North American carload and intermodal traffic for the first 25 weeks of 2025 (ending June 21) was up 2.8% from the prior-year period, according to the Association of American Railroads’…

Four witnesses on June 24 discussed how technologies “have the potential to revolutionize the freight and passenger rail transportation” before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

The Eno Center for Transportation (Eno), an independent, non-partisan think-tank, has released two new Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-funded reports to “help agencies more effectively recruit, train, and retain professionals who…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on June 23 announced that its Finance Committee has approved the purchase of 316 M-9A railcars. This includes 160 cars to be allocated…

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways on June 17 announced the provincial government’s allocations of C$1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of C$470,000 or 88% from last…

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) welcomes Trenise Winters as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Also, the Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) elects Stevan Bobb and Jeffrey Songer to its Board…

Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) leads commuter rail ridership recovery nationally from pre-pandemic levels. Also, TransLink launches a transit-themed beer; and Trinity Metro approves a 10-year $324 million contract extension…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) on June 16 submitted joint comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)…

“As the broader supply chain and global markets face a great deal of uncertainty,” South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) says it is supporting customers with “reliable service and creative solutions.”

Following “robust public outreach and technical and business case analysis,” the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors voted to advance the Link21 Program as a standard-gauge rail project…

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has published its final annual statistical summaries from 2024 on transportation occurrences (accidents and incidents) in the rail, air, marine, and pipeline sectors,…

North American carload and intermodal traffic for the first 22 weeks of 2025 (ending May 31) was up 3.2% from the prior-year period, according to the Association of American Railroads’…

STV on June 3 announced the launch of a "revamped" Advisory Services practice, including “a dedicated team for client outreach and engagement strategies.”

Hybar, LLC (Hybar) produces its first rebar at its new steel mini mill in Osceola, Ark. Also, T Bros Oil & Gas Co. announces the grand opening of a new…

Norfolk Southern (NS) on June 3 announced that Chairman Claude Mongeau has resigned from the Board of Directors this week for “personal reasons.” A new Chair will be elected at…

Alstom on June 2 announced the opening of its new 135,000-square-foot Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, N.Y., which will produce stainless steel car body shells for passenger rail vehicles…

BNSF on June 2 announced the creation of a new team focused on single carload growth.

American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) appoints Doug MacDonald to its Board of Directors. Also, the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) names Stephanie Deiger as Vice Chair.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on May 28 filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky to remove race- and sex-based presumptions from…

TriMet’s Board of Directors has adopted a $1.96 billion overall budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) that supports MAX light rail, WES commuter rail, bus, and LIFT paratransit services and…