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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…

Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) North Carolina & Virginia Railroad, LLC (NCVA) will serve a new US Forged Rings (USFR) facility in Hertford County. Also, OmniTRAX restores a vintage parlor car…

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board adopts an alternative service plan outlining budget-balancing details. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is developing a rail modernization plan…

“Easing inflation, early-year warehouse tightening, a resilient supply chain job market, and shifting import behavior as frontloading fades” are among the highlights of ITS Logistics’ February 2026 Supply Chain Report.…

The Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) on March 2 announced the availability of $686 million in competitive grant funding to modernize some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit stations…

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) introduces Schiller Park, a multi-commodity transload facility and the latest addition to its network. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) high-tech Physics Train Builder (PTC) helps build…

Caltrain’s Diridon Steering Committee hires William (Bill) Sirois as Program Director. Also, Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Duos) appoints Doug Recker as CEO; and Carla Collins joins HNTB as Vice President…

VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) recently released the report of a special examination completed by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada that focused on the agency’s management…

The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) on Feb. 27 released a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Union Pacific’s (UP) proposed approximately six-mile single-track rail line in…

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has released a Draft 2026 Business Plan for 60-day public review and comment. The overall projected cost for Phase 1 delivery, between San Francisco…

Progress Rail in September 2023 filed a lawsuit against Wabtec in U.S. federal court in Delaware accusing the latter of abusing its market power for diesel-electric main line locomotives, equipment…

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announces the launch date for the D (Purple) Line Extension Section 1. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awards a lease contract for transit-oriented…

OmniTRAX on Feb. 26 reported launching a multi-modal logistics hub in the city of Blue Island, just south of Chicago, that offers access to all Class I’s through Chicago Rail…