Former BLE International President Monin Dies at 84
Former Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) International President Clarence V. Monin passed away on June 26, 2025, at age 84.
Author: Carolina Worrell
Wabtec, IMT Enter Agreement to Distribute Railcar Telematics in European Markets
Wabtec and Intermodal Telematics B.V. (IMT), a Dutch-based rail telematics technology company, have entered into an agreement that allows Wabtec to be the exclusive distributor of IMT’s telematics solutions for railcars in the major European freight markets. This agreement, the companies say, “leverages IMT’s technology and Wabtec’s presence to deliver smart, connected railcar solutions across Europe.”
Rail Briefs: CSX, BJRY
CSX receives the 2025 Diolkos Award. Also, Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
SFMTA Sees Highest Ridership Recovery in May
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) recently announced that May marked the agency’s highest ridership recovery month since the start of the pandemic.
Transit Briefs: Denver RTD, TriMet, TransLink, Santa Clara VTA
Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) new online security metrics dashboard offers a transparent look at personal safety. Also, TriMet’s Type 1 MAX light rail vehicle will be preserved at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum; TransLink’s new ad agreement aims to boost revenue and modernize messaging; and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is named a Certified Age-Friendly Employer.
AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Up for Week 27
Total U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 5, 2025 (Week 27) was up 5.0% from the prior-year period, with gains in both carloads and intermodal volume, according to the Association of American Railroad’s (AAR) latest report.
RSI Board Chair Oesch Dies
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) recently announced that its Board of Directors Chair Robert Oesch unexpectedly passed away on July 3, 2025.
Safety First
RAILWAY AGE, JULY 2025 ISSUE: SLSI has been serving the industry for 10 years with SCAs and educational training programs, providing the roadmap for short line and regional railroads to improve their safety culture.
Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP, CN
BNSF recognizes five states for excellence in grade crossing safety. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Bailey Yard hosts senior leaders for a field visit; and CN partners with the Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) to ensure continued affordability and mobility of rail service in Quebec.
STB Affirms Continued Use of KCSR Haulage Rights
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on July 7 announced a decision confirming the Kansas City Southern Railway Company’s (KCSR, now part of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP))