TrinityRail® stands as a leading force in North American rail shipping, with a portfolio exceeding 140,000 owned and managed railcars—including tank cars, autoracks, covered and open hoppers, box cars, gondolas, flat, and
A Philadelphia judge on Sept. 4 ruled that SEPTA must “‘immediately reverse all service cuts,’ which began last month as the transit agency faces a significant financial shortfall and the state budget has not yet allocated funds amid a monthslong budget stalemate,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Patriot Rail on Aug. 7 reported launching the Gettysburg Excursion Railway, a “revitalized heritage rail experience” along a 25-mile line between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs, Pa. It kicked off service on Sept. 5.
The Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) on Sept. 1 signed off on clearing approximately 641 acres (259.5 hectares) of land near the Cancun International Airport for a Maya Train cargo terminal, according to media reports.
Innovation is part of our DNA. Across the BNSF network, continuous improvement is how we stay on track. From the way we inspect our rails to how we assemble trains, our teams are developing and deploying patented technologies that make our operations safer, faster and more efficient. BNSF has obtained more patents than all other Class I railroads combined.
In terms of monitoring Class I network health, the first two numbers we look at every week are the daily number of trains failing to depart on time due to a shortage
We hosted a call with rail industry participants on an update on rail service, end markets, and thoughts on a transcon merger. Tariffs are having a meaningful effect on import/export demand, and
Now in service at Class II Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) is the first of four HFC (hydrogen fuel cell)-powered, ZE (zero-emission) four-axle switcher locomotives. Developed with SNR subsidiary Railpower Technologies and
The Railway Supply Institute joins the B&O Railroad Museum to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027. Also, new American Public Transportation Association (APTA) data shows that public transportation “drives economic growth, creates jobs, and power U.S. mobility.”
Bob Lawson is promoted to Vice President of South Central Florida Express (SCFE) and General Manager of U.S. Sugar Railroad Operations. Also, ENSCO, Inc., appoints Brian Sieger as Facilities Manager at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC).
Knorr-Bremse North American subsidiary KB Signaling Inc. (KBS) achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification. Also, North American Rail Solutions (NARS) combines with ZA Construction (ZA); and Wabtec Corporation teams with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) announced Sept 4 that it has awarded its Brownfield Site Grant to Jackson County and a second to the Town of Spencer. The program provides local governments with private funding “to address environmental barriers, preparing rail-served properties for new industrial uses that attract investment and create lasting jobs.”
BNSF this November will launch an Oklahoma City-based intermodal facility. Also, CSX announces its 2025 Customer Environmental Excellence Award honorees and designates a new Select Site in New York; and Norfolk Southern (NS) railroaders at Decatur Yard in Illinois mark a safety milestone.
RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Imagine a future where autonomous freight trains in North America operate across long distances. This future is one the industry must consider if it wants to compete
RAILWAY AGE SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Improved train dynamics, ease of retrofits, lower maintenance costs, increased safety: All these figure into draft gear and cushioning device developments. In-train forces—buff and draft—can literally make
Seattle’s Sound Transit faces a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and readies for the mid-life overhaul of its commuter rail fleet. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) brings the River LINE light rail operation and maintenance in-house; Atlanta Regional Commission and the City of Atlanta, Ga., consider relocating the Amtrak station; and “Libby” and “Corkie” will carve out Metrolinx’s first two Ontario Line subway tunnels in Toronto.
Editor’s Note: In the current world of new media and new analytical tools such as AI (artificial intelligence), some might try to use them to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of complex
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Sept. 3 called on railroads to equip roadway maintenance machines with collision avoidance technology that can detect people or objects before a crash.
RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: The global rail research community will converge this November in Colorado Springs, Colo., for Rail Research Week 2025, a landmark event featuring the first-ever joint gathering of the International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) and the World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR).
Canadian Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland on Sept. 2 hosted the “Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit” in Hamilton, Ontario, which Transport Canada said would help the country’s ferry services, railways,
