Total U.S. rail traffic was 486,8545 carloads and intermodal units for Week 5 (ending Feb. 7, 2026), down 3.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Feb. 11.
Wabtec Corp. on Feb. 11 reported completing its acquisition of Sweden-based Dellner Couplers.
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)-Metro expansion project in New York marks a milestone. Also, professional services firm STV is selected to support Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner 2X Project; Seattle’s Sound Transit begins Crosslake Connection simulated service; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) exceeds record ridership expectations for Super Bowl LX; and Florida’s SunRail celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.
Railinc’s TransmetriQ brand has released the VIN Tracking tool, allowing auto manufacturers and dealers to track finished vehicles by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as they move from manufacturing plants to distribution terminals to dealers across North America.
“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said in a Feb. 11 earnings announcement. Sales were up 14.8% compared to the year-ago quarter “driven by increased sales in the Freight segment, which included acquisitions, and in the Transit segment.”
Caterpillar, Inc., subsidiary Progress Rail and Brazilian logistics firm VLI on Feb. 10 reported celebrating the delivery of the last of eight EMD SD70ACe-BBs. Ordered in 2024 under a $38 million (R$
The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) promotes Dereck McClure to Director, Service Operations. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approves the nomination of Kathryn Garcia as Executive Director; HNTB’s Bryan Jones is appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (BTIC); and Jerry Jannetti joins STV as President of Transportation South.
A new travel grant program is now available to support student attendance at the 31st Annual Association of American Railroads (AAR) Research Review, to be held April 28-30 at MxV Rail’s Pueblo, Colo., facility.
Wabtec Corporation has landed its third Class I locomotive order in roughly as many months; this time from CSX. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad on Feb. 9 reported signing a $670 million deal
This is the third in a five-part series about railroad growth coming from truck conversions. Given the Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, UP’s Dec 19, 2025 merger application sent to
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize our 2026 “Fast Trackers,” the industry’s next-gen leaders.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) adds another heritage locomotive to its fleet, paying tribute to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s PATH rapid transit system in 2025 surpassed 60 million riders for the first time since 2019; and Amtrak highlights “strong performance” and 2026 priorities at its recent public Board meeting.
CN reports “record” January grain movement and tests autonomous technology with Stanley Robotics. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) marks the one-year anniversary of the Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge’s second span dedication.
Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Patrick Fuchs has released a progress report on outstanding proceedings. The move, the STB said Feb. 6, continues the agency’s “efforts to promote transparency and accountability.”
Farrukh Bezar and Railway Age Editor-In-Chief William C. Vantuono discuss the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk merger to create the first east-west transcontinental Class I railroad in the U.S. Bezar offers his views on
Theatre of the Absurd: Major media outlets have been reporting that POTUS 47 recently approached Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to offer releasing the funds for the nearly halted Hudson Tunnel
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) resolve their 7000-Series railcars disputes. Also, a new North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) study confirms that restoring Salisbury-to-Asheville passenger rail service would benefit the economy, job opportunities, and public transit in the area and the state; and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advances the Scranton-to-New York Penn Station Passenger Rail Corridor project.
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is seeking release of federal funding withheld since October for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), centerpiece of the Gateway Program to increase Amtrak intercity and NJ Transit
Rail transit lines and transit railroads are being extended in almost every region of the United States and Canada. This phenomenon was common in past decades, but not anymore. Still, there are
We hosted a call with Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. Import trends are expected to be healthy in January and February, but a slowdown is expected post-Lunar New Year.
