Class I

Steve McNealy is the recipient of the 2025 Holden-Proefrock Award for his “contributions to environmental safety and hazardous materials management,” the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported on Oct. 24.

CN develops the Proximity LifeSaver Device to reduce safety risks in intermodal yards. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Geotechnical Engineering team is recognized for safety innovation; and CPKC hosts…

September volumes are up 8% at Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah. Also, Tanco Terminals is expanding its liquid barge facility at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville, where it provides marine,…

With an STB merger filing for acquiring Norfolk Southern targeted for no later than Dec. 1, Union Pacific posted a solid third-quarter 2025, showing “strong operating income growth driven by…

“Norfolk Southern delivered another quarter of strong results on safety, service, and productivity through a dynamic freight market,” said Mark George, President and CEO of the Class I railroad, which…

BNSF is honoring 32 companies with sustainability awards in recognition of their “significant achievement in one of several categories, including: investments in sustainable infrastructure, supply chain efficiencies, sustainable technology implementation,…

At its fall online conference on Friday, Nov. 14, the Rail Users’ Network (RUN) will observe 25 years of advocating for an improved Amtrak, more rail transi, and better connections…

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) on Oct. 16 sent a letter to POTUS 47 signed by 40 chief executives of member companies, all of which are railroad customers, expressing “strong…

Pinsly Railroad Company President and CEO Ryan Ratledge joins the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC). Also, Anna Lynn Smith rejoins HDR as Intercity and High-Speed Rail…

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Bellevue Yard raises the bar on safety and service. Also, NS commits $2 million to a safer Atlanta; Union Pacific (UP) earns Gold in Shell Chemicals’ MVP…

While U.S. rail traffic dipped 2.6% for the week ending Oct. 18, 2025, vs. the same week last year, it saw a modest gain through the first 42 weeks of…

In this transcription of a Rail Group On Air Podcast, Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr discussed passenger rail. Like all Class I railroads, Norfolk…

As Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Orr holds ultimate responsibility for every train on the Class I’s vast network, freight and passenger. Relationships between passenger…

Rail transit project management and systems integration expert Manan Garg, Executive Director, Capitol Projects Planning & Delivery, Sound Transit, has joined the agenda at Next-Gen Rail Systems, the communications, signaling…

CN on Oct. 20 reported appointing Patrick Whitehead as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Janet Drysdale as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is beginning environmental assessment of the Interborough Express light rail project. Also, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) ridership is on the…

CSX and the CREATE program launch the first train over the Forest Hill Flyover. Also, CN’s Harvey Grain Facility is expanding capacity, enhancing safety, and opening new markets; Union Pacific…

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) awards a $750,000 Rail Industrial Access (RIA) grant to Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC (Perdue). Also, BMI Group acquires the former Mackenzie Paper…

Metra earlier this month unveiled a $1.1 billion budget for 2026 that it said includes “an RTA-mandated fare increase and other measures to cover a projected $68 million shortfall, but…

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Pinsly Railroad Company on Oct. 16 reported that its ninth short line, Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad LLC, has assumed operations in southern Alabama. The 36-mile line, formerly operated by Genesee &…