B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored AFT No. 1
The B&O Railroad Museum on Jan. 12 unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) in honor of the 250th anniversary of America.
Author: Marybeth Luczak
Resourceful Rail Adds WESL to Short Line Portfolio
Eldridge, Iowa-based Resourceful Rail on Jan. 8 reported acquiring the 2.23-mile West Erie Short Line, Inc., from NIWX Corporation and restoring service. WESL—located on the west side of Erie, Pa., where it
First Northlander Trainset Arrives in Ontario
The first of three Siemens Venture trainsets was officially unveiled Jan. 8, ahead of the Northlander passenger-rail service revival later this year between Timmins and Toronto, with a rail connection to Cochrane.
Kentucky Invests in Rail Safety, Industrial Development Projects
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded nearly $3 million to railroads and local government to finance a total of nine highway/rail grade crossing and industrial development projects.
Railway Age January 2026 Digital Edition Spotlights Railroader of the Year John Orr
Railway Age’s January 2026 issue is now available digitally and features a profile of Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr—the recipient of the publication’s 2026 Railroader of the Year Award, the 63rd annual.
People News: San Diego MTS, STV
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) elevates Daniel Brislin to Director of Transit Security and Passenger Safety. Also, infrastructure professional services firm STV appoints Natasha Avanessians as Chief of Staff to the CEO, succeeding Kristen Van Gilst, who transitions to Deputy Operations Director.
Class I Briefs: UP, BNSF, NS
Union Pacific’s (UP) Livonia, La., locomotive team marks a safety milestone. Also, BNSF delivers the first load to its new Oklahoma City intermodal ramp; and Norfolk Southern (NS) helps support careers for survivors of human trafficking.
TTC Board OKs 2026 Operating, Capital Budgets
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board on Jan. 7 signed off on a C$3.028 billion combined 2026 operating budget for its conventional system of bus, subway, and streetcar services (C$2.826 billion in
UP+NS Merger Application ‘Complete’? (UPDATED 1/8)
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) “should reject the efforts of a few parties … to delay and prolong this proceeding by claiming the [recently filed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern] Application [seeking authorization to
RBMN: Another Record-Breaking Year
Class II Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) on Jan. 6 reported breaking annual freight revenue and passenger ridership records—again.