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New Jersey Transit (NJT) selects Alstom to overhaul its Multilevel II trucks. Also, Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, partners with Driftwood Hospitality Management on cross-promotional marketing.

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) on Feb. 24 reported entering into an agreement with RailPulse, the coalition established in late 2020 “to develop, broaden, and accelerate the use of GPS and…

MTA Metro-North Railroad on Feb. 24 announced details of a major expansion of the agency’s railcar fleet, unveiling plans to add new trains that will provide New Haven Line Service…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Feb. 24 reported that a new four-year collective agreement has been ratified by Unifor, which represents approximately 1,200 mechanics, laborers, diesel service attendants, and…

California’s North County Transportation District (NCTD) on Feb. 21 kicked off a 30th anniversary celebration for COASTER, the 41-mile, eight-station regional/commuter rail service the runs from Oceanside to downtown San…

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Feb. 19 invited the public to participate in the scoping process for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Central Valley Photovoltaic…

Railway Age proudly recognizes Rochester & Erie Railway LLC (RER) and Railroad Development Corporation’s Iowa Interstate Railroad LLC (IAIS) as our 2025 Short Line and Regional Railroads of the Year,…

Forsee Power on Feb. 20 reported that its battery system was selected as part of a switcher retrofit project headed by Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT).

The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference offers a presentation focused on rapidly evolving hydrogen-powered locomotive initiatives for main line freight rail applications. “Hydrogen Power for…

Trinity Industries’ closed out 2024 with a 10% year-over-year increase for the Railcar Leasing and Services Group and a 68% improvement in profit for the Rail Products Group “despite relatively flat…

Chicago’s Metra selects STV to support its procurement of new battery-electric, single-level trainsets. Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) expands its TAP-to-Exit program; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA…

Equipment industry panelists expect muted 2025 railcar demand amid elevated interest rates and trade uncertainty affecting carloads as well as input prices. Disruptions are likely to benefit secondary market valuations.…

Union Pacific’s (UP) newest commemorative locomotive will pay tribute to America’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad, UP reported Feb.…

Ten Canadian communities receive grants totaling $500,000 from the CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program. Meanwhile, CN, Union Pacific (UP), and Grupo México Transportes earn spots in S&P…

Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) Red Line commuter rail project advances with financing approved for right-of-way acquisition. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) completes final plans for a new community space,…

Wabtec Corp. on Feb. 12 reported “strong” fourth-quarter 2024 results that included 350-plus bps (basis points) of adjusted operating margin expansion, mid-single-digit revenue growth and a double-digit adjusted EPS (earnings…

The new Administration has apparently reversed course on its predecessor’s energy policies, dismissing and de-funding sustainable methods of electricity generation such as wind and solar, instead favoring domestically sourced coal…

Frank Busch has taken on the permanent role of CEO at Kelso Technologies Inc. (Kelso), which specializes in the creation, production, sales, and distribution of proprietary products used in automotive…

On Jan. 15, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration released on its website the final report titled Cost and Benefit Risk Framework for Modern Railway Electrification Options (download below). The report…

Nashua, N.H.-based Flying Yankee Association (FYA) has launched a fundraiser to begin restoring the Flying Yankee, a diesel-electric streamliner built in 1935 by the Budd Company for the Boston & Maine. …