Author: Carolina Worrell

CPKC’s 2025 Holiday Train Kicks Off Nov. 19

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Oct. 9 announced the schedule and artist lineup for the 2025 Holiday Train, “a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer” kicking off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal, Quebec.

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Sion Tapped as New Alstom CEO

Alstom on Oct. 8 announced that Martin Sion has been chosen by the company’s Board of Directors, following the recommendation of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee, as the new Chief Executive Officer

Transit Briefs: PANYNJ, Detroit People Mover

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) breaks ground on a new AirTrain Newark system at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Also, the Detroit People Mover (DPM) gets the green light for $800,000 to study the modernization of Detroit’s downtown transit line.

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AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Uptick Continues in Week 40

The Association of American Railroads in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 4, 2025 (Week 40) noted that total U.S. rail traffic was 503,538 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.6% from the prior-year period. Total carloads for the week came in at 224,972, up 0.002% from the same week in 2024, and intermodal volume was 278,566 containers and trailers, up 6.7% from last year.

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A Tight Hold

RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2025 ISSUE: Railroads rely on suppliers for cost-effective fasteners that perform reliably and safely.

Port NOLA Advances Planning, Development of St. Bernard Transportation Corridor

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) have signed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) to advance the planning and development of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, “a vital roadway project that will directly connect the future Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish to the interstate system.”

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People News: HNTB, SC Ports

John Augustine joins HNTB as Vice President and National Practice Consultant. Also, the South Carolina Port Authority’s (SC Ports) Board of Directors appoints Micah Mallace as President and CEO.