As I reported on Aug. 27, 2025, Andy Byford, New York’s beloved “Train Daddy,” is back in town. He earned his local fame (which enhanced his already global reputation on the rail
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) appoints MinhChau Corr as General Counsel, succeeding Steve MacIsaac, who will retire in September. Also, the Arup consultancy announces its new Americas leadership team members.
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: Railway Age proudly recognizes 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2025 who are making a real difference.
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
The growing frequency of extreme weather events requires railways to improve their understanding of infrastructure resilience, as TC Chew, Global Head of Rail at Arup, explains to Kevin Smith, Editor-in-Chief of IRJ, a Railway Age sister publication.
British startup Steamology has secured a contract to test its hydrogen-fueled steam traction system in a converted Freightliner Group (a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary) freight locomotive. Funded jointly by Arup and rolling
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has signed the combined Final Environmental impact Statement (FEIS), Record Of Decision (ROD) and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for Amtrak’s Washington Union Station Expansion Project proposed preferred
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has selected Arup as sustainability program manager for its planned 500-mile Phase 1 system from San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) “strongly urges” public transit agencies to obligate remaining COVID-19 funds as soon as possible. Also, the Amtrak Food & Beverage Working Group sends recommendations to Congress after year-long analysis of Amtrak onboard service; Arup supports Metrolinx plans to electrify Canada’s largest commuter rail network; construction is now complete at Metrolinx’s Bramalea GO Station; and registration is now open for first courses at the International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) North American Regional Training Center hosted by NJ Transit and Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT).
CentrePort Canada Inc. (CentrePort) welcomes new President and CEO Carly Edmundson. Also, Jon Cicconi joins Arup as Principal and New York Architecture Practice Leader; and Alstom CFO Laurent Martinez announces his resignation.
