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RailPros hires Gorden Rumpff as Vice President, Mexico Operations. Also, Daniel Burke joins HNTB as Senior Group Director in Illinois.

The March forecast for ITS Logistics’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reports that “stabilizing import behavior may be short-lived as new geopolitical developments reshape global shipping patterns," the Nevada-based third-party…

Nearly 400 representatives from Class I’s and short lines to suppliers, contractors, and the associations that represent them advocated for the freight rail industry on March 4 at Railroad Day…

CN reports its February grain movement results and releases an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report. Also, CSX recognizes nine short lines with partner awards; and Union Pacific (UP) earns…

Felicia Alexander joins Telos Advisers as Senior Director. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) President and CEO Nadine Lee is recognized as a trailblazer by the Conference of Minority Transportation…

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for a flatcar training platform buildout, part of its Safety Train project. Submissions are due April 15,…

Railway Age’s 2026 Short Line and Regional of the Year program recognizes two Honorees and two Honorable Mentions for outstanding achievement—from growing through strategic investment, providing top-notch service, and positioning…

Waynova Group has established a unified international market presence by aligning four specialized technology companies into one coordinated force for digital rail solutions.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced March 3 that it has finalized the 2026 State Rail Plan, outlining $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four…

For the week ending Feb. 28, 2026, total U.S. rail traffic rose 1.6% from the same point last year, with carload gains offsetting intermodal losses, according to the Association of…

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Florida selects STV for a project to strengthen vessel-to-rail connectivity. Also, North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington is wrapping up work on its intermodal rail…

Rail components and services provider A. Stucki (Stucki) launches a newly designed website. Also, STV promotes Aaron Jones to Vice President of Media, Communications.

A new independent economic study assessing the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Surface Transportation Authorization Recommendations finds that “every $1 billion invested in public transportation generates $5 billion in long-term…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on March 3 reported that it will invest $100.3 million into public transit systems within the 11 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup to…

Canadian Class I CN on March 4 launched two commemorative locomotives—moving tributes marking the 250th anniversary of the United States signing of the Declaration of Independence. Both America250 units will…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on March 3 unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States…

Matthew Hammond joins CN as Vice President, Engineering. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) celebrates its 2026 Railroader of the Year; and Railinc-brand TransmetriQ names Bruce Harbridge as Head of…

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rolls out new fare gate tones and invites members of the blind and low-vision community to a sensory orientation. Also, Omaha Streetcar will begin track…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sets new February monthly grain records. Also, BNSF recognizes its 2025 Safety Bell Award honorees; and Norfolk Southern (NS) shares the story of one of…

Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF posted total revenue and volume that for 2025 were relatively unchanged from 2024 and that for fourth-quarter 2025 saw declines. In a letter to shareholders, Berkshire CEO…