NS, UP Domestic Interline Service Launches
GE Appliances, a Haier company, is among the first to move freight using a new domestic interline service from intended merger partners Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS).
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PSNY Project Meets ‘Key’ Milestones
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Oct. 30 reported reaching three “key” milestones for the Penn Station New York “Transformation” Project, “keeping construction on track to break ground by the end of 2027.”
Kawasaki to Supply 378 More ‘B’ Division Cars to NYCT
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has approved the purchase of 378 new Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.-built R268 rapid transit cars for New York City Transit (NYCT), which will run on the “B” (lettered) division and be designed with specs similar to the those for the R211 cars, according to MTA.
Keolis, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement
Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) operations and maintenance partner for the Commuter Rail, announced Oct. 31 that it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood
NTSB Recommends Sidelining SEPTA Silverliner IVs (UPDATED 11/3)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Oct. 1 released a report that “urged the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to act immediately to eliminate fire risks in its fleet of Silverliner IV railcars.” It stems from the government agency’s ongoing investigation of five fires involving Silverliner IVs this year. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on the same day issued an Emergency Order to SEPTA, which on Oct. 31 reported nearing completion of the 14 safety-related requirements outlined within it.
Matthew Dick, PE, Appointed to Head of Rail Strategy and Development at ESi as Company Expands Market Presence
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi), a global forensic engineering and scientific investigation firm, has appointed Matthew Dick, PE, as Head of Rail Strategy and Development, strengthening its commitment to the growing rail industry.
Commentary
Why Not a Merger Timeout?
WATCHING WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Perhaps the gutsiest-ever regulatory agency decision was the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) 2001 imposition of a railroad merger moratorium. Its architect was then-STB Chairperson Linda J. Morgan.
Former STB Member Frank Mulvey, 81
Francis Patrick (Frank) Mulvey, a Democrat who served on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) from May 2004 to December 2013, died Oct. 18 at 81. Among just six Ph.D. economists (of 117
MSU RMCP Marks 20 Years
RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2025 ISSUE: Michigan State University’s Center for Railway Research and Education, housed at the Broad College of Business, marked a major milestone in 2025 as it convened its 20th
Concrete That Thinks Like Wood: The Innovation Behind the Keyway Tie
Railroads are built on tradition, but they run on innovation. As infrastructure demands grow and timber supplies tighten, the industry is looking for smarter ways to maintain track integrity without overhauling entire
Bigger Cartridges. Better Efficiency. Same Proven Results: Introducing XL cartridges for SpikeFast® ES-50 and SpikeFast® CTR-100
For years, maintenance crews across the railroad industry have trusted WVCO Railroad Solutions SpikeFast® tie remediation products to extend the life of wooden, composite and concrete ties while improving track performance and
Hoeven, Klobuchar to STB: ‘Closely Scrutinize’ UP+NS
An Oct. 30 letter to the Surface Transportation Board co-authored by Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) asks the STB to “closely scrutinize” the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, stressing
CPKC: UP+NS Merger ‘Not in the Public Interest’
To express its concerns about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has established a page on its website stating its case against the possible combination and argues
ITD Seeks Public Feedback on Idaho Statewide Rail Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is updating the Idaho Statewide Rail Plan and is asking for public input to help guide the future of rail infrastructure across the state.
CN Delivers ‘Strong’ 3Q25
“I want to thank the entire CN team for delivering a strong quarter that combined solid performance with excellent customer service,” said President and CEO Tracy Robinson during the Class I’s third-quarter 2025 financial and operating announcement on Oct. 31. “Our seasoned team of railroaders continues to run a safe, on time, and efficient operation focused on service, and capturing every freight movement opportunity across our unique network and diversified portfolio.”
BNSF, NS and CN SMART-TD Members Ratify New Five-Year Agreement
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD) members on BNSF, Norfolk Southern (NS), CN, and several Class II and Class III railroads have voted to
NYMTA Releases Climate Resilience Roadmap Update
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Oct. 29 released an update to its Climate Resilience Roadmap on the thirteenth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, “outlining the agency’s strategic priorities in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and climate change on transit infrastructure across the service area.”
BLET, WNYP Reach Tentative Agreement
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineering and Trainmen (BLET) announced Oct. 27 that it has reached a tentative five-year agreement with the Western New York & Pennsylvania (WNYP) Railroad, governing rates of pay, benefits, and work rules.
Trainyard Tech to Deploy ClassMaster™ at Valle de México Yard
Trainyard Tech, LLC, announced Oct. 29 that it has signed a contract with Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México, S.A. de C.V., to deploy its flagship ClassMaster™ Process Control System at
Trinity’s Savage: 3Q25 Results Highlight ‘Agility and Strength’
Trinity Industries President and CEO Jean Savage said in an Oct. 30 financial report that the company’s third-quarter 2025 results highlight the “agility and strength” of its business model to deliver “favorable performance across all segments of the business.”