Class I Briefs: UP, CN
Four years after launch, Union Pacific’s (UP) Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal continues its growth path. Also, CN’s Winnipeg Engineering team debuts the “Safety Champion” belt.
Breaking News
Metra Outlines 2025 Construction Program
Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction season, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling nearly 500 route
Transit Briefs: SEPTA, NCDOT, North Texas Commuter Rail, Santa Clara VTA
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) average daily ridership in February 2025 increases from last year. Also, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) considers a temporary station at Charlotte Gateway Station; three North Texas agencies could combine commuter rail operations; and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is denied a bid for a temporary restraining order to stop an ongoing strike.
TTX Announces Executive Retirements and Concurrent Appointments of CFO, CHRO
TTX Company (TTX) on March 18 announced the retirement of Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vicki Dudley, effective April 1, 2025, and Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Brian Powers, effective June 1, 2025.
USDOT, TC: Only DOT-117 Tank Cars Allowed After May 1
The U.S. and Canadian governments have enacted legislation updating the phaseout date of all tank cars used for the rail transport of flammable liquids, except DOT-117J (new) and DOT-117R (rebuilt) cars, to
Transit Briefs: Brightline West, LACMTA, Calgary Transit, NYMTA
Brightline West’s private activity bond sale “exceeds expectations.” Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) readies for expanded Foothill Gold Line light rail service; Calgary Transit is launching a two-car train service pilot; and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes more than 50% of a system-wide subway-lighting upgrade project and reports on Reduced-Fare rider use of its new contactless tap-and-go fare payment method.
ABB to Provide Traction Tech for New Metra, Caltrans Trainsets
Stadler US will use ABB traction converters and batteries for the new trainsets it is building for Metra commuter rail in Chicago and for future Valley Rail passenger service between Merced and
Ironhorse, Kraus Partner on Gateway Rail Industrial Park
Ironhorse Resources, Inc. and Kraus Development have entered a long-term partnership as railroad developer and operator of Gateway Rail Industrial Park, 2,000-acre master-planned facility located within Kraus Development’s Gateway Industrial Park, north
MARTA Taps Parker, Dawkins, Hunt for Executive Roles
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) on March 17 reported the permanent appointments of LaShanda Dawkins as Chief Administrative Officer, Jonathan Hunt as Chief Legal Counsel, and Steven Parker as Chief of
County Line Rail Acquires Sabine River and Northern Railroad
County Line Rail (CLR) on March 17 announced that it has acquired the Sabine River and Northern Railroad (SRN), a 40-mile short line railroad based in East Texas.