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Carolina Worrell

People News: HDR, NCTD

HDR promotes Brian Buchanan to Transit Program Management Lead. Also, North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) promotes Ioni Tcholakova to Director of Service Planning.

Intermodal Briefs: Port of Los Angeles, Port of Montreal

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlines business, community, and environmental projects in his 2026 State of the Port address. Also, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) releases the…

GPA: Blue Ridge Connector 95% Complete

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on Jan. 22 announced that the Blue Ridge Connector, the Georgis Ports’ latest addition to its inland rail network, is now 95% complete and will…

Transit Briefs: MDOT MTA, DART, PRT

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) launches a new MARC train student fare program. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) holds off on issuing new debt…

Patriot Rail Celebrates Excellence Across Network

Patriot Rail on Jan. 21 recognized two teams whose performance, it says, “exemplifies the values” at the heart of the company’s Top to Bottom Program, including “leadership, accountability, and continuous…

HNTB Names Mangione New York Office Leader

HNTB announced on Jan. 20 that Michael Mangione, Senior Vice President, has been named as the firm’s New York Office Leader, bringing more than 30 years of transportation industry experience…

SNR Celebrates USA’s 250th Anniversary With Specially Painted Locomotive

Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) is officially celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a specially painted locomotive. Locomotive No. 250 is adorned in the railroad’s latest…

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Brightline West, TTC

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) system-wide ridership for December 2025 decreases 1%. Also, work on Brightline West’s Las Vegas rail station is under way; and the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC)…

Railway Age’s 2026 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program. This year’s honorees were selected from freight and passenger railroads; government…

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, WMATA, Alto

A new quarterly report shows that crime on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continues to drop. Also, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) receives the Transportation Security Administration’s…

Industrial Development Briefs: Abitibi Connex, Patriot Rail

Locomotive DESX 1305 is now part of Abitibi Connex’s multimodal logistics operations in Iroquois Falls, Ontario. Also, Patriot Rail welcomes the first railcars into the Rocky Mountain Rail Park.

Senators Introduce Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) recently introduced the bipartisan Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act (PRCPA) to enhance public safety by “ensuring passenger rail crew members are…

Class I Briefs: UP, NS

Union Pacific (UP) hosts U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer at its Training Center and Harriman Dispatching Center. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) joins the Smart Freight Centre.

Wabtec, Indian Railways Celebrate Start of Locomotive Service in West Bengal

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) and Indian Railways recently celebrated the start of locomotive service operations at the West Bengal, India-based Siliguri Maintenance Shed, “expanding Wabtec’s locomotive service capabilities in the eastern…

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, MARTA, NJ Transit

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveils a plan to reimagine Jamaica Station and advance the Second Avenue Subway Westward Expansion. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) streetcar…

People News: HNTB, Greenbrier, Frauscher

HNTB announces key leadership appointments. Also, Greenbrier names Travis Williams as Head of Investor Relations; and Mayank Tripathi assumes the position of Vice President and General Manager of Frauscher Sensor…

AITX, Telegraph Bring Predictive Intelligence to Railcar Shipping Operations

American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) on Jan. 14 announced that it is partnering with technology company Telegraph to bring predictive intelligence to railcar shipper operations.

Class I Briefs: CN, NS

CN reports its December grain movement. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) supports Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine project with a $200 million investment.

NJT: Renovated Vehicle Interiors, Special Anniversary Wrap for River LINE

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri on Jan. 9 was joined by NJ Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo and Senator Troy Singleton to unveil the first River LINE vehicle…

RAC Releases Rail Trends 2025 Report

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) on Jan. 8 released Rail Trends 2025—a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the industry. Highlights of Rail Trends 2025 include:…
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