Chicago lines
Musk says feds should privatize Amtrak; Duffy orders anti-crime plan for DC station
NJ Transit to replace multilevel rail-car windows by 2028
Rail supplier news from Pandrol, Hitachi Rail and Keolis (March 5)
Santa Clara VTA strike won't happen this week, union says
NYC Transit debuts open-gangway cars on subway's G Line
MTA, Google partner on AI track maintenance project
VIA Rail issues RFQ for Dorval hub project
CTA unveils final designs for open space under elevated rail infrastructure
WMATA hikes FY26 revenue projection by $20M
San Diego honors county's first Black woman locomotive engineer
MTA: Congestion toll revenue on track to meet 2025 projection
Transit news from SacRT, RTD and CTA
MnDOT, Met Council announce likely end to Northstar Commuter Rail
Metro-North to introduce battery- and electric-powered locomotives
People news from SFMTA, LOSSAN and PTSI Transportation
LA Metro rail ridership grew 5.4% in 2024
Canada picks firm to develop Toronto-to-Quebec City HSR project
FRA launches review of California's high-speed-rail funding
Rail projects in question due to federal funding freeze, PennDOT leader says
USDOT revokes approval of NYC congestion toll; Hochul, MTA vow to fight decision
Rail supplier news from STV and Fluor (Feb. 19)
Edmonton selects 3 bidders for light-rail vehicle RFP
California transit district to mark 30 years of Coaster commuter rail
Amtrak, rail companies meet to discuss rail infrastructure projects
LA Metro's Glendora-to-Pomona light rail slated to open this summer
MBTA locomotive engineers ratify 5-year pact with Keolis
Gov. Hochul announces $150M to connect Long Island Rail Road station to airport
New York MTA testing new technology for hard-of-hearing passengers
MDOT offers grants to small businesses along Purple Line alignment
OCTA advances California coastal rail stability projects
WMATA begins rehabbing elevators
MBTA to launch South Coast Rail service next month
MBTA installs ATC, PTC all commuter-rail lines
Tri-Rail reached pre-pandemic ridership in 2024
Vonashek to succeed Rinaldi as Metro-North president
Report: Amtrak to end DEI resources, enforce 4-day office mandate
Austin Transit seeks input on light-rail project's first phase
Oklahoma DOT to evaluate grade crossings ahead of commuter-rail project
Transit agencies honor Rosa Parks' birthday with 'equity day'
California rail authority completes overpass project
Gateway Commission OKs $1.2B contract for NYC side of Hudson Tunnel project
Caltrain logs 41% ridership boost after electric service launch
RTD-Denver opens detective bureau to crack down on crime
MARTA unveils first of new trains
Ontario to fund upgrade of 121 GO Transit rail cars
California high-speed rail project's economic impact is $22B, authority says
Metro-North Railroad achieves record on-time performance
Dreamstar startup unveils interior designs for proposed LA-SF overnight trains
MBTA to upgrade signal systems on Red, Orange lines in 2025
BLET rejects PEB's recommendation in NJ Transit labor dispute
FRA awards $11.3M grant to expand Hartford Line rail service
MTA adds police, more security to protect NYC subway riders, workers
Virginia rail authority selects design-build joint venture for Long Bridge project
TriMet begins running new light-rail trains
Transit-rail news from DART and UTA
PennDOT steps up planning for Scranton-to-NYC passenger rail
Gateway Commission taps Prendergast as CEO
Amtrak EVP Mason named WTS-DC 'Woman of the Year'
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern adds rolling stock for passenger excursions
CTA's Carter to step down Jan. 31
House passes Amtrak exec bonus bill; Graves names T&I subcommittee chairs
Gov. Healey proposes $8B for infrastructure, stabilizing MBTA finances
FRA awards $27M grant to increase LA-San Diego passenger-rail service
STB on pace to decide Amtrak Sunset case by summer, chair says
Amtrak halts LA services, LA Metro waives fares in response to wildfires
FTA issues $2B grant agreement for Chicago Red Line extension
NC By Train logged record ridership in 2024
TEXRail sets December ridership record
Vertical Cold Storage opens KC center near Class I rail access
RTD-Denver cites lower fares, more security among Top 10 actions in '24
California marks new track-laying phase of high-speed rail project
Wabtec: MTA OKs hybrid locomotives for subway maintenance operations
NY Gov. Hochul calls for investment in Hudson Valley rail service
LA Metro preps for track expansion at Union Station
UPDATED: San Joaquin officials to use CRISI funds for new rail academy
MTA completes ADA upgrades at ninth subway station in 2024
WMATA wraps up downtown Metrorail construction early, under budget
Articles
NRC Chairman's Column: United we stand, divided we fall
Proposed Class I megamerger could shake things up for Amtrak in 2026
Outlook 2026: Uncertainty surrounding tariffs, workforce availability and federal funding could lead to a 'tighter contracting environment'
Outlook 2026: Rail transit leaders plan around budgetary constraints to improve service, cut costs while awaiting key legislative action
Outlook 2026: Class I leaders keep the faith that business will be slightly better next year
Weathering 2026 — After a turbulent 2025, rail industry leaders hope for fewer headwinds in the year ahead
From the Editor: Minding uncertainty and controlling controllables
RailTrends 2025: Irresistible forces vs. immovable objects — by Tony Hatch
Technology update: Rail welding
Solutions loaded ... and unloaded: Material handling equipment update
Charting a clear course: Union Pacific's Jim Vena is the recipient of the 2025 Railroad Innovator Award
From the Editor: Jim Vena: Innovating in clear, relentless fashion
Tech transformation: BNSF wants to develop more of its own innovations — enter bnsf | tech
From the Editor: Change, new realities and the eyes of beholders
The transcon merger, webinar version: Top 10 takeaways — by Tony Hatch
Technology update: On the friction minimization front
Automation: Rail yard technology 2025
Guest comment: Tracking progress — 35 years of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada by TSB Chair Yoan Marier
Gauging the growth potential of coast-to-coast mergers — analysis by Larry Gross
RailTrends 2025 preview by Tony Hatch: Everywhere there is a song and a celebration!
Autorack and parts suppliers share how their offerings help ensure smooth, efficient motor vehicle transportation
Product update: Rail Fasteners 2025
Total makeover: Norfolk Southern seeks to transform into a top-tier service provider by following total quality management and other guiding principles
From the Editor: Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific: A tale of two multiyear journeys
Rising Stars 2025: Cole Pennington
Rising Stars 2025: Curtis Hooper
Rising Stars 2025: Jake Weir
Rising Stars 2025: Salina Martin
Rising Stars 2025: Steve Berish
Rising Stars 2025: Trevor Gillen
Rising Stars 2025: Tomeka Watson Bryant
Suppliers incorporate AI, data and other high-tech to determine track conditions
A wintry mix: Suppliers offer a variety of products and equipment to help railroads ward off whatever challenges winter whips up
Canadian Pacific Kansas City counts on its broad reach, partnership bent to lure more industrial development
From the Editor: Stasis, possibility and the now/next balancing act
Hi-rail equipment solutions: Taking the high-tech road
Locomotive technology: Suppliers incorporate the latest innovations to meet railroads' requirements
C&S Spending Report 2025
Class Is continue to maneuver for long-term intermodal growth despite short-term uncertainties
From the Editor: Union Pacific's Vena to receive Railroad Innovator Award at RailTrends 2025
Product update: Surfacing and tamping equipment 2025
Technology update: Fuel management 2025
A twist on ties: An array of concrete, composite and steel ties are available to support, stabilize track
Eyes on the prize: CSX toils to complete two ambitious projects, restore fluidity to get back on the growth track
From the Editor: Tariffs and the 'trade storm' — the impact (so far) for rail
Derailment defense: Three suppliers share their solutions for derailment prevention and response
Take it to the (signal) house: A sampling of products, software and enclosures to protect signal-related technology
Guest comment: Taking rail operations to a new level through quantum computing by David Hunt, Oliver Wyman
2025 MOW Spending Report: Passenger railroads
From the Editor — To spend or not: It feels like the 'nots' have it
Vegging out: Suppliers share information on equipment, software or services that help eradicate vegetation along rail lines
Technology update: Rail safety products 2025
Product update: Rail grinding 2025
Eleanor Acheson: A champion of diversity at Amtrak and beyond
From the Editor - Of gender equity, inclusion and influence
On the eve of a new renaissance? — commentary by Richard Kloster
Technology update: Monitoring equipment and systems
Focus on the foundational: Ballast management services and equipment update
From the Editor - Send us your Rising Stars nominations
Product update: Trackwork 2025
To improve safety at grade crossings, railroads continue to tap new (as well as tried-and-true) technology
MTA's new rail-car chief ready to oversee fleet replacement
Union Pacific continues to rev up safety, service to speed toward a desired finish line — becoming North America's best railroad
From the Editor - 24 for 2024: Our most-read Daily News stories from last year
Technology update: Wheels, axles, brakes and bearings 2025