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NICTD President Mike Noland to Retire

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) President Mike Noland announced his upcoming retirement during a board meeting last week, according to a WVPE 88.1 news report.

Bauer Tapped as President and CEO of Siemens Mobility North America

Siemens Mobility North America recently announced that Tobias Bauer has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Dec. 1.

Transit Briefs: Denver RTD, Skyline, LA Metro

The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) introduces Tap-n-Ride for convenient fare payment on the go. Also, ridership on the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) Skyline is still up one…

AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 47

North American carload and intermodal traffic for the first 47 weeks of 2025 (ending Nov. 22) was up 1.8% from the prior-year period, according to the Association of American Railroads’…

Transit Briefs: DART, OC Streetcar, Denver RTD

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) releases its first Point B Strategic Plan Annual Report. Also, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) tests a new electric OC Streetcar ahead of its…

New FTA Safety Advisory Urges Review, Analysis of Safety Performance Data Related to Trespassing and Suicide Events

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Nov. 24 issued Safety Advisory 25-1 (SA 25-1) recommending that State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) direct Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs) within their jurisdiction to…

PennDOT: $219.9MM to Support SEPTA Safety Upgrades, Infrastructure Improvements

Governor Josh Shapiro on Nov. 24 directed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll to allocate $219.9 million in additional capital funding to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)…
Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge view from Piedras Negras, Mexico. Wikimedia Commons/Manuel Velez

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, UP

BNSF provides an intermodal network update. Also, CSX’s TRANSFLO Petersburg Terminal is coming to Virginia in 2026; and Union Pacific (UP) enhances safety and security at its Eagle Pass border…

UP’s Makerov Earns AAR Environmental Excellence Award

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recently recognized Union Pacific’s (UP) Mike Makerov with its 2025 Environmental Excellence Award for his contributions to “environmental stewardship and sustainability across the freight…

Transit Briefs: TriMet, Maryland Purple Line

TriMet reduces administrative staff to help address the agency’s ongoing budget gap. Also, Purple Line vehicles arrive in New Carrollton, Md.

Hillwood, BNSF, City of Forth Worth Launch Alliance Logistics District

Hillwood, BNSF Railway, and the City of Fort Worth on Nov. 18 announced the creation of the Alliance Logistics District, officially designated and approved by the Fort Worth City Council…

TexAmericas Center Commissions Two Locomotives

TexAmericas Center, one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the U.S., announced Nov. 19 that it has commissioned two locomotives that “expand on‑site switching, transload, and yard capabilities across…

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Baltimore Red Line, Metrolinx, DART

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ridership for October 2025 decreases 3% from last year. Also, Baltimore’s Red Line project is slow moving; a new transit hub that will eventually serve…

NS Partners to Support Passenger Rail

In addition to moving freight, Norfolk Southern (NS) has also “played an industry-leading role” in hosting new and existing passenger services, working with passenger rail partners to find solutions that…

Port of Los Angeles: ‘Solid’ October Volume

The Port of Los Angeles recently reported that it processed 848,431 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in October, “a solid performance given all the trade volatility this year.” After 10 months,…

Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, Port of Savannah, Port Everglades

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) highlights “growth, resilience, and significant impact” at the 2025 State of the Port Address. Also, Port of Savannah container volumes were up 4%…

People News: Port NOLA, Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Jones DesLauriers appoints Kyle Johnson as Partner &…

Booz Allen to Relocate Global Headquarters to Comstock’s Reston Station Development

Booz Allen Hamilton, a technology solutions company, recently announced that it will relocate its global headquarters from McLean, Va., to a newly constructed facility in Comstock’s Reston Station development, “designed…

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Santa Clara VTA, TriMet, Metra, NJ Transit, BART

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completes Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-mandated inspections of its Silverliner IV fleet. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) awards more than $750,000 in…

BLET, WNYP Ratify Contract

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineering and Trainmen (BLET) on Nov. 11 ratified a new five-year agreement with the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad (WNYP), governing rates of pay, benefits,…
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