AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Dips in Week 36
The Association of American Railroads in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 6, 2025 (Week 36) noted that total U.S. rail traffic was 467,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.4% from
The Association of American Railroads in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 6, 2025 (Week 36) noted that total U.S. rail traffic was 467,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.4% from
Just days after the Surface Transportation Board (STB) granted Metra’s application for terminal trackage rights to continue commuter rail service over three Union Pacific-owned lines in Chicagoland, UP has filed a lawsuit
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s ZEMU—a hydrogen fuel cell-powered FLIRT H2 train from Stadler—will launch Sept. 13, serving riders on Metrolink’s nine-mile, five-station Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands in Southern California. The
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have “overwhelmingly” ratified an agreement with Union Pacific (UP), the labor union reported Sept. 8.
R.J. Corman Railroad Group appoints Alín Campián as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Also, California’s North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) promotes Jeffery Wymer to Director of Information Technology; and North American Rail Solutions (NARS) welcomes Steve Schmotzer as Chief Development Officer.
BNSF and TXNW Railway celebrate the completion of an $8.2 million project to rebuild, reconfigure, and extend an interchange in Texas. Also, Union Pacific (UP) recognizes Tehachapi, Calif., as the 134th community on its network to be named a Train Town USA.
A Philadelphia judge on Sept. 4 ruled that SEPTA must “‘immediately reverse all service cuts,’ which began last month as the transit agency faces a significant financial shortfall and the state budget has not yet allocated funds amid a monthslong budget stalemate,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Patriot Rail on Aug. 7 reported launching the Gettysburg Excursion Railway, a “revitalized heritage rail experience” along a 25-mile line between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs, Pa. It kicked off service on Sept. 5.
The Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) on Sept. 1 signed off on clearing approximately 641 acres (259.5 hectares) of land near the Cancun International Airport for a Maya Train cargo terminal, according to media reports.
Knorr-Bremse North American subsidiary KB Signaling Inc. (KBS) achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification. Also, North American Rail Solutions (NARS) combines with ZA Construction (ZA); and Wabtec Corporation teams with the Pittsburgh Steelers.