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Seattle’s Sound Transit faces a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and readies for the mid-life overhaul of its commuter rail fleet. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) brings the River LINE light rail…

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Drones are helping railroaders assess risk, reduce dwell, and boost efficiency and safety.

The September 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with deep dives into autonomous trains and drones, plus an inside look at Norfolk Southern’s Juniata Locomotive Shop, a…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) selects FlatironDragados to build two key rail projects. Also, Segment 2 trial operations are under way for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s…

Earlier this month, we profiled Brightline, the only private-sector railroad that operates passenger trains (not counting tourist excursions) in the United States. The story—Brightline: Something Different on the Rails, which…

Jacksonville, Fla. -based Patriot Rail Company refreshes its brand with a new logo reflecting a “recent transition from growth partner to growth generator.” Also, Delaware legislators tour Delmarva Central Railroad…

Green Eagle Railroad’s (GER) proposal to construct and operate an approximately 1.335-mile rail line in Maverick County, Tex., “is not needed to meet existing or future demand for transportation, would…

Freight and passenger railroads support communities, ensure reliable service for customers and consumers, and move the economy forward—sustainably and with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Women in Rail 2025 Conference,…

Hitachi Rail on Aug. 26 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ontario Tech University, to support a first-of-its-kind, Railway Engineering Specialization that will be launched…

North American Rail Solutions appoints Doug Severidt as Procurement Director. Also, STV promotes Lauren Alger and Breanna Horne to Vice Presidents; Americold appoints Robert S. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer;…

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Aug. 22 issued a supplemental project update report, outlining what it called “a clear path forward to connect the high-speed rail system to…

The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of executives, who will help you move forward in your current position or…

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC Executive Vice President Commercial Affairs Justin Broyles was named President and CEO after serving in an interim capacity since replacing Ed Quinn, who resigned…

Amtrak on Aug. 19 announced that it has awarded design-build contracts and begun pre-construction activities for three rail yard modernization projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) that the company says…

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Aug. 18 released a digital progress report on how it is building “a safer, more resilient and sustainable railroad.”

At CSX, Blue Ridge Subdivision recovery work advances, Board Member Gen. Thomas Bostick earns the Gold de Fleury Medal, and Signal Manager Clint Russell takes swift action to stop a…

Editor’s Note: Grady C. Cothen Jr., though he retired from the Federal Railroad Administration in 2010, has remained active in the industry, writing papers on safety-related subjects, several of which…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) appoints Chief Legal Counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim General Manager and CEO. Also, Ports of Indiana appoints Dexter Salenda to the newly created…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board approves a $50 million Construction Management Support Services contract. Also, Canada’s Metrolinx breaks ground on the second Ontario Line subway tunnel…

The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a panel of railroaders covering how having a background in the military adds to their success in leadership roles across…