AAR: Carloads, Intermodal Down for Week 4
Total U.S. rail traffic was 434,361 carloads and intermodal units for Week 4 (ending Jan. 31, 2026), down 15.5% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Feb. 4.
Total U.S. rail traffic was 434,361 carloads and intermodal units for Week 4 (ending Jan. 31, 2026), down 15.5% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Feb. 4.
Union Pacific and Wabtec on Feb. 4 reported signing a $1.2 billion agreement for the modernization of UP AC4400 locomotives. Deliveries will begin in 2027.
Rail and transit consulting firm RailPros has completed its acquisition of Diverging Approach, Inc., a railway system contractor based in Williamsburg, Va.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Center for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CCIP) at ENSCO, Inc., on Feb. 3 reported entering a formal partnership to provide cybersecurity training designed specifically for public transit agencies. The
CSX announces changes to its executive team. Also, a former Amtrak CEO joins Telos Advisers as a Strategic Advisory Board Member; New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) appoints the first chief of its new Rolling Stock Program; California’s North County Transit–San Diego Railroad (NCTD) appoints a facilities director; and Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW) hires a Chief Commercial Officer.
Rail infrastructure upgrades are nearing completion for the revival of Northlander service in Ontario, Canada. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Metra post ridership gains in 2025; San Francisco Bay Area Transportation District (BART) launches free Wi-Fi at five stations in time for the Super Bowl; and Alstom completes base-order delivery of automated people-mover vehicles to Denver International Airport (DEN).
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) achieves its second busiest year ever in 2025, which includes handling a record 545,214 containers by rail. Also, construction progresses at the Alabama Port Authority’s (APA) Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, which includes a new three‑mile-long CSX siding.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) breaks its January monthly record for shipping Canadian grain and grain products, and selects its primary charity partner for the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Also, CSX advances network modernization through a pole line elimination program.
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Arclin on Feb. 2 reported completing its acquisition of Eugene, Ore.-based Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), which manufactures and distributes custom products and services for the railroad (WVCO Railroad Solutions), transportation,
BNSF Logistics, LLC elevates David Ivan to President and CEO. Also, Jerry Guaracino joins California’s Caltrain as Chief Safety Officer; infrastructure professional services firm STV hires Anna Harvey to lead transportation operations in Northern California; and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) names Allan Fye as Chief Deputy Director.