Safety

Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary MxV Rail on Sept. 30 announced that Lee Nelson has been selected as Executive Director of the Security and Emergency Training Center (SERTC). He…

CN on Sept. 29 issued the “2025-26 Winter Plan—Built for the Challenge,” outlining its preparations for meeting customer and stakeholder needs in the months ahead. The railroad said it combines…

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on Sept. 29 announced that six new mechanical training courses, delivered in two pathways, are now available in the Short Line…

The Port of Benton has achieved Class I track status for its Southern Connection, a 16-mile short line rail network that spans from the Union Pacific main line near the…

The 87th St./Woodruff Station on the Metra Electric commuter rail line in Chicago opens next month after a two-year rehab. Also, MTA Metro-North Railroad is launching “super-express” trains on Oct.…

More than 12 years after the crude oil train wreck at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, that claimed 47 lives and led to new tank car regulations in Canada and the U.S., the…

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Sept. 22 issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the National Railroad Partnership Program that allocates more than $5 billion to projects that…

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Bureau of Statistics (BTS) recently released its Progress Towards Safer Rail Tank Cars Transporting Flammable Liquids: 2025 Report, highlighting the progress in upgrading the…

CN’s Transcona Shops Mechanical team in Winnipeg achieves two years injury-free. Also, CN partners with the New Orleans Saints to promote safety; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) joins Operation…

More than 2,200 local government leaders from across the country are pressing congressional lawmakers to oppose any increases in truck size or weight, including heavier single-trailer trucks, according to the…

Piper Networks on Sept. 15 announced that it has introduced a version of its Limits Compliance and Collision Avoidance System (LCCAS) to help railroads “rapidly comply with the specific functional…

Caltrain’s August ridership sees more than one million passengers. Also, crime falls to historic lows on New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) subway system; and Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges support…

Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District appoints Sean Faris as Deputy Chief of the RTD Transit Police (RTDE-PD). Also, Bruce Robinson, former Associate Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration, signs on…

San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s ZEMU—a hydrogen fuel cell-powered FLIRT H2 train from Stadler—will launch Sept. 13, serving riders on Metrolink’s nine-mile, five-station Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands in Southern…

Knorr-Bremse North American subsidiary KB Signaling Inc. (KBS) achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification. Also, North American Rail Solutions (NARS) combines with ZA Construction (ZA); and Wabtec Corporation teams with the Pittsburgh…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Sept. 3 called on railroads to equip roadway maintenance machines with collision avoidance technology that can detect people or objects before a crash.

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: The global rail research community will converge this November in Colorado Springs, Colo., for Rail Research Week 2025, a landmark event featuring the first-ever joint…

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Drones are helping railroaders assess risk, reduce dwell, and boost efficiency and safety.

The September 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with deep dives into autonomous trains and drones, plus an inside look at Norfolk Southern’s Juniata Locomotive Shop, a…

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) releases its $21.5 billion draft six-year capital budget. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) unveils its Cab Cam series, showcasing the agency’s entire system…