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(Screen Grab from WVCO video)
February 3, 2026|M/W

Arclin Acquires WVCO (UPDATED 2/3)

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Arclin on Feb. 2 reported completing its acquisition of Eugene, Ore.-based Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), which manufactures and distributes custom products and services for the railroad (WVCO Railroad…
Pictured, Left to Right: David Ivan, BNSF Logistics, LLC; Jerry Guaracino, Caltrain; Anna Harvey, STV; and Allan Fye, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. (Ivan photograph from LinkedIn; all other photographs from the respective organizations.)
February 2, 2026|News

People News: BNSF Logistics, Caltrain, STV, Virginia DRPT

BNSF Logistics, LLC elevates David Ivan to President and CEO. Also, Jerry Guaracino joins California’s Caltrain as Chief Safety Officer; infrastructure professional services firm STV hires Anna Harvey to lead…
(Courtesy of NS)
February 2, 2026|Class I

NS 2025: $7.7B in Industrial Development

Norfolk Southern (NS) customers in 2025 advanced more than 60 industrial development projects, representing $7.7 billion in investment for new or expanded rail-served facilities along NS and partner short line…
A map of Green Eagle Railroad LLC’s proposed 1.335-mile common carrier rail line in Maverick County, Tex., extending from the southern border of the United States and connecting to Union Pacific (UP) at approximately milepost 31 on the Eagle Pass Subdivision. The line is part of parent company PVH’s proposed trade corridor for freight and commercial motor vehicles extending into Mexico. (GER Map)
February 2, 2026|Regulatory

STB Seeks More Details on Proposed Maverick County, Tex., Line

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Jan. 30 directed Green Eagle Railroad (GER) to provide more information on its proposed construction and operation of a 1.335-mile, double-tracked common carrier rail…
The proposed CV Rail intercity passenger service would span approximately 144 miles, linking the City of Coachella, Calif., with Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. (Courtesy of RCTC)
January 30, 2026|Passenger

Transit Briefs: LACMTA, BART, UTA, Phoenix Valley Metro, SEPTA, CV Rail

Parsons Transportation Group (Parsons) lands a contract for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Metro A line extension project. Also, crime on the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit…
Local officials, customer representatives, CSX, and community economic development leaders joined Pinsly on Jan. 29 to celebrate GAR’s service restoration. (Courtesy of Pinsly)
January 30, 2026|Short Lines & Regionals

Pinsly Celebrates GAR Rehab, Service Restoration

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Pinsly Railroad Company (Pinsly) on Jan. 29 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Andalusia, Ala., to commemorate the rehabilitation and return to service of the 36-mile short line now…
CSX on Jan. 28 reported the successful cutover of an extended hump lead at Avon Yard in Indianapolis, Ind. (Screen Grab from CSX video)
January 29, 2026|Class I

Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC

CSX wraps up a hump lead extension project at Avon Yard in Indianapolis, Ind. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) appoints industry veteran Gordon Trafton as Board Vice Chair, and…
Figure 1: Aerial view of the accident site. (BNSF Image, Courtesy of NTSB)
January 29, 2026|Safety

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for BNSF M/w Employee Fatality

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4,  2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by…
(Courtesy of CPKC)
January 28, 2026|Class I

CPKC: ‘Exceptional Execution in Challenging Market’

In reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 28, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO Keith Creel said, “Despite macroeconomic and trade policy headwinds in 2025, our…
“We are honored that VRE has once again placed its trust in Keolis,” Keolis President and CEO Brad Thomas said. “This [contract] renewal underscores the operational excellence our teams deliver each day, and we remain committed to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service as we support the DMV [District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia] region’s mobility needs.” (VRE Photograph)
January 28, 2026|Commuter/Regional

Transit Briefs: VRE, Metrolinx

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) renews its contract with Keolis North America (Keolis). Also, construction is under way on Metrolinx’s Bowmanville Extension project that will bring the Lakeshore East GO line…
“Safety is a core value and the foundation of everything we do at Norfolk Southern,” NS President and CEO Mark George said. “It’s the lens through which every decision is made. From the boardroom to the front line, the Thoroughbred team focuses on providing safe and reliable service to our customers, our communities and our employees. This report is a comprehensive accounting of the steps we’re taking and the progress we’ve made—in the crew room, on the ballast line and in our communities. We’re continuously raising our standards for excellence, guided by our commitment to safety.” (Courtesy of NS)
January 28, 2026|Class I

NS Issues 2025 Safety Report

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Jan. 27 released its 2025 Report on Safety Accomplishments and Ongoing Initiatives, which it said details year-over-year progress, including a 31% reduction in Federal Railroad Administration…
January 2026: Construction of the launch box at the tunnel portal in New Jersey. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of GDC)
January 28, 2026|Regulatory

HTP Work Stoppage on the Way?

Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a key component of the Gateway Program, will “pause if disbursements of federal funds do not resume in the coming days,” the Gateway…
(UP Photograph)
January 28, 2026|Class I

For UP, a ‘Record-Breaking Year’ (UPDATED With TD Cowen Commentary, 1/28)

With an STB merger refiling for the acquisition of Norfolk Southern anticipated “in the coming weeks,” Union Pacific (UP) posted “a record-breaking year and delivered best-ever safety, service, and operating…
The Amsted Digital Solutions Inc. IQ device mounted on a freight car truck. (Courtesy of GBXLE and Amsted Digital)
January 27, 2026|News

GBXLE, Amsted Team on Condition-Based Maintenance Initiative

Greenbrier Leasing Europe (GBXLE) on Jan. 27 reported partnering with Chicago-based Amsted Digital Solutions SAS (Amsted Digital) to launch a freight-car truck monitoring initiative “aimed at advancing condition-based maintenance across…
(Courtesy of BNSF)
January 27, 2026|Class I

For BNSF, a $3.6B Capital Plan

BNSF on Jan. 26 announced a $3.6 billion capital plan for 2026 that devotes $2.8 billion to maintenance and $358 million to “expansion and efficiency” projects.
NS is the highest-ranked railroad in the Trucking, Transportation, and Logistics category of Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. (NS Photograph)
January 26, 2026|Class I

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern (NS) earns a spot on Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Trenton, Mo., Engineering team marks a safety milestone.
Los Angeles is one step closer to a direct rail connection that is slated to make travel faster and easier through the Sepulveda Pass. The LACMTA Board has selected “an underground heavy rail option” (Modified Alternative 5) for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, which will link the Van Nuys Metrolink Station to the Metro E Line. (Map Courtesy of LACMTA)
January 23, 2026|Passenger

Transit Briefs: LACMTA, DART, Denver RTD

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board selects rapid transit for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) kicks off a transit-oriented development project…
Josie Curtis (Courtesy of Patriot Rail Company)
January 23, 2026|Short Lines & Regionals

Curtis to Lead ‘People Strategy’ at Patriot Rail

Josie Curtis is joining Patriot Rail Company as Vice President of People Strategy. She will provide leadership across talent acquisition and development, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, performance management,…
Pictured Standing (Left to Right): Jamie Moses, Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation for the Province of Manitoba; Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; and Nick Hays, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Airports Authority. Pictured Sitting (Left to Right): Chris Avery, President and CEO of the Arctic Gateway Group; and Carly Edmundson, President and CEO of CentrePort Canada. (Courtesy AGG)
January 22, 2026|Regulatory

‘Ports of Manitoba Project’ to Boost Trade in Manitoba

Together with Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Province of Manitoba, the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), and CentrePort Canada Inc. on Jan. 20 reported signing a…
NS on Jan. 22 reported via Facebook: “Chicago [to] New England, now 10 hours faster. East Edge is our newest double-stack intermodal service, replacing a slower, single-stack operation with a modern, high-efficiency connection between Chicago and Ayer, Mass. Built for faster transit times, added capacity, and long-term growth for our customers. Did you catch the first train last week? Our D&H and Conrail heritage units led the way—history pulling the future forward!” (Screen Grab from NS Video)
January 22, 2026|Intermodal

NS: East Edge Double-Stack Service ‘Built for Growth’

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Jan. 21 reported launching East Edge, a newly cleared double-stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England. It replaces a single-stack route, reducing transit times by…
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