People News: Sasser, Port of Long Beach
Sasser, Inc. names Michael Kelly as President of Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services. Also, the Port of Long Beach elevates two executives to new positions.
Author: Carolina Worrell
TTC, TMU Partner to Drive Transit Innovation
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are launching five new research projects “to explore promising concepts that could improve TTC operations, infrastructure, and customer experience.” The projects are part of a new phase in the Transit Innovation Yard, a joint initiative with the TTC, TMU and the DMZ that “aims to accelerate Canadian transit innovation.”
Supply Side: STV, Timken
STV expands in the Southeast with a new office in Atlanta. Also, Timken broadens its automated lubrication systems capabilities with the acquisition of Bijur Delimon.
OmniTRAX Adds Arm & Hammer to Rail Network
OmniTRAX announced March 19 that it has signed a long-term rail switching agreement for Arm & Hammer baking soda producer Church and Dwight’s Green River facility in Wyoming.
Lake State Railway, TGS Cedar Port Railroad Earn ASLRRA Business Development Awards
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) recently announced that Lake State Railway (LSRC) and TGS Cedar Port Railroad (TGS Cedar Port) have earned Business Development Awards, “highlighting the innovative, out-of-the-box thinking that’s required to help short line railroads grow and thrive.” Both railroads will be honored at ASLRRA’s Annual Conference, taking place April 12-14 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Virginia DRPT: $750,000 to Increase Rail Access for Poultry Growers
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) on March 18 approved a $750,000 Rail Industrial Access (RIA) grant to the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative (VPGC) in Rockingham County. Administered by the Virginia Department of
Keolis Appoints Lonchamp as EVP of Finance
Keolis North America on March 17 announced the appointment of Matthieu Lonchamp as Executive Vice President, Finance for the region. In this role, Lonchamp will join the North American Executive Committee, leading the company’s financial strategy across operations in the U.S. and Canada. He will be based out of the company’s North American headquarters in Boston.
Transit Briefs: Transdev Canada, MARTA, SEPTA, BART
Transdev Canada Inc. is selected by exo to provide rail rolling equipment operation and maintenance. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Better Breeze fare payment system goes live; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) systemwide ridership decreases 2% for February 2026; and Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Next Generation Fare Gates Project wins two prestigious awards.
People News: Wabtec, STV
Wabtec names Sameer Gaur as President of Global Freight Services. Also, STV promotes Scott Grogan and Paul Picciano to Vice President.
Organizations Provide Comments on STB’s NPRM to Repeal ‘Intramodal Rail Competition’ Regulations
Multiple organizations including the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), BNSF Railway Company, the Freight Rail Customer Alliance (FRCA) and National Coal Transportation Association (NCTA), the Transportation Division of the International Association of