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TransmetriQ: Improving Finished-Vehicle Shipment Visibility

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…
Photo by Carolina Worrell

Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…
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Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…

VLI Takes Delivery of Progress Rail Locomotives

Caterpillar, Inc., subsidiary Progress Rail and Brazilian logistics firm VLI on Feb. 10 reported celebrating the delivery of the last of eight EMD SD70ACe-BBs. Ordered in 2024 under a $38…
From Left to Right: Robert Orlin, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, STV; Clint Herrera, Director of Engineering Design, POLB; and Khristina Jason, Director of Human Resources, POLB.

People News: INRD, PANYNJ, HNTB, STV

The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) promotes Dereck McClure to Director, Service Operations. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approves the nomination…
(Courtesy of MxV Rail)

Student Travel Grant Launched for 31st Annual AAR Research Review

A new travel grant program is now available to support student attendance at the 31st Annual Association of American Railroads (AAR) Research Review, to be held April 28-30 at MxV…
“Our locomotive fleet is a fundamental element of our safe and reliable railroad,” CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Cory said. (Courtesy of CSX/Wabtec)

For CSX, $670MM Power Upgrade Order

Wabtec Corporation has landed its third Class I locomotive order in roughly as many months; this time from CSX. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad on Feb. 9 reported signing a $670…
Commentary

Part 3 of 5: Intermodal Conversion – It’s Not Easy

This is the third in a five-part series about railroad growth coming from truck conversions. Given the Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, UP’s Dec 19, 2025 merger application…
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Railway Age 25 Under 40 Awards

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize our 2026 “Fast Trackers,” the industry’s next-gen leaders.
Despite extreme cold weather across its 20,000-mile rail network, CN in January “adjusted its operations to safely and efficiently move Canadian grain to market supporting farmers, along with supply chain and agriculture partners.” (Courtesy of CN)

Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC

CN reports “record” January grain movement and tests autonomous technology with Stanley Robotics. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) marks the one-year anniversary of the Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway…
STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs (Courtesy of STB)

STB Continues Clearing Case Backlog

Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Patrick Fuchs has released a progress report on outstanding proceedings. The move, the STB said Feb. 6, continues the agency’s “efforts to promote transparency and…
Commentary

UP-NS Merger Perspectives, With Farrukh Bezar: RAIL GROUP ON AIR

Farrukh Bezar and Railway Age Editor-In-Chief William C. Vantuono discuss the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk merger to create the first east-west transcontinental Class I railroad in the U.S. Bezar offers his…

Watco Adds 48th Short Line to Portfolio

The Smoky Ridge Railroad (SMO) in Tennessee joined Watco’s short line network on Feb. 2. Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco, which provides rail, transloading, terminal and port, and logistics services, reported the…
Commentary

State of the Ports; Lackluster Outlook; Transcon Merger Perspective

We hosted a call with Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. Import trends are expected to be healthy in January and February, but a slowdown is expected post-Lunar…
(Courtesy of Railway Age)

Now On Line: Railway Age February 2026 Digital Edition

The February 2026 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, covering the freight rail Washington outlook and showcasing our 25 Under 40 “Fast Tracker” honorees.

Download and Read: ‘Conrail, the Early Years – Stories from the Front’ (Updated to 50th Anniversary Edition)

It’s not too often that new books are offered complimentary to anyone willing to simply click on a download link. “Conrail, the Early Years – Stories from the Front,” by…
Commentary

Leading Through Uncertainty

Final in a Series: The Road Ahead, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: The numbers don’t lie: According to the American Psychological Association’s 2025 Work in America survey, 54% said that…
(Courtesy of UP)
Commentary

STB Rejection of UP-NS Merger: A Delay, Not a Judgment

Americans experience the economy through reliability and affordability—not through the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) document review process. When a factory stops production because railcars arrive three days late, consumers do…
“Excellence is a habit, and our team at the Marysville terminal has proven it once again!” CSX reported via LinkedIn on Feb. 4. (Screen grab from CSX video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, BNSF

CSX earns a performance excellence award from Honda. Also, BNSF marks a safety milestone in Memphis.
“The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a time for America to shine on the world stage—and we know that transportation will be a key part of the visitor experience,” LACMTA CEO Stephanie Wiggins said. “We appreciate this bipartisan support from Congress and this Administration, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to provide the needed resources so everyone coming for America’s Games can have a gold medal experience in 2028.” (Discover Los Angeles Photograph, Courtesy of LACMTA)

Transit Briefs: LACMTA, CTC, BART

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) advances its Games Enhanced Transit System (GETS) plan, ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocates…
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