Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio) on April 10 introduced legislation to target the rise in theft, fraud, and other organized crimes against retail stores and various components of the supply chain across America. Supporters include the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
According to a recent study released by the U.S. Government of Accountability Office (GAO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which provides funding and technical assistance for states’ projects to improve crossing safety,
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors on April 10 approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget that the agency says will “improve service while not raising fares.”
The University of Delaware (UD) is seeking presentations for its “Big Data” in Railroad Maintenance Planning 2025 conference, to be held Dec. 10-11, 2025, in Newark, Del. This year’s event “focuses on new
CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: At CN, our purpose is clear: We power the economy. As railroaders, this is what we do every day. We have the privilege of serving a
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches an initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line against effects of climate change; the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) threatens not to approve the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) plan to expand automation; and new faregates are off to a strong start at LA Metro’s Lake and Firestone stations.
At CSX, the Sarnia Mechanical Shop in Ontario marks a milestone, and the Class I ranks as a top employer by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine readers. Also, Union Pacific (UP) announces the roll-out date for its commemorative locomotive paying tribute to America’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced via a LinkedIn post that its non-revenue Train 98A on April 9 passed through Asheville’s River Arts District—an area that was completely underwater just months ago during Hurricane Helene.
The countdown is on: Valley Metro light rail will expand into south Phoenix with the June 7 opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project. “This fresh segment of our transit system will
Progress Rail recently announced that it has signed three long-term contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernize 100 AA22T locomotives and provide technical services and parts support. These agreements, which were
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), recently designated as a General Motors (GM) 2025 Supplier of the Year, has honored Track Maintenance Foreman Brett Reynolds as its 2025 Railroader of the Year.
The Kearney Companies, Inc., (Kearney) a third-party logistics (3PL) firm based in New Orleans, La., has reported completing an expansion of its transportation management and logistics service offerings. The firm is a
CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: At BNSF, our Southern Transcon is the busiest route along our vast 32,500-mile network, stretching 2,200 miles from Southern California to Chicago. In fact, 70%
For the first 14 weeks of 2025, ending April 5, North American carload and intermodal traffic was up 3.3% from the same point last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported April 9. The United States and Canada experienced gains, while Mexico saw a loss.
We adjust our models ahead of a first quarter that came with severe weather, pull forward, and growing macro uncertainties that could limit upside over the near term. We broadly lower estimates
Rate hike expectations fell 20bps sequentially, trending below the survey’s LT average. Business growth fell sharply to levels not seen since COVID. Economic confidence fell back to pre-election levels as optimism fades. 44% of shippers pulled freight forward ahead of tariffs as uncertainties grow. We are cautious on the rail group ahead of earnings, and favor Union Pacific (UP) for U.S. rail exposure.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on April 8 reported authorizing Genesee & Wyoming’s Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad Inc. (CORP) to lease and operate approximately 27.58 miles of line in Eugene, Ore.,
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) on April 8 reported successfully completing testing of its first four-axle, hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC), zero-emission switcher. The test, SERA said, took place March 27 in West Sacramento,
Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.
CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Anacostia’s railroads—like most small railroads—are adding value to the global supply chain with a key focus: growth. For the rail industry, real growth is a
