The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on June 30 denied both a request from BNSF to issue an order clarifying that it has the right to serve a Texas-based shipper and a petition for enforcement for BNSF to serve an Arkansas-based shipper—pursuant to conditions imposed by the Board as part of the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger approval.
The POTUS 47 Administration has detained new railcar shells and other equipment manufactured for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Orange and Red Lines by Chinese SOE (state-owned enterprise) CRRC (China Railway
The Surface Transportation Board, under the direction of Chairman Patrick Fuchs, continues to clear its docket of case backlogs. The initiative, STB said, is among the agency’s efforts “to promote transparency and
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) opens a new North Wilmington Station. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) PATH commuter rail system records its second-busiest month since the pandemic; and the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board votes to join other transit officials in exploring the feasibility of Front Range Passenger Rail.
HYDRA, a Patriot Services Company, has officially launched new warehouse and transloading operations in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Described as “North America’s first battery-electric powered passenger locomotive,” the Siemens Mobility Charger B+AC is a dual-power that will operate in two electric modes: drawing power from AC catenary or from batteries,
Seattle’s Sound Transit Board identifies the preferred alternative for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. Also, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) issues a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for operating segment delivery; Amtrak Pacific Surfliner celebrates the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort with a special train wrap; and new San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) data shows ridership growth and improvements to safety, cleanliness, and rider satisfaction, plus a reduction in fare evasion.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB), short one member at four and evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats, on June 25 issued a somewhat nebulous decision on Docket No. Ex Parte 768, “Petition
Retired CN intermodal containers find renewed purpose in Indigenous communities. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) celebrates its longest-serving active railroader and supports the 2025 World Police & Fire Games.
The Port of Los Angeles on June 26 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Shafter, Calif., and The Wonderful Company “to promote more efficient two-way trade connections with California’s Central Valley, with a focus on bringing more U.S. exports through the Port and its terminals.”
