Posts by Marybeth Luczak
Marybeth Luczak
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Ray Betler Joins Intramotev Board
Intramotev, developer of the TugVolt autonomous battery-electric railcar, has appointed Ray Betler, former Wabtec President and CEO, as an Independent Director for its Board. “Ray began his career as a…
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Ridgewood Infrastructure Acquires Sierra
Investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure on March 10 reported acquiring a controlling interest in California-based Sierra Railroad Company (Sierra), which provides short line, switching, storage, and transloading services. At the same…
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NSHR To Be Honored for ‘Veterans Engagement’
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) will present North Shore Railroad (NSHR) with the 2026 Veterans Engagement Award at its Annual Conference and Exhibition next month in…
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BNSF, CPKC, NS: Accelerating Industrial Development
BNSF breaks ground on its sixth Logistics Center, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Norfolk Southern (NS) announce the certification of more industrial development sites along their lines.
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FTA: Applications Welcome for All Stations Accessibility Grants
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $686 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program…
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Transit Briefs: Caltrain, UTA, Amtrak
California’s Caltrain adopts a corridor-wide right-of-way safety strategy. Also, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) advances its Fare Payment System Upgrades program; and Amtrak and Be My Eyes team to help blind…
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Matson, BNSF, War-Lok Team on Cargo Security
Ocean transportation and logistics services firm Matson Inc. has partnered with BNSF and lock manufacturer War–Lok on what it describes as “an enhanced cargo security program that will add two…
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Industry Marks Railroad Day on Capitol Hill
Nearly 400 representatives from Class I’s and short lines to suppliers, contractors, and the associations that represent them advocated for the freight rail industry on March 4 at Railroad Day…
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Class I Briefs: CN, CSX, UP
CN reports its February grain movement results and releases an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report. Also, CSX recognizes nine short lines with partner awards; and Union Pacific (UP) earns…
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SLSI Issues RFP for ‘Safety Train’ Project
The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for a flatcar training platform buildout, part of its Safety Train project. Submissions are due April 15,…
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Railway Age March 2026 Digital Edition Spotlights Small-Road Standouts
Railway Age’s 2026 Short Line and Regional of the Year program recognizes two Honorees and two Honorable Mentions for outstanding achievement—from growing through strategic investment, providing top-notch service, and positioning…
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Rail Traffic Up for Third Consecutive Week
For the week ending Feb. 28, 2026, total U.S. rail traffic rose 1.6% from the same point last year, with carload gains offsetting intermodal losses, according to the Association of…
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Intermodal Briefs: JAXPORT, Port Wilmington
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Florida selects STV for a project to strengthen vessel-to-rail connectivity. Also, North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington is wrapping up work on its intermodal rail…
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FTA: $100MM for 2026 FIFA World Cup Public Transit
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on March 3 reported that it will invest $100.3 million into public transit systems within the 11 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup to…
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First Look: CN 1776, CN 2026
Canadian Class I CN on March 4 launched two commemorative locomotives—moving tributes marking the 250th anniversary of the United States signing of the Declaration of Independence. Both America250 units will…
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People News: CN, CPKC, TransmetriQ
Matthew Hammond joins CN as Vice President, Engineering. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) celebrates its 2026 Railroader of the Year; and Railinc-brand TransmetriQ names Bruce Harbridge as Head of…
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Class I Briefs: CPKC, BNSF, NS
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sets new February monthly grain records. Also, BNSF recognizes its 2025 Safety Bell Award honorees; and Norfolk Southern (NS) shares the story of one of…
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For BNSF, 2025 Revenue, Volume Flat
Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF posted total revenue and volume that for 2025 were relatively unchanged from 2024 and that for fourth-quarter 2025 saw declines. In a letter to shareholders, Berkshire CEO…
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Transit Briefs: BART, MBTA, MARC, Metra
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board adopts an alternative service plan outlining budget-balancing details. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is developing a rail modernization plan…
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ITS Logistics Issues February Supply Chain Report
“Easing inflation, early-year warehouse tightening, a resilient supply chain job market, and shifting import behavior as frontloading fades” are among the highlights of ITS Logistics’ February 2026 Supply Chain Report.…














![The NTSB observed the inspection and disassembly of wheelset #4 from railcar 7200, which caused the 2021 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority derailment in Virginia. “In accordance with wheelset design, each wheel should have been flush against its bearing when mounted,” NTSB wrote in its January 2023 derailment investigation report. “Before disassembly, the inspection identified gaps between both wheels and their respective bearings: about 0.63 inches for the right-side wheel and about 1.10 inches for the left-side wheel [see above] … The back-to-back measurement was about 55.375 inches, or about 2 inches wider than the maximum design specification.” (NTSB Image)](https://www.v2.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lead-350x197.png)




