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Marybeth Luczak

Wabtec in 2019 celebrated the delivery of 1,000th Evolution Series Tier 4 locomotive to CN.(Wabtec Photograph of a CN Tier 4 locomotive at its Fort Worth, Tex., plant in July 2016.)
July 21, 2025|Locomotives

Watch: Wabtec’s Evolution Series Tier 4 Marks a Milestone

July marks the 10th anniversary of Wabtec Corporation’s Evolution Series Tier 4—one of the most modern diesel locomotives serving North America and the first freight locomotive to meet the U.S.…
ITS Logistics U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index for July 2025. (Image Courtesy of ITS Logistics)
July 18, 2025|Intermodal

ITS Logistics Issues July US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index

Operations at most U.S. ports are running at normal levels, with exceptions for smaller ports facing strain from rising project freight imports, according to ITS Logistics’ recently released July forecast…
(MARTA Photograph)
July 18, 2025|Passenger

MARTA’s Collie Greenwood Announces Early Retirement

Collie Greenwood has announced his early retirement from Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), where he spent the past six years, most recently as General Manager/CEO. MARTA Chief Customer Experience…
West Seattle Link Extension project map. (Courtesy of Sound Transit)
July 18, 2025|Light Rail

Jacobs to Design Light Rail Extension in West Seattle

Jacobs on July 17 reported being selected to provide design services for Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension project in Washington State, which will add 4.1 miles of light rail…
July 18, 2025|Regulatory

Report: UP/NS Merger Afoot?

Union Pacific (UP) is in early-stage discussions to acquire Norfolk Southern (NS), “according to people familiar with the matter,” The Wall Street Journal reported July 17. “[T]here are no guarantees…
(CNW Group/Unifor)
July 18, 2025|Intercity

VIA Rail, Unifor Ratify Agreements

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) on July 17 reported the ratification of new three-year collective agreements with Unifor’s Council 4000 and Local 100. Deal negotiations officially opened last October. According…
MBTA on July 16 celebrated the newly renovated Winchester Center Station on the Lowell Commuter Rail line. Now fully accessible, station had not seen major repairs since the 1950s. (Photograph Courtesy of MBTA)
July 17, 2025|Passenger

Transit Briefs: MBTA, ARTM, LACMTA

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) celebrates completing the Winchester Center Commuter Rail Station accessibility project. Also, Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) in Montreal is deploying a new fare collection…
“We’re bringing 12 business leaders, industry experts, and innovators together with decades of experience in the field who will provide invaluable insights to deliver results for the American people,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said of the USDOT Advisory Board, which held its first meeting July 16. (Screen Grab from USDOT Video of First Board Meeting)
July 17, 2025|Regulatory

For USDOT, An Advisory Board

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has appointed 12 members to a new Advisory Board that will develop “strategic recommendations for infrastructure modernization and expansion”; identify “key investment opportunities in…
“A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to documenting hazards, and the [Enablon] app allows just that,” says Carolyn David, Senior Manager, Safety Systems at CN. “It’s making a positive impact for our teams, who are empowered to look out for each other by reporting near misses or potential hazards. It means we can take any prompt corrective actions to keep employees safer.” (CN Photograph)
July 16, 2025|Class I

Class I Briefs: CSX, CN

CSX introduces a Mobile Collision Safety system and supports the Florida National Guard’s largest rail operation in 17 years. Also, CN’s investment in the Enablon Go reporting system pays off.
(Norfolk Southern Photograph)
July 16, 2025|Class I

AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 28

North American carload and intermodal traffic for the first 28 weeks of 2025 (ending July 12) was up 2.9% from the prior-year period, according to the Association of American Railroads’…
(Screen Grab of The Ocean train from VIA Rail Canada Video)
July 16, 2025|Intercity

VIA Rail Marks Milestones

VIA Rail Canada on July 15 celebrated the completion of its Halifax Station renovation project, part of a C$80 million investment to upgrade four “heritage” stations. Canada’s national passenger railroad…
A map of the proposed route for Northlander passenger rail service showing stops at Union Station (Toronto), Langstaff, Gormley, Washago, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, South River, North Bay, Temagami, Timiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Matheson, and Timmins (South Porcupine), with a rail connection to Cochrane. (Courtesy of Ontario Government)
July 15, 2025|Passenger

Transit Briefs: Northlander, NYMTA, APTA

Construction is under way at the Timmins-Porcupine Station in Ontario, Canada, part of the Northlander passenger-rail revival project. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) posts ridership, performance and…
(CISA Logo)
July 15, 2025|Safety

CISA Issues EoT, HoT Device Advisory

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisory regarding End-of-Train (EoT) and Head-of-Train (HoT) devices.
“The strength of our transload network lies in partnerships—whether it’s third-party operators or short line railroads,” says Helen Quirke, Vice President, Supply Chain and Business Development at CN. “When we align our capabilities, we open up new markets, simplify logistics, and create real value for customers.” (CN Photograph)
July 14, 2025|Class I

Class I Briefs: CN, UP, CSX

CN eyes a transload network expansion with its Top-Tier Transload Partner Program. Also, Union Pacific (UP) replaces all rail infrastructure—inside a tunnel—in less than 24 hours on the Black Butte…
Port Muskogee South (formerly Frontier Terminal) at 4511 Callery Drive, Muskogee, Oka. (Courtesy of Port Muskogee)
July 14, 2025|Intermodal

Port Muskogee Expands South With 125-Acre Site

The Muskogee City-County Port Authority (Port Muskogee) in Oklahoma has acquired 125.49 acres, with direct access to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), which the Port said will create…
Paul J. Wiedefeld, outgoing MDOT Secretary (left), and Subash Iyer of Kaplan Kirsch LLP. (Photographs courtesy of MDOT and Kaplan Kirsch, respectively)
July 11, 2025|News

People News: MDOT, Kaplan Kirsch

Paul J. Wiedefeld is stepping down as Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary. Also, Kaplan Kirsch LLP grows its legal bench with the addition of former U.S. Department of Transportation…
Southern California’s Metrolink has installed Wabtec’s WCNSS “smart crossing” system at the Del Obispo Street Crossing near its San Jaun Capistrano Station. (Metrolink Photograph)
July 11, 2025|Safety

For Metrolink, More ‘Smart Crossing’ Tech Installations (UPDATED 7/11)

“Smart crossing” technology was added in June 2024 to boost safety near a Metrolink regional passenger rail station in Orange County, Calif., following deployment at seven crossings along the nine-mile Arrow…
Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad #5260 crossing Elm Ave. Portsmouth, Virginia. At U.S. Norfolk Naval Shipyard.5260 is painted a commemorative scheme as part of the Norfolk Southern, Heritage Program. (David E. George III/Wikimedia Commons)
July 11, 2025|Regulatory

STB to NS: Proposed NPBL Acquisition Is ‘Significant’ Transaction (UPDATED 7/11)

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on March 14 reported that it will review Norfolk Southern’s (NS) proposal to acquire Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company (NPBL), a Virginia S&T…
“We're grateful for @MassGovernor's continued investment in public transit with this supplemental budget. With $548 million, we’ll reinforce operating reserves, expand reduced fares, & upgrade infrastructure to help build a more reliable, equitable system,” MBTA reported via X (formerly known as Twitter) on June 24. (MBTA Photograph)
July 10, 2025|Passenger

Massachusetts Sets FY26 Budget

Gov. Maura Healey has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget and supplemental budget for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, both of which provide funds to help stabilize Massachusetts Bay Transportation…
“Today’s decision closing these regulatory proceedings reflects the agency’s intensive focus on its mission and allocating resources to their highest and best use,” STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs said. “I look forward to continued engagement with shippers, railroads, and the broader public on reforms to advance a competitive, efficient, and sound rail network.” (STB Photograph)
July 10, 2025|Regulatory

STB Prioritizing Reforms

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on July 10 reported discontinuing proceedings in which it sought comment on proposed modifications to its procedures for annually determining whether Class I railroads are…
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