(Trinity Photograph)

For Trinity, 1Q25 Reflects ‘Strength, Resiliency’

Trinity Industries President and CEO Jean Savage said in a May 1 financial report that the company’s first-quarter 2025 results “reflect the strength and resilience of our platform,” which provides railcar leasing

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CSX Signalman, Boilermakers Ratify Five-Year Deals

CSX on April 30 reported securing the ratification of new five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers & Helpers (IBB).

(BNSF Photograph)

U.S. Rail Traffic Uptick Continues in Week 17

Total U.S. rail traffic was up for the ninth consecutive week, according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest report.

Devendra Kumar of Michael Baker International (left) and Steve Martingano of Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District. (Photograph courtesy of the respective organizations)

People News: Michael Baker International, Denver RTD

Devendra Kumar takes on the Chief Information Officer (CIO) role at Michael Baker International, a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based engineering and consulting services firm. Also, Steve Martingano transitions to Chief of Police and Emergency Management at Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD).

(From USDOT/PHMSA Document)

PHMSA Eyes Updates to LNG Facility Regs

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking stakeholder feedback to inform a rulemaking proposal to “update decades old regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, fast-track new LNG infrastructure

(Photograph Courtesy of MTA)

MTA: Ridership Up, Fare Evasion Down

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on April 28 presented a progress report to the MTA operating committees on fare collection across the subway and on buses and commuter railroads, and toll collection on bridges and tunnels.

(Screen grab from video rendering of Remora carbon capture system for locomotives and trucks)

Mobile Carbon Capture Coming to Railroads? (Updated 5/9)

Remora, a five-year-old Michigan-based startup, has teamed with railroads and trucking companies to test its carbon capture technology. Norfolk Southern (NS) and Union Pacific (UP) are among the partners.

Eight new Stadler-built DMUs (diesel multiple units) are expected to run along the 26-mile, 10-station DART Silver Line before year’s end. (DART Photograph)

Transit Briefs: DART, Denver RTD, Santa Clara VTA, SEPTA

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is kicking off Silver Line train testing in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton, Tex. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) is improving safety and security at Union Station; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) provides an update on Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) negotiations; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) celebrates 40 years of Airport Line service.

(UP Photograph)

147 Chemical Companies Reach UP Pinnacle

Union Pacific (UP) on April 28 reported recognizing 147 chemical shippers for their dedication and commitment to safety with the 2024 Pinnacle Award.

(NTSB illustration courtesy of Lehigh County Emergency Management.)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for NS Three-Train Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the March 2, 2024, collision and derailment of three Norfolk Southern (NS) trains near Easton, Pa. The accident, it

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