• January 08, 2026
• Passenger

Transit Briefs: Hitachi Rail/MTA, NYMTA, WMATA, Tri-Rail, REM

New Hitachi Rail metro cars enter revenue service for the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Baltimore Subway Link. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) celebrates a successful first anniversary of congestion pricing; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) selects Atlantic Pacific Companies (A|P) for its Capital Heights project; Tri-Rail breaks its ridership record in 2025; and Otis completes a landmark installation at the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) light metro transit in Montréal.

• January 08, 2026
• News

Ingredion, GATX Support AHA With Heart Health Railcar

Ingredion Incorporated, a provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage and industrial applications, on Jan. 6 unveiled its first-ever custom-wrapped GATX railcar to support the American Heart Association (AHA) and promote heart health.

• January 08, 2026
• Class I

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Down 4% for Week Ending Jan. 3

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Jan. 8 reported that total originated U.S. rail traffic was 404,293 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending Jan. 3, 2026, down 4.0%, from

• January 08, 2026
• News

‘Fast Trackers’ Nominations Due Today, Jan. 8

Railway Age is now accepting entries for our 2026 “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards, in which we will profile 25 individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in their respective fields or within their company. The deadline is today, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 5 p.m. E.T

• January 06, 2026
• Class I

Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP

BNSF delivers the first load to its new intermodal ramp in Oklahoma City. Also, Union Pacific (UP) introduces a new GPS-powered platform developed by supply chain technology partner Blume Global.

• January 06, 2026
• News

Marmon Rail Introduces Transco Rail Services

Marmon Rail on Jan. 5 introduced Transco Rail Services, a unified repair identiy within the company’s family that brings together UTLX Field Services, Procor Field Services, and Transco Fixed Repair Shops under

• January 06, 2026
• News

Igoe Appointed R.J. Corman President and COO

R.J. Corman Railroad Company on Jan. 5 announced that Matthew (Matt) Igoe will join the organization as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

• January 06, 2026
• Regulatory

FRA Unveils New Settlement Negotiation Process

Federal and state rail safety inspectors have several enforcement tools at their disposal. Civil penalties, which are reserved for “severe instances of noncompliance warranting the deterrent effect of monetary penalties,” are assessed

• January 05, 2026
• Passenger

Transit Briefs: Northlander, MARTA, New River Valley Passenger Rail, OKC Streetcar

The Northlander returns to Ontario. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches systemwide upgrades in 2026; Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) New River Valley project is on track for a 2027 launch; and EMBARK officials kick off OKC Streetcar’s free fare pilot program.

• January 05, 2026
• News

People News: BLET, NYCDOT

Jeff Thurman is sworn in as Vice President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National Advisory Board. Also, Mike Flynn is appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT).