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Trinity: ‘Disciplined Lease Pricing’ and ‘Active Portfolio Management’ Delivers ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results

“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,…

Transit Briefs: NFTA-Metro, UTA, Sound Transit, Santa Clara VTA, SunRail

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)-Metro expansion project in New York marks a milestone. Also, professional services firm STV is selected to support Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner 2X Project;…

Transit Briefs: NFTA-Metro, UTA, Sound Transit, Santa Clara VTA, SunRail

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)-Metro expansion project in New York marks a milestone. Also, professional services firm STV is selected to support Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner 2X Project;…

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…

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…
(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…
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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.
The MBTA recently returned to service a fully overhauled F40 locomotive, featuring the orange, white, and black paint scheme of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. (Courtesy of MBTA)

Transit Briefs: MBTA, PATH, Amtrak

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) adds another heritage locomotive to its fleet, paying tribute to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Also, the Port Authority of New York…
WMATA/Metro and KRC on Feb. 5 announced their “resolution of several ongoing contract disputes regarding, among other things, the 2021 Blue Line derailment of a 7000-series railcar which led to the entire 7000-series fleet being grounded.” (WMATA 7000-Series railcars, courtesy Wikipedia)

Transit Briefs: WMATA/KRC, NCDOT, PennDOT

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) resolve their 7000-Series railcars disputes. Also, a new North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) study confirms that restoring…
(Courtesy of the City of Edmonton)

Edmonton Signs LRV Contract

Hyundai Rotem will supply 32 high-floor LRVs to the Canadian city.
“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…
FRA’s Adjustable Test Track, the only track in the U.S. capable of introducing isolated and combination track geometry deviations for vehicle and inspection system testing. (Photograph Courtesy of TTC Operated by ENSCO)

Advancing Rail Safety Through Research

TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Current FRA R&D initiatives at TTC.
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Greenbrier Completes Railcar Asset-Backed Securities Issuance

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., on Feb. 4 reported completing an offering of railcar asset-backed securities (ABS), securing long-term financing for its leasing business.
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Mexico City–Toluca Commuter Line Completed

The final section between Observatorio and Santa Fe was opened by the President of Mexico.
Railway Age in 2025 recognized Rochester & Erie Railway LLC (left) as Short Line of the Year; and Iowa Interstate Railroad LLC (right) as Regional of the Year. (Photographs by Eric Thurlow, left, and Robert Thompson, courtesy of the respective railroads)

Final Call! Railway Age Small-Road Award Nominations Due Today

Railway Age is inviting all Class II and III railroads to submit entries for its annual Short Line and Regional Railroad of the Year awards competition. The deadline is today,…
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Wabtec Lands $1.2B UP Locomotive Overhaul Order

Union Pacific and Wabtec on Feb. 4 reported signing a $1.2 billion agreement for the modernization of UP AC4400 locomotives. Deliveries will begin in 2027.
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