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Marcus “Marc” J. Molinaro, confirmed last summer as the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 16th Administrator, is stepping down Feb. 20. He reported his decision on X, the social media platform…

Once again, POTUS 47’s efforts at creating chaos have been trumped: On Feb. 18, the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) received the full reimbursement owed to it from the federal government…

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on Jan. 30 reported reaching an agreement with the Office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Department of Finance for a $590 million…

Metrolinx’s C$29.5 billion Ontario Line project advances in Toronto’s east end. Also, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) will study potential extensions to Skyline; the upcoming 2.3-mile Claremont extension of…

Hitachi Rail on Feb. 19 announced that it is investing almost C$30 million in a new state-of-the-art Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.

Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) has released a documentary offering an inside look at its evolution—from the “challenging early years,” the Railroad Development Corporation (RDC)-owned Class II said on social media,…

“2025 was an exceptional year for GATX, highlighted by strong financial results and the announcement of our largest-ever railcar acquisition,” the operating lease portfolio of Wells Fargo in partnership with…

Julien Deagostini has joined HNTB as Senior Project Manager, and William Fitzgerald has joined as Technical Advisor, “strengthening the firm’s capabilities in planning, delivering and integrating communications-based train control (CBTC)…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) recently announced that the top policy issues for this year’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, which will take place on March…

For Week 6 (ending Feb. 14, 2026), total U.S. rail traffic rose 6.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads reported Feb. 18. This follows a two-week downturn.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) celebrates the groundbreaking of its first-ever transit-oriented development (TOD) adjacent to Tri-Rail’s Boca Raton Station. Also, Caltrain’s Electrification Project is awarded by the…

Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) submitted a letter of intent for their major merger application refiling on Feb. 17, the deadline the Surface Transportation Board (STB) set earlier…

When Americans think about national defense, images of aircraft carriers, fighter jets or complex cyber systems often come to mind. What’s less obvious, but no less critical, is the role…

The Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 17 reported that, in January, it processed 812,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a decrease of 12% compared to 2025’s cargo levels.

RailPros hires Eric Sifferlen as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Also, Michael Baker International welcomes Farzad Moghbel as Vice President of Technology Products; and HNTB appoints Greg Boulanger as Carolinas…

Norfolk Southern (NS) unveils the latest Landmark Series locomotive, supports Alabama industrial development, and welcomes 2026 community grant applications. Also, BNSF provides an operational performance update; and CSX spotlights its…

Total intermodal volume fell 2.0% year-over-year in fourth-quarter 2025, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported Feb. 16. While domestic container originations grew 2.2%, international containers declined 4.7%, and…

Standard Rail Corporation announced Feb. 17 that its SIDINGS™ platform has integrated rail freight rate estimation through a partnership with Tratics, a rail rate management and analysis firm. The capability…

Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, on Feb. 16 debuted its 10-car Freedom Express trainset, in partnership with America250, the organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary of…

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have ratified a new contract with the Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR). Also, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of…