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The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) selects a construction partner for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) rolls out its first two Type…

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) earlier this month submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding its proposal…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Duos Technologies Inc. a patent for the obliquevue® Oblique Vehicle Undercarriage Examiner. This is the railcar inspection technology supplier’s 11th granted patent;…

The RailPulse™ consortium is offering a “Grandfathering Incentive” for railcar owners/lessors that have already equipped their railcars with telematics from a current RailPulse™ certified vendor partners but have not yet…

BNSF is committed to deploying cutting-edge technologies to enhance our operations and better serve our customers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be transformational, driving efficiency, reliability, and safety across…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Jan. 7 announced that it will award 25 California projects a combined $258 million for transportation infrastructure upgrades. The grants come through three…

Norfolk Southern (NS) grants more than $6 million to communities across its network in 2024. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and subsidiary PS Technology are recognized for “Digital Transformation of the…

Railway Age, January 2025 Issue: Let’s face it, the ever-present need for organizational change within the railroad industry can be a complex challenge. Change initiatives can feel like a runaway…

Railway Age is now accepting entries for our 2025 “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards, in which we will profile 25 individuals under the age of 40 who have made…

Railway Age’s January 2025 issue is now available digitally. It features a profile of CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs—Railway Age’s 2025 Railroader of the Year—and a tribute to Jimmy…

Norfolk Southern (NS) names Michael Barr Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer. Also, STV promotes Thomas Lentz to Vice President.

Watco has collaborated with Blue Yonder, a digital supply chain transformation company, to expand its services to shippers using the Blue Yonder Dynamic Price Discovery Solution.

RazorSecure Ltd., a UK-based specialist in rail cybersecurity solutions, along with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., and Finland-based EKE-Electronics Ltd., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Dec. 4 filed an amicus brief in support of petitioners CN and the Illinois…

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 70 new rapid transit trainsets and a CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) system. The trainset procurement consists of…

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) on Dec. 9 announced that it has ratified national collective bargaining agreements, which run through Dec. 31, 2029, with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU)…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Stadler Signaling North America a $500 million contract to equip its rapid transit network with Stadler’s NOVA Pro CBTC (communications-based train…

Here’s how “super analyzers” are speeding up troubleshooting for faster, more efficient rail operations.

Siemens Mobility announced Dec. 5 that it will continue its efforts to "future-proof legacy rail networks across the country" by partnering with mission-critical wireless data network developer Ondas Networks to…

Railway Age’s December 2024 issue is now available digitally, featuring the 2025 Freight Rail Outlook that recommends railroads “keep the throttle in Notch 8, but be prepared for some rough…