The U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on April 3 advanced for full Senate consideration the nomination of Marcus Molinaro to be the next Federal Transit Administrator. The vote was 20-4.
New Jersey Transit (NJT) unveils a specially wrapped locomotive in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, and will install new faregates at Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations. Also, the New York MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) issues a “reimagined” subway map; and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is installing new digital signs at the Trolley’s Orange Line stations.
BNSF announces five executive-level changes. Also, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) hires a Vice President of External Affairs/Chief of Staff; Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) appoints an Executive Director of Planning, plus a Director of Transportation Planning and Analysis; Cummins Inc. names a Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary; and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) welcomes a new Manager of IT Systems and Database Management.
CSX-served Wholesale Building Products, LLC is expanding in Jacksonville, Fla. Also, applications are open for Norfolk Southern’s (NS) grant programs for organizations that “promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities” in the 22 states where the Class I railroad operates.
Aon, a provider of pre-hire talent assessments, is now part of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) Member Discount Program. The Association, on April 2, announced the selection of
BNSF, Norfolk Southern (NS) and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) are together offering faster service from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to and connecting through Chicago.
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U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 29, 2025 (Week 13) came in at 513,553 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.6% from the same point last year, based on 235,865 carloads—up 7.8% from 2024—and intermodal volume of 277,688 containers and trailers—up 9.4%, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported April 2.
Justin Vonashek kicks off his first day as MTA Metro-North Railroad President by greeting riders of the newly announced “Super Express” trains. Also, Seattle’s Sound Transit readies for the Downtown Redmond Link Extension opening next month; and California’s Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) will launch service to Windsor in late spring.
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) appoints Michael O’Keefe as Deputy Executive Director. Also, Valley Metro in Phoenix, Ariz., welcomes Michael Eshleman as Deputy Chief of Service Planning.