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Marmon Rail Announces Unified Railserve Brand

Marmon Rail announced the launch of a unified Railserve brand, bringing together Railserve, Ameritrack, and Powerhouse under a single brand, Railserve, with a refreshed visual identity. The move, the company…

NS, Jaguar Team for Growth in Northeast Metro Atlanta

Norfolk Southern (NS) will lease its Doraville rail corridor and transload terminal in Georgia to Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC (Jaguar), which is slated to operate local switching service and “make…

Class I Briefs: CSX, UP

CSX releases its 2025 Annual Report in which President and CEO Steve Angel says results “fell short” of expectations, but the Class I is positioned “for stronger operational and financial…

LRW Annual Symposium Set for June 1

Save the date for the League of Railway Women’s (LRW) fourth annual symposium, “Laying the Tracks Forward: Strengthening Your Story,” to be held June 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Railway Age…
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Supply Side: KBS, Actelis

Grain Valley, Mo.-based KB Signaling (KBS) launches a new website. Also, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Actelis Networks, Inc., secures a follow-on order from a North American railway operator.

Railway Age: Calling All Nominations for ‘Most Influential Industry Leaders’

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by April 8 for the seventh-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

MBTA Invites Public Comment on Proposed FY27-31CIP

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) on March 26 released the proposed Fiscal Years 2027-2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY27-31 MBTA CIP) for public comment, marking the 21-day public comment…

Sound Transit Launches ‘Crosslake Connection’ (UPDATED 3/30)

Seattle’s Sound Transit on March 28 launched light rail service across Lake Washington—the first to run on a floating bridge. Another first: This 2 Line extension links with the 1…
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BNSF: Investment in Galesburg Yard to Boost Efficiency, Support Growth

BNSF’s $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026 will help us modernize infrastructure and enhance capacity across our 32,500-mile network. A key part of that plan is a major improvement project underway in Galesburg, Ill., a location central to BNSF operations since the 1850s. Located about…

San Diego MTS: $60.4MM to Advance Modernization Projects

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) on March 27 announced that it has been awarded $60.4 million through the State of California’s competitive Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program…
Tim Newhard, Vice President of Training and Media Services, RailPros (left); and Aymeric Sarrazin, President of Digital & Integrated Systems, Alstom (right).

People News: Sasser, Port of Long Beach

Sasser, Inc. names Michael Kelly as President of Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services. Also, the Port of Long Beach elevates two executives to new positions.

Transit Briefs: Alto, Caltrain

Canada’s Alto and private developer partner Cadence are launching the next field studies phase for the planned Toronto-Québec City HSR (high-speed rail) system. Also, California’s Caltrain honors Speaker Emerita Nancy…

Port of Palm Beach Wraps Up $30MM Upgrade Project

South Florida’s Port of Palm Beach on March 23 celebrated the completion of a $30 million upgrade project, including the full redesign and automation of the main entrance, expanded truck…

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference on April 23 Will Address Rail Career Growth

Railway Age’s “Young Professionals” virtual conference returns April 23 with practical advice on career advancement for early- and mid-career professionals across the freight, passenger, and supply sectors. The free event…

Transit Briefs: Sound Transit, PATH, Denver RTD

Seattle’s Sound Transit works to close a $34.5 billion gap to deliver on its ST3 plan. Also, PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) in New York and New Jersey is developing plans…

MSU Offering ‘Rails to the Future’ Conference (Updated March 23, 2026)

Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business, Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE) is debuting a conference, Rails to the Future: 200 Years of Progress, Building What’s Next,…

POLB: ‘Cargo Up Amid War, Tariff Uncertainty’

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) on March 18 reported “solid” cargo volumes in February “amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East.” Dockworkers…

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report for CN-IC/Amtrak Train Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the Feb. 22, 2026, collision involving a freight train (CN-subsidiary Illinois Central Railway Company…

Transit Briefs: Transdev Canada, MARTA, SEPTA, BART

Transdev Canada Inc. is selected by exo to provide rail rolling equipment operation and maintenance. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Better Breeze fare payment system goes live;…
Blue Hesper palm trees grow alongside Union Pacific rails at the Phoenix Transload Facility, where they have coexisted with rail for more than 30 years. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of UP)

Class I Briefs: UP, NS

Union Pacific (UP) participates in a Cook County, Ill., mobility and safety project’s groundbreaking ceremony. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) opens applications for its 2026 Thoroughbred Scholars program.
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