Glīd Technologies Corporation (Glīd) on April 30 reported that it is teaming with Mendocino Railway, operator of the California Western Railroad (CWR)/Skunk Train, to pilot its Glider M, a “hybrid-powered manned road-to-rail
BNSF on May 5 released first-quarter 2025 results, including operating income of $1.8 billion, a 6% increase from the prior-year period’s $1.720 billion, and an operating ratio (OR) of 67.9%, a 1.6% decrease compared to 2024’s 69.5%.
Matt Violin transitions to Chief Commercial Officer at RailWorks, which includes L.K. Comstock, PNR RailWorks, and NARSTCO. Also, National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) promotes Kristin Beckner to Managing Director of Labor Relations and Benefits.
Railway Age’s sixth annual Readers’ Most Influential Leaders online poll garnered nominations for many active (non-retired) people from all areas of the North American railway industry.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) tri-national network is paying off for communities fortunate enough to be within spur distance. Spanning Canada coast-to-coast and striking deep into Mexico makes the carrier an obvious
Applications are now being accepted for Maryland’s Freight Rail Grant Program (FRGP), which will invest a total of $1 million in projects that help “preserve rail corridors, support economic development, and foster
“Our team delivered a strong performance this quarter through tight cost control and disciplined adherence to our plan, mitigating the impact of winter conditions,” CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said in
CN’s first medium-horsepower hybrid locomotive has entered service. Built by KLW (Knoxville Locomotive Works) Q19-2.4GH No. 7100 first operated in Western Canada in March 2025. 7100 uses the platform of former BNSF
Hyundai Rotem USA announced April 30 that it has signed a contract with Kinkisharyo International (KILLC) for the final assembly of 182 new Hyundai Rotem railcars, with an option for an additional
Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Patrich Fuchs on May 1 announced that he has designated Vice Chairman Michelle Schultz to lead a series of informal listening sessions with attorneys who practice before the agency. The purpose of the listening sessions is to “hear individual practitioners’ ideas on ways to streamline the Board’s processes and procedures that affect litigants and parties appearing before the agency.”
