RAILWAY AGE, JULY 2025 ISSUE: SLSI has been serving the industry for 10 years with SCAs and educational training programs, providing the roadmap for short line and regional railroads to…

BNSF recognizes five states for excellence in grade crossing safety. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Bailey Yard hosts senior leaders for a field visit; and CN partners with the Société du…

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on July 7 announced a decision confirming the Kansas City Southern Railway Company’s (KCSR, now part of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) with Canadian Pacific…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a hazardous materials investigation report for its investigation of the April 26, 2024, derailment and hazardous materials release from a BNSF mixed-freight…

Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) promotes Jeff Knadler to Assistant Vice President – Passenger. Also, AECOM names Veronica Vanterpool as Senior Vice President, Americas Transit Lead.

Skanska, in a joint venture with FlatironDragados, announced on July 7 that it has signed a $658 million contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to build the Long…

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) releases its updated 10-year Capital Needs Inventory (CNI) report. Also, the LA Metro Board approves a collective bargaining agreement with…

The Oregon Legislature on June 30 approved a $100 million investment in the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP), a public-private project that will create a state-of-the-art container terminal in the…

EQT Real Estate on July 2 announced that EQT Exeter Industrial Value Fund VI has acquired a 2.04-million-square-foot portfolio of modern logistics facilities in Manteca, Calif.

CSX makes major infrastructure upgrades at Avon Yard in Indiana. Also, BNSF adds Watco’s Timber Rock Railroad (TIBR) to its “Shortline Select” program; and Union Pacific (UP) celebrates its 163rd…

STV announced July 1 that Richard Barrett has joined the firm as Vice President and New York Signals Manager within the organization’s national rail and transit systems practice.

“For the third quarter, Greenbrier achieved strong financial performance, with net earnings rising both sequentially and year-over-year,” said President and CEO Lorie Tekorius, during a report on the freight transportation…

CSX honors Keesler Medical Center staff in Biloxi, Miss., for its military support. Also, Brooke Henderson, Nelly Korda, and Lydia Ko will headline the early commitments in Canadian Pacific Kansas…

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) opens a new North Wilmington Station. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) PATH commuter rail system records its second-busiest…

The Port of Los Angeles on June 26 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Shafter, Calif., and The Wonderful Company "to promote…

Conrail Transport Workers Union (TWU) members in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, voted “overwhelmingly” to ratify a new five-year contract that includes a 17.5% wage increase, with journeymen carmen making…

Metrolink unveils a new fare pilot program. Also, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) releases its MARC Growth and Transformation Plan.

CN on June 25 released its 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement outlining key performance metrics in the areas of climate, safety, indigenous reconciliation, and economic impact.

Former TTX Company (TTX) President and CEO Raymond C. Burton, Jr., dies at the age of 86. Also, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) CEO Rich Dalton announces his retirement.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on June 24 reported the 13 North American organizations and leaders earning its annual awards for “vision, leadership and commitment to public transportation,” plus…