FreightCar America Castaños, Mexico manufacturing facility.

FreightCar America Posts ‘Impressive’ 2Q23 (UPDATED, TD Cowen Insight)

“FreightCar America (FCA) finished an impressive quarter, with revenues up 56% year-over-year and gross margins of 14.6%,” said President and CEO Jim Meyer during an Aug. 7 earnings report that also announced the addition of Nick Randall as the company’s first COO.

Derailment Prevention: Following the ‘Five I’ Model

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2023 ISSUE: Welcome to “Timeout for Tech with Gary T. Fry, Ph.D., P.E.” Each month, we examine a technology topic about which professionals in the railway industry have asked

Crashworthiness for Alternative Fuel Powered Vehicles

TTC Operated by ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2023 ISSUE: Following the global movement to reduce emissions and, ideally, use renewable energy instead of diesel fuel, the rail industry is looking for alternative

Every year, BNSF starts working on its winter action plans long before the first freeze. (BNSF Photograph)

Winter Preparedness: Are You Ready?

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2023 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers share strategies and the latest tech for combatting cold climate challenges.

Pictured: A train using Railergy’s automatic train operation (ATO) system powered by Aeva’s Aeries II 4D LiDAR sensor. (Business Wire)

Aeva to Power Railergy’s ATO System

Railergy has selected Mountain View, Calif.-based Aeva to supply 4D LiDAR™ technology for its automatic train operation (ATO) system used in switching, main line and last-mile applications at ports, freight railroads and

Matthew O. Tucker, outgoing Executive Director, NCTD

NCTD’s Tucker to Retire

North County Transit District (NCTD) Executive Director Matthew O. Tucker will retire Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years of service in northern San Diego County, Calif.

(Courtesy of NS)
Commentary

Revving It Up in the Motor City

Rail is critical to transporting our nation’s automotive supply chain. As the largest originating shipper of light vehicles in America, Norfolk Southern (NS) is preparing for sustained growth in electric vehicle (EV)

“Public transportation is the safest mode of surface transportation, but it can be even safer for both passengers and transit workers,” said FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez.

FTA Seeks Comment on Updated National Public Transportation Safety Plan (UPDATED Aug. 8)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 31 released an updated version of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan encouraging the public to submit comments on the proposed changes.

NS funds will pay for an independent, private-sector economic development consultant, who will be hired by and work for the village of East Palestine, Ohio. (NS Photograph)

NS Delivering $500K for East Palestine Economic Development

Norfolk Southern (NS) has committed $500,000 to the village of East Palestine, Ohio, for the hiring of an independent, private-sector economic development consultant.

BNSF Posts 12% Revenue Decline in 2Q23

For second-quarter 2023, BNSF revenue came in at $5.828 billion, down 12% from the prior-year period’s $6.640 billion, reflecting lower volumes of 11%, the Class I reported.

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