Los Angeles Union Station caused a sensation when it opened in 1939. For first-time visitors to the City of Angels who alight from an Amtrak train there, it still does. The station
The January forecast for ITS Logistics’ US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index shows that operations throughout North American ports and ramps “are running relatively smoothly and are expected to remain so through the month, with the exception of the Port of Vancouver,” the Nevada-based third-party logistics (3PL) firm reported Jan. 21. The firm also noted that the U.S. Administration’s confirmed 25% tariff increase for Canada and Mexico is expected to occur as soon as Feb. 1 and could create a “front-loading” serge.
The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will feature Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO and two-time Railroader of the Year Keith Creel in a fireside
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Jan. 17 vacated the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) rule authorizing the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in DOT-113C120W9-specification
Norfolk Southern on Jan. 21 released its 2024 Safety Report (download below), “reflecting on accomplishments and initiatives from the last year. These milestones are a result of the company’s unwavering commitment to protecting
In the closing moments of the Biden Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration released its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study Final Report, the purpose of which was to evaluate the restoration of daily intercity
BNSF sees “some improved service performance” following weather challenges across its core network. Also, a CSX locomotive shop reaches a safety milestone.
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) announced on Jan. 21 a reshuffling of the deck chairs for two subcommittees. Following the appointment of Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to serve
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) names Brian Marshall as Chief Transit Officer. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) first female locomotive engineer, Jacqueline Y. Pettyjohn, retires after 40 years; and HDR’s Ed Kane is promoted to Transportation Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facilities Design Director.
Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) 252 has declared New Jersey Transit’s (NJ Transit) “Final Offer as the most reasonable proposal in the ongoing labor negotiations” with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
In the previous article in this series, we took a close look at SEPTA’s through-running operation in and around Philadelphia, both its challenging start and its status today, as the only large
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers held its Winter meeting in Schaumburg, Ill., Jan 14-16. Katie Farmer, President and CEO of BNSF, opened the conference with her usual crisp and uplifting presentation
Wilmington Terminal Railroad, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has unanimously voted to join the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the union
We never want to delay or cancel a train, but sometimes the weather forecasts and other factors make it the right thing to do. It’s true, Amtrak is often able to provide
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
Here, we look at weekly operating data through Jan. 10. U.S. West Coast container imports were strong last year, particularly in the second half, driven initially by diversions from the East Coast
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) selects a construction partner for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) rolls out its first two Type 6 MAX system light rail vehicles; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is scheduling light rail rehabilitation projects for 2025; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in its history.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a Marmon Rail/Berkshire Hathaway company, announced Jan. 16 that it has formed a strategic partnership with 225 Rail to serve railcar owners and shippers in the Houston Ship Channel.
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on Jan. 16 appointed railway industry veteran and Railway Age’s 2017 Railroader of the Year Thomas F. Prendergast as Chief Executive Officer. Prendergast comes to GDC from
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) on Jan. 16 reported that all Port of Montreal activities are “back to normal” after fully resuming two months ago as directed by the Canada Industrial Relations
