Brian D. Rosenwald, 1953-2025
PTSI Transportation recently announced that Senior Advisor Brian D. Rosenwald died on Feb. 19 at age 72.
Author: Carolina Worrell
BNSF 4Q24: ‘Higher Volumes, Improved Productivity and Cost Controls’
For fourth-quarter 2024, BNSF reported that results included a $290 million charge related to an agreement that was finalized with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers –
Reports: NJT Aims to Advance GCL, Reduces State’s General Fund Subsidy
NJ Transit (NJT) President Kris Kolluri on Feb. 19 told the audience at the Southern New Jersey Development Council that he intends to see pre-construction this year on the proposed 18-mile-long Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL), according to multiple news reports.
Class I Briefs: CPKC, NS, CN
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) publishes an update on low carbon transition. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) supports employees and communities and restores network following severe weather impact on the Eastern U.S.; and CN is recognized for commitment to delivering responsibly.
People News: ASLRRA, LOSSAN, Port of Oakland
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) appoints Lauren Schlechte as Manager, Meetings. Also, the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency announces its 2025 Board of Directors leadership; and the Port of Oakland appoints Kristi McKenney as Executive Director.
Transit Briefs: CTA, MTA, Metra, SacRT
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) partners with E-Squared to inspire future engineers in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Also, the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) multi-billion-dollar economic impact is unveiled in a Greater Washington Partnership report; Metra approves an $8.7 million contract for the rehabilitation of 115th Street/Morgan Park Station; and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) breaks ground on the future Dos Rios Station on the Blue Line.
Kirschbaum Tapped as SFMTA Director of Transportation
Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors on Feb. 18 announced that Julie Kirschbaum will lead the SFMTA as its permanent Director of Transportation. Kirschbaum has been the Acting Director of Transportation since Jan. 1, 2025.
Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF
Norfolk Southern (NS) is named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies. Also, BNSF receives The Home Depot Rail Carrier of the Year award and the Class I’s Stockton, Calif.-based team completes a full year without a single injury.
Report: Calera Installs Railroad Crossing Cameras to Reduce Emergency Response Times
The city of Calera, Ala., has installed cameras that livestream railroad crossings to give first responders real-time traffic information in an effort to reduce emergency response times, according to a CBS 42
ITS Logistics Releases February US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index
The February forecast for ITS Logistics’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index shows that operations “have returned to normal in all regions following the Lunar New Year peak and light inventory front loading to avoid anticipated bottlenecks,” the Nevada-based third-party logistics (3PL) firm reported Feb. 18. The firm also noted that “the most significant current unknowns for the industry are the potential effects of tariffs and their impact on trade lanes.”