Minnesota Commercial Railway’s (MNRR) 86-mile network stretches from the City of Hugo on the far north to South Minneapolis on the south. It serves more than 80 customers. (Map Courtesy of MNNR)

MNNR Awarded $15.8MM Grant for Locomotive Project

Minnesota Commercial Railway (MNNR) will use a $15.8 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to purchase up to six “custom-built” low-emission diesel locomotives for use on its 86-mile network that stretches from

Pictured: SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. (left) with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, during the Nov. 22 announcement that Shapiro would direct PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to begin the process of flexing $153 million of federal highway capital funds to SEPTA. (SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA Postpones Second of Two Fare Increases

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Nov. 22 reported that it will “postpone” the proposed 21.5% fare hike across all modes that would have taken effect Jan. 1, 2025, following Pennsylvania Gov. Josh

“We’re thrilled to announce the successful installation of our Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS) for Vale EFVM. Locomotive 1256 entered service on November 11 and is already making a significant impact!” ENSCO Rail reported via LinkedIn earlier this month. (Photograph Courtesy of ENSCO Rail)

Brazilian Mining Railroad Running ENSCO’s ATGMS

Mining railroad VALE EFVM (Estrada de Ferro Vitória a Minas) in Brazil has equipped locomotive No. 1256 with ENSCO Rail’s Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS), according to the supplier. The system

The SEPTA Board on Nov. 22 approved the first of two proposed fare increases, as the transit agency faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with the exhaustion of federal COVID relief funds. (SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Hike

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will increase subway, trolley and bus fares by 7.5% starting Dec. 1. The move, proposed in September, was approved by the Board on Nov. 21, SEPTA reported.

Figure 1. Aerial view of the collision scene. (UP Image, Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for April 2023 UP Train Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Nov. 21 released the final report for its investigation of the April 16, 2023, Union Pacific (UP) train collision with a parked UP train in Chico Yard

Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Higher-Ed Institutions, Industry to Launch Rail CREST

A national team led by two Penn State Altoona faculty members will establish the Rail Center for Research Enhancing Short-line Transportation (Rail CREST) through a $6.87 million grant from the Federal Railroad

(CSX Photograph)

Watch: CSX Unveils 21st Heritage Unit (UPDATED 11/22)

CSX has rolled out its latest heritage locomotive before pausing their production, according to President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, Railway Age’s 2025 Railroader of the Year. Hinrichs revealed via LinkedIn the Class

The University of Virginia on Nov. 20 published a 105-page study evaluating the economic and social impact of Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative. (VPRA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: VPRA, Santa Clara VTA

A new study finds that the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative could provide the commonwealth with a nearly $7 billion economic boost. Also, California’s Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) lands federal funding for a transit-oriented development project in Gilroy.

AWP Industries in Canada’s Northwest Territories (pictured) is Cando’s newest terminal. (Photograph Courtesy of Cando)

Cando Adds 13th Rail Terminal

Cando Rail & Terminals (Cando) on Nov. 20 reported acquiring its 13th multi-purpose terminal, AWP Industries in Canada’s Northwest Territories, which will support key existing Cando network customers, as well as Class

“From mastering railroad operations to earning their Conductor certifications at the NS Training Center, they’ve built the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their careers,” NS said of the graduates of its Rail Transportation Management Trainee program. The railroad recently recognized nearly 50 graduates in its Atlanta, Ga., headquarters. (NS Photograph)

NS Celebrates Newest Class of Transportation Management Grads

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently recognized nearly 50 Rail Transportation Management Trainees at its Atlanta, Ga., headquarters who completed the Class I’s training program and have been placed into permanent, full-time positions across

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