Posts by Marybeth Luczak
Marybeth Luczak
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Steve Angel to Co-Chair B&O Railroad Museum’s Capital Campaign
The B&O (Baltimore & Ohio) Railroad Museum has announced that Benjamin H. Griswold IV will be joined by Steve Angel, the recently hired CSX President and CEO, to co-chair its…
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HyOrc, Zeltech Eye U.S. Freight Rail Locomotive Market
Houston, Tex.-based HyOrc Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cincinnati, Ohio-based Zeltech (Zero-Emission Locomotive Technologies LLC) to jointly develop alternative fuel-powered locomotives for freight rail use in the…
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PATH: $2.6B Capital Plan for 2026-2035
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ) on Nov. 13 proposed a $45 billion 2026–2035 Capital Plan, which would provide $2.6 billion to PATH for service increases,…
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NS Launches ‘Landmark Series’
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) first two “Landmark Series” locomotives recently rolled out of the Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pa., each showcasing the name of a city that helped shape the…
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Transit Briefs: Brightline, Valley Metro, Caltrain
Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, teams with Sotereon.AI on a corridor monitoring project. Also, Valley Metro in Arizona sees a $20 billion return on its light rail investment; and Caltrain…
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Report: SEPTA Working to Boost Regional Rail Capacity
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will lease 10 railcars to alleviate pressure on its Regional Rail service, as it performs federally mandated safety inspections and makes repairs to Silverliner IV…
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Class I Briefs: NS, CSX, UP
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) members at Norfolk Southern (NS) ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. Also, CSX awards Platinum Select Site status to a Dothan, Ala., industrial development…
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Hyundai Rotem Selects Wind River Tech to Automate Software Development
Alameda, Calif.-based Wind River on Nov. 11 reported that its DevOps platform will help Hyundai Rotem, a 30-year customer based in South Korea, “to modernize and automate its railway system…
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Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS, Wabtec
Norfolk Southern (NS) and Class I railroad supplier Wabtec Corporation honor service members on Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Also, BNSF employees pay tribute to veterans “step by step” and CEO…
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Joe Gioe Joins Cando
Manitoba, Canada-based Cando Rail & Terminals (Cando) on Nov. 11 reported appointing Joe Gioe as Vice President Service Delivery. “Joe is a seasoned rail industry executive with more than two decades…
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Gulf of Mexico Train Project Construction Begins
The government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), on Nov. 7 reported beginning construction of the 82.8-mile (133.5-kilometer) Arroyo El Sauz-Nuevo Laredo section of the…
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Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN/CPKC, UP
BNSF honors shippers for “exemplary standards” in product safety and provides an operational performance update. Also, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sponsor categories of WXN’s (Women’s Executive Network)…
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POLB: Cargo Volumes ‘Steady’ Through October (UPDATED 11/13)
“Shifting trade policies have brought uncertainty to consumers and the supply chain, but cargo continues to move smoothly,” California’s Port of Long Beach (POLB) reported Nov. 7.
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Transit Briefs: STM, CTA, CATS, Government of Canada
Société de transport de Montréal (STM) in Canada seeks an end to the Metro and bus strikes. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will offer 24-hour rapid transit service to Midway…
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Caltrain: ‘Cuts to Come’ Without External Funding
Caltrain at its recent Board Meeting outlined “significant service cuts and operational impacts,” including the potential elimination of weekend service and of half-hourly trains, “to reduce budget shortfalls despite strong…
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Transit Briefs: TTC, WMATA, TriMet, WVU
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launches an action plan to boost safety across the city’s transit system. Also, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) honors veterans with patriotic trains and buses…
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Fortescue to Take Delivery of Progress Rail BELs
Two battery-electric locomotives (BELs) from Progress Rail’s Brazilian plant are bound for Fortescue’s mining operations in the Pilbara region of Australia. The EMD® Joule series units are due for arrival…
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Transit Briefs: MDOT MTA, Phoenix Valley Metro, Metrolink, Metra
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) releases an updated regional transit plan. Also, a recent customer service survey highlights security progress across Valley Metro’s Phoenix, Ariz.-based…
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Class I Briefs: CN, CSX, UP, NS
CN, along with customers, partners, and Canadian farmers, breaks its all-time record for grain shipped in a single month. Also, CSX and Watco team to deliver growth and value; Union…
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ASLRRA Members Honored for 2024 Safety Performance
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) presented President’s Safety Awards to members at its Central and Pacific Region Meeting, held Nov. 3-5 in New Orleans, La., and…



















