USART Launches Second Louisiana Terminal
USA Rail Terminals (USART) on Jan. 13 reported opening a rail terminal in Monroe, La., to support the construction activity associated with Meta’s Richland Parish Data Center in Holly Ridge. It is
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AITX, Telegraph Bring Predictive Intelligence to Railcar Shipping Operations
American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) on Jan. 14 announced that it is partnering with technology company Telegraph to bring predictive intelligence to railcar shipper operations.
FRA Restoring Scrapped RSAC
Fewer than six months after scrapping a rail labor, management and supplier-supported Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is restoring it, but with a smaller membership to be
Transit Briefs: TTC, LACMTA
The last of 60 new Alstom LRVs (light rail vehicles) enters service at Toronto Transit Commission. Also, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Public Safety Department launches a Care-Based Services Division.
People News: OmniTRAX, Koppers, STV
The Broe Group, based in Denver, Colo., appoints Tammy Middleton as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for its OmniTRAX and Broe Real Estate Group affiliates. Also, Jimmi Sue Smith is retiring as Chief Financial Officer at Koppers Holdings Inc., a provider of treated wood products, wood preservation technologies, and carbon compounds; and infrastructure professional services firm STV elevates Suresh Karre, Derek Overstreet, and Michael Randolph to Vice President roles.
Driving Freight Growth in St. Louis
The St. Louis Regional Freightway in Missouri (Freightway) has released its 2026 Priority Projects List, with 29 projects totaling nearly $8.9 billion in investments.
Effectiveness of Cold Wheel-Based Brake Tests
MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE: As railroads continue to adopt technology to improve safety and efficiency, the effectiveness of brake systems remains a critical focus. A recent study conducted
Mexico City Metro Confirms Line 3 Modernization
The $480 million project will upgrade 14.7-mile (23.6-kilometer) line without a full closure.
Transit Briefs: SEPTA, STM, LACMTA, NC By Train
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is restoring all morning express trips on Regional Rail as more Silverliner IVs return to service. Also, STM (Société de transport de Montréal) releases its 2026 budget and 2026-2035 Capital Investment Program; the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board will consider advancing the C Line Extension to Torrance and the Sepulveda Transit Corridor projects; and NC By Train in North Carolina breaks its ridership record for the fourth consecutive year.
Class I Briefs: CN, NS
CN reports its December grain movement. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) supports Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine project with a $200 million investment.