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SFMTA Taps WSP-PGH Wong JV for CBTC

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has selected WSP-PGH Wong Joint Venture (JV) to provide program management support for the Muni Metro system Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP), a…

Jordan, MacGregor Share Their Perspective on Developing Technology in the Rail Space

Larry Jordan, CEO, Wi-Tronix, and Dan MacGregor, Co-Founder and CXO, Nexxiot, on March 21, held a session at Railway Interchange titled, “Next-Gen Rail: Emerging Technologies Shaping the Supply Chain.”
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Trainyard Tech, WAGO Mark 20-Year Partnership

For more than two decades, Trainyard Tech and WAGO have built a partnership rooted in innovation, trust, and a shared commitment to modernizing rail yard automation. What began as a…

Tauro Technologies Unveils AI-Based Collision Avoidance System and Crossing Safety Solution at Railway Interchange 2025

Tauro Technologies on May 20 introduced its new Collision Avoidance platform, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance safety for Maintenance of Way (MOW) operations on railway tracks.

Wabtec Debuts New Rail Technology at Railway Interchange 2025

Wabtec’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG), a behind-the-scenes team of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, design, electrical, mechanical, cyber, and cloud experts, who work to accelerate the development of emerging technologies, displayed…

KB Signaling Showcases QuEST™ Rail Software-Based LCP at Railway Interchange 2025

KB Signaling Inc., a Knorr-Bremse subsidiary based in Grain Valley, Mo., on May 20 highlighted the QuEST™ Rail Soft Local Control Panel (sQLCP) at Railway Interchange 2025, marking the debut…
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Railway Age May 2025 Digital Edition Spotlights Readers’ Most Influential Leaders

Railway Age’s sixth annual Readers’ Most Influential Leaders online poll garnered nominations for many active (non-retired) people from all areas of the North American railway industry.

Brightline, McLaren Applied Partner to Bring Motorsport-Inspired Technology to Passenger Rail

Brightline Florida and McLaren Applied announced on April 28 a partnership that brings advanced motorsport-inspired technology to passenger rail for the first time.
John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Norfolk Southern (NS Photograph)

Railway Age 2025 Readers’ Influential Leaders

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

Watch: CSX Doubles Switching Capacity at Cumberland Yard

CSX reports it has completed a “significant upgrade” to Cumberland Yard in Maryland, doubling the terminal’s switching capacity “to improve freight handling and operational efficiency.” CSX launched the project in…

Midland Manufacturing Launches New Gauge Device Online Tool

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW’s Fluid Transfer Solutions business unit and Dover, on April 15 announced the launch of its Gauge Device Online Tool, which, according to the company, enables…

Transit Briefs: NJ Transit, Denver RTD, SFMTA, Metrolink

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri provides a statement regarding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) vote on a tentative agreement. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)…

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference: Level Up Your Career

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping young railroaders advance their careers—will include speakers from across the freight and passenger sectors, including recipients of our 25…
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Prioritizing Safety and Innovation

CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Safety in the railroad industry is a shared responsibility and a universal priority.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Tri-Rail, NYMTA/Metro-North, WMSC/WMATA, LA Metro

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)…
Ed Boyle, Vice President Engineering at Norfolk Southern, was one of the 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders, as selected by Railway Age subscribers in 2024. (NS Photograph)

‘Influential Industry Leader’ Nominations Due Today, April 9

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.
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Railway Age’s April 2025 Digital Edition On Line

The April 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with special reports on freight cars from Railinc and on growing and sustaining our vibrant industry from top thought…
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber (second from right) and Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek (center) were joined by CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (far left) at Grand Central Terminal to announce new schedules due to signal and infrastructure improvements on the New Haven Branch. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)

Transit Briefs: Metro-North, Sound Transit, SMART

Justin Vonashek kicks off his first day as MTA Metro-North Railroad President by greeting riders of the newly announced “Super Express” trains. Also, Seattle’s Sound Transit readies for the Downtown…

IRSE-NAS Hosting AGM, Booth 215 at Railway Interchange

The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers North American Section (IRSE-NAS) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT, at the Railway Interchange 2025 Exhibition in…
HNTB is assisting MBTA’s railcar maintenance department with its goals to increase passenger and overall system safety, extend fleet performance and reliability, improve lifecycle fleet maintenance plans, and upgrade its maintenance facilities. (MBTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: MBTA, MARTA, TriMet

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) selects HNTB to provide rail vehicle professional services. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches an online capital-project tracking tool; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation…
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