CN reignites CargoCool Intelligen Powerpack service out of the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) awards more than $6.1 million through its Thriving Communities and Safety First grant programs in 2025; and Union Pacific (UP) shares how it helps keep America “mission ready,” moving equipment, supplies and technology that supports national defense.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is requesting public input as it launches an update to its State Rail Plan, which, the agency says, “addresses existing and future passenger and freight rail services in Oklahoma.”
Rob Russell, Managing Partner, Russell-Kroese Partners, joins Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono for a wide-ranging discussion on the railroad industry and its future, with particular emphasis on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk
IntelliTrans launches a new brand identity. Also, Hitachi Rail is named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers; RugGear and Swift Navigation partner to deliver high-accuracy location for industrial mobility; and Burns Engineering receives a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), New Jersey Transit (NJT) and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) advance transit-oriented development projects. Also, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) fares will increase Jan. 1 to keep pace with inflation and help pay for service; Amtrak resumes Lake Shore Limited service between Albany, N.Y., and Boston, Mass.; and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is discontinuing Wi-Fi service on buses, trolleys and trains.
Total U.S. carload and intermodal traffic for the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, dipped 1.8% from the same point last year, marking the eighth consecutive week of fall offs, according to the Association of American Railroads’ latest report, released Dec. 3.
Officials and individuals from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Jackson County Economic Foundation (JCEDF), the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the Jackson County Port Authority, and Chevron Corporation joined BWC Terminals (BWC)
A new analysis from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) underscores freight rail’s “critical role” as a supply chain stabilizer, “helping mitigate inflationary pressures and reduce price volatility compared to other freight modes.”
Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary Railinc on Dec. 2 reported rolling out a Rail Industry GIS (RIGIS) Routing + Mileage application. RIGIS is described as “the central repository for North American
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has selected 15 semi-finalist teams to advance to the next stage of its Ideas Challenge to “enhance America’s infrastructure, improve safety, and cut costs for the Department.” The MetaRE Inc.-Arup team was the only one with a rail-specific project.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) on Dec. 2 announced that it has donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities. The rail tank car, which measures 43 feet long, 15 feet high, and weighs 61,100 pounds, has been installed at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center.
CN on Dec. 2 released its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, marking the 10th edition of the Class I’s comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance.
Union Pacific updated investors Dec. 2 that its Surface Transportation Board filing to acquire Norfolk Southern will be pushed out two weeks due to “additional analysis from a contractor.” UP now expects
CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) has appointed Félix Fernández as the CEO of CAF USA, taking on overall responsibility for the rail and bus segments in the U.S. States and Canada.
On Nov. 14, the Rail Users’ Network (RUN) held its fall online conference. Its theme was “An Update—Keeping You Informed in the World of Passenger Rail & Rail Transit.” The organization also
Phil Logan, Michael Payne, and Levi Gracy join the leadership team of TNW Corporation, a privately held transportation logistics company operating three short lines and multiple transload facilities in Texas. Also, the Port of New Orleans, La., (Port NOLA) appoints Kristi App as Chief Commercial Officer.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches a new Capital Program Dashboard. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) PATH commuter rail records its second-busiest month since the pandemic; all five of LA Metro’s rail lines post gains in weekend ridership; the Ontario government extends the OneFare program to keep transit costs down for riders; the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) restores the seventh Gold Runner round trip; and Austin Light Rail receives a “medium-high” rating from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
After nearly 30 years, a fertilizer vessel has returned to the rail-served Port of Johnstown in Eastern Ontario, reopening one of Canada’s most strategic ag gateways, V6 Agronomy reported Dec. 1. The
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is now accepting online applications for rail, transit, and commuter assistance grants for the 2027 Fiscal Year. The annual grant application period runs through Feb. 1, 2026.
Union Pacific (UP) delivers the city of Omaha’s official Christmas tree. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS), Amtrak, and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announce the schedule for their New York Holiday Train; and Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) Quebec-Gatineau Railway kicks off the holidays in downtown Trois-Rivières, Quebec.
