Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, on April 24 announced $219,155 in competitive rail safety awareness grants to OLI programs
The first nine locations on Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) North American network have been certified as “Site Ready” as part of a new program that the railroad said “transforms underutilized land
Union Pacific’s first-quarter 2025 financial results indicate a “solid start” to the year. Though earnings per diluted share and operating income were flat, “reflecting a 7% headwind from fuel and leap year,”
On Earth Day, April 22, 2025, Connecticut Southern Railroad (CSO) found a “cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly” way to move municipal solid waste (MSW) by rail, Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) announced in
Israel-based technology company Rail Vision Ltd. appoints David BenDavid as CEO. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) veteran Rich Schaefer is rejoining infrastructure firm HNTB Corporation as Program Manager; and Thomas J. Taffe is tabbed for Chief of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTAPD).
CSX on April 23 announced its latest group of high-ranking properties to receive CSX Select Site designation under the industrial development program. Eighteen sites across 12 states have earned a Gold, Silver or Bronze rating based on an evaluation of a wide range of site characteristics.
Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 has returned to Independence, Ohio, for the Steam in the Valley event, to be held April 25-27 and May 2-4 by nonprofit host Cuyahoga Valley
“The Thoroughbred team once again demonstrated tremendous resilience in the quarter, overcoming a disruptive winter storm season to deliver an improved operation ratio, earnings growth, and a consistent service experience for our customers,” Norfolk Southern (NS) President and CEO Mark George said during a first-quarter 2025 financial report.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveils a new online trip planner. Also, Metra schedules 40 safety blitzes in 2025.
“We continued to experience solid demand for our assets globally,” GATX President and CEO said Robert C. Lyons said during a report on first-quarter 2025 financials, which included Rail North America fleet utilization of 99.2% and a renewal success rate of 85.1%.
