South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) on March 26 announced the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, “strengthening the port’s statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on March 24 announced that from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, tolls from the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ) generated $51.9 million in revenue…

The Port of Savannah, Ga., handled 479,850 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in February—a 6% gain over the same month last year, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported.

CSX on March 25 announced that it has secured new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship…

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement. This ratified national agreement is…

Dow Constantine is named as Sound Transit’s CEO nominee. Also, RCR Rail Co. welcomes Bruce Mann as Vice President of Operations; and STV expands leadership team in the Carolinas and…

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced that a new wave of its rail-served industrial development properties has received national recognition for site readiness. Administered by the Site Selectors Guide, the REDI…

Rail industry veteran Harry Zander joins Intramotev as Chief Commercial Officer. Also, the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) welcomes back Brian Jonaitis as Director, Business & Industrial Development; James de…

The Government of Canada on March 22 announced an additional federal contribution of more than C$1.1 billion to help complete the Quebec City tramway (light rail system) and Montreal Blue…

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has adopted for second-quarter 2025 the rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF), which is defined as “an index formulated to represent changes in railroad costs incurred…

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) looks to create a passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah. Also, Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) issues are uncovered in a Federal Transit…

Union Pacific (UP) on March 21 announced the appointment of Christina Conlin as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, succeeding Craig Richardson, who is set to retire…

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) and members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED-IBT) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement reached in January…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) adds Wi-Tronix as its newest Member Discount Program preferred provider and names Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad, South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad,…

Union Pacific (UP) and the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) on March 19 announced a tentative agreement that covers a five-year term and includes wage increases, additional vacation…

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 15, 2025 (Week 11), came in at 503,473 carloads and intermodal units, rising 6.2% from the same week last year, based on…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) average daily ridership in February 2025 increases from last year. Also, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) considers a temporary station at Charlotte Gateway Station;…

TTX Company (TTX) on March 18 announced the retirement of Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vicki Dudley, effective April 1, 2025, and Vice President & Chief Human Resources…

County Line Rail (CLR) on March 17 announced that it has acquired the Sabine River and Northern Railroad (SRN), a 40-mile short line railroad based in East Texas.

The Board of Directors of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on March 17 announced that it has selected Jim Riley as its new President, effective March 31, 2025.