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The April 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with special reports on freight cars from Railinc and on growing and sustaining our vibrant industry from top thought…

Justin Vonashek kicks off his first day as MTA Metro-North Railroad President by greeting riders of the newly announced “Super Express” trains. Also, Seattle’s Sound Transit readies for the Downtown…

Global investment organization EQT on April 1 reported that the EQT Infrastructure VI fund (EQT) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eastland, Tex.-based Eagle Railcar Services (Eagle), which…

IRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith assesses the impact the introduction of tariffs is having on the railway industry in North America and elsewhere.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Fuel Center of Excellence team is recognized for improving fuel efficiency and driving down costs and emissions. Also, Benjamin H. Griswold, IV joins CSX President…

Global mining company Vale and Wabtec Corporation have finalized a purchase agreement for 50 new Evolution Series locomotives, according to Wabtec, which will produce the units at its Contagem, Brazil…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) selects HNTB to provide rail vehicle professional services. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches an online capital-project tracking tool; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation…

Stadler is investing more than $70 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant, with support from the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). Bussnang, Switzerland-based Stadler…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City on March 21 hosted Calgary Economic Development Ltd. (CED) as it launched the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub, which CED said “builds on the region’s strengths as…

OmniTRAX Ohio rail affiliate Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR) on March 21 placed a battery-electric locomotive (BEL), the AMPS Traction G9, into regular linehaul revenue service. OmniTRAX describes its…

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) appoints three senior operational leaders. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) names a Deputy CEO; HNTB, a Southeast Division Construction Services Leader; and Michael…

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is sunsetting MetroCard sales and distribution after 32 years. Also, California’s San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) introduce…

SD-70 fleet modernization is under way at CSX, which on March 19 released a video showcasing the in-house program.

Union Pacific (UP) recently held its inaugural CEO Excellence Awards, honoring 41 employees who made tremendous strides advancing the railroad’s Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy. The awards acknowledge many…

The Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC), formed in fall 2024 under the Surface Transportation Board (STB), is an exciting development for the future of passenger rail in the United States. The…

TTX Company (TTX) on March 18 announced the retirement of Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vicki Dudley, effective April 1, 2025, and Vice President & Chief Human Resources…

The U.S. and Canadian governments have enacted legislation updating the phaseout date of all tank cars used for the rail transport of flammable liquids, except DOT-117J (new) and DOT-117R (rebuilt)…

Brightline West’s private activity bond sale “exceeds expectations.” Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) readies for expanded Foothill Gold Line light rail service; Calgary Transit is launching a…

Stadler US will use ABB traction converters and batteries for the new trainsets it is building for Metra commuter rail in Chicago and for future Valley Rail passenger service between…

The Montreal, Quebec-based Women in Governance (WiG) organization has awarded Alstom Canada with Parity Certification ™ for its “commitment to gender equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace” in 2024.…