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North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) on Nov. 19 reported that it will invest up to $500,000 in a rail spur to serve Fit Precast’s new headquarters and concrete pipe production…

A thriving rail industry is foundational for the U.S. economy. Since the 1800s, railroads have powered the U.S. by hauling grain, chemicals, vehicles, coal and all kinds of critical supplies…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected Gary Vaughn for the 2026 Schlosser Distinguished Service Award. He will be honored April 14, 2026, at the Association’s annual…

U.S. rail traffic was down slightly for the week ending Nov. 15 and experienced a modest gain through the first 46 weeks of 2025, vs. the same points last year,…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ridership for October 2025 decreases 3% from last year. Also, Baltimore’s Red Line project is slow moving; a new transit hub that will eventually serve…

In addition to moving freight, Norfolk Southern (NS) has also “played an industry-leading role” in hosting new and existing passenger services, working with passenger rail partners to find solutions that…

Temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company Lineage Inc. has broken ground on its 19th Texas-based facility. Slated to begin operations in late 2027, it will be part of the Prime Pointe…

The Port of Los Angeles recently reported that it processed 848,431 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in October, “a solid performance given all the trade volatility this year.” After 10 months,…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Nov. 18 said that a single loose wire on the 984-foot-long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the giant vessel…

After a year of significant transitions, quality assurance (QA) across railway suppliers’ products and services are more important than ever. Guidance and service offerings that can assist the industry are…

Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali told reporters on a media day business train that UP-NS computer systems integration will go smoothly if the merger…

18 U.S. Senators—evenly split between Republicans and Democrats—from agricultural-producer states sent a letter to the Surface Transportation Board urging “a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation” of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern…

NC By Train—North Carolina-supported Amtrak service—celebrates the highest ridership month in its 35-year history. Also, the boards of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments…

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) highlights “growth, resilience, and significant impact” at the 2025 State of the Port Address. Also, Port of Savannah container volumes were up 4%…

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Jones DesLauriers appoints Kyle Johnson as Partner &…

Booz Allen Hamilton, a technology solutions company, recently announced that it will relocate its global headquarters from McLean, Va., to a newly constructed facility in Comstock’s Reston Station development, “designed…

Nebraska’s Hersey Rail Park, to be served by Union Pacific (UP), has its first tenant, and bids are expected soon for a railcar mover, two transloaders, and a scale, according…

Amtrak closed its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25, Oct. 1 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025) on Sept. 30 with “record ridership and revenue—marking another year of growth and strong performance, “underscoring…

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) on Nov. 17 celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, when it transitioned from…

CN’s Taschereau Yard marks a safety milestone. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recognizes two grain elevators for “excellence in safety and efficiency.”