Locomotives

Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) on Feb. 7 reported acquiring the assets of locomotive manufacturer RailPower LLC in an aim to build additional hydrogen-powered units. RailPower, which has been the short…

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Engineering team exceeds one million man-hours without injury. Also, Baltimore’s 125-year-old Howard Street Tunnel has officially closed for reconstruction, marking a major milestone toward modernizing CSX’s I-95…

TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: The global transportation industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of battery-electric-powered vehicles across multiple sectors. However,…

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: Let’s face it: Dieting is hard. Perhaps you count yourself in the group that makes weight loss a New Year’s Resolution/Priority. Depending on…

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: Take a close look at the faces of this year’s 25 Under 40 honorees. What do you see? Diversity! Since this award’s…

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: Railway Age proudly recognizes 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2025 who are making a real difference.

The February 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, covering the freight rail policy outlook and showcasing our 25 Under 40 “Fast Tracker” honorees.

Montevideo, Minn.-based Integral dx, Inc. recently released a line of customizable Tier 4 switchers “in response to sold locomotive orders to the Navy, Army and Air Force,” according to the…

Wabtec has landed $248 million order for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services from Baowu & Winning joint venture Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) for rail operations on a high-grade iron…

Training locomotive CSXT 911343 is the latest addition to CSX’s Responder Incident Training (RIT) program. It’s described as “a specialized unit designed to simulate real-world scenarios, offering first responders hands-on…

In 2024, the largest-ever Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business Railway Management Certificate Program (RMCP) class assembled for the program’s 19th iteration. Some 30 people attended the four week-long…

CN acquires GP38-2 locomotives directly from BNSF; Essex Terminal Railway unveils a new livery. While CN regularly acquires six-axle locomotives for main line power and has units rebuilt and repowered…

Last year’s environmental and operational achievements, including rail-related infrastructural projects to boost capacity, plus this year’s goals were highlighted during the recent State of the Port addresses by Port of…

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors on July 25 approved a $54 million plan to bring BEMU (battery-electric multiple-unit) train service to the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line,…

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) on Jan. 23 announced that TRANSAP, a Chile-based rail logistics company, has ordered four of its advanced C30ACi locomotives as part of TRANSAP's fleet renewal initiative to…

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.

CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN low-horsepower diesel-electric…

The Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society, Inc., (D&HRHS) on Jan. 17 announced its establishment. Its goal is to not only “preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich history of the…

Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support, if a deal is…

CSX has unveiled its latest special edition locomotive painted by the team at the Waycross, Ga., shops. “This locomotive celebrates our ONE CSX team and culture,” President and CEO Joe…