BNSF’s longstanding partnership with America’s farmers is central to our heritage. It’s a commitment we take very seriously and have for more than 170 years. That’s why we move more agricultural products than any other railroad.
Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District appoints Sean Faris as Deputy Chief of the RTD Transit Police (RTDE-PD). Also, Bruce Robinson, former Associate Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration, signs on as Senior Director of Newark, N.J.-based Telos Advisers.
The Association of American Railroads in reporting freight rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 6, 2025 (Week 36) noted that total U.S. rail traffic was 467,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.4% from
Just days after the Surface Transportation Board (STB) granted Metra’s application for terminal trackage rights to continue commuter rail service over three Union Pacific-owned lines in Chicagoland, UP has filed a lawsuit
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) refurbishes some Commuter Rail trains to honor the Boston and Maine Railroad. Also, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announces two new challenge statements to improve the customer experience and support rail operations; and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces that New York City’s congestion relief program continues to “successfully reduce traffic and improve travel times throughout the region.”
One of the biggest hurdles in rail planning is that public agencies and their private railroad partners often misunderstand each other’s perspectives, leading to wasted time and dollars. This usually comes from
CN and CSX on Sept. 9 announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tenn.
This year, Railway Age and RT&S are pleased to venture to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1-2 for the much-anticipated 2025 Light Rail Conference, featuring a packed lineup of LRT (light rail transit) professionals
With a dramatic sound-and-light show including pulsating LEDs, music, videos and puffs of smoke in a darkened theater setting, officers of Hitachi Rail cut the ribbon Monday, Sept. 8, on a $100
RAILWAY AGE SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Repairing and rebuilding locomotives in Altoona, Pa., has been a blue-collar activity for a very long time, and Norfolk Southern’s Juniata Locomotive Shop—a 21st century facility that
CN expands firefighting fleet with new assets and upgrades to existing trains. Also, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and DP World in Canada sign a joint development agreement for the design of the land-based works of the future container terminal; and Norfolk Southern (NS) is accepting applications for its Trades on Track scholarship until Sept. 30.
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s ZEMU—a hydrogen fuel cell-powered FLIRT H2 train from Stadler—will launch Sept. 13, serving riders on Metrolink’s nine-mile, five-station Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands in Southern California. The
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have “overwhelmingly” ratified an agreement with Union Pacific (UP), the labor union reported Sept. 8.
We hosted a call with a former Class I CEO on the implications of a transcontinental merger. Our panelist believes the merger will enable significant share gains over the long term, more
Congressman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) on Sept. 5 introduced legislation to nullify the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) rule requiring all freight trains to operate with at least two crew members on board at all times.
R.J. Corman Railroad Group appoints Alín Campián as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Also, California’s North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) promotes Jeffery Wymer to Director of Information Technology; and North American Rail Solutions (NARS) welcomes Steve Schmotzer as Chief Development Officer.
BNSF and TXNW Railway celebrate the completion of an $8.2 million project to rebuild, reconfigure, and extend an interchange in Texas. Also, Union Pacific (UP) recognizes Tehachapi, Calif., as the 134th community on its network to be named a Train Town USA.
VIA Rail Canada President CEO Mario Peloquin is a featured speaker at Next-Gen Rail Systems, the communications, signaling and advanced technology conference presented by Railway Age, and formerly known as Next-Gen Train
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit’s (SMART) Windsor Extension Project receives the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) 2025 Outstanding Transportation Project Award. Also, the Ontario government breaks ground on the first of three stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension.
The Port of Long Beach on Sept. 5 released a draft supplemental report examining the environmental impacts of minor additions and changes to the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project.
