Valley Metro light rail on June 7 expanded into south Phoenix, Ariz., with the opening of the $1.34 billion South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, marking its evolution to a 35-mile two-line system. More…

Is it the end of the line for the Heartland Flyer? Also, the Nevada Governor approves a regional rail transit study; and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) reaches an…

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on June 5 reported the appointment of Mandeep Lali as CEO, effective July 7. He will come to Canada by way of senior leadership roles…

California-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) will use 12 Ballard FCmove®-XD modules to convert three diesel-powered locomotive switchers to hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC), zero-emission units under a new supply agreement, Ballard…

ENSCO, Inc., has hired Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo. With more than 15 years of rail operations, safety, and…

The newest additions to Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) locomotive fleet arrive from Fort Worth, Texas. Also, BNSF reports its “best May ever” for dwell; and CSX recognizes West Virginia…

The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) elected new officers, honored members and awarded scholarships at its annual meeting last month in Chicago.

Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, launches a partnership with JetBlue. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) celebrates the eighth year of its Pride Train with a new design.

Railway Age’s June 2025 issue is now available digitally, featuring the annual Guide to Equipment Leasing.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on June 3 reported that it is seeking public comment on two Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) “to reduce regulatory burdens…

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board votes unanimously to appoint Scott A. Sauer as General Manager. Also, national law firm Kaplan Kirsch welcomes three senior attorneys, who served previously…

Contract talks between VIA Rail Canada and Unifor have broken off, the union reported June 2. The federal conciliation period ended May 31; under Canadian labor law, following a 21-day…

Minnesota Commercial Railway (MNNR) is the 17th short line to be added to the portfolio of Regional Rail, the 3i-backed holding company whose operations span nine U.S. states and two…

CSX is transitioning more diesel-electric locomotives to hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) power at its Huntington Locomotive Shop in West Virginia. Meanwhile, Union Pacific (UP) and locomotive control systems supplier ZTR…

Northern California’s Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) launches service to Windsor. Also, NC By Train celebrates 35 years of Carolinian and 30 years of Piedmont passenger rail service; and San…

The Mexican Intermodal Transport Association (AMTI) recognizes CN for its Falcon Premium interline intermodal service with Union Pacific (UP) and Grupo México Transportes (GMXT, comprising Ferromex, Ferrosur and IMEX). Also,…

The Government of Canada has marked the first step in its establishment of a Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) hub, which will serve as a shared space for the…

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on May 30 issued a decision removing its Final Offer Rate Review (FORR) rule. This deregulatory action, it said, follows a unanimous decision by the…

Union Pacific’s (UP) locomotive shop in Oakland, Calif., celebrates a safety milestone. Also, BNSF opens nominations for its 2025 Sustainability Awards program.

Americold Realty Trust (Americold) on May 29 broke ground at Port Saint John on its first Import-Export Hub to be built in Canada, a project it said will “leverage the…