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RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2026 ISSUE: Creating safer rail operations through artificial intelligence applications. Around 2016, Derel Wust, founder of Australian software engineering provider 4Tel, approached the robotics laboratory at the…

RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2026 ISSUE: Norfolk Southern and Watco provide prime examples of how railroads can attract manufacturing plants to their systems and grow business. Manufacturing has always driven the…

RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2026 ISSUE: Improved carbody materials and innovative designs are transforming these long-lived warhorses into state-of-the-art railcars. The general-purpose, open-top gondola has been a part of freight railroading…

MXV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2026 ISSUE: Under the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program, MxV Rail developed and evaluated improved techniques for measuring wheel/rail…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $686 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program…

California’s Caltrain adopts a corridor-wide right-of-way safety strategy. Also, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) advances its Fare Payment System Upgrades program; and Amtrak and Be My Eyes team to help blind…

A CSX-served Chick-fil-A distribution center breaks ground in Central Florida. Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) 8184 makes its first run out of Roanoke, leading the Class I’s historic NS 32 research…

Ocean transportation and logistics services firm Matson Inc. has partnered with BNSF and lock manufacturer War–Lok on what it describes as “an enhanced cargo security program that will add two…

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.