Class I

A CSX-served Chick-fil-A distribution center breaks ground in Central Florida. Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) 8184 makes its first run out of Roanoke, leading the Class I’s historic NS 32 research…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced March 3 that it has finalized the 2026 State Rail Plan, outlining $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four…

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…

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…

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…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on March 3 unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States…

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…

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…

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…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) introduces Schiller Park, a multi-commodity transload facility and the latest addition to its network. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) high-tech Physics Train Builder (PTC) helps build…

The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) on Feb. 27 released a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Union Pacific’s (UP) proposed approximately six-mile single-track rail line in…

Progress Rail in September 2023 filed a lawsuit against Wabtec in U.S. federal court in Delaware accusing the latter of abusing its market power for diesel-electric main line locomotives, equipment…

OmniTRAX on Feb. 26 reported launching a multi-modal logistics hub in the city of Blue Island, just south of Chicago, that offers access to all Class I’s through Chicago Rail…

The Railroads for National Defense (RND) Program within the U.S. Army Transportation Command has submitted comments in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) decision last month proposing what it…

A CSX task force cuts cargo theft by more than 80% in Memphis. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) expands its Thoroughbred Trading Post mobile application.

Twin Eagle Terminals & Logistics (TETL) completes a 2,000-foot track expansion at its Big Spring, Texas, terminal. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and Heartland Co-op celebrate the first train loading at…