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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4,  2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by…

In reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 28, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO Keith Creel said, “Despite macroeconomic and trade policy headwinds in 2025, our…

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) renews its contract with Keolis North America (Keolis). Also, construction is under way on Metrolinx’s Bowmanville Extension project that will bring the Lakeshore East GO line…

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) hires David Dech as its next President. Also, Kimberly Lesay joins HNTB as Transportation Planning Practice Consultant; and GoRail remembers Michael Gaynor, who…

When Winter Storm Fern tore through most of the eastern half of the country, freight trains kept moving, but not at the same rate everywhere, according to real-time network visibility…

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Jan. 27 released its 2025 Report on Safety Accomplishments and Ongoing Initiatives, which it said details year-over-year progress, including a 31% reduction in Federal Railroad Administration…

Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak on Oct. 20 announced that New York State has secured a series of improvements to rail service on the Empire State Corridor between Albany and New…

Total U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Jan. 24, 2026 (Week 3) was up 6.0% from the prior-year period, with gains in both carloads and intermodal volume, according to…

Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a key component of the Gateway Program, will “pause if disbursements of federal funds do not resume in the coming days,” the Gateway…

With an STB merger refiling for the acquisition of Norfolk Southern anticipated “in the coming weeks,” Union Pacific (UP) posted “a record-breaking year and delivered best-ever safety, service, and operating…

Greenbrier Leasing Europe (GBXLE) on Jan. 27 reported partnering with Chicago-based Amsted Digital Solutions SAS (Amsted Digital) to launch a freight-car truck monitoring initiative “aimed at advancing condition-based maintenance across…

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) receives its second Gold Standard Award for Transit Security Excellence. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) celebrates the opening of the…

Union Pacific (UP) is joining in the celebration of 250 years of American independence and innovation this year with its first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour led by Big Boy No. 4014.…

BNSF on Jan. 26 announced a $3.6 billion capital plan for 2026 that devotes $2.8 billion to maintenance and $358 million to “expansion and efficiency” projects.

OmniTRAX announced Jan. 27 that Ryan Dreier has been named Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Dreier joined OmniTRAX as Executive Vice President in 2025, following an extensive career at BNSF Railway.…

Norfolk Southern (NS) earns a spot on Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Trenton, Mo., Engineering team marks a safety milestone.

HDR promotes Brian Buchanan to Transit Program Management Lead. Also, North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) promotes Ioni Tcholakova to Director of Service Planning.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlines business, community, and environmental projects in his 2026 State of the Port address. Also, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) releases the…

Despite headlines signaling a sustainability pullback, the reality is more nuanced: Many companies are quietly doubling down, investing more strategically than ever before. Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin has been…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board selects rapid transit for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) kicks off a transit-oriented development project…