Amtrak Rolls Out New Color-Coded System

A new color-coded system is making it easier for Amtrak passengers to find boarding locations at a glance, the company recently announced. The first trains featuring the new design rolled into service from the Bear, Del., Maintenance Facility on March 3, marking the debut of Amtrak’s new wayfinding system.

Duffy Urges D.C. Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on March 6 took action to urge Washington, D.C., leaders to improve the safety and security of the city’s transportation systems. In a series of letters,

New FRA Data Confirms Rail Safety Progress

Newly released 2024 data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) confirms that “continued investment in innovation, infrastructure, and workforce expertise are making rail transportation even safer,” the Association of American Railroads (AAR)

HCPHC Completes Port Bienville Railroad Storage Yard

The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) announced March 6 the completion of the Port Bienville Railroad Storage Yard in Bay St. Louis, Miss. This $6 million investment, funded by the

Wabtec Approved as a ‘RailPulse Certified Telematics Vendor’

Wabtec Corporation on March 6 announced that it has secured approval as a RailPulse Certified Telematics Vendor, “marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety and productivity of rail shipments through its advanced railcar telematics platform.”

Anacostia Taps Naatz as COO

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) on March 5 announced the appointment of Michael Naatz as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Intermodal Briefs: Port of Churchill, Port of Long Beach

More critical minerals will be shipped from the Port of Churchill. Also, the Port of Long Beach advances hydrogen projects and a new rating system is proposed for California port-related emissions.

People News: HNTB, SEPTA

HNTB welcomes JR Hudnall as Project Controls Director in Denver. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) interim General Manager Scott Sauer honors regional rail conductors.

Small-Road Briefs: G&W, Watco

Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) First Coast Railroad (FCRD) celebrates 20 years. Also, 14 Watco teams achieve safety milestones in February.

Transit Briefs: BART, Valley Metro, Skyline, VIA Rail

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) seeks the public’s input on proposed 2026 less-than-inflation fare increase. Also, Valley Metro begins two-line rail system testing in downtown Phoenix to prepare for the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub; the Honolulu City Auditor releases a new audit on Skyline; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) launches a locomotive engineer program in northern Manitoba.

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