Freight

Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) has released a documentary offering an inside look at its evolution—from the “challenging early years,” the Railroad Development Corporation (RDC)-owned Class II said on social media,…

“2025 was an exceptional year for GATX, highlighted by strong financial results and the announcement of our largest-ever railcar acquisition,” the operating lease portfolio of Wells Fargo in partnership with…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) recently announced that the top policy issues for this year’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, which will take place on March…

For Week 6 (ending Feb. 14, 2026), total U.S. rail traffic rose 6.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads reported Feb. 18. This follows a two-week downturn.

Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) submitted a letter of intent for their major merger application refiling on Feb. 17, the deadline the Surface Transportation Board (STB) set earlier…

When Americans think about national defense, images of aircraft carriers, fighter jets or complex cyber systems often come to mind. What’s less obvious, but no less critical, is the role…

RailPros hires Eric Sifferlen as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Also, Michael Baker International welcomes Farzad Moghbel as Vice President of Technology Products; and HNTB appoints Greg Boulanger as Carolinas…

Norfolk Southern (NS) unveils the latest Landmark Series locomotive, supports Alabama industrial development, and welcomes 2026 community grant applications. Also, BNSF provides an operational performance update; and CSX spotlights its…

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have ratified a new contract with the Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR). Also, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of…

IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 19, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED), and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) on Feb. 12 reported that…

Littlejohn & Company Partner Farrukh Bezar is a featured speaker at the2026 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference, March 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago.…

Caterpillar Inc.-subsidiary Progress Rail and technology, energy, and metals company Fortescue on Feb. 12 celebrated the delivery of two EMD® SD70J-BB battery-electric locomotives (BELs) at a ceremony in Western Australia’s…

“Trinity Industries delivered strong full-year 2025 results with an EPS of $3.14–an improvement of $1.33 year over year–driven by higher lease rates, gains on lease portfolio sales, lower administrative costs,…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Americold, through a partnership begun in 2023, are “transforming the way temperature sensitive food moves between the U.S. and Mexico,” the Class I railroad…

Thanks to two focus areas – dwell reduction and velocity increases – and our operating teams’ commitment, 2025 was one of BNSF’s best in service. Here’s how we did it…

Kevin Price joins Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) as President. Also, Sound Transit announces a series of key staffing updates; and Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) promotes Jim Raffa to Chief…

Kevin Price joins Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) as President. Also, Sound Transit announces a series of key staffing updates; and Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) promotes Jim Raffa to Chief…

Total U.S. rail traffic was 486,8545 carloads and intermodal units for Week 5 (ending Feb. 7, 2026), down 3.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported…

Total U.S. rail traffic was 486,8545 carloads and intermodal units for Week 5 (ending Feb. 7, 2026), down 3.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported…

Railinc’s TransmetriQ brand has released the VIN Tracking tool, allowing auto manufacturers and dealers to track finished vehicles by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as they move from manufacturing plants to…