Author: Marybeth Luczak

Alstom has won a Multilevel II truck overhaul contract from New Jersey Transit. (William C. Vantuono Photograph)

Transit Briefs: NJT, Brightline

New Jersey Transit (NJT) selects Alstom to overhaul its Multilevel II trucks. Also, Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, partners with Driftwood Hospitality Management on cross-promotional marketing.

Angel Peña, incoming Deputy CEO, Denver RTD (Photograph Courtesy of RTD)

Angel Peña to Join Denver RTD

Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) has appointed Angel Peña as its inaugural Deputy CEO, leading the day-to-day operations and management of multiple departments and divisions, including Capital Programs, Safety and Environmental

(SLSI Photograph)

SLSI Marks ‘Hazmat Safety Training’ Milestone

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) reported reaching a milestone this month: More than 5,000 small-road employees and first responders have completed in-person hazardous materials (hazmat) training, and another 1,500 railroad employees

From Left: Union Pacific’s Engineering Director-Signal Construction Russell Parris and Track Inspector Courtland Ferchaud both earned college degrees through the railroad’s Educational Assistance Program in 2024. (UP Photographs)

Class I Briefs: UP, NS, CSX

Union Pacific (UP) in 2024 invested more than $1 million in free college tuition for employees. Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Elkhart Yard helps to increase fluidity and add capacity; and CSX honors electrician Dale Reynolds for 45-plus years of service.

(Anacostia Rail Holdings Photograph)

ARH Enrolls in RailPulse

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) on Feb. 24 reported entering into an agreement with RailPulse, the coalition established in late 2020 “to develop, broaden, and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics

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CPKC Mechanical Employees Ratify New Agreement

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Feb. 24 reported that a new four-year collective agreement has been ratified by Unifor, which represents approximately 1,200 mechanics, laborers, diesel service attendants, and mechanical support staff across the Class I railroad’s network in Canada.

“Today, NCTD kicked off the COASTER 30th Anniversary celebration with the launch of new passenger cars!” the agency reported Feb. 21 on Facebook. “NCTD CEO Shawn M Donaghy, Board Chair Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel, Representative Mike Levin, and other regional leaders hosted a press conference to talk about the many benefits of the COASTER. NCTD is thankful for the employees and riders who have supported us along the way! And stay tuned – a new PRONTO COASTER card will be released soon at all TVMs and Customer Service locations!” (NCTD Photograph)

COASTER Marks 30 Years of Service

California’s North County Transportation District (NCTD) on Feb. 21 kicked off a 30th anniversary celebration for COASTER, the 41-mile, eight-station regional/commuter rail service the runs from Oceanside to downtown San Diego (see