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People News: GPA, Sound Transit, Reading & Northern

Kevin Price joins Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) as President. Also, Sound Transit announces a series of key staffing updates; and Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) promotes Jim Raffa to Chief…

AAR: Downward Carloads, Intermodal Trend Continues in Week 5

Total U.S. rail traffic was 486,8545 carloads and intermodal units for Week 5 (ending Feb. 7, 2026), down 3.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported…

AAR: Downward Carloads, Intermodal Trend Continues in Week 5

Total U.S. rail traffic was 486,8545 carloads and intermodal units for Week 5 (ending Feb. 7, 2026), down 3.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported…
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Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…
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Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…
From Left to Right: Robert Orlin, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, STV; Clint Herrera, Director of Engineering Design, POLB; and Khristina Jason, Director of Human Resources, POLB.

People News: INRD, PANYNJ, HNTB, STV

The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) promotes Dereck McClure to Director, Service Operations. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approves the nomination…

Congressional Bill H.R. 7148 Signed into Law (UPDATED 2/4)

House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders on Jan. 20 unveiled H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which represented a “bipartisan, bicameral” agreement on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation.…

Class I Briefs: UP, NS

Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker provides customers with a railroad status report. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) introduces its new wheel integrity system.

People News: Loram, Port of Los Angeles, TRACCS

Loram announces key leadership appointments to support global growth. Also, the Port of Los Angeles appoints Christopher Chase to Director of Cargo Marketing; and the Transit Rail Association for Canadian…

CN: ‘Disciplined Execution, Relentless Focus’

“Our team delivered a strong fourth quarter and closed 2025 with disciplined execution and a relentless focus on capturing opportunities for our customers," CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said…

NS: ‘Reliable Service, Measurable Safety Gains’ (UPDATED With TD Cowen Commentary, 1/30)

“In 2025, we strengthened the foundation of our railroad. We kept our cost commitments, maintained reliable service, and delivered measurable safety gains with the company’s best injury and accident rates…

Transit Briefs: Valley Metro, Santa Clara VTA, NYMTA

The Phoenix City Council approves a new expansion of Valley Metro’s light rail system to west Phoenix. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) readies to move record crowds…
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FRA Issues Final Reflectorization Rule

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule concerning reflectorization of rail freight rolling stock. The rule, 49 CFR Part 224, which went into effect on Jan. 27,…

People News: NICTD, HNTB, GoRail

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) hires David Dech as its next President. Also, Kimberly Lesay joins HNTB as Transportation Planning Practice Consultant; and GoRail remembers Michael Gaynor, who…

RailState: Winter Storm Fern Impacts Network Across Three States

When Winter Storm Fern tore through most of the eastern half of the country, freight trains kept moving, but not at the same rate everywhere, according to real-time network visibility…

Empire State Corridor Service Restored, Improved (UPDATED, 1/28)

Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak on Oct. 20 announced that New York State has secured a series of improvements to rail service on the Empire State Corridor between Albany and New…

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Up for Week Three

Total U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Jan. 24, 2026 (Week 3) was up 6.0% from the prior-year period, with gains in both carloads and intermodal volume, according to…

Transit Briefs: SFRTA/Tri-Rail, Santa Clara VTA

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) receives its second Gold Standard Award for Transit Security Excellence. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) celebrates the opening of the…

UP’s Big Boy Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Coast-to-Coast Tour

Union Pacific (UP) is joining in the celebration of 250 years of American independence and innovation this year with its first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour led by Big Boy No. 4014.…

OmniTRAX Names Dreier CCO

OmniTRAX announced Jan. 27 that Ryan Dreier has been named Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Dreier joined OmniTRAX as Executive Vice President in 2025, following an extensive career at BNSF Railway.…
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