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Carolina Worrell

Transit Briefs: Sound Transit, Denver RTD, SFMTA, Santa Clara VTA

Train testing begins on Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension. Also, the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Fraternal Order of Police finalize a three-year agreement; lawmakers in Sacramento, Calif.,…

Congress Passes THUD Appropriations Bill

On March 14, before the funding deadline at midnight, the Senate passed H.R. 1968, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025” to “avoid a shutdown and fund the government…

PSC Acquires 32 Rescar Operations

PSC Group (PSC), a provider of logistics and repair services to the chemical, refining, agricultural, and pulp and paper industries, on March 10 announced that it is expanding its railcar…

Amtrak Rolls Out New Color-Coded System

A new color-coded system is making it easier for Amtrak passengers to find boarding locations at a glance, the company recently announced. The first trains featuring the new design rolled…

Duffy Urges D.C. Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on March 6 took action to urge Washington, D.C., leaders to improve the safety and security of the city’s transportation systems. In a series…

New FRA Data Confirms Rail Safety Progress

Newly released 2024 data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) confirms that “continued investment in innovation, infrastructure, and workforce expertise are making rail transportation even safer,” the Association of American…

HCPHC Completes Port Bienville Railroad Storage Yard

The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) announced March 6 the completion of the Port Bienville Railroad Storage Yard in Bay St. Louis, Miss. This $6 million investment, funded…

Wabtec Approved as a ‘RailPulse Certified Telematics Vendor’

Wabtec Corporation on March 6 announced that it has secured approval as a RailPulse Certified Telematics Vendor, “marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety…

Anacostia Taps Naatz as COO

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) on March 5 announced the appointment of Michael Naatz as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Intermodal Briefs: Port of Churchill, Port of Long Beach

More critical minerals will be shipped from the Port of Churchill. Also, the Port of Long Beach advances hydrogen projects and a new rating system is proposed for California port-related…

People News: HNTB, SEPTA

HNTB welcomes JR Hudnall as Project Controls Director in Denver. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) interim General Manager Scott Sauer honors regional rail conductors.

Small-Road Briefs: G&W, Watco

Genesee & Wyoming's (G&W) First Coast Railroad (FCRD) celebrates 20 years. Also, 14 Watco teams achieve safety milestones in February.

Transit Briefs: BART, Valley Metro, Skyline, VIA Rail

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) seeks the public’s input on proposed 2026 less-than-inflation fare increase. Also, Valley Metro begins two-line rail system testing in downtown Phoenix to prepare for the…

Watco Completes Major Projects in 2024

Last year, Watco partnered with government agencies, customers, and others to maintain infrastructure and grow freight opportunities across its network.

CHSRA Provides 2025 Project Update Report

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on March 1 submitted its 2025 Project Update Report (download below) to the California Legislature, fulfilling its requirement to provide biennial updates on the…

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN, CSX

BNSF makes “significant progress” in its recovery efforts in the Class I’s Northern Corridor. Also, CN partner Crowley will launch its Mexico Gulf Express service in May; and CSX begins…

Transport Canada Establishes Supply Chain Advisory Council

Canada’s Minister of Transport Anita Anand and Internal Trade on Feb. 28 announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields.

People News: BRC, STV

Jerry Peck is selected to lead The Belt Railway of Chicago (BRC). Also, Allison Dane Camden joins STV as Vice President and Pacific Northwest Area Manager within the firm’s Transportation…

New AAR Study Underscores ‘Substantial’ Economic Impact of U.S. Rail Transportation Industry

A new study by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) underscores the “substantial” economic impact of the rail transportation industry in the U.S. In 2023, the rail transportation sector contributed…

Transit Briefs: CTA, Metro-North, Caltrain, BART, NJ Transit

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveils final designs for blocks under new Red Line tracks. Also, Metro-North Railroad unveils the sixth wrapped locomotive from its Heritage Series; a new poll…
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