Author: Carolina Worrell

NYMTA Releases Climate Resilience Roadmap Update

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Oct. 29 released an update to its Climate Resilience Roadmap on the thirteenth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, “outlining the agency’s strategic priorities in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and climate change on transit infrastructure across the service area.”

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BLET, WNYP Reach Tentative Agreement

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineering and Trainmen (BLET) announced Oct. 27 that it has reached a tentative five-year agreement with the Western New York & Pennsylvania (WNYP) Railroad, governing rates of pay, benefits, and work rules.

CPKC 3Q25: ‘Profitable, Sustainable Growth’

“Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) once again created profitable, sustainable growth in the third quarter, while navigating challenging macroeconomic conditions,” President and CEO Keith Creel reported on Oct. 29.

Boone Named as CSX CFO; Kenney Promoted to CCO

CSX on Oct. 29 announced executive leadership changes “designed to strengthen the company’s strategic focus and advance its long-term growth objectives.” Effective immediately, Kevin Boone has been named Executive Vice President and

KC Streetcar Celebrates Extension Grand Opening

Kansas City on Oct. 24 celebrated the grand opening of the $350 million KC Streetcar Main Street Extension. The project, designed by HDR, adds 3.5 miles to the existing streetcar line, connecting downtown with the Midtown corridor, including the Country Club Plaza district, ending at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Campus.

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Down for Week 43

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 25, 2025 (Week 43), noted that total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 499,688 carloads and intermodal