Author: Marybeth Luczak

(Utah Central Railway Photograph Courtesy of Patriot Rail)

UCRY Votes to Join BLET

Train and engine service workers from Patriot Rail’s Utah Central Railway (UCRY) have voted unanimously to join the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) in an election certified by the National Mediation Board,

Alvin Brown, Vice Chair, NTSB (NTSB Photograph)

Alvin Brown Appointed NTSB Vice Chair

Alvin Brown, a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member and former mayor of Jacksonville, Fla. (2011-15), has been designated by President Joe Biden to serve as NTSB Vice Chairman, the independent safety

(CSX Photograph)

STB Revises Class I Employment-Data Reporting

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Dec. 20 extended the Class I’s employment-data reporting through Dec. 31, 2025, but is reducing the collection scope. On April 26-27, 2022, the STB held a public hearing

(Norfolk Southern Image)

Class I Briefs: NS, CPKC, BNSF

Norfolk Southern (NS) distributes grants to East Palestine organizations, joins Amtrak to deliver holiday cheer across New York’s Capital Region, and announces a Conway Car Shop team milestone. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recognizes customers for safe shipping; and BNSF maintains a door-to-door service rate of more than 95% for its over-the-road converted traffic through Quantum.

(Logo Courtesy of STB)

STB: Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Set for 1Q25

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has adopted for first-quarter 2025 the rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF), which is defined as “an index formulated to represent changes in railroad costs incurred by the

CN customers, suppliers and supply chain partners are recognized for their “leadership in sustainability.” (CN Photograph

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX/UP

CN recognizes customers, suppliers, and supply chain partnerships for their commitment to sustainability, and joins Clean Fuels Alliance America. Also, CSX and Union Pacific (UP) earn spots on Newsweek magazine’s “2025 America’s Most Responsible Companies” list.

Two DART holiday trains will travel throughout the light rail system’s 700-mile service area this month. (DART Photograph)

Transit Briefs: KDOT, Metro-North, CTA, DART

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides an update on proposed intercity passenger rail service from Oklahoma City, Okla., to Newton, Kans. Also, MTA Metro-North Railroad highlights its 2024 accomplishments; Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) teams with DePaul University to support small businesses; and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) unveils holiday-themed light rail vehicles.