CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN low-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive operating
The Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society, Inc., (D&HRHS) on Jan. 17 announced its establishment. Its goal is to not only “preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich history of the Delaware &
Surface Transportation Board Chairperson Robert E. Primus has rung a tocsin, alleging a toxin is skulking about in the rough-and-tumble environment of railroad-shipper relations despite the lawfulness of capitalist acts among consenting
The League of Railway Women (LRW) has announced its 2025 Board of Directors, whose members will focus on promoting the association’s mission “to enhance the representation, recognition, and opportunities for women in the rail industry; opening doors for learning and development opportunities; and unlocking new avenues for growth and leadership.”
A preliminary analysis of actions taken in response to a general directive by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) shows that hundreds of transit agencies are taking steps to address safety for their workforces, but the industry “still has work to do to reduce the known risks associated with the potential for assaults on transit workers.”
Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery Laura Mason earns Woman of the Year title from the Washington, D.C. chapter of WTS (WTS-DC). Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) appoints an interim President; and Railway Association of Canada (RAC) taps a new leader.
Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support, if a deal is not reached
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) releases its second annual personalized ridership report for 2024. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train screens now show major transit connections; the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) releases its $21.2 billion Final Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2030; and the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) releases a $1.5 billion vision aimed at “shaping the future of transit funding and governance ahead of the 2025 legislative session.”
Sims Metals will receive a $750,000 grant to construct track access to its Chesapeake, Va.-based facility through the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s (DRPT) Rail Industrial Access Program, which “promotes truck diversion by providing grant assistance to connect new or expanding businesses to the freight railroad network.”
Continued coordination between public and private entities through data sharing, as well as meaningful dialogue between federal, state and local officials over issues such as land use, are necessary conditions for the
As a small boy, one of my favorite stories was my Uncle Curt’s tale about a hostler buddy of his who had ended his railroad career by putting most of a 4-8-2
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) earlier this month submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding its proposal to amend regulations governing PTC (Positive Train Control) systems to address temporary situations when the technology is not enabled.
Early the week of Jan. 13, Amtrak issued a cancellation alert for its Empire Builder: “Trains 7 and 8 will be canceled between Spokane and Chicago due to inclement weather throughout the
Alstom on Jan. 15 reported signing a framework agreement valued at approximately C$500 million with Metrolinx to refurbish 181 Series VIII bilevel commuter railcars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces MTA New York City subway safety initiatives. Also, MTA releases preliminary traffic and transit data from the congestion relief program’s first work week; Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey plans an $8 billion investment to improve regional transit, roads, and bridges and to stabilize MBTA finances; New Mexico’s Rio Metro Regional Transit District (Rio Metro) lands a federal grant for a new commuter rail Operations and Maintenance Facility; progress on Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Silver Line continues with passenger service targeted for late 2025 or early 2026; Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) ridership recovery reaches near pre-pandemic levels; and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and 17 other transit agencies sign the Equity In Infrastructure Project Pledge.
The Port of Los Angeles promotes Artie Mandel to Director of Government Affairs. Also, Grace Baird joins HDR as Overhead Contact Systems Practice Lead; and Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins is named Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Chair.
Total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 1.5% through the first two weeks of the new year compared with the same period in 2024, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Jan. 15. The United States and Canada saw gains, while Mexico experienced a loss through the week ending Jan. 11, 2025.
“The great cities of the world have their trains running through the urban core. They include London, Paris, Berlin, and Philadelphia, but not New York.” So says George Haikalis, who had a
The Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN) Passenger Department set a record in 2024 with an increase in its overall annual ridership, which rose 5% from 2023 to nearly 340,000 on the Lehigh
CSX has unveiled its latest special edition locomotive painted by the team at the Waycross, Ga., shops. “This locomotive celebrates our ONE CSX team and culture,” President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, Railway
