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CPKC 3Q25: ‘Profitable, Sustainable Growth’

“Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) once again created profitable, sustainable growth in the third quarter, while navigating challenging macroeconomic conditions,” President and CEO Keith Creel reported on Oct. 29.

Boone Named as CSX CFO; Kenney Promoted to CCO

CSX on Oct. 29 announced executive leadership changes “designed to strengthen the company’s strategic focus and advance its long-term growth objectives.” Effective immediately, Kevin Boone has been named Executive Vice President and

KC Streetcar Celebrates Extension Grand Opening

Kansas City on Oct. 24 celebrated the grand opening of the $350 million KC Streetcar Main Street Extension. The project, designed by HDR, adds 3.5 miles to the existing streetcar line, connecting downtown with the Midtown corridor, including the Country Club Plaza district, ending at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Campus.

AAR: U.S. Rail Traffic Down for Week 43

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Oct. 25, 2025 (Week 43), noted that total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 499,688 carloads and intermodal

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Greenbrier Fiscal 2025: ‘A Record Year’

“Fiscal 2025 was a record year for Greenbrier, demonstrating the continued success of our strategy to deliver consistent, high-quality performance,” said President and CEO Lorie Tekorius, during a report on the freight

Cathcart Rail Now Guardian Rail

Cathcart Rail, a provider of railcar repair, switching, storage, logistics and field services to North American freight railroads, has transitioned to a new name and brand, Guardian Rail LLC, which the company

Video: HART’s Skyline Segment 2 Now Open

Segment 2 of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) Skyline opened on Oct. 16, 2025, and can be seen in this new drone flyover video highlighting the route and additional four stations from

“Built in our Salt Lake City facility, these trains are designed for comfort, accessibility, and sustainability,” Stadler, the manufacturer of the Silver Line’s eight DMUs reported via LinkedIn. “With seating for 230 passengers, standing room for 100, and compliance with EPA Tier 4 emissions standards, they’re ready to serve the region with quiet, efficient, and modern mobility. 🛤️ The Silver Line spans 26 miles, connecting seven cities and DFW Airport. To everyone who helped bring this vision to life: thank you. We’re honored to be part of this journey.” (Photograph Courtesy of Stadler)

DART Rolls Out Silver Line Service

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) on Oct. 25 celebrated the opening of its 26-mile (double-tracked), 10-station Silver Line, a regional rail service connecting seven North Texas cities (Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton,

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, Denver RTD

The New York Metropolitan Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) subway surpasses three billion taps on its contactless payment system. Also, the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) doubles down on its efforts to improve service and enhance the customer experience.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CPKC

BNSF provides customers with an intermodal network update. Also, meet the team behind Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Optical AEI wayside detector.

Laurie Stiles. (Photograph Courtesy of Marmon Rail)
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Marmon Rail Tabs Stiles as President, Railserve

Marmon Rail on Oct. 27 reported that Laurie Stiles has been elevated to President of Railserve Inc., leading the businesses of Atlanta-Ga.-based Railserve, an in-plant switching and associated services provider, and two

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McNealy Earns 2025 Holden-Proefrock Award

Steve McNealy is the recipient of the 2025 Holden-Proefrock Award for his “contributions to environmental safety and hazardous materials management,” the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported on Oct. 24.

The first light rail train is pulled along the Green Line Extension near the Southwest Station in Eden Prairie, Minn., to test the tracks the entire length of the line. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of Metro Transit)

Transit Briefs: Metro Transit, Sound Transit, Metrolinx, Metrolink, SEPTA, STM

The METRO Green Line Extension in Minneapolis marks a milestone. Also, final testing is under way for Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension in Seattle and is complete for Metrolinx’s Finch West LRT project in Ontario, Canada; Southern California’s Metrolink expands its “smart” crossing technology; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) postpones bus purchases, a station accessibility project, and the Frazer Railroad Facility expansion; and STM (Société de transport de Montréal) pursues mediation to avoid metro and bus driver strikes.

Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC

CN develops the Proximity LifeSaver Device to reduce safety risks in intermodal yards. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Geotechnical Engineering team is recognized for safety innovation; and CPKC hosts short line and transload stakeholders in Kansas City.

MBTA: $850MM to Enhance Safety, Reliability

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors on Oct. 23 approved the receipt of $850 million in Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF)-funded bond capacity to the MBTA from a “crucial Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA) with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).” The MassDOT Board of Directors approved of the ISA last week.

Jacob Creech (Photograph Courtesy of Stucki)
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Stucki Promotes Creech to Chief Growth Officer

Rail components and services provider A. Stucki Company (Stucki) on Oct. 24 reported that Jacob Creech is its new Chief Growth Officer, leading all commercial functions, including sales operations and customer engagement.

The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 TEUs in September, gaining 8% or 35,280 TEUs, over same month last year, GPA reported Oct. 23. (GPA Photograph)

Intermodal Briefs: GPA, Ports of Indiana

September volumes are up 8% at Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah. Also, Tanco Terminals is expanding its liquid barge facility at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville, where it provides marine, rail ,and truck access for liquid asphalt and fertilizer products.