Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Mechanical Department marks a safety milestone. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Del Rio, Tex.-based Engineering team celebrates five years of injury-free service; and CSX reports improved service metrics.
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., now offers a rolling tank car platform that can be used to deliver “expert-led,” hands-on safety training to railcar operators, maintenance teams, and safety professionals.
The American passenger rail renaissance is well-under way! Sold out trains, highly successful new services, and (justifiable) frustration about high ticket prices because of it: This is only the beginning. FY2024 was
Valley Metro light rail on June 7 expanded into south Phoenix, Ariz., with the opening of the $1.34 billion South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, marking its evolution to a 35-mile two-line system. More than 5,000
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) shoreline restoration at Lamberts Point is protecting the land from further erosion, while producing environmental benefits so large the work just set a record in the state of Virginia. What’s the
Is it the end of the line for the Heartland Flyer? Also, the Nevada Governor approves a regional rail transit study; and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) reaches an agreement with its largest union, which represents some 1,500 frontline workers, including light rail and bus operators, mechanics, dispatchers, fare inspectors and customer service representatives.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on June 5 reported the appointment of Mandeep Lali as CEO, effective July 7. He will come to Canada by way of senior leadership roles in the
California-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) will use 12 Ballard FCmove®-XD modules to convert three diesel-powered locomotive switchers to hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC), zero-emission units under a new supply agreement, Ballard Power Systems
ENSCO, Inc., has hired Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo. With more than 15 years of rail operations, safety, and technical training
The newest additions to Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) locomotive fleet arrive from Fort Worth, Texas. Also, BNSF reports its “best May ever” for dwell; and CSX recognizes West Virginia employees for their contributions.
VIA Rail Canada, which released its quarterly report on June 3, brought in C$96.2 million in total revenue in first-quarter 2025, up 8.3% from the prior-year period, despite “significant operational challenges.” On-time
The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) elected new officers, honored members and awarded scholarships at its annual meeting last month in Chicago.
ASLRRA PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE JUNE 2025 ISSUE: In sports, there are many terms that reference multiple things happening simultaneously or in quick succession. A “hat trick” refers to scoring three goals in
WATCHING WASHINGTON, RAILWAY AGE JUNE 2025 ISSUE: Students of freight railroading are conversant with how Congress and the Surface Transportation Board’s predecessor Interstate Commerce Commission imposed on the industry such rigid economic
The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) has announced the 31 recipients of its 2025 Railway Heritage Grants. These organizations will receive a combined $150,000 to support historical preservation.
Railroad Development Corp. (RDC) has promoted Ida Posner to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RDC and appointed Nate Asplund, President of Pop-Up Metro, to lead the integration of the newly formed RDC/TDI
Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, launches a partnership with JetBlue. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) celebrates the eighth year of its Pride Train with a new design.
Railway Age’s June 2025 issue is now available digitally, featuring the annual Guide to Equipment Leasing.
North American carload and intermodal traffic for the first 22 weeks of 2025 (ending May 31) was up 3.2% from the prior-year period, according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest rail traffic report. While the United States and Canada both saw gains, Mexico experienced a loss.
STV on June 3 announced the launch of a “revamped” Advisory Services practice, including “a dedicated team for client outreach and engagement strategies.”
