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2025 WOMEN IN RAIL: Paving the Way for the Next Generation (Part 1 of 2)

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at…
While SC Ports enjoyed significant accomplishments in 2025, there are still challenges to navigate, President and CEO Micah Mallace acknowledged during his first State of the Port address. (Photo Courtesy of English Hurteau)

Intermodal Briefs: Lowndes County PA, SC Ports

Lowndes County Port Authority (PA) and Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) advance a $14.1 million rail spur project in Mississippi. Also, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) President and CEO Micah Mallace…
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Railway Age November 2025 Digital Edition Spotlights Women in Rail Awards

Railway Age’s ninth annual Women in Rail program recognizes women in the North American freight, passenger, and supply sectors who are paving the way for the next generation. These 25…
SFMTA is saying “farewell” to an icon of San Francisco transit: Muni’s Breda-built LRVs. (Courtesy of SFMTA)

Transit Briefs: SFMTA, NJT, SJJPA, DART, Caltrain, Denver RTD, Alstom

After three decades of service and more than 10 million trips, the Breda light rail vehicles at San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) are being retired. Also, New Jersey Transit…
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NCCC, BLET Reach Tentative National Agreement

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) on Nov. 3 reported reaching a tentative national agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which covers more than 11,000 members…
Pictured are BNSF Locomotive Engineer Buddy Hall (right) and Conductor Ioannis Kalogiros on the first train to operate in Canada under Positive Train Control (PTC) protection. (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, NS

BNSF expands its Positive Train Control footprint and reaches a safety milestone. Also, CSX ranks on Florida’s Best Employers list by Forbes; and Norfolk Southern (NS) is donating $1 million…
Penn Station New York “Transformation” Project “will be one of the biggest and most significant construction projects in U.S. history, and we want the most skilled and knowledgeable partners to help make it a success,” Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board Andy Byford said in an Oct. 30 statement. (William C. Vantuono Photograph)

PSNY Project Meets ‘Key’ Milestones

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Oct. 30 reported reaching three “key” milestones for the Penn Station New York “Transformation” Project, “keeping construction on track to break ground by…

ITD Seeks Public Feedback on Idaho Statewide Rail Plan

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is updating the Idaho Statewide Rail Plan and is asking for public input to help guide the future of rail infrastructure across the state.
“Built in our Salt Lake City facility, these trains are designed for comfort, accessibility, and sustainability,” Stadler, the manufacturer of the Silver Line’s eight DMUs reported via LinkedIn. “With seating for 230 passengers, standing room for 100, and compliance with EPA Tier 4 emissions standards, they’re ready to serve the region with quiet, efficient, and modern mobility. 🛤️ The Silver Line spans 26 miles, connecting seven cities and DFW Airport. To everyone who helped bring this vision to life: thank you. We’re honored to be part of this journey.” (Photograph Courtesy of Stadler)

DART Rolls Out Silver Line Service

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) on Oct. 25 celebrated the opening of its 26-mile (double-tracked), 10-station Silver Line, a regional rail service connecting seven North Texas cities (Plano, Richardson, Dallas,…
Laurie Stiles. (Photograph Courtesy of Marmon Rail)

Marmon Rail Tabs Stiles as President, Railserve

Marmon Rail on Oct. 27 reported that Laurie Stiles has been elevated to President of Railserve Inc., leading the businesses of Atlanta-Ga.-based Railserve, an in-plant switching and associated services provider,…
LSRC recently unveiled via social media LSRC SD70M 1776 with a special historical-based paint scheme in red, white and blue celebrating American independence. (Photograph Courtesy of LSRC)

Small-Road Briefs: LSRC, SEDA-COG JRA

Michigan-based Class II Lake State Railway Company (LSRC), Railway Age’s 2021 Regional of the Year and 2018 Short Line of the Year, celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing…
The first light rail train is pulled along the Green Line Extension near the Southwest Station in Eden Prairie, Minn., to test the tracks the entire length of the line. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of Metro Transit)

Transit Briefs: Metro Transit, Sound Transit, Metrolinx, Metrolink, SEPTA, STM

The METRO Green Line Extension in Minneapolis marks a milestone. Also, final testing is under way for Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension in Seattle and is complete for Metrolinx’s…

MBTA: $850MM to Enhance Safety, Reliability

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors on Oct. 23 approved the receipt of $850 million in Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF)-funded bond capacity to the MBTA from a…
Ryan Ratledge of Pinsly and Anna Lynn Smith of HDR. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)

People News: Pinsly/STB, HDR, OLI

Pinsly Railroad Company President and CEO Ryan Ratledge joins the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC). Also, Anna Lynn Smith rejoins HDR as Intercity and High-Speed Rail…
The CapMetro Board of Directors on Oct. 20 approved Transit Plan 2035, which is described as “a blueprint that will guide how the agency’s system grows, adapts and serves central Texas over the next decade and beyond.” (Courtesy of CapMetro)

Transit Briefs: Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail, CapMetro

HNTB Corporation will study the feasibility of connecting Austin and San Antonio, Tex., via commuter rail. Also, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 for central Texas is approved.

Calif. Invests Nearly $5B in Local Transportation Projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Oct. 20 approved $4.9 billion to improve safety and mobility on local streets and state highways, as well as fund new alternative transportation options…
New York MTA on Oct. 15 reported beginning the environmental review process for the planned Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. (Rendering Courtesy of MTA)

Transit Briefs: MTA, BART, SEPTA

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is beginning environmental assessment of the Interborough Express light rail project. Also, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) ridership is on the…
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Metra: 2026 Budget Proposal Includes Fare Increase

Metra earlier this month unveiled a $1.1 billion budget for 2026 that it said includes “an RTA-mandated fare increase and other measures to cover a projected $68 million shortfall, but…
Eric Gebhardt, CTO of Wabtec, gave the keynote speech on day one of the Third Annual TTC Conference & Tour. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of ENSCO)

Eric Gebhardt Headlines Third Annual TTC Conference & Tour

Nearly 300 professionals from freight and passenger railroads, industry suppliers and consultants, universities, and research organizations gathered in Pueblo, Colo., earlier this month for the Third Annual TTC Conference &…
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Railway Age Announces Women in Rail Honorees for 2025

Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but…
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